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In yet another sign of the ineptitude that is the NFC East, all four teams will play without their season-long starters Sunday afternoon, ensuring that the likes of Dwayne Haskins or Colt McCoy will hold first place in the division. And with Jalen Hurts and Andy Dalton starting too, all four NFC East teams are […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are tasked with slowing down DeAndre Hopkins on Sunday and they’ll have to do so without their best cornerback. Just a day before Philadelphia’s game with the Arizona Cardinals, the Eagles have ruled out Darius Slay due to a concussion. Slay sustained a concussion late in Philadelphia’s upset victory over the New […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts hopes to make the most out of his opportunities as the team’s current starting quarterback for their remaining games in the 2020 season. The rookie likened his goals to an uncanny comparison and claimed that he was aiming to become a ‘coffee bean’ for the Eagles moving forward. “The thing […]

With a 4-8-1 record, the Philadelphia Eagles are far from making the NFL Playoffs. This is why there has been some talk of the team possibly tanking the rest of the way to increase chances of acquiring a high draft pick next year. Eagles center Jason Kelce, however, is simply having none of this. When […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have life after beating the New Orleans Saints this past weekend, thanks in large part to rookie quarterback Jalen Hurts. According to Louie DiBiase, the host of the daily Locked On Eagles podcast, they have a very realistic chance to make a run to the postseason after looking at how they have […]

Whether you had a great week in the first round of your fantasy football playoffs, lost but still have something to play for, are out of it but are just trying to be disruptive in your league’s waiver wire distribution, or even looking to build your roster already for next season, the Week 15 waiver […]

After leading the Philadelphia Eagles to their biggest win of the season in just his first start, rookie quarterback Jalen Hurts will get another chance under center. Eagles head coach Doug Pederson wouldn’t commit to Hurts in the immediate aftermath of Sunday’s win, but he announced Monday that the rookie will start this weekend against […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have some big decisions to make about quarterback Carson Wentz this offseason, and the options aren’t great. However, that doesn’t mean there are no options. The franchise all but passed the torch to Jalen Hurts on Sunday, and the 2020 second-round pick played well in his first career start. Hurts completed 17-of-30 […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts impressed in his debut as the team’s starter against the New Orleans Saints in Week 14 proceedings. Despite his good performance under center, Eagles head coach Doug Pederson remained mum when asked whether or not the rookie will continue to be their starter for Week 15’s game against the Arizona […]

After a much-talked about build up, rookie quarterback Jalen Hurts finally made his first NFL start for the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. After helping his side to a 24-21 win over the New Orleans Saints, the 22-year-old opened up about his unforgettable experience. Hurts, who was given the nod over Carson Wentz as the Eagles’ […]

Against the Saints, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts became only the second player since 1950 to earn at least 100 rushing yards in his debut at the quarterback position, joining Lamar Jackson, who accomplished the feat in 2018 with the Ravens, according to NFL Research. Jalen Hurts has joined Lamar Jackson as the only players […]

The Philadelphia Eagles may have made a quarterback change from Carson Wentz to Jalen Hurts, but they haven’t totally moved on from Wentz. Despite the recent demotion, the Eagles aren’t entirely giving up on Wentz just yet and plan to keep him around moving forward. Via Adam Schefter of ESPN: “None of this changes the […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees suffered several fractured ribs and a collapsed lung in a Week 10 game against the San Francisco 49ers. About a month later, the former league MVP will still not make his return to the field as he will sit out his fourth straight contest against the Philadelphia Eagles on […]

Philadelphia Eagles‘ new starting quarterback in Jalen Hurts has been turning heads in practice with his impressive performance under center. As a result, the team’s defensive rotation has been getting an earful from defensive Jim Schwartz for their failure to contain the rookie from making plays during practice. Despite the defense’s lapses, Eagles safety Jalen […]

It’s NFL Week 14. The fantasy football playoffs are (possibly) underway, depending on your league, while the real-life playoff race is heating up. Before setting your lineup — and unless you have Travis Kelce or Darren Waller — take note of a few honest recommendations for what to do with the following tight end options […]

The Carson Wentz era appears to be over with the Philadelphia Eagles. It has garnered conversations about the legacy that Wentz will leave behind. Louie DiBase and Gino Cammilleri, the hosts of the daily Locked On Eagles podcast, discussed what they think of when talking about the Carson Wentz era. It may be different than […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 123 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 123 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 123 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan discuss their predictions for Week 14 of […]

The 2021 NFL Draft is already a topic for several teams projected to make their selection in the top 10, and the Philadelphia Eagles are one of the more intriguing squads to watch after the benching of Carson Wentz. On the daily Locked On NFL Draft podcast, Benjamin Solak and Trevor Sikkema discussed what the […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have chosen to bench Carson Wentz in favor of Jalen Hurts, stirring reactions from fans of all ages. Amid losing his starting job, Wentz took the time to respond to a young fan’s heartfelt message on Twitter: You’re the man Giovanni 🙌🏻 I appreciate and look up to you! Never change man! […]

