Chris Peduzzi Is Eagles new head athletic trainer.

The Eagles have been busy reshaping their roster and staff.

Defensive tackle Cullen Jenkins was released from the team Monday.

Jenkins signed with the Eagles during the 2011 offseason and started all 32 regular season games over the last two years. The 32-year-old Jenkins spent his first seven seasons of his career with the Green Bay Packers.

“I had a chance to speak with Cullen today and let him know of our decision,” said Roseman. “It’s one of the most difficult parts of the job. He has been a very productive player in this league for a long time but we felt it in our team’s best interests that we go in a different direction. By releasing him at this point, it gives he and his agent more time to sign on with another team. We wish Cullen and his family all the best as he continues his NFL career.”

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Defensive tackle Mike Patterson has been released by the Eagles today after an eight-year career in Philadelphia.

The team’s first round draft pick in 2005 out of the University of Southern California, Patterson was the team’s longest-tenured player. The 29-year-old played in 115 games (99 starts) at defensive tackle for the Eagles and compiled 551 tackles, 16.5 sacks, four forced fumbles and seven fumble recoveries.

Patterson owns the Eagles franchise record for longest fumble return for a touchdown with a 98-yard return at San Francisco on September 24, 2006.

“Mike Patterson is one of the toughest players I have ever been around in the National Football League,” said Eagles general manager Howie Roseman. “He has overcome many obstacles throughout his career and I have the upmost respect for him because of it. Coach Kelly and I each had great conversations with him today. He is a class act. He gave this organization eight great seasons of hard work and dedication and we wish him all the best as he continues his career in this league.”

Mike Patterson released this statement through the Eagles to express his appreciation for the fans of Philadelphia and their support.

“I want to thank the fans for all of their support over eight years in Philadelphia. It is never easy to say goodbye to a fan base that supported me no matter what. My goal was to come to work every day to try and make the Philadelphia Eagles the best organization we could be. The Eagles organization has treated me and my family with nothing but respect since the day I was drafted and I wish Mr. Lurie, Howie, the new coaches and all of my teammates all the best going forward. I will miss them all and I will always have a place in my heart for the Eagles and for the city of Philadelphia.”

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Last week, the Eagles named Chris Peduzzi as the team’s head athletic trainer. Peduzzi, 41, has spent the past 14 seasons on the Eagles athletic training staff. He joined the team from West Chester University in 1999, where he served as the school’s head football athletic trainer.

Peduzzi also worked as an intern for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1996-98, and also spent time with the Scottish Claymores of NFL Europe in the spring of 1997. The Johnstown, PA, native played linebacker at Virginia Tech from 1990-94 while earning a B.S. in athletic training and a M.A. in education.