Shawn Andrews' rollercoaster run with the Philadelphia Eagles is over.
The team announced the move, which only comes as a surprise because of the timing. Andrews underwent back surgery again in December, and his status for training camp was uncertain at best.
Conventional wisdom was that the Eagles would see how his recovery went before deciding whether to pay him another $2 million in 2010.
Andrews' toughness and motivation was questioned in Philadelphia at times during his recovery from various back ailments. The two-time Pro Bowler has played only two games since 2008 and missed the entire 2009 season.