There aren’t a lot of people in Philadelphia who still have faith in their struggling QB Carson Wentz. The 27-year old Wentz hasn’t really had the best of seasons so far for the Philadelphia Eagles. After yet another dismal outing in Week 13,  he ended the game sitting on the chilly bench in Lambeau Field. […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is making positive strides on his way to recovering from 11 rib fractures and a punctured lung. However, while Brees is eligible to come off the team’s injured reserve list now, he’s unlikely to return this weekend against the Philadelphia Eagles, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Instead, Brees’s realistic […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz was just benched by head coach Doug Pederson in favor of rookie Jalen Hurts. If you ask former Eagles quarterback Jeff Garcia, however, he believes this might actually work in Wentz’s favor. According to Garcia, who now serves as an analyst for NBC Sports Bay Area, this could serve as […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are making a change under center. Head coach Doug Pederson announced Tuesday rookie quarterback Jalen Hurts will start Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints, with Carson Wentz as the backup. Eagles’ HC Doug Pederson is naming Jalen Hurts his new starting quarterback and the rookie will start Sunday vs. the New […]

Maybe all struggling Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz needs is a change of scenery. That’s the opinion of Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre, who assessed the struggles of the embattled Eagles QB during an appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio on Monday. Eagles head coach Doug Pederson benched Wentz in the second half of the […]

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson has yet to give a conclusive answer regarding his team’s starting quarterback for their matchup against the New Orleans Saints in Week 14, according to The Athletic‘s Bo Wulf. Pederson complimented Jalen Hurts’ play in their most recent tilt against the Green Bay Packers, but he also talked about being […]

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson made a big decision deep into Sunday’s contest against the Green Bay Packers, as he yanked starting quarterback Carson Wentz in the fourth period to replace him with rookie Jalen Hurts. The Eagles still ended up on the losing end, 30-16, but for his part, Hurts provided a bit […]

Sunday’s contest against the Green Bay Packers resulted in the Philadelphia Eagles’ fourth consecutive loss. It was another forgettable outing for a seemingly hapless Eagles side, but for what it’s worth, rookie wide receiver Jalen Reagor showed some signs of life on the evening. After their 30-16 loss against the Packers, Philly head coach Doug […]

The Philadelphia Eagles suffered yet another loss on Sunday — their fourth in a row — this time falling to the Green Bay Packers, 30-16. Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz had another poor showing in the defeat, which only prompted more talk about the Pro Bowler’s depleted confidence level — something that may have all started […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz started Sunday afternoon’s matchup against the Green Bay Packers. However, rookie signal caller Jalen Hurts finished it. The Eagles offense was nothing short of anemic with Wentz on the field while Hurts seemed to immediately give the lowly NFC East franchise a major boost despite Philadelphia still coming up short on […]

We officially have a quarterback controversy in Philadelphia, if Carson Wentz didn’t already know. Entering the game midway through the fourth quarter, Eagles backup QB Jalen Hurts fired a missile on 4th & 18 to wide receiver Greg Ward Jr. in the end zone. Below is the video of the rookie’s gorgeous touchdown pass, the […]

The Green Bay Packers were absolutely rolling against the lowly Philadelphia Eagles—until late in the fourth quarter, that is. With rookie quarterback Jalen Hurts coming off the bench in favor of struggling signal-caller Carson Wentz, the Eagles immediately received a spark to aid the efforts of the first-year quarterback with a fellow rookie in wide […]

Finally, the news that every Philadelphia Eagles fan has been waiting for has come to fruition. The team has now played Jalen Hurts in his second straight possession, officially marking his takeover ahead of Carson Wentz. And for the second straight series in Green Bay, Jalen Hurts is playing quarterback and Carson Wentz is on […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz has not been his old self as he continues to mightily struggle from the field this season. His poor self-confidence as of late led many to believe that drafting Jalen Hurts in the 2020 NFL Draft could be a reason for his uninspired play under center thus far, as per […]

Fans of the Philadelphia Eagles are beginning to grow tired of Carson Wentz and his struggles, but it’s unlikely that the team moves on from him. Due to his massive contract, the Eagles are stuck with Wentz for the foreseeable future, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. From @NFLGameDay: The #Eagles extension for QB Carson Wentz […]

The New Orleans Saints have been without Drew Brees in recent weeks, but he could be nearing a return to the field. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Brees is hoping to return from his grueling rib injury as soon as Week 14 versus the Philadelphia Eagles. Back in Week 10, in the first half against […]

The Philadelphia Eagles haven’t had the season they envisioned having, putting Doug Pederson’s job in limbo for next season. According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Pederson is on the hot seat while leaders on the Eagles met with him in an attempt to save their season. Late on Monday night after a brutal loss, […]

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay was fined $10,500 for unnecessary roughness in his tussle with Seattle Seahawks wideout DK Metcalf, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Slay not only got torched by Metcalf on the field—but now his pockets are taking a hit. #Eagles CB Darius Slay was fined $10,500 for unnecessary roughness in his […]

LeGarrette Blount announced his retirement from the NFL via Instagram. Blount, who turned 34 on Saturday, played in the NFL for nine seasons. A three-time champion, the running back won two Super Bowls with the New England Patriots and one with the Philadelphia Eagles. Blount’s professional career began with the Tennessee Titans, signing as an […]

Darius Slay is in his first season with the Philadelphia Eagles and it appears his daughter is an avid fan of his new team. Jennifer Slay, the wife of Darius, caught their adorable daughter singing her own rendition of Philadelphia’s fight song. Within the video, Slay’s daughter attempts to spell Eagles, only to use the […]