Source: Marcus Howard tries out for Eagles

According to a league source, former Indianapolis Colts defensive end Marcus Howard tried out for the Philadelphia Eagles today.

Howard recently tried out for the Houston Texans.

APMarcus Howard

A converted outside linebacker drafted in the fifth round by the Colts, Howard ran the fastest 40-yard dash of any linebacker at the NFL scouting combine in 2008 with a 4.45 clocking.

The former University of Georgia standout led the Southeastern Conference in sacks as a senior with 10 1/2 sacks and forced three fumbles.

With the Colts as a rookie, he registered 1 1/2 sacks, had seven defensive stops, six solos, three pressures and one batted pass. He also had eight special-teams tackles.

During the preseason this year, he sacked Detroit Lions rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford, beating offensive tackle Gosder Cherilus.

However, Howard was cut during the final major roster cutdown due to the presence of Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis as the Colts carried less defensive linemen this year on the active roster.

Howard has played in nine NFL games, so he doesn't have any more practice squad eligibility.

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