Hank Baskett  has been released from the Philadelphia Eagles in advance of the team’s second game, at a time when he and his new wife Kendra Wilkinson have moved to Philadelphia and are expecting a baby. Read more on this story below.

Hank Baskett, a wide receiver, was reportedly cut loose in order to make room for dog-fighting criminal Michael Vick.

It’s sad news hearing of Baskett’s being released with the newlyweds recently moving from Los Angeles to a home in the Philadelphia suburbs.

Hank Baskett joined the Philadelphia Eagles as a rookie free agent in 2006. Basket, 27, has recorded 72 receptions for 1,052 yards and six touchdowns.

“I’m not speaking about it yet,” Baskett said when reached by telephone for an interview.

Hank and Kendra are expecting their first child, a son who they’ll call Hank IV. Their baby is due Christmas Day.

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