Eagles transactions, 8-27-05

The Philadelphia Eagles today announced they have signed rookie free agent WR Michael Gasperson. The 6-4, 220-pound Gasperson played at the University of San Diego under head coach Jim Harbaugh, brother of Eagles special teams coordinator John Harbaugh.

In three seasons with San Diego, Gasperson recorded 116 receptions for 1,894 yards and 17 touchdowns. In 2004, the Monterey, CA, native caught 54 passes for 894 yards and 7 scores. In a 2002 game vs. Valparaiso, he set a USD and Pioneer Football League record with 5 touchdown grabs.

The team also announced they have released the following 8 players:

• LB David Bergeron
• WR Jared Jones
• K Jimmy Kibble
• DE Darrell Lee
• S Corey Peoples
• WR Chris Samp
• T Drew Strojny
• WR Isaac West