This isn’t major headline news, but the Eagles made a solid move to bolster their depth along the defensive line with the addition of former Colt Monte Reagor. 

Reagor is coming off a season-ending head and facial injuries following a car accident last season, but the Eagles believe he’ll bounce back and strengthen the Eagles’ rotation inside at defensive tackle.  Reagor is small, but has deceptive strength and very good first step quickness.  He has a knack for shooting gaps very well against the run, but will take himself out of a lot of plays with his overaggressive play.  He won’t play much of a factor in the pass rush.  But Reagor is valued by the Eagles because he’s very smart on the field and works well with teammates on the field.  And he’s a great presence in the locker room.  This is a nice fit for the Eagles. 

More NFL Notes:

Bears acquire Adam Archuleta: Lovie Smith loves Archuleta from their days together in St. Louis and should play to Archuleta’s strengths after being miscast in Washington last season.  Archuleta is a very aggressive run support guy who attacks the line of scrimmage and has a knack for getting to the quarterback on the blitz.  Outside the box, he’s a liability when asked to do too much in open space, which was a problem with the Redskins.  With questions about Mike Brown’s Lisfranc injury looming, the Bears needed veteran insurance.  I believe Archuleta should fit very well in the culture of the Bears’ defense, but there’s a lot of questions whether he has a lot left in the tank due to the physical nature of his play.  Archuleta has a history of back problems.

Broncos secure more depth: Brandon Stokley was a nice gamble in the passing game – especially with medical questions surrounding Rod Smith.  Stokley is a spark plug out of the slot with his ability to make plays.  Stokley lacks ideal size and speed, but has the quickness and savvy to perform in the clutch.  Unfortunately, you never know what you’ll get from Stokley from year to year due to his medical track record.  Stokley suffered his latest injury last season when he ruptured his Achilles.  He’s expected to be ready for the season, but these injuries over the years will eventually cut his career short.  A healthy Stokley will bolster a Broncos’ passing game that is expected to feature a number of different targets in 2007.  And Mike Shanahan continues his yearly addition of depth along with defensive line with former Brown Alvin McKinley.  McKinley is an adequate two-down rotation player.  He’s strictly a guy who can occupy blockers within his limited range as the Broncos hope to become more effective at stopping the run next season from the interior line.