Nick Piccone
Sam Bradford returned to the Eagles today. He also rescinded his trade demand.
Sam Bradford has surrendered in his battle with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Bradford’s agent, Tom Condon, told Sal Paolantonio of ESPN that Bradford has rescinded trade demand, will show up to offseason workouts, and is committed to fulfilling his contract with the Eagles.
That was just about the only option available to Bradford if he wanted to keep playing in the NFL. Bradford just accepted a contract with an $11 million signing bonus two months ago, and unless he was willing to give back the money and retire, he was stuck with that contract. Bradford may not like the fact that the team he signed with just drafted Carson Wentz with the No. 2 overall pick, but that’s life.
Paolantonio said this morning on Mike & Mike that when Bradford first made his trade demand, Bradford’s camp thought the Eagles would trade him to the Broncos. But when that deal didn’t get done, Bradford was out of options.
After rescinding his trade demand, he released a statement, per Adam Schefter:
If you can’t see the picture:
I’m excited to be back on the field today with my teammates and coaches. The business-side of football is sometimes a necessary consideration. My attention and efforts are focused on the participation in and preparation for a championship season: I am committed to my teammates and the Eagles organization for nothing less.”
Geez, Bradford’s gonna go out and win a Super Bowl after all this, isn’t he?
You can keep talking Bradford but meanwhile the team still suz