Eagles sign linebacker Trotter

Trotter returned to the Philadelphia Eagles on Wednesday, agreeing to a one-year contract.
Trotter's deal, believed to be worth less than $1 million, is contingent upon his passing a physical on Thursday. Trotter, 27, spent the last two seasons with the Washington Redskins after playing four years for the Eagles and making the Pro Bowl twice. He left Philadelphia following a bitter contract dispute in 2002, but never lived up to the seven-year, $35 million contract he received from the Redskins. Trotter's role is uncertain. Mark Simoneau is listed as Philadelphia's starting middle linebacker, with Dhani Jones and Nate Wayne at the other two starting spots. Trotter led Washington with 129 tackles in 16 games last season. He had 104 tackles in 12 games in 2002, before going down with a knee injury. Trotter has 774 tackles, 10 1/2 sacks and four forced fumbles in his six-year career.

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