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According to Philadelphia Eagles defensive genius Jim Schwartz, Sidney Jones is currently in the OTA portion of his return to the National Football League. For those unaware, Sidney Jones has missed a ton of time after tearing his Achilles. A second-round pick of the Eagles, he’s just now making his return, but Jim Schwartz is […]

The playoffs drew a little closer this past weekend with several teams solidifying their place in the hunt for the postseason, but the Eagles and Seahawks suffered significant hits to their Lombardi Trophy dreams. Here is a look at the highs and lows of a fun weekend in the NFL: Highs 3. Bills and Colts […]

In wake of Carson Wentz suffering a season-ending ACL tear against the Los Angeles Rams this past Sunday, it has thrust Nick Foles into the starting role. Despite having his fair of struggles over the last couple of years, Foles does share some similarities to Wentz through their first 24 career games with the Eagles. […]

It’s the fantasy football playoffs, baby. Whether your team is still alive and kicking or has already been eliminated, quality waiver wire pickups are still available to improve your squad. We are also aware that there are some leagues out there that punish last-placers with some of the most embarrassing penalties imaginable, so let’s see […]

Despite having a real Super Bowl chance, with quarterback Carson Wentz done for the season, the Philadelphia Eagles have shown zero interest in Colin Kaepernick. This is according to what league sources have told Pro Football Talk. For now, it appears as though the Eagles are going to hope that Nick Foles can do more […]

Although the Philadelphia Eagles have already locked up the NFC East division title and assured themselves a spot in the playoffs thanks to a 43-35 win over the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, the success came at a big cost. In the third quarter of that game, Eagles quarterback and NFL MVP contender Carson Wentz went […]

It is as bad as originally feared, the Philadelphia Eagles have announced that Carson