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Could Philadelphia Eagles LT Jason Peters Return Soon?
The chances of All-Pro left tackle Jason Peters returning this season appear to be on the rise, according to a report.
Eagles DE Trent Cole Out, Defensive Line Hit Hard By Injuries
Eagles defensive end Trent Cole is the third starter along the Philadelphia defensive line currently out due to injuries.
Eagles Back to Old Script, Blow Fourth Quarter Lead to Bears
LINCOLN FINANCIAL FIELD, PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — A familiar storyline played out in front of Eagles fans as Philadelphia fell to the Chicago Bears 30-24 on Monday Night Football, leaving the Birds 3-5 and a long shot to make the playoffs. The Eagles, unable to stop the run, fell behind early, like they have in four [...]
Eagles to Honor the Late Jim Johnson, One of Football’s Defensive Innovators
The Philadelphia Eagles are inducting former defensive coordinator Jim Johnson and cornerback Eric Allen into the franchise’s Honor Roll at halftime of tomorrow’s game against the Dallas Cowboys. The late Johnson, who died of melanoma in 2009, influenced numerous other coordinators with his aggressive blitz schemes, leaving his mark on the game. “I can’t think [...]
Eagles Lead 17-0 At Halftime Against Browns
PHILADLEPHIA, PA – The Eagles started slow against the Browns and both sides made plenty of mistakes, but Philadelphia kicked it into gear and took a 17-0 lead into halftime thanks to a 13-yard touchdown run by Ronnie Brown and an 8-yard scramble for six points by Michael Vick. After a slow, sloppy start full of [...]
Five Keys for Eagles Against Browns
Honorable Mentions: Keep an eye on Jarrad Page at safety with the first team, as Nate Allen is out for some rest during his recovery from surgery for a ruptured patellar tendon in his knee. Also watch the developing situation at right tackle, where King Dunlap is playing with the first team while Winston Justice [...]
Patterson Will Play Tomorrow Against Browns
Just three weeks and a day after collapsing on a practice field at training camp with a seizure, Mike Patterson will play in the Eagles’ third preseason game against the Cleveland Browns. Patterson was diagnosed with a brain arteriovenous malformation, or AVM, a condition which is best explained as a tangled mass of blood vessels [...]
Defense Dominates in Wet Conditions
Today was the type of day that had defense written all over it. It was dreary, as the fog wrapping the mountains surrounding Lehigh Valley never burned off. It was wet, after a morning shower, and it became wetter after the rain began coming down sporadically throughout practice. Cool, wet and muddy – the perfect [...]
Vick and Jackson Look Sharp in Receiver’s First Full Practice
DeSean Jackson was in pads for the first time this season, after the end of his holdout coincided with a few days of walkthroughs, off days and a game he wasn’t up to speed for. This morning, he appeared to be at full speed, getting the best of Asante Samuel on multiple one-on-one drills. Jackson’s [...]
Monday Musings
The Eagles’ flurry of moves between July 28 and August 2, in particular those in the first three days of that span, are a lot like 4th-and-26. At the moment, it all feels so historic, but if the team doesn’t go on to win the Super Bowl, it loses its luster. Make no mistake; the [...]