Eagles' Sam Bradford ends holdout he started after Carson Wentz pick

Sam Bradford, upset when the Philadelphia Eagles drafted quarterback Carson Wentz with the second pick of the 2016 NFL Draft, has rejoined the team after a two-week absence.

The veteran quarterback rescinded his trade demand and reported for the Eagles' voluntary offseason workouts on Monday.

"I'm excited to be back on the field today with my teammates and coaches," Bradford said in a statement. "The business-side of football is sometimes a necessary consideration. My attention and efforts are focused on the participation in and preparation for a championship season. I am committed to my teammates and the Eagles organization for nothing less."

The Eagles drafted North Dakota State's Wentz less than two months after signing Bradford to a two-year, $35 million contract.

Eagles head coach Doug Pederson has said that Bradford is the team's starting quarterback for 2016. Behind Bradford is high-priced backup Chase Daniel, who followed Pederson from the Kansas City Chiefs to sign a three-year deal worth up to $21 million.

The 28-year-old Bradford passed for 3,725 yards and 19 touchdowns with 14 interceptions in 14 games last season as the Eagles posted at 7-9 record to finish second in the NFC East.

Bradford took some heat from analysts who questioned his willingness to compete despite being one of 13 quarterbacks making at least $16.5 million per season. But Eagles personnel boss Howie Roseman repeatedly pledged support for Bradford, vowing not to trade him even when Bradford's agent, Tom Condon, engaged in digital jousting by telling national media his client would only play for a team that wanted him.

"I want to reiterate our support for Sam Bradford and go back to our statements (after acquiring the No. 2 pick in the draft) -- that Sam is our starting quarterback," Roseman said April 27. "His agent and Sam know how we feel about him. These workouts are voluntary. We look forward to seeing Sam again in the near future."