ORLANDO – Mark Sanchez is closing in on his new home.
The Eagles have “the edge” to land the former Jets quarterback, according to a source. However, Philly “is not a lock” to sign him, the source said. The Daily News has learned that the Browns, Rams and Titans are the other serious suitors.
The Giants have expressed a level of interest, but the source told the News that it’s unlikely that Sanchez will be staying in New York. A second source said that Sanchez’s free agent process is “ongoing.”
ESPN reported that Sanchez would be signing with the Eagles after he was officially released with a XXX designation. Multiple reports followed by indicating that the Eagles and Sanchez have mutual interest, but the team will examine Sanchez’s surgically repaired shoulder before proceeding with hammering out a deal.
Sanchez, the fifth overall pick in 2009, won four road playoff games for Rex Ryan’s team. He suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in garbage time of the third preseason game.
