PHILADELPHIA - Tight end James Casey was released by the Eagles on Thursday, according to multiple reports.
"I was fired by the Eagles today," Casey said, via Twitter. "Thank you to the entire organization, my teammates, coaches, and all the fans for 2 great years."
Casey, signed as a free agent in 2013, caught only six passes for 90 yards and two touchdowns over his two seasons with the team, was due to collect $4 million in the final year of a three-year $12 million deal.
Casey's role diminished after the Eagles drafted end Zach Ertz in last year's draft to play alongside veteran Brent Celek.
Though he did feature on the league's best special teams unit. His 13 special teams tackles ranked second for Philadelphia, and his two blocked punts were returned for touchdowns, by Trey Burton against the Giants and Chris Maragos in a win over the Rams.
Tight ends Celek, Burton, and Ertz remain on the Eagles roster.
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