Eagles’ Bradford talks about trade demand

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PHILADELPHIA — Quarterbacks Sam Bradford and Carson Wentz shared a practice field for the first time Tuesday, and Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson emphasized that Bradford remains the team’s No. 1 quarterback.

Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford practiced with the first team Tuesday before addressing the media and his trade demand last month. Bill Streicher/USA TODAY Sports

“I’ve actually talked to Sam since he’s back,” Pederson said, “and I told him: My feelings haven’t changed. He’s my guy. He’s the No. 1 guy. I want him to embrace that and not look backward. Look forward.”

Bradford took practice reps with the first team in Tuesday’s session. Chase Daniel worked with the second team. Wentz, the No. 2 pick in the 2016 draft, was with the third team.

“Sam’s still the starter,” Pederson said. “Carson has a long way to go with the system. He’s learning every day, but Sam’s the guy.

“I expect Sam not to look over his shoulder. I expect Sam to look forward. He’s getting himself ready for the season. He’s getting ready for Cleveland (the Eagles’ first opponent). That’s what I expect from Sam.”

Bradford said that was the approach he was taking. But he admitted to being “frustrated” last month, after the Eagles traded for the No. 2 pick with the intention to select a quarterback.

Bradford said he found out about the trade after it was made on a Wednesday. He practiced with his teammates the next day.

On Friday, Bradford talked with his agent, Tom Condon. That’s when the plan to ask for a trade was hatched.

“When I first found out about the trade,” Bradford said, “I was frustrated. I needed some time. I could have stayed here, but I’m not sure my head would have been …

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