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The Philadelphia Eagles have cemented themselves as one of the most aggressive teams in the NFL when it comes to signing free agents or making trades. Throughout the years of their existence, that aggressiveness has sometimes backfired on the Eagles. Just like the other teams in the NFL, Philadelphia can say they’ve made some successful […]

Speed kills, and the lack of it can also kill a team’s chances at success — just ask the Philadelphia Eagles. After having relied on burner DeSean Jackson to take the top off of the defense for the vast majority of his career with the Dirty Birds, the former Cal Bear has been given some […]

Philadelphia Eagles star cornerback Darius Slay may no longer be on the Detroit Lions, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t think highly of his former teammates. When asked on Twitter what his thoughts on Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford are, Slay quoted the tweet stating that the former No. 1 overall pick is “easily top 10” […]

If a NFL franchise only has one Super Bowl title to its credit, the odds of that championship-winning squad being the best team in the organization’s history are pretty high. As is the case for the 2017 Philadelphia Eagles, the fact that this team managed to finally capture the franchise’s first ever Super Bowl title […]

You can count Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Malik Jackson as one person who just isn’t accepting Drew Brees’ apology. Not long after the New Orleans Saints quarterback made controversial remarks relating to players kneeling during the playing of the national anthem, the veteran defensive tackle is taking issue with the entire situation. According to Jackson, […]

The NFL and Roger Goodell himself posted a video on Friday, apologizing for not listening to players sooner when it came to racial issues. Despite the apology being made, Malik Jackson of the Philadelphia Eagles fired back at Goodell. Malik Jackson in Eagles team meeting said he felt players protest during anthem was silenced by […]

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay sent out an open invitation to all young athletes to train with him in Detroit. The veteran corner was dead serious about this invitation and so were the young guns who showed up. Via Twitter, Slay told those interested to train with him to just slip into his DMs. We […]

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson is proud of his team’s chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie for establishing a dialogue on race. Jackson said some of his Caucasian teammates, like Carson Wentz and Zach Ertz, made strong statements in support of Black Americans and he also lauded Lurie for exerting his influence and taking a […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have a rich history in the NFL since they were established as an expansion team in 1933. Most remember the coaches from the past couple of decades, but Philadelphia has had plenty of coaches from the early days who also were successful. The Eagles have had 22 head coaches in franchise history. […]

DeSean Jackson decided to give an emotional speech to the Philadelphia Eagles during their team meeting on Monday, igniting others to speak up. Following Jackson’s speech on racial injustices, Jason Kelce took to Instagram to express his opinion on George Floyd’s wrongful murder. https://www.instagram.com/p/CA6PPKXnekN/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link It’s apparent that whatever Jackson shared during the team meeting prompted […]

For the first six seasons of his career, wide receiver DeSean Jackson was a bonafide star for the Philadelphia Eagles. After three 1,000-yard seasons and three Pro Bowl appearances, Jackson was a valuable part of the Eagles offense. However, once former Oregon coach Chip Kelly came to Philadelphia, Jackson’s days as an Eagle were limited. […]

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson is proposing the NFL give players the floor in the event fans cannot attend games because of the coronavirus pandemic. DeSean Jackson said players should be mic’d up to give fans added insight and provide entertainment value for those forced to watch the action at home (via Patrik Walker […]

Could the Philadelphia Eagles bring back LeSean McCoy? At least a couple of Eagles players want to see it happen. Both Lane Johnson and DeSean Jackson support the idea of McCoy returning to Philadelphia. Both players played with McCoy during his original tenure with the Eagles from 2009 until 2014. “I want to see it,” […]

The Philadelphia Eagles won the NFC East division title this past season, but there was nothing pretty about it. They won just nine games and really only won the division crown because of the Dallas Cowboys’ ineptitude. As a result, there are a lot of question marks surrounding the Eagles heading into 2020. Are they […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have a long history in the NFL. In that time, they’ve had some wonderful moments. Moments that defined the franchise, thrilling moments like winning the Super Bowl or the “Miracle at the Meadowlands II”. There are so many great moments to choose from, it’s hard to pick the best. That being said, […]

After the tragic killing of Minneapolis man George Floyd at the hands of a police officer, Carson Wentz of the Philadelphia Eagles responded with a heartfelt and passionate social media post about the incident – and about systemic racism in our society in general: 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/HFFVWVlwYj — Carson Wentz (@cj_wentz) May 28, 2020 Wentz begins […]

The Philadelphia Eagles reportedly have interest in signing former running back LeSean McCoy; however, they have not made a contract offer yet. A few things on the #Eagles’ interest in free agent RBs, per sources: They offered contracts to Carlos Hyde, who signed with the Seahawks, and Devonta Freeman, who is weighing other offers (Bucs). They […]

Skip Bayless knows the Philadelphia Eagles were supremely depleted at the wide receiver position by the end of the team’s 2019 campaign, which may actually be an understatement. However, Eagles executive vice president and general manager Howie Roseman wasted absolutely no time in correctly such an issue this offseason while most notably adding former TCU […]

