The Philadelphia Inquirer says the Eagles could have interest in free agent SS Patrick Chung.

Chung is unlikely to be re-signed by the Patriots after being used as a sub-package player in 2012. With the Eagles looking to upgrade at safety this offseason, both Chung and FS Jairus Byrd could be targeted if they're allowed to test the open market. Byrd is highly doubtful to reach free agency and is an obvious candidate for the Bills' franchise tag if a long-term deal isn't worked out.

WEEI Boston agrees with ESPN Boston that free agent SS Pat Chung is unlikely to be re-signed by the Patriots.

Chung has been injury plagued in back-to-back years and was a bit player behind Devin McCourty, Steve Gregory, and Tavon Wilson down the 2012 stretch. A playmaker when healthy, 25-year-old Chung should still have a solid free agent market. He can play both safety spots and has six picks over the past three seasons.

ESPN Boston says the "odds are against" impending free agent SS Pat Chung re-signing with the Patriots.

Patriots SS Pat Chung (shoulder, hamstring) is listed as questionable for Week 10 against the Bills.

Chung and FS Steve Gregory (hip) are both listed as questionable, but that's hardly an indication of where they are physically. Chung was limited in practice this week and ESPN Boston doesn't expect him to be available for Sunday's game. The Patriots will be forced to start Devin McCourty at safety if Chung and Gregory are ruled out.

Patriots SS Pat Chung will miss his second consecutive game with a shoulder injury.

Patriots SS Pat Chung was forced from Sunday's loss to the Seahawks in the fourth quarter with a shoulder injury, and did not return.

Chung was billed as "questionable" to return, so it's possible his injury isn't all that serious. Chung had three tackles before going down, and was replaced by Sterling Moore.

Patriots SS Patrick Chung left Monday night's preseason game early with an undisclosed injury.

He's not expected to return. Chung headed to the locker room after teaming up with Sterling Moore for a tackle at the end of the first quarter. Heading into a contract season, Chung has every motivation to stay on the field this season.

The Boston Globe expects the Patriots to allow SS Pat Chung to play out the final year of his contract.

After seeing the deals that Eric Weddle and Michael Griffin have commanded lately, Chung is unlikely to accept a second-tier extension. That's because when healthy, he's been a difference-maker. In 22 career starts, Chung has racked up 161 tackles, four interceptions, one sack and 13 passes defensed. The Globe suggests that the Pats could use the franchise tag as leverage next offseason.

The Patriots have yet to approach contract-year SS Pat Chung about a contract extension, according to the Boston Herald.

It's no coincidence that the Pats defense picked up late in the season, when Chung returned from a foot injury. After missing eight games in 2011, Chung is expected to command a contract in the neighborhood of $5-7 million per season. Chung insists the contract situation won't affect him this season.

Patriots SS Pat Chung (knee) and lG Logan Mankins (knee) are active for the Divisional round playoff game against the Broncos.

The most important player in New England's secondary, Chung was added to the injury report on Friday. Mankins will tough it out after limping through practices this week. Patriots inactives: RT Sebastian Vollmer, RB Shane Vereen, QB Ryan Mallett, DT Ron Brace, LB Gary Guyton, OG Donald Thomas, and CB Nate Jones.

Patriots SS Pat Chung was added to the Divisional round injury report, and is listed as questionable with a knee injury.

Chung was "limited" in Friday's practice, necessitating the addition. He practiced fully on Thursday. There are no indications that Chung suffered a setback. He should be all systems go for this weekend's game against Denver.

Patriots SS Pat Chung (foot) played every down in his return to action in Week 17.

Chung had missed the previous seven games. He immediately made an impact with seven tackles Sunday, including a big hit on Stevie Johnson on the opening drive. Chung's health is a big boost to the Patriots' Super Bowl hopes.

Patriots declared SS Pat Chung (foot) active for Sunday's Week 17 game against the Bills.

It's Chung's first game since Week 9, giving the Patriots' secondary a huge boost. He'll likely be eased in today before playing every down in New England's first playoff game. Chung racked up 55 tackles, one sack and one interception in just seven games this season. The Patriots inactives: QB Ryan Mallett, RB Kevin Faulk, RB Shane Vereen, T Sebastian Vollmer, G Logan Mankins, DL Ron Brace and LB Tracy White.

Patriots SS Pat Chung (foot) returned to practice on Tuesday.

Last week, Pats doctors prescribed rest for Chung because of "persistent pain" in his troublesome foot. While Tuesday's practice was only a walkthrough, it's a step in the right direction. Chung is New England's best defensive back, so he'd be an immediate upgrade in the final two games or the playoffs.

Patriots SS Pat Chung (foot) is listed as doubtful for Week 15.

Sunday's clash with Denver will mark Chung's sixth straight missed game. There has been speculation in New England that Chung suffered a setback last week.

Patriots SS Patrick Chung (foot) has been ruled out for Week 14.

Patriots declared SS Patrick Chung inactive for Week 13 against the Colts.

Chung is a surprise inactive after participating in the Patriots walkthrough on Saturday. Devin McCourty is active and expected to see extended playing in nickel packages after missing the last two weeks with a separated shoulder.

Patriots SS Pat Chung (foot) did not play in Week 11 against the Chiefs, and undrafted Sterling Moore started in his place for the second straight week.

Moore is a versatile, albeit unheralded player that was serviceable in Week 10 and masked by Tyler Palko's deficiencies this week. Chung's injury may be going the wrong direction, as he was a game-time decision last week and was ruled out mid-week this time around. Regardless, the Eagles' passing game has an amazing matchup next week.

Patriots declared SS Pat Chung (foot) inactive for Week 10 against the Jets.

Patriots SS Patrick Chung (thumb) is "preparing to play" against the Raiders this week.

Chung was sorely missed in the loss at Buffalo last week. Although he's pushing to play, Chung concedes that the decision will ultimately fall on the Pats' medical staff. Chung did participate in a limited practice Wednesday, a positive sign.