Eagles Acquire Linebacker Ernie Sims from Detroit
In the Eagles fifth offseason trade, they acquired linebacker Ernie Sims from the Detroit Lions in a three-team trade that also included sending a fifth-round pick to the Denver Broncos. The Broncos, in turn, sent tight end Tony Scheffler and a seventh-round pick to the Lions.
“I’m just real excited, looking for a new beginning … I’m ready to jump in,” Sims said in a conference call with reporters. “I’m like a sponge right now.”
Sims’ role with the Eagles has yet to be determined, but it’s possible he could play either WILL or SAM linebacker. Sims told reporters that he didn’t have a set position in Detroit as they mainly played left or right outside linebackers, as opposed to weak or strong side.
Sims also said that he has and can cover tight ends, an obvious weakspot amongst the Eagles current linebacking corps.
“Ernie Sims is an impact player at the linebacker position,” said head coach Andy Reid. “He brings a lot of energy to our already energized defense. We are looking forward to adding him to our team.”
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