Getty Eagles LB Nate Gerry has struggled in coverage through four weeks in 2020.
The San Francisco 49ers are stealing a starting defensive player away from the Philadelphia Eagles. Nate Gerry, a converted safety turned linebacker, is heading to the West Coast.
The 26-year-old was a fifth-round pick of the Eagles in 2017 and saw action in 46 games. Gerry was shut down on Oct. 30 after undergoing season-ending surgery for an Achilles injury he had been trying to play through. It was a rough year for the Nebraska product who earned the scorn of fans for his struggles in coverage. Gerry allowed 14 catches on 17 targets for 170 yards, per Sports Info Solutions, while generating pressure on 37.5% of his pass rushes last season. He finished with only 57 tackles and one sack in seven starts.
Source says former Eagles LB Nate Gerry is signing with the 49ers
Gerry spent four years in Philadelphia where he won a Super Bowl ring in 2018. He was a favorite of former defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz who used him as his starting middle linebacker and constantly defended his poor play. He leaves town with 163 total tackles, 3.5 sacks, three interceptions and 10 pass breakups. He’ll likely fill a reserve role in San Francisco, maybe as a key special-teams player.
As @JClarkNBCS reported earlier, former #Eagles LB Nate Gerry has agreed to a deal w/ the 49ers. I was told a pair of AFC teams were also interested but Gerry chose SF because of the opportunity for more playing time, and the potential to start.
1-year, $1.12 million, per source
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“The COVID-19 pandemic has presented unique challenges to individuals with autism and their families,” said Ryan Hammond, Executive Director of the Eagles Autism Foundation. “We wanted to create an environment that was dedicated to their specialized needs so that members of this important community could be vaccinated in a safe and efficient manner.”
.@eaglesautism provided hope for those on the spectrum Saturday by hosting a vaccination clinic at @LFFStadium in partnership with Divine Providence Village.
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