Former Bearcat Trent Cole released from the Philadelphia Eagles

I’ll date myself, because Trent Cole was playing for the Bearcats when I was running around campus. Wednesday morning we got news that the Philadelphia Eagles are going to cut Cole because a revised deal couldn’t be worked out between him and the team.

Cole played for the Eagles for 10 seasons after being drafted in the 5^th round in 2005. He went on to become a sack master for the Eagles during his tenure becoming the 2^nd leading sack artist for the franchise with 85.5, behind the great Reggie White. That’s great company right?

Cole has made two pro bowls during his lengthy career. He has been a constant whether playing defensive end or outside linebacker. He is coming off a four year $53.5 million deal with $14.5 guaranteed that he signed in March of 2012. Of course he didn’t see the full amount and its highly unlikely get another pay day equal to that contract, but a team will defiantly take a chance on him with a one or two year deal giving him an incentive based deal. At 32 years of age, Cole would provide with a team with much needed help pressuring the quarterback. Who doesn’t like quarterback pressure? It’s the way of the NFL my friends.

Good luck to Trent Cole, #BearcatNation is behind you.