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‘They Just Cut Me Loose:’ DT Javon Hargrave Says Eagles Gave Him More Freedom Than Steelers

Javon Hargrave has no ill-will towards the Pittsburgh Steelers. It helped create the foundation of his career. But the Philadelphia Eagles are a better fit for him and his talent, a fact he didn’t hide in a recent interview with Andscape.com. Comparing and contrasting his experiences on each side of the state, Hargrave said the Eagles give him more freedom to make plays.

“In Pittsburgh, I didn’t really play as much like I’m playing in Philadelphia, but when I got to Philly, they just cut me loose,” he told the site’s Mia Berry. “They put me in good situations to win.