It was complicated.
That’s the best way to describe the on-again, off-again relationship between Jeremiah Trotter and the Eagles, a fascinating bond that will be cemented forever Monday night at Lincoln Financial Field when the team inducts the middle linebacker into its hall of fame.
Such a moment seemed impossible 14 years ago when Trotter separated from the Eagles for the first time. A bitter dispute over money left him angry at coach Andy Reid and the entire organization. Their differences were irreconcilable.
At the time, Trotter called the Eagles’ contract offer “a slap in the face” and said the situation “went beyond business and became personal.