Philadelphia Eagles Free Agency Tracker: Updated Signings, Rumors, Storyline

Position and Name FA Status 2012 Team Analysis
QB Vince Young UFA   While he played well against the Giants in 2011, there was little else that Vince Young brought to the table as an Eagle. With Trent Edwards already in the fold for 2012, Young's list of possible destinations for 2012 grew one team shorter. He will not be back in Philly.
RB Ronnie Brown UFA   Much like Young, Brown was a huge disappointment in Philadelphia. While few expected him to produce like he did in Miami, many thought he would at least offer a nice change of pace from LeSean McCoy. Instead, he coughed the ball up on the goal line in one of the more boneheaded plays in recent Eagles' history. He will not return in 2012.
FB Owen Schmitt UFA   Few regard Schmitt as an integral piece of the Eagles offense. However, he has played well in his time here. If there are no obviously better options available on the market, the Eagles may want to keep him around given his knowledge of the offense and low price tag.
WR DeSean Jackson Franchise Tag Eagles Barring a sign-and-trade scenario, it looks as though the Eagles will retain Jackson for 2012 under the franchise tag. While many are tired of his antics, the move was a smart one by Eagles' brass.
3/14: Adam Schefter of ESPN is reporting the Eagles have signed DeSean Jackson to a 5 year, $51 million dollar contract extension.
WR Steve Smith UFA   Smith, too, was a disappointment in 2011, although injuries played a large role in his inability to live up to expectations. Still, don't expect Smith to be back in 2012, unless the Eagles can get a bargain basement price. Even then, there is no guarantee he would make the roster.
OT King Dunlap UFA   The former seventh-round pick never fully developed into the player the Eagles thought he could be. While he did an adequate job of filling in when injuries made it necessary, don't expect the Eagles to go out of their way to re-sign Dunlap, especially given that he does not fit the mold of a Howard Mudd offensive lineman.
OG Evan Mathis UFA   A pleasant surprise from the 2011 free-agent class, Mathis has become one of the Eagles' most important targets to be re-signed. Already having indicated he would prefer to stay in Philadelphia, where his career was revitalized, look for the Birds to make a move to keep him in the fold.
DE Victor Abiamiri UFA   The second-round pick never materialized into the player Eagles' personnel thought he would. Often beset by injury, Abiamiri was unable to make a name for himself even when he did make it onto the field. He will likely walk.
DT Derek Landri UFA   Landri played well as part of Jim Washburn's defensive line rotation. So well, in fact, that he could command a higher salary elsewhere. However, if the price is right, his return to the Eagles is certainly not out of the question.
DT Trevor Laws UFA   A second-round pick in 2008, Laws has yet to develop into the player the Eagles thought they were getting in the draft. Although his play has been ultimately a disappointment, the need for bodies at the position may necessitate a return. Look for the Eagles to turn to Laws if other options fail to pan out.
DE Juqua Parker UFA   Parker, 34, has likely played his last game as an Eagle. Far more effective than anyone ever projected him to be and a member of the team for the last seven years, it is bittersweet to see him go, but he has spent a lot of time on the trainer's table in the last few years and his play is in obvious decline at this point.
DT Antonio Dixon RFA   Report: Via the Eagles' Twitter handle, the Eagles have signed restricted free agent DT Antonio Dixon to a one-year contract.
Position and Name	FA Status	2012 Team	Analysis
QB Vince Young	UFA		While he played well against the Giants in 2011, there was little else that Vince Young brought to the table as an Eagle. With Trent Edwards already in the fold for 2012, Young's list of possible destinations for 2012 grew one team shorter. He will not be back in Philly.
RB Ronnie Brown	UFA		Much like Young, Brown was a huge disappointment in Philadelphia. While few expected him to produce like he did in Miami, many thought he would at least offer a nice change of pace from LeSean McCoy. Instead, he coughed the ball up on the goal line in one of the more boneheaded plays in recent Eagles' history. He will not return in 2012.
FB Owen Schmitt	UFA		Few regard Schmitt as an integral piece of the Eagles offense. However, he has played well in his time here. If there are no obviously better options available on the market, the Eagles may want to keep him around given his knowledge of the offense and low price tag.
WR DeSean Jackson	Franchise Tag	Eagles	Barring a sign-and-trade scenario, it looks as though the Eagles will retain Jackson for 2012 under the franchise tag. While many are tired of his antics, the move was a smart one by Eagles' brass. 3/14: Adam Schefter of ESPN is reporting the Eagles have signed DeSean Jackson to a 5 year, $51 million dollar contract extension.
WR Steve Smith	UFA		Smith, too, was a disappointment in 2011, although injuries played a large role in his inability to live up to expectations. Still, don't expect Smith to be back in 2012, unless the Eagles can get a bargain basement price. Even then, there is no guarantee he would make the roster.
OT King Dunlap	UFA		The former seventh-round pick never fully developed into the player the Eagles thought he could be. While he did an adequate job of filling in when injuries made it necessary, don't expect the Eagles to go out of their way to re-sign Dunlap, especially given that he does not fit the mold of a Howard Mudd offensive lineman.
OG Evan Mathis	UFA		A pleasant surprise from the 2011 free-agent class, Mathis has become one of the Eagles' most important targets to be re-signed. Already having indicated he would prefer to stay in Philadelphia, where his career was revitalized, look for the Birds to make a move to keep him in the fold.
DE Victor Abiamiri	UFA		The second-round pick never materialized into the player Eagles' personnel thought he would. Often beset by injury, Abiamiri was unable to make a name for himself even when he did make it onto the field. He will likely walk.
DT Derek Landri	UFA		Landri played well as part of Jim Washburn's defensive line rotation. So well, in fact, that he could command a higher salary elsewhere. However, if the price is right, his return to the Eagles is certainly not out of the question.
DT Trevor Laws	UFA		A second-round pick in 2008, Laws has yet to develop into the player the Eagles thought they were getting in the draft. Although his play has been ultimately a disappointment, the need for bodies at the position may necessitate a return. Look for the Eagles to turn to Laws if other options fail to pan out.
DE Juqua Parker	UFA		Parker, 34, has likely played his last game as an Eagle. Far more effective than anyone ever projected him to be and a member of the team for the last seven years, it is bittersweet to see him go, but he has spent a lot of time on the trainer's table in the last few years and his play is in obvious decline at this point.
DT Antonio Dixon	RFA		Report: Via the Eagles' Twitter handle, the Eagles have signed restricted free agent DT Antonio Dixon to a one-year contract.