Philadelphia Eagles release 8 players, including Rueben Randle

Philadelphia Eagles cut eight players, including Rueben Randle.

Let the cuts begin.

The Philadelphia Eagles have cut their roster down to 73 players ahead of the 4 PM deadline on Tuesday.

The decision to release Chris Givens was surprising, but even more surprising is the release of Rueben Randle. The Eagles signed Randle in free agency to a one-year deal. Earlier this offseason, Doug Pederson called Randle a “pleasant surprise.”

Something has obviously changed since then.

Randle was a non-factor in all of the Eagles’ preseason games and lacked the playmaking ability he showed in the past with the New York Giants. His work ethic, which was an issue with the Giants, may have contributed to his…