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A year ago he was a starter for the Tennessee Titans. Now Vince Young will serve as Michael Vick's backup, after reaching a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, according to a source close to the player.
The Titans released Young on Thursday, finally cutting ties with the quarterback they made the No. 3 overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft.
The move comes nearly eight months after Titans owner Bud Adams said the team would trade or release the embattled quarterback .
Young is 30-18 in five seasons, including a playoff loss, but just 13-14 against teams finishing a season at .500 or better. He has battled questions over his work ethic, leadership and injuries.
Young ended 2010 on injured reserve after suffering a season-ending thumb injury on his right, throwing hand Nov. 21. That was the day that he tossed his shoulder pads into the stands and told off then-coach Jeff Fisher in front of the rest of the team before storming out.
In Philadelphia, he will back up one of the league's most electrifying passers in Vick, and be forced to learn the West Coast offense on the fly.
The Titans released Young on Thursday, finally cutting ties with the quarterback they made the No. 3 overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft.
The move comes nearly eight months after Titans owner Bud Adams said the team would trade or release the embattled quarterback .
Young is 30-18 in five seasons, including a playoff loss, but just 13-14 against teams finishing a season at .500 or better. He has battled questions over his work ethic, leadership and injuries.
Young ended 2010 on injured reserve after suffering a season-ending thumb injury on his right, throwing hand Nov. 21. That was the day that he tossed his shoulder pads into the stands and told off then-coach Jeff Fisher in front of the rest of the team before storming out.
In Philadelphia, he will back up one of the league's most electrifying passers in Vick, and be forced to learn the West Coast offense on the fly.
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