PHILADELPHIA — If the Eagles want a veteran quarterback to mentor Kevin Kolb, Jeff Garcia is ready for the role.
The four-time Pro Bowl quarterback said Wednesday that he’s talked to the team about the possibility, but nothing is imminent.
“I would welcome the opportunity to return to Philly and be a part of the Eagles’ organization and to be in front of those great fans again,” Garcia wrote in an e-mail. “I know that I would be a great addition/mentor for Kevin as well as many of the other young guys on the team. Time will tell.”
The Eagles traded six- time Pro Bowl quarterback Donovan McNabb to Washington last week, paving the way for the 25-year-old Kolb to start.
Washington expected to sign tender
NEW YORK — Running back Leon Washington, a restricted free agent recovering from a broken right leg, is expected to sign his tender contract offer with the Jets today.
Roethlisberger works out
PITTSBURGH — Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger took part in offseason conditioning work for the first time this spring.
Roethlisberger reported to the team’s practice facility one day after he met with commissioner Roger Goodell in New York to discuss the two-time Super Bowl winner’s off-field problems.
Roethlisberger is expected to take part Monday in the Steelers’ first on-field practices since the season ended in January.
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