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Eagles Sign Stacy Andrews, Reunite Him With Brother

Feb 27, 2009 – 1:45 PM
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Last offseason, the Bengals franchised offensive tackle Stacy Andrews, the team's 2004 fourth-round pick, even though he had just 17 career starts. He started 15 more times last season, but a Week 17 knee injury convinced Cincinnati to let him walk this time around.

The Eagles, who are in need of reinforcements along the offensive line due to age and, ironically, injury, wasted little time in signing Andrews. His younger brother Shawn just finished his fifth year with the Eagles, and has 47 career starts at guard and tackle. Stacey's addition means that 34-year-old Jon Runyan's Eagles' career is likely over.

Philadelphia could choose to add more depth along the offensive line in the coming months -- left tackle Tra Thomas is also in his 30s and might not be re-signed -- but the organization will also focus on upgrading the skill positions, particularly running back and wide receiver. The two first-round picks in April's draft will help in that regard, and hopefully this will assuage any concerns Donovan McNabb might have about the Eagles' immediate future.

Andrews brother fun fact: Stacy and Shawn weigh a combined 677 pounds, which, works out to a svelte 112 pounds on the moon.*

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