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COLTS TRADE LUKE LAWTON TO EAGLES
The Eagels have announced the acquisition of fullback Luke Lawton in a trade with the Colts.
Indianapolis received a conditional 2009 draft choice, which probably means the Eagles will get a chance to try Lawton out through training camp and the preseason and will only have to give compensation to the Colts if Lawton makes the roster.
The 27-year-old Lawton has spent time on the Giants’ and Bills’ practice squads and played four games for the Jets in 2005 and 11 for the Colts in 2007. He has never started a game, but did have a notable highlight last year when he caught a shovel pass from Peyton Manning for a one-yard touchdown against the Jaguars. He’s also a contributor on special teams.
That the Eagles felt the need to acquire a fullback could be a sign that the coaching staff has doubts about the ability of Dan Klecko to make the transition from defensive tackle to fullback. Thomas Tapeh, who played fullback for the Eagles last season, signed with the Vikings as a free agent.
COLTS TRADE LUKE LAWTON TO EAGLES
The Eagels have announced the acquisition of fullback Luke Lawton in a trade with the Colts.
Indianapolis received a conditional 2009 draft choice, which probably means the Eagles will get a chance to try Lawton out through training camp and the preseason and will only have to give compensation to the Colts if Lawton makes the roster.
The 27-year-old Lawton has spent time on the Giants’ and Bills’ practice squads and played four games for the Jets in 2005 and 11 for the Colts in 2007. He has never started a game, but did have a notable highlight last year when he caught a shovel pass from Peyton Manning for a one-yard touchdown against the Jaguars. He’s also a contributor on special teams.
That the Eagles felt the need to acquire a fullback could be a sign that the coaching staff has doubts about the ability of Dan Klecko to make the transition from defensive tackle to fullback. Thomas Tapeh, who played fullback for the Eagles last season, signed with the Vikings as a free agent.
