The Eagles claimed G Kyle DeVan off waivers from the Indianapolis Colts and released DT Cedric Thornton.
The
26-year-old DeVan obviously knows Howard Mudd’s offensive line scheme well and started 21 regular season games for the Indianapolis
Colts from 2009-10, including 12 last season at the left guard position.
In 2009, DeVan started the final nine regular season games and all
three postseason contests (including Super Bowl XLIV vs. New Orleans) at
right guard. Over the last two years, the Colts offensive line led the
NFL with the fewest sacks allowed (29). DeVan is reunited with Eagles
offensive line coach Howard Mudd, who served in the same capacity with
Indianapolis from 1998-2009.
The
6-2, 306-pound DeVan was originally signed by Washington as a rookie
free agent in 2008 from Oregon State. After being released by the
Redskins, he spent a portion of his rookie season on the New York Jets
practice squad. He signed with the Boise Burn of Arena Football2 in the
spring of 2009 before landing with the Colts.
A
native of Vacaville, CA, DeVan was a three-year starter at Oregon State
and ended his collegiate career with 38 consecutive starts.
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