The Philadelphia Eagles released offensive lineman Nick Gates on Tuesday afternoon, according to an official team announcement.
Gates, 29, was set to be an unrestricted free agent on March 12. It’s a little surprising that the Eagles didn’t just let his contract expire but perhaps the team is doing a favor to Gates and his agent by giving them more time to potentially catch on with a new team.
The Eagles originally signed Gates — who has guard and center versatility — during training camp in late July 2024. He began the season on the practice squad before they promoted him to the roster.