With Eagles mini camp starting today, Chip Kelly addressed reporters late this morning. The biggest topic of discussion was of course the release of Evan Mathis last Thursday. "We were asked by his agent for his release on multiple occasions. We weren't going to come to a conclusion on a contract extension." Kelly told reporters. "We weren't going to extend any contract or adjust any contracts. We granted him what his agent asked for." Kelly also said that they held on to him to see if there was a trade market after the draft.
Although Mathis declined to offer formal comment, the former Eagles guard informed NJ Advance Media that he did everything he could to remain in Philadelphia.