Former Eagles sign NFL free-agent deals

Former Eastern Washington University football player Brandon Kaufman has company.

One of the biggest groups of NFL free agent signees in school history – plus one who will receive a tryout today (May 2) – are among the five players who will have the opportunity this spring and summer to make the rosters of National Football League teams.

“It’s awesome for the program, and it’s awesome for the individuals involved,” Eastern head coach Beau Baldwin said. “I am just excited that we have a lot of guys off last year’s team who are going to get an opportunity to prolong their football careers, which...