Source: Brian Dawkins Joins Broncos

A source has told Fox 29 News that Brian Dawkins has signed a deal with the Denver Broncos.

The signing was first reported on the San Francisco Chronicle Web site.

Fox 29 spoke with a second source in Denver to confirm that report.

Dawkins has been with the Eagles since 1996 and was the acknowledged leader of the team.

The Eagles now face a publicity nightmare after letting Dawkins go while sitting on more that $40 million in salary cap money.

The Eagles are expected to make a contract offer to Stacy Andrews, the brother of Shawn Andrews.
But the team isn't expected to pursue other high-priced free agents.

Also, it looks like former Eagles players Correll Buckhalter and L.J. Smith might have new homes.

Buckhalter is also meeting with the Broncos, while L.J. Smith is in Atlanta talking with the Falcons.
If the Eagles sign Stacy Andrews, it would likely end the Eagles' career of Jon Runyan, since Andrews and Runyan play the same position.

Former Eagles tackle Tra Thomas remains unsigned.