Dorenbos went to a hospital for further evaluation, which included an echocardiogram. Amoss told Dorenbos that his heart didn’t sound right. Plus, they played in a dome - a good way for Dorenbos to finish out his 30s.Īfter playing the final preseason game in New Orleans, Dorenbos completed his physical. After all, they were Ellen DeGeneres’ favorite team. When Dorenbos was told the New Orleans Saints were interested, he figured it would be a good place to go. The Eagles decided to go with Rick Lovato before the preseason finale and wanted to trade Dorenbos. “There were times I was like, ‘Why am I even out here?’ ” Dorenbos said. He didn’t agree with the change, believing he was the best long snapper for the Eagles. Dorenbos was demoted from the first team. Special teams coordinator Dave Fipp wanted to make a change at long snapper. He took a physical for what was set to be a record-breaking season without apparent issue.īut in training camp, Dorenbos didn’t take on his normal workload. The Eagles had signed him to a three-year contract extension in 2016, a season when he tied Harold Carmichael for the most consecutive games played in franchise history with 162. “You’re not thinking you have an aneurysm in your heart,” Dorenbos said.ĭorenbos returned to Philadelphia to begin his 12th season.
