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Quarterback Carson Wentz hasn’t yet played a preseason snap for the Philadelphia Eagles, and may not for the rest of 2019. But, he knows he’ll be ready to play regular-season ball when Week 1 rolls around. Wentz has repeated throughout the offseason that he’ll be ready for the Eagles’ opener against the Washington Redskins on […]

With the Philadelphia Eagles signing Josh McCown, it means that once Nate Sudfeld is healthy he will be the third-string quarterback, but he is still excited about the addition. Sudfeld, Cody Kessler, and Clayton Thorson were the backup quarterbacks to start training camp, but injuries have made it necessary for the team sign McCown to […]

Richard Rodgers’ return to training camp on Monday (off a foot injury) didn’t last long. The Philadelphia Eagles’ tight end ended the Baltimore Ravens’ joint practice on a cart. NBC Sports Philadelphia’s John Clark notes that the injury looks severe, and Rodgers was in tears, before covering his head with a towel. Multiple reports say […]

The Philadelphia Eagles were in dire need of some help at quarterback and signed veteran Josh McCown to the roster over the weekend. Backup quarterback, Nate Sudfeld trusts in his abilities and understands the signing. “I feel very confident in my abilities and I feel like they have a lot of confidence in me,” Sudfeld […]

Offensive tackle Brett Toth probably did not think he would be signing an NFL contract with the Philadelphia Eagles any time soon. A West Point graduate in 2018, who was posted in Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri just last week, had the opportunity to do just that this week. A certain executive order allowed the […]

There have been mixed reviews on Jay-Z’s new partnership with the NFL. On Monday, Philadelphia Eagles’ safety Malcolm Jenkins shared his opinion on the rapper’s new role with the league. Malcolm Jenkins on Jay-Z’s partnership with the NFL focusing on music and social justice. pic.twitter.com/1J5Ho7t46b — Tim McManus (@Tim_McManus) August 19, 2019 Last week, the […]

Following injuries to Nate Sudfeld and Cody Kessler, the Philadelphia Eagles were in prime position to add a backup quarterback. Their route: the recently retired Josh McCown. To the dismay of many, Colin Kaepernick was not signed. On Sunday, that topic was brought up to head coach Doug Pederson. His response, via Pro Football Talk: […]

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Paul Worrilow came into training camp knowing he had to compete to be on the 53-man roster. It seems his attempts have fallen short. With two games left in the preseason, the Eagles have started to trim the fat off their roster. They announced that Worrilow has been released,via Twitter: Roster Move: […]

Following injuries to backup quarterbacks Nate Sudfeld and Cody Kessler, the Philadelphia Eagles pulled long-time veteran Josh McCown out of retirement. What their head coach, Doug Pederson, likes most about him is his age. McCown (40) joins Tom Brady (42) and Drew Brees (40) as the only NFL quarterbacks over the age 40. Pederson likes […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz is coming into this season off another season-ending injury and it seems those injury issues are making experts drop him down in the quarterback rankings. Jimmy Kempski of Philly Voice compiled a list of where experts ranked Wentz on their quarterback lists heading into the season. Most ranked him 10th […]

Josh McCown is not calling it an NFL career just yet. Despite previously declaring that he was done, the 40-year-old saw something in the Philadelphia Eagles to play for at least one more season. Several teams inquired on the availability of McCown but none succeeded. But the Eagles offered something different. When he compared it […]

On Saturday morning, the Philadelphia Eagles signed veteran quarterback Josh McCown to their roster. In a corresponding move, Philadelphia waived wide receiver Braxton Miller to make room for McCown per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The Eagles viewed McCown as a valuable piece as Nate Sudfeld recovers from wrist surgery to begin the season. Sudfeld […]

Josh McCown decided to put retirement on hold after signing with the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday morning. As pointed out by Field Yates of ESPN, by joining the Eagles, McCown can now say he has played for nearly a third of the NFL teams. Josh McCown’s football journey:2002-2005: Cardinals2006: Lions2007: Raiders2008: Dolphins2008-2009: Panthers2010: Hartford Colonials2011: […]

Originally, it looked like Nate Sudfeld’s job as the Philadelphia Eagles’ backup quarterback was safe when he broke his wrist in the Eagles’ first preseason game, but the signing of Josh McCown has thrown a wrench into things. So much so, as a matter of fact, that there is a chance Sudfeld doesn’t even make […]

Apparently, Josh McCown isn’t ready to call it quits in the NFL just yet. The 40-year old quarterback is coming out of retirement to play for the Philadelphia Eagles according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Josh McCown, who announced his retirement this summer to spend more time with family, is returning to play his 17th […]

With Week 1 of the NFL preseason in the books, the Establish the Pass Podcast talks about a number of intriguing rookies from the 2019 NFL Draft pass have already made their mark, including the New York Giants’ Daniel Jones, the Chicago Bears’ David Montgomery, and the top overall pick in Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler […]

In the NFL, you have to have a short-term memory and take it game-by-game. Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Leonard Wester has that exact mindset after having a disappointing outing against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday. “You’ve got to move on as fast as you can, especially during camp,” Wester said. “It’s not like during the […]

Former Army offensive tackle Brett Toth had been holding out hope that he would be allowed to continue his dream of playing in the NFL. It appears his request to play has been granted. According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, Toth will sign a three-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles after being given a […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are one injury away from a really weird quarterback situation. Third string signal-caller Cody Kessler went down with an injury during Thursday’s game, making fifth-round rookie Clayton Thorson the only healthy option. Primary backup Nate Sudfeld hurt his wrist in the first week of preseason. This will obviously lead to some free […]

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson tested out the NFL’s new pass interference rule on Thursday in a 27-10 preseason win against the Jacksonville Jaguars. In the third quarter, Pederson challenged a no-call and won. With 5:33 left in the third quarter and on the nine-yard line, quarterback Clayton Thorson threw an incomplete pass in […]

For the second straight week, the Philadelphia Eagles witnessed an injury to their starting preseason quarterback. Cody Kessler prematurely left a 24-10 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars after getting crushed by Jaguars defensive end Datone Jones on a glaring offensive line miscue. Kessler went down for a few minutes but walked off the field under […]

Preseason NFL football is all about the underdogs or unknowns making names for themselves in the attempt to make a 53-man roster. Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Greg Ward is one of those helping his stock to make the team. In Thursday’s preseason matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars, he turned an underthrow into a 38-yard touchdown. […]

Nick Foles is on the Jacksonville Jaguars now, but his influence is still being felt in the Philadelphia Eagles locker room, especially with the teams coffee drinking habits. With the Eagles and Jaguars playing on Thursday night, Eagles players and coaches were asked about Foles, and there were a couple who brought up his coffee […]

One longtime NFL scout believes that Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz is on the same level as Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes. Wentz has had success since coming into the NFL, but has dealt with injuries that have cut his seasons short, so some don’t talk about the talent he has when he is […]

When Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox will return to the field is still up in the air, but he says he is a good position. Cox had offseason foot surgery and hasn’t participated in any team practices. The last few days he has raised even more eyebrows because he wasn’t working out on the […]

Before Nick Foles led the Philadelphia Eagles on an improbable run to their first Super Bowl title in franchise history during the 2017 campaign, the quarterback was apparently thinking of making that season his last year in the NFL. Or at least that’s what Eagles defensive lineman Brandon Graham says: Brandon Graham on Nick Foles […]

The Philadelphia Eagles’ passing attack was always bound to improve this season. Not only was Carson Wentz, en route to MVP honors in 2017 before suffering a season-ending injury, poised to reclaim his status as one of the league’s best quarterbacks, but DeSean Jackson was brought back in free agency to add another element to […]

Houston Texans star defender Jadeveon Clowney has still not signed the franchise tag, and rumors are swirling that a trade could happen very soon. Because of Houston’s lack of a general manager, the entire Clowney situation has been mishandled. From initially attempting to classify him as a linebacker rather than a defensive end in order […]

The entire NFL has pretty much agreed on at least one thing about the preseason. Established quarterbacks rarely see any time, if any throughout these four weeks. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz is no exception. Head coach Doug Pederson is hesitant to play his signal-caller at all this preseason, according to Pro Football Talk. While […]

The Philadelphia Eagles will take on the Jacksonville Jaguars as a result of the team’s next preseason matchup. However, according to Philadelphia head coach Doug Pederson, it remains to be seen as to whether Eagles starting quarterback Carson Wentz takes the field against the Jaguars come Thursday evening in Jacksonville. It is also worth noting […]

NFL fans won’t get to see Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles take on his old team. Jaguars coach Doug Marrone indicated Foles is unlikely to play in the team’s next preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles, according to Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com. “I will take a good look at it after [Wednesday] and probably not […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars and the Philadelphia Eagles play a preseason game on Thursday night and the big storyline surrounding the game involves one player, Nick Foles. Even though the game is in Jacksonville, this is going to be a chance for Foles to catch up with a lot of his former teammates and Foles was […]

The Philadelphia Eagles got a glimpse of their 2019 roster in their preseason loss to the Tennessee Titans last Thursday. On Thursday, August 15th, the Eagles should continue to get that against the Jacksonville Jaguars in preseason Week 2 action. Their faithful should have plenty to watch for in the game, including these three players […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have an exciting wide receiver corps. That corps includes Alshon Jeffery, DeSean Jackson, and Nelson Agholor. It also boasts Mack Hollins and rookie J.J. Arcega-Whiteside. Despite that, they’re still looking for some help at the position. That help might have come by on Sunday when they worked out free agent Bruce Ellington. […]

Nick Foles will forever be a legend in the city of Philadelphia. The quarterback filled-in for Carson Wentz and led the Philadelphia Eagles to a crazy Super Bowl run two years ago, helping the team win their first Lombardi Trophy in franchise history. After another magical run last year, Foles left in free agency this […]

Philadelphia Eagles backup quarterback Nate Sudfeld suffered a broken wrist during his team’s preseason opener on Thursday night and will be sidelined for six weeks, but it doesn’t seem like he needs to worry about his job security. Eagles head coach Doug Pederson says that in spite of Sudfeld’s injury, he remains the No. 2 […]

The Philadelphia Eagles will be without two of their essential pieces to their offense for the remainder of the preseason. Lane Johnson and Dallas Goedert will be held out of the rest of the Eagles’ exhibition contests due to injuries per reports. Aside from the obvious injury to Nate Sudfeld, the Eagles are experiencing other […]

CLUTCH Summary: The Philadelphia Eagles should finally enter an NFL regular season healthy, loaded with talent, and realistic expectations to go dancing deep in the playoffs. Carson Wentz needs to take that next step as a quarterback, joining the upper-tier of talent. The Eagles will be looking for balance this season, not only armed with […]

In an effort to beef up their offensive line, the Buffalo Bills completed a trade on Friday to acquire guard Ryan Bates, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. In exchange, the Bills are sending veteran defensive end Eli Harold to the Philadelphia Eagles. Bates is a 6-foot-4, 306-pound offensive lineman from Penn State. After entering the […]