The Philadelphia Eagles formally announced the release of popular linebacker Nigel Bradham, allowing him to get a jump on the free-agent period.
Roster Move: #Eagles have released LB Nigel Bradham. pic.twitter.com/Mbz7aQDA7e
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) February 19, 2020
Because of his outright release, Bradham can sign with a team before free agency, rather than having to wait until the tampering period because he wasn’t an unrestricted free agent.