... placing him on injured reserve after his balky back just would not allow him back on the field. Reid's statement on the transaction was brief, but somehow conveys the frustration of a teacher who has finally given up on a wayward student:

"It's disappointing to lose any player for the entire season, but we have full confidence in the other linemen we have on this roster to help this team succeed. We wish Shawn all the best as he recovers and rehabilitates from this injury."

Despite the pain I'm sure back spasms entail, I think the Eagles' brass believes the enigmatic Andrews could have played through them. In their minds if his last name was Runyan or Thomas, he would have and they've just had enough waiting for him to be that tough ...

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