Mike

Bartrum

Bartrum hurt his neck during a game last November. A Pro Bowler in 2005, Bartrum will best be remembered for scoring six touchdowns on 11 career receptions.

Bartrum, who is normally the long snapper, has two catches on the season - and both are three-yard touchdowns. He now has 11 catches in his 13-year career.

“I feel honored to be representing my team at the Pro Bowl,” Bartrum said. “It will be a very special experience for me and my family. Honors like this don’t come along very often, and I plan to make the most of it.” Bartrum, S Brian Dawkins, and LB Jeremiah Trotter will represent the Eagles in Hawaii.

With Donovan McNabb sidelined, Philadelphia elected to not activate Jeff Smoker from the practice squad.

The Eagles will place Bartrum on injured reserve. They will have to sign a long snapper to replace him. Bartrum’s career may be over, as a herniated disk in his neck is now touching his spinal chord.

Bartrum has a herniated disc in his neck that’s touching his spinal chord. His retirement would give Brent Celek a good chance to make the club.