Reactions to Todd Herremans being cut: "There wasn't a more professional athlete in the Eagles locker room"

The Philadelphia Eagles release of Todd Herremans provoked some strong reactions on Twitter. The move wasn't totally unexpected, but for some it is a little sad to see the longest tenured Eagles no longer around. Reactions from Philly reporters, former team president Joe Banner, and former Eagles offensive lineman Jamaal Jackson below:

If I may take my reporter's cap off for a moment, there wasn't a more professional athlete in the #Eagles locker room than Todd Herremans.

— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) February 26, 2015

Only Sisemore (155), G. Morriss (151), Tra (151), Runyan (144) & S. Walters (125) started more games at OL in Eagles history than Todd (124)

— Reuben Frank (@RoobCSN) February 26, 2015

End of an era. A vey good era. RT @caplannfl: #Eagles are going to release G Todd Herremans today, source said.

— Geoff Mosher (@GeoffMosherCSN) February 26, 2015

Herremans, known for his legendary toughness, played with a fully torn biceps until he had to have it repaired. Played with 1 arm.

— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) February 26, 2015

Andrew Gardner started 8 games with Herremans out last season. Was one of only 34 guards on PFF to finish with a positive rating #Eagles

— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) February 26, 2015

Top internal option for RG is Allen Barbre. Matt Tobin struggled last season. Andrew Gardner started 8 games, has experience at the spot.

— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) February 26, 2015

Eagles have spoken highly of Allen Barbre + Matt Tobin. I would consider Barbre the leader in the clubhouse at RG w/FA and draft remaining.

— Geoff Mosher (@GeoffMosherCSN) February 26, 2015

Herremans said at end of season he fully anticipated he'd be recovered from biceps injury before OTAs

— Tim McManus (@Tim_McManus) February 26, 2015

Was told last week at the NFL Scouting Combine that Todd Herremans was not interested in taking less money to stay. I’ll absolutely miss him

— Les Bowen (@LesBowen) February 26, 2015

Expect OL to be addressed in draft, too. Eagles lack young depth, 2 33+ starters. Name to watch: Oregon's Jake Fisher. Versatile, athletic

— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) February 26, 2015

Herremans brought a Runyan-like toughness to OL. One year he tore a meniscus, had surgery during bye week and was back the next week.

— Geoff Mosher (@GeoffMosherCSN) February 26, 2015

Be a little surprised if 1 of last year’s fill ins starts for Herremans. Maybe Barbre, but prominent FA or highish draftee seems more likely

— Les Bowen (@LesBowen) February 26, 2015

Allen Barbre is penciled as starting RG w/ Todd Herremans' release. #Eagles will add pieces in draft. I like Stefen Wisniewski as FA option.

— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) February 26, 2015

Only three people have played more games in an Eagles uniform and never played for another team: Jerry Sisemore, Randy Logan & Trent Cole.

— Reuben Frank (@RoobCSN) February 26, 2015

Herremans has started 124 regular season games (played in 127): 71 (LG), 23 (RG), 24 (RT), 6 (LT).

— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) February 26, 2015

I asked Todd in October why he's been able to stay with the same team for so long. He said this:

— Reuben Frank (@RoobCSN) February 26, 2015

"Maybe I’m just good enough to hang around and not good enough to where you go looking for money from another team."

— Reuben Frank (@RoobCSN) February 26, 2015

Todd said in October he hoped to play his whole career with the Eagles: "I think it would be awesome. That would just mean a lot to me."

— Reuben Frank (@RoobCSN) February 26, 2015

Herremans recently moved his locker stall into corner furthest from exit. Asked why he said, "Anything to keep them from getting rid of me."

— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) February 26, 2015

.@RoobCSN @toddherremans this is 100% true? Todd is one of the really good guys. Eagles have been lucky to have him.

— Joe Banner (@JoeBanner13) February 26, 2015

Nooooo!!! RT @caplannfl: #Eagles are going to release G Todd Herremans today, source said.

— Jamaal Jackson (@CenterStage67) February 26, 2015

Fairly obvious prediction: The Eagles are going to big players in free agency.

— Jimmy Kempski (@JimmyKempski) February 26, 2015