Montgomery, a four-year pro, played in 15 games last year for the San Francisco 49ers, starting nine. He made 60 tackles and tied for the team lead with three interceptions. The Eagles also claimed fullback Jamie Reader off waivers from the New York Jets. Reader had been on Philadelphia's practice squad in 1999 and has also spent time with the Miami Dolphins and Arizona Cardinals. The Washington Redskins renounced the rights to running back Skip Hicks Wednesday by withdrawing their contract offer.
Hicks therefore becomes an unrestricted free agent.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The Chicago Bears have signed free- agent quarterback Billy Joe Tolliver. Terms of the deal were not revealed. The Minnesota Vikings have signed rookie free agent quarterback Romaro Miller, a three year starter at the University of Mississippi. Chandler, who has spent the past four seasons with the Falcons, was apparently less than enthusiastic about the drafting of Vick.