The league continues to navigate through uncharted waters amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic ahead of the 2020 NFL season. Although the virtual offseason program has come with its own set of challenges, Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Brandon Graham is confident that can make it work to their advantage. The Eagles are the only team in the […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have been an active team in the offseason and there’s a rising level of confidence on the roster. Ahead of the 2020 NFL season, Brandon Graham believes that Philadelphia is prepared to make another Super Bowl run. Amid a conversation with Chris McPherson of the team’s official website, Graham believes the Eagles […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have had their share of worthy foes in their 86 years of existence. Here’s a look at five teams that gave Philly the toughest challenges. New England Patriots Despite finding themselves in opposing conferences, the battles between the Eagles and Patriots have made its mark in league history. The two franchises met […]

If you did not watch “The Match Part Two” with Tom Brady on Sunday, sorry. It was absolutely incredible. Add in the fact that there have been very few live sports lately and this was 100% a must-watch, including for Eagles fans. It had Tiger Woods teaming up with Peyton Manning to go up against […]

The Philadelphia Eagles had one of the most shocking selections of the 2020 NFL Draft. In the second round (53rd overall), Philadelphia drafted quarterback Jalen Hurts. Now, for a lot of teams, this would probably be considered a really solid pick. Hurts is an exciting prospect who could turn into one of the better quarterbacks […]

Former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles had some rather humorous advice for Peyton Manning as he squared off against Tom Brady and pro golfer Phil Mickelson during Sunday’s “The Match II: Champions for Charity.” Nick Foles and the Eagles defeated Brady and the Patriots in Super Bowl 52, thanks in large part to a called […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have been one of the longest-existing franchises in the NFL, entering their 88th season in 2020. Over the course of their storied history, the Eagles have deployed plenty of talented teams. Altogether, in their first 87 years of being an organization in the NFL, Philadelphia has made three Super Bowl appearances. Of […]

When the New York Jets signed Joe Flacco earlier this week, it was discovered that the Philadelphia Eagles were interested in signing him early in free agency. However, according to Sirius XM Radio’s Adam Caplan, Philadelphia ‘backed off’ on signing Flacco due to his neck injury. Both sides had off/on talks for weeks, but got […]

The Washington Redskins entered the NFL all the way back in 1932. With that in mind, they have had a very long history. In that time, the Redskins have had some incredible highs and some terrible lows. And those ups and downs have come at the expense of (and thanks to) certain teams. Due to […]

Carlos Hyde signed with the Seattle Seahawks on Friday, but before he inked his new deal, there was another team interested in landing him: the Philadelphia Eagles. According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, the Eagles expressed interest in Hyde, but their offer did not entice him. Philadelphia has been searching for a veteran running […]

Seeing that he’ll have an increased workload in his second season with the Philadelphia Eagles, Miles Sanders shared a video where he predicted that he’ll win MVP in 2020. Despite the unlikeliness of his expectation, Sanders doubled down on his prediction for next season. Earlier this week, Sanders posted a video on social media that […]

The Philadelphia Eagles added K’Von Wallace in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft and he’s already becoming a fan favorite in Philadelphia. In an interview with Chris Infante of the PhillySportsNetwork, Wallace explicitly shared his disgust for the Dallas Cowboys. Check out the full interview here! https://t.co/lerJRKT17i — Chris Infante (@Infante54) May 16, […]

As the world continues to grapple with the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the NFL looks as if it is on schedule for starting the season when it would normally. However, that does not mean the league has been untouched by the pandemic. In fact, NFL teams are planning on playing games without any fans present, which […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly considering a reunion with free-agent running back LeSean McCoy. Tim McManus of ESPN said the two sides “talked” after the 2020 NFL Draft: McCoy and the Eagles talked after this April’s draft, a source said, and he remains an option. He rushed for 465 yards on 101 carries (4.6 avg.) […]

The Philadelphia Eagles’ running back corps, like much of the team’s various position groups, was a patchwork job last year. And the defending NFC East division champs are seeking to continue adding talent this offseason by signing a veteran to the backfield. Free agent running backs Devonta Freeman (formerly of the Atlanta Falcons), Carlos Hyde […]

One of the top remaining free agents on the market may find himself wearing a lot of green next season. Just a few seasons ago, Devonta Freeman was coming off his second-straight Pro Bowl season where he recorded over 1,500 yards from scrimmage and 13 total touchdowns. It was only the former Florida State star’s […]

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders has an unequivocal belief in his destiny. The former Penn State back was drafted in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft with the 53rd overall pick. It didn’t take long for Sanders to win over the faith of the coaching staff and become the starting tailback for […]

The Philadelphia Eagles made a surprising move during the 2020 NFL Draft, selecting Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts. While Hurts is an intriguing prospect, the Eagles already have Carson Wentz, who is just 27 years old and on the second year of a four-year, $128 million extension. He’s clearly the franchise quarterback for at least the […]

This NFL offseason has certainly been different, to say the least, and the Philadelphia Eagles are trying to adjust like all the other teams in the league. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, teams have had to hold virtual offseason programs, which has obviously made things difficult. Facilities are slowly beginning to open, but we are […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have been one of the rumored landing spots for free-agent defensive lineman Jadeveon Clowney, but it appears that that has been more conjecture than anything else. According to NFL insider Adam Caplan, the Eagles currently have “no interest” in Clowney. Of course, the word “currently” means that things could potentially change, but […]

Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce has battled with left tackle Jason Peters for the entirety of his nine-year career. But the Eagles allowed Peters to explore the free-agent market this offseason, and it is no guarantee they re-sign him for the 2020 campaign. The possibility of playing without Peters on the line is unnatural for […]