NFC East Update

Here is this week's update on news from the NFC East

Cowboys Corral:

The Cowboys released Greg Ellis a former Pro Bowl linebacker who had asked for a trade in the off season. Unable to find a suitable deal, Dallas decided to cut ties with Ellis in order to avoid any more off season distractions. The 12 year veteran had reportedly been unhappy about his role in the defensive scheme as well as his contract. Ellis was a first round pick in 1998 and started 156 games in his eleven year career with Dallas. His best season was in 2007 being named to the Pro Bowl and earning the NFL Comeback Player of the Year award.

Eagles Nest:

Disgruntled CB Sheldon Brown was a no-show at the first day of the Eagles' OTA workouts. Brown is not happy with his current contract and has asked for a trade. The Eagles have made it clear that they have no intention of trading Brown and they fully expect him to be part of the team in 2009. As an insurance policy they did trade for CB Ellis Hobbs during the draft. Brown's absence can do nothing but hurt his chances to hold onto the starting spot as Hobbs will most likely assume that role heading into training camp.

Giants Stompings:

The Giants are going green with their new stadium that will be built in the New Jersey Meadowlands. Along with the Jets they are planning to have they most environmentally friendly stadium in the NFL. Through the use of recycled materials to reducing water consumption they have teamed with the EPA(Environmental Protection Agency) to reduce water usage by 25% and energy consumption by 30%. The new facility is slated to be ready for the 2010 season.

Redskins Roundup:

All charges have been dropped against offensive lineman Jeremy Bridges stemming from an incident in a restaurant in North Carolina back in early December. Bridges had been charged with two counts of simple assault and one count of communicating treats after allegedly spraying champagne on other patrons and arguing with a restaurant employee. Bridges was with the Carolina Panthers at the time of the incident and was released by the team this off season. The Redskins signed him to a free agent contract last month.