Eagles cut ties with 51-year-old Bernard Williams, unaware he was on the roster for almost three decades.
The NFL transaction wire is a daily stream of player movements, with some making headlines and others fade into the background. This week’s unusual move caught attention.
The Philadelphia Eagles have ended their contract with 51-year-old offensive tackle Bernard Williams, despite his unique circumstances, including his last NFL game nearly three decades ago.
In 1994, first-round draft pick for the Philadelphia Eagles, Jason Williams, faced a suspension due to a positive marijuana test. Despite this, Williams continued to play football in the XFL, Canadian Football League, and Arena Football. The Eagles cut ties with Williams due to a recent application for benefits intended for former players. Williams revealed that he was never released from the NFL, and the Eagles kept his rights through his time in Canada.
Williams, despite unexpected events, remained an Eagle for nearly three decades, enjoying their recent success and expressing his continued support.
