The Eagles released cornerback Orlando Scandrick four days ago and he’s already speaking out on the worrisome state of the team.

While appearing on FS1’s “Undisputed” on Friday, Scandrick didn’t hold back when asked about his now former team. He called his release “really, really scapegoat-ish,” and alluded to the team’s dysfunction.

“The problem in Philadelphia is much, much deeper than me,” he said. “I think they’re having a tough time dealing with success.”

The Eagles signed Scandrick in July, but released him during final roster cuts. He was re-signed in September after the team’s secondary suffered injuries, but was let go again once those players returned.

When asked about the Eagles’ defense, Scandrick singled out safety Malcolm Jenkins.

“When you wear the ‘C’ on your jersey, it’s your job to bring guys along,” Scandrick said. “It’s your job to sometimes you need to take the hard down, you need to take the hard job, and you need to bring the thing together. I don’t know if that’s the case.

“You hold out for a contract, you come in, you’re not really making any plays — like splash plays. Then you go down to Minnesota and you’re somehow supposed to be in the half of the field and you end up playing a crosser. That’s not a rookie we’re talking about here. That’s a two-time Super Bowl champ.”

Scandick’s comments are just the latest distraction in a rocky season for Philadelphia. After the Eagles’ loss to the Cowboys last Sunday, offensive tackle Lane Johnson revealed that there were players who were showing up to practices and meetings late.

The ugly Week 7 loss came days after an ESPN report quoted an anonymous player — later reportedly revealed to be receiver Alshon Jeffery — who criticized quarterback Carson Wentz.

“I love Alshon and I’m gonna take him from what he said, that it didn’t come from him,” Scandrick said. “But it came from somewhere. Once again, it came from somewhere. That locker room is different. I would tell guys when I came there, I still feel like they’re living on that Super Bowl high.”

The Eagles, however, say they aren’t listening to Scandrick’s comments. Jenkins in particular seems glad to be done with him this season.

“I could give two sh-ts about people who aren’t here,” Jenkins said. “For us to move on as a team, we can’t have motherf–kers like that in the room.”

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