BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Eagles defensive tackle Mike Patterson has a brain condition that could require surgery.
Patterson, 27, was hospitalized after suffering a seizure Wednesday morning at training camp.
“What they did determine through some of the testing is that Mike has a congenital tangle of blood vessels right outside his brain that is called arteriovenous malformation, or what we refer to as AVM,” Eagles trainer Rick Burkholder said Thursday. “I’m pretty sure that’s what caused the seizure.”
Patterson’s agent, J.R. Rickert, disputed the diagnosis of AVM.
“Rick spoke to one doctor who evaluated Mike that’s leaning toward the diagnosis of AVM,” Rickert said. “Two other doctors are not leaning toward AVM. . . . They’re saying it’s premature to diagnose him in that capacity.”
It’s unknown when or if Patterson will return to the Eagles.
CU’s Solder joins Patriots
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Offensive lineman Nate Solder, a first-round draft pick (17th overall) from the University of Colorado, signed with the Patriots.
Edwards signs with 49ers
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Receiver Braylon Edwards, who had 53 receptions for 904 yards and seven touchdowns last season with the Jets, signed a $3.5 million, one-year contract with the 49ers.
Footnotes.
The Chiefs signed cornerback Brandon Carr to his free-agent tender and agreed to terms with third-round pick Justin Houston on a four-year contract.
• The Jets released receiver Jerricho Cotchery and will not re-sign free-agent safety James Ihedigbo.
• Redskins running back Ryan Torain will miss at least a week after fracturing his left hand in practice.
• Free-agent safety Abram Elam agreed to a one-year, $2.5 million deal with the Cowboys, who lost cornerback Terence Newman (groin) for the entire preseason.
• Safety Jordan Babineaux and the Titans agreed to a one-year deal.
• The Chargers and defensive lineman Corey Liuget, their first- round pick, agreed to a four-year contract.
• Cornerback Prince Amukamara became the last of the 2011 first- rounders to join his team, agreeing to a deal with the Giants .
• Jaguars quarterback David Garrard left practice with a sore back.
• The Ravens and safety Bernard Pollard agreed to a two-year contract.
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