Philadelphia Eagles Articles - Page 129

The Athletic recently put out the publication’s latest NFL quarterback rankings. There is little debate at the top. However, the discussion really begins in the second tier, a group that features Philadelphia Eagles signal caller Carson Wentz, who has encountered a stretch of injury trouble over the last few seasons. Because Wentz has been unable […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are hoping Carson Wentz can remain healthy in 2019. Despite his injuries, an anonymous offensive coordinator had some high-praise for Wentz. In an article by Mike Sando of The Athletic, an offensive coordinator explained what makes Wentz special. The article has 55 coaches and executives ranking their quarterbacks with Wentz being rated […]

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Ronald Darby is expected to begin training camp on the physically unable to perform list as he recovers from a torn ACL, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Darby, who signed a one-year deal to remain with the Eagles in March, played in just nine games this past year before going […]

A year ago, there were some who felt that Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz was a top five player in the NFL. Well, after a second straight injury-shortened season, Wentz’s stock has fallen quite a bit. NFL Network revealed the first few players of their top 100 list heading into 2019, and Wentz came in […]

Previously, Terron Armstead and Chris Harris Jr. rounded out numbers 70-61 on my NFL’s Top 100 Players list. If you haven’t checked out the previous players, here they are: NFL’s Top 100 Players: 100-91 NFL’s Top 100 Players: 90-81 NFL’s Top 100 Players: 80-71 NFL’s Top 100 Players: 70-61 60. Carson Wentz Carson Wentz has […]

Previously, on my own rendition of the NFL’s Top 100 Players, Jurrell Casey kicked off the list at number 80 and Zack Martin capped it off at number 71. If you haven’t checked out numbers 100-71, here they are: NFL’s Top 100 Players: 100-91 NFL’s Top 100 Players: 90-81 NFL’s Top 100 Players: 80-71 70. […]

Alshon Jeffery joined the Philadelphia Eagles in 2017 and experienced immediate success with the club, winning a Super Bowl in his first year. Now, Jeffery is entering his third season with the Eagles, and he hopes to have many more. “It’s awesome,” Jeffery said of how Philadelphia has embraced him, according to Zack Rosenblatt of […]

Despite contemplating retirement, running back Darren Sproles is back with the Philadelphia Eagles for what appears to be one last run. The 5-foot-6, 36-year-old back has continued to defy expectations throughout his career. Returning yet again for another season is the latest transcendent feat in his NFL journey. However, his role may be different — […]

Philadelphia Eagles fans weren’t the only ones thrilled to find out that Darren Sproles has decided to put off retirement and sign a one-year deal to continue his playing career in the City of Brotherly Love. As evidenced by his tweet in response to the news, Eagles star tight end Zach Ertz seems as excited […]

It looks like the Philadelphia Eagles will have yet another member in their already crowded backfield. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Eagles have brought back running back Darren Sproles on a one-year deal. Sproles spent the 2018 campaign with Philadelphia, but played in just six games due to injuries. During that time, […]

The Philadelphia Eagles began their offseason by trading for former Pro Bowl back Jordan Howard. They then got his running mate in the 2019 NFL Draft. Miles Sanders, a Penn State product, is that very running mate; he was selected in the second round (the second back taken). An elusive back comparable to former Eagle […]

Connor Barwin may be on his way back to the Philadelphia Eagles after speaking to Howie Roseman, the outside linebacker said on SiriusXM NFL Radio. Alex Marvez of SiriusXM notes that the Eagles will be looking at younger players through the first few weeks of training camp, and once that’s done, they will begin talking […]

Doug Pederson has been head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles for three years now, and thus far, everything has been smooth sailing. Pederson won 13 games and led the Eagles to their first eve Super Bowl title during his second season at the helm, and this past year, he led Philadelphia to another playoff win […]

Players have gotten mad about their Madden rating and now it appears every team besides the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys can be frustrated with the overall team rating. According to Pro Football Talk, the Eagles are the topped rank team coming in at 89, followed by the Cowboys who come in at 88. […]

Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson has a great relationship with Carson Wentz and knows how good his franchise quarterback can be. He has dealt with injuries each of the last two years that have cut his season short, but he thinks this season is a chance to prove everyone wrong, and get back to the […]

Value is defined by, the regard that something is held to deserve. Teams in the NFL constantly try to maximize their rosters by finding guys who are useful but come at the cheapest price possible. That’s why teams in the NFL who have young quarterbacks are racing to build a talented roster around him. With […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are coming off of a 2018 campaign in which they won nine games, snuck into the playoffs, upset the Chicago Bears in the Wild Card Round and then fell to the New Orleans Saints in the Divisional Round. For the second straight year, Carson Wentz was not able to finish the season, […]

The Philadelphia Eagles will head in their 2019 NFL training camp loaded with questions surrounding new and returning players. The return of Carson Wentz is huge, but the Eagles must wonder if this will be a repeat of the last two seasons. How long can he stay upright and now with no Nick Foles, what […]

Alshon Jeffery is part of a familiar yet adjusted picture. The Philadelphia Eagles finally said goodbye to Nick Foles this past offseason. Foles is with the Jacksonville Jaguars while Carson Wentz received a new extension. Wentz’ extension is worth $128 million over four years and includes $107 million in guaranteed money. Injuries have been the […]

Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson has made a friendly wager with his former offensive coordinator Frank Reich who is currently the Indianapolis Colts coach. The two guys are playing in the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course which takes place Friday through Sunday. It’s supposed to be a fun competition, but […]

The Philadelphia Eagles won just nine games this past season, but there are some rather high expectations for the club heading into 2019, and NFL analyst and former Eagles quarterback Ron Jaworski is going as far to say that Philadelphia can rack up 14 wins. “Veterans players. All-Pro players. There are well-coached players on both […]

The Philadelphia Eagles handed quarterback Carson Wentz the largest deal in NFL history this offseason, signing him to a six-year, $154 million contract extension last month. Obviously, the Eagles are committing to Wentz as the franchise quarterback long term, and head coach Doug Pederson says that Wentz is the “face of the franchise” moving forward. […]

The Philadelphia Eagles made a couple of additions to their backfield this offseason, swinging a trade with the Chicago Bears for Jordan Howard and then selecting Miles Sanders in the second round of the draft. Eagles head coach Doug Pederson is excited about what both running backs will bring to the table, first praising Howard: […]

The Philadelphia Eagles fell short in their repeat campaign during the 2018 NFL season. The team played well even without star quarterback Carson Wentz who was dealing with more injury issues, but now he’s ready to take the helm once again. Nick Foles is now set to play under center for the Jacksonville Jaguars, and […]

Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson became one of the league’s better tackles by studying the greats, including former Browns left tackle, Joe Thomas. During a recent sit-down interview with NFL Network analyst Brian Baldinger, Johnson explained what he learned from watching Thomas, per Curtis Crabtree of ProFootballTalk.com. “One thing I remember watching from the […]

While many factors contributed, including injury, the Eagles never relied on one featured back last season, starting four different players. Though the stable will look a little different in 2019, rookie Mile Sanders expects the philosophy to be much the same. “It’s definitely going to be competitive,” Sanders said Tuesday on NFL Network. “That’s what I […]

Fletcher Cox and Alshon Jeffery are already getting ready for the start of the 2019 Philadelphia Eagles season before the team begins training camp. Cox and Jeffery are working out at Southern Methodist University. Cox shared a video of the session on his Instagram story Tuesday. There are likely few players as ready to get […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are coming off a 2018 campaign in which they won nine games and snuck into the playoffs, upsetting the Chicago Bears in the Wild Card Round before losing to the New Orleans Saints in the Divisional Round. Then, during the offseason, the Eagles put to rest any questions of a quarterback controversy […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz has his new contract signed and Lane Johnson thinks this year is the year he will take another step forward. Johnson has been impressed with the way that Wentz has been attacking his rehab, and thinks that his mental state will help him with his game this season. “I love […]

Mike Trout, the All-Star outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels, is known to be a die-hard Philadelphia Eagles fan. Trout has high expectations for his favorite NFL team in the 2019 season. At the MLB All-Star Game Media Day, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports asked the outfielder what Trout’s expectations were for the team in […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have quickly turned into contenders—with the team winning a Super Bowl in the 2017 season. Howie Roseman played a big part in making that possible and the GM continues to see his players grow. In an article on the Eagles official site by Dave Spadaro, Roseman stated how he is happy with […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are coming off of a season in which they won nine games and snuck into the playoffs, upsetting the Chicago Bears in the Wild Card Round before losing to the New Orleans Saints in the Divisional Round a week later. The Eagles had a rather crucial decision to make earlier this offseason, […]

For years, Alshon Jeffery has been one of the most forgotten receivers in the NFL. So in terms of fantasy football, where should you target the Philadelphia Eagles receiver? According to ESPN, Jeffery is being taken with the 53rd pick in ESPN drafts—on average. That also makes him the 20th receiver being selected in most […]

Philadelphia Eagles coach Duce Staley has only had a few months with Jordan Howard and Miles Sanders but has been impressed with what he has seen during the short time. The first thing that Staley noticed about Howard after he was traded from the Bears was how quiet he was but shortly after noticed how […]

Connor Barwin remains unsigned with training camp fast approaching, leading to speculation that the 11-year veteran might be contemplating retirement. Not only does he fully intend on continuing his career in 2019, but Barwin knows exactly with which team he wants to play, too. “I’m trying to come back and play for the Eagles,” he […]

The 2018 campaign was not kind to Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Timmy Jernigan, as recovery from offseason back surgery knocked him out for the first 10 games of the season and limited him to just three contests overall. As a result, the Eagles declined Jernigan’s option in March, making him a free agent. However, in […]

The Philadelphia Eagles weren’t playing any games with Carson Wentz. The team wasn’t about to let their franchise quarterback’s contract become an issue, and they wasted no time locking him up. Back on June 6th, the Eagles locked up Wentz with a four-year extension. Thanks to the fifth-year option on Wentz’s rookie deal they had […]

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor is entering his fifth NFL season, all of which have come as a member of the Eagles. At 6-foot-0 and 198 pounds, Agholor has developed into one of Philadelphia’s most consistent threats in the passing game over the last couple of years, and he is coming off of a […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz was on his way to a terrific rebound season in 2018 before another injury reared its ugly head, with a back issue this time knocking Wentz out of action after 11 games. That marked the second straight year that an injury ended Wentz’ season prematurely, as a torn ACL abbreviated […]