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The Philadelphia Eagles have restructured the contract of offensive lineman Lane Johnson, creating $8.2 million in cap space in the process, according to Field Yates of ESPN. The Eagles converted $10.045 million of Johnson’s base salary into a signing bonus, meaning he will now make a base salary of $805,000 next season. Johnson, who played […]

With fellow signal caller Nick Foles officially out of the picture in the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz is now free to take over at the helm for good. However, Wentz has been unable to avoid injury over the course of the last two seasons, which allowed Foles to remain in […]

It’s possible that Michael Bennett’s tenure with the Philadelphia Eagles is coming to a close sooner than everyone expected. According to Geoff Mosher of 97.3 ESPN FM Radio, the Eagles spoke to teams at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis about trading the 33-year-old defensive end. Sources: #Eagles spoke to teams in Indianapolis about Michael Bennett. […]

Nick Foles isn’t the only player the Philadelphia Eagles are allowing to walk. The Eagles declined the 2019 option for defensive tackle Tim Jernigan, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. This move had been expected, so it isn’t that much of a surprise, but it is still significant. Jernigan signed a four-year, $48 million extension […]

Isaac Seumalo gets to stay in Philadelphia for a little while longer. The Eagles have just announced that they have granted him a three-year extension on his contract. The #Eagles and OL Isaac Seumalo have agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension through 2022.#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/KDaqclC8zK — Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 4, 2019 The offensive […]

The New York Jets are “undeniably” the frontrunners to sign Le’Veon Bell this offseason. According to one league insider, though, they certainly aren’t the only team seriously interested in bringing in the former Pittsburgh Steelers running back. “I heard from one high-profile agent who is well versed in the running back market that the Jets […]

Fletcher Cox is on the road toward recovery. After video surfaced over the weekend of the Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman riding a push scooter, ESPN’s Tim McManus reports that Cox underwent surgery on his right foot earlier this offseason and is currently going through the process of a successful recovery. Eagles DT Fletcher Cox had […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have made it clear that they are committed to Carson Wentz as their long-term quarterback, but that does not mean the Eagles are prepared to give him a contract extension. According to Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer, it is “unlikely” that Philadelphia comes to terms with Wentz on a new deal […]

The Blake Bortles era with the Jacksonville Jaguars seems to be nearing its end, as the Jaguars are reportedly expected to sign Nick Foles once free agency begins, according to Les Bowen of the Philadelphia Inquirer. The Philadelphia Eagles tried placing a tag on Foles but he declined it to become a free agent this offseason. […]

Jason Kelce is excited for another opportunity to bring a Super Bowl back to The City of Brotherly Love. The Philadelphia Eagles and Kelce agreed to a one-year contract extension on Saturday, making him the highest paid center in the NFL, per ESPN’s Adam Caplan. The Eagles will now have the 31-year-old offensive lineman locked […]

The Super Bowl LII-winning Philadelphia Eagles came a few wins short of making Super Bowl LIII this past season. After a rocky and uneven attempt to defend their title, they know they have to fortify their roster. They will have to overcome formidable opposition in the NFC if they want to regain their former glory. […]

The list of free agent pass rushers has been cut down by one with the Philadelphia Eagles re-signing Brandon Graham to an extension. The extension is a three-year deal worth up to $40 million. Eagles fans can stop panicking on their pass rush situation with Graham staying put. Graham also had another message for Eagles […]

Could Darren Sproles finally be ready to hang up his cleats? According to Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network, the Philadelphia Eagles running back is considering retirement, but will take some time in making his decision. Sproles has played in just nine games over the last two seasons due to injuries. This past year, he […]

Philadephia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles is set to hit the market as a free agent after the team chose not to place the franchise tag on him. As a result, the search for their new backup has begun. The Eagles have expressed confidence in quarterback Nate Sudfeld’s potential as a backup. However, according to Mike […]

You know that talk about Jason Kelce potentially retiring? We should probably put a pin in that. On Saturday morning, the Philadelphia Eagles announced that they had signed Kelce to a contract extension that will take him through the 2021 campaign, according to Dave Spadaro of the Eagles’ official team website. Kelce was thrilled: “Obviously, […]

After the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl LII win against the New England Patriots, life has not been the same in Philly. Injuries to players such as Jay Ajayi and Carson Wentz led to a subpar season for the Eagles, finishing with a 9-7 record and a Divisional round appearance. The Eagles have many holes to […]

Bryce Harper hasn’t wasted any time, and Le’Veon Bell might have taken notice. On Thursday, the Philadelphia Phillies and Harper agreed to a record 13-year, $330 million contract. As Harper settles in Philly, he is trying to recruit a big-name NFL free agent to join the Philadelphia Eagles: Le’Veon Bell is on his radar screen. […]

Le’Veon Bell seems to be interested in joining the Philadelphia Eagles, and on Thursday, he dropped yet another hint that he may want to take his talents to the City of Brotherly Love. So Le’Veon Bell has this as his IG story… #Eagles pic.twitter.com/NGp0BQ1xqw — Jeff Kerr (@JeffKerrCBS) March 1, 2019 Bell did not play […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to a three-year contract extension with defensive lineman Brandon Graham, according to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk. Graham is coming off of a season in which he played all 16 games and finished with 39 tackles, four sacks, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery in what was actually […]

Just when the NFL offseason is seemingly moving slowly, rumors start to swirl around about players who could be traded or released when the new league year begins. Reportedly, the Philadelphia Eagles are open to trading Nelson Agholor this offseason. This was first reported by Jason La Canfora, who said the Eagles’ wideout is among […]

On Wednesday, the Philadelphia Eagles decided that they will not use their franchise tag on quarterback Nick Foles after much speculation that they would. Eagles are not tagging QB Nick Foles; he will be allowed to become a free agent and leave Philadelphia. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 27, 2019 The Eagles are allowing Foles […]

If Adrian Peterson can withstand being merely a short-term option for the Philadelphia Eagles, he just might be the right one for the job. It should be stated, clearly, that Peterson is not — at the moment — being seriously considered for the Eagles at this time. And, with just a few weeks to go […]

Ronald Darby may not be the most obvious choice, at first glance, for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this offseason in free agency, but he could be crucial to the team’s success. Let’s take a look at a few reasons why this is so. 3. He gets along well with Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston According to […]

NFL free agency is a couple of weeks away from starting, which means that many teams will likely be trying to bid for the services of star running back Le’Veon Bell. One of those presumed teams, the Philadephia Eagles, might not have enough to tempt the running back. After Bell took to Twitter this weekend […]

Frank Gore will be 36 years old in May, but he hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down. The surefire Hall-of-Famer has amassed over 18,500 total yards in his career with 95 total scores. After completing a one-year deal with the Miami Dolphins, Gore is looking to play at least one more year, and will […]

With the New Orleans Saints having Alvin Kamara as the number one back, there are questions if the team will re-sign Mark Ingram. It seems to be a smart move for the Saints to re-sign him if the price is right because of the one-two punch he and Kamara provided the team all season. If […]

The Philadelphia Eagles could return to the Super Bowl in the 2019-20 season. According to John Breech of CBS Sports, the Eagles have the seventh easiest strength of schedule in their next campaign. Though this metric guarantees absolutely nothing, it’s still encouraging for a team that essentially spent the entirety of their previous juncture still […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are heading into the NFL offseason hoping to make a splash in free agency. That splash could end up being former Pittsburgh Steelers superstar running back Le’Veon Bell. After sitting out the entire 2018 season, Bell will be searching for a big contract with a new team. In a recent tweet sent […]

Future Hall of Fame wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald is perhaps one of the most loyal players the game has ever seen. Almost loyal to a fault. Fitzgerald recently signed yet another contract extension with Arizona, but he will hit free agency again in 2020. The Cardinals owe it to Fitzgerald at this point to put […]

The Philadelphia Eagles this past season overcame the odds and ended up making the postseason. They went 9-7 in the regular season and finished second in the NFC East division. They started out the season 4-6 and seemed as if they were going to disappoint. Carson Wentz went down with an injury the following week […]

The New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are also expected to have interest in free agent running back Le’Veon Bell, according to Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports. The problem is that Bell is said to be seeking $50 million over the first two years of his deal, and La Canfora states […]

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Sidney Jones has endured a rough start to his career. At this point, his primary concern is getting as healthy as possible for the 2019 NFL season. Jones has struggled to find his footing in the NFL due to injury. According to Jeff McLane of The Inquirer, he admits it will be […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are expected to part ways with cornerback Ronald Darby, who tore his ACL in November. It is anticipated that he might have a pretty nice payday. Darby, 25, is not essential to the Eagles defense for the 2019 season. Per Jeff McLane of The Inquirer, Philadelphia will be giving a healthy Sidney […]

Now that Mark Ingram is about to enter free agency, it’s as good of a time as any for the Philadelphia Eagles to seriously consider targeting him. According to FanSided, Ingram has been eyed by the Eagles for a quick minute, especially since he’s caught the eye of several fans over the years. “Though initial […]

Finally, a football game on Thanksgiving that will excite NFL fans who have no rooting interest in the Dallas Cowboys or Detroit Lions. According to John Ourand of the Sports Business Journal, a matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles is being mulled by the league office to be included in next season’s Thanksgiving […]

It shouldn’t be surprising that former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles wants to find a starting job in the NFL. He won Super Bowl MVP, but will be playing second fiddle to Carson Wentz if he does not change his situation. Because of that, there are people close to Foles saying a reunion is ‘unlikely’ […]

Now that Nick Foles has decided not to extend his contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, and has paid the buyout for his trouble, what’s next? A new report suggests that Foles may be heading over to Jacksonville, where the Jaguars are showing an interest in the Super Bowl winner. How does Joe Flacco to the […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver DeSean Jackson may be 32 years old, but he can still play the game at a high level. There have been rumors for many years now that suggest he could make a return to where it all started with the Philadelphia Eagles. Jackson undoubtedly had his best years with the […]

While rumors about Golden Tate going into free agency, & possibly to the Jets, continue to run rampant, there’s a chance the Eagles will re-sign him, too. This offseason, the Eagles have a decision to make on wide receiver Golden Tate, who will become a free agent. Tate wasn’t very productive after being acquired at […]