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Landri would presumably provide insurance for DT Corey Peters, who has been making a slow recovery from a knee injury. Landri appeared in all 16 games for the Panthers a year ago, notching 30 tackles and three sacks.

Landri is considered a fallback option if the Bucs fail to land DT Amobi Okoye, who is drawing interest from several teams. The 28-year-old Landri impressed as a rotational tackle in Philly last season.

Like Laurent Robinson and Jordan Babineaux, Mathis and Landri both played for the “minimum salary benefit” in 2011 and therefore must make it to the market unsigned per NFL policy. The Eagles want to re-sign both players, but their chances are decreased by the rule. Mathis, 30, is coming off a dominant season. He’s the No. 3 guard on the market behind Carl Nicks and Ben Grubbs.

Landri drew interest from the Bucs, but was otherwise greeted by a soft market. Unsigned until October, Landri notched 21 tackles and two sacks in 12 games last season, and acquitted himself well against the run. He played just 355 snaps, however, and will be ticketed for a rotational role again in 2012.

Speaking at the Combine Thursday, Eagles GM Howie Roseman hinted he’d like Landri back. Waived in September, Landri tallied 21 tackles and two sacks in 12 games as a rotational lineman after being re-signed in October.

One of the Eagles’ final cuts in September, Landri was brought back in early October and played well in a reserve role, notching 21 tackles and two sacks in 12 games. A five-year veteran, Landri has 102 tackles and eight sacks in 63 career games.

The Eagles go heavy on rotation up front, but Cox has been playing more than Landri all season. Drawing his first start versus the Falcons, the impressive rookie responded with 11 tackles. Cox has been stronger against the run this year while Landri has more effectively rushed the passer.

The move comes after DT Antonio Dixon tore his triceps Sunday. Landri was one of the Eagles’ final cuts last month. He appeared in all 16 games for the Panthers in 2010, notching 43 tackles and three sacks. With the Eagles dealing with multiple injuries along their defensive line, Landri will likely see action this weekend.

Acting as a backup tackle, Landri managed just 39 tackles and two sacks over the last two seasons. The Eagles will move forward with Fletcher Cox, Cedric Thornton, and Antonio Dixon as the interior lineman in their new 3-4 or 4-3 “under” scheme. It’s a position they’re sure to add talent to via both the draft and free agency.

Landri, 29, made 18 tackles and appeared in all 16 games, starting seven, for the Eagles last season. His best season came in 2010 when he was a 16-game starter and registered 43 tackles and three sacks. Landri could be asked to step in and start next to Gerald McCoy after the Bucs lost Roy Miller in free agency. Ideally, he’d be a rotational reserve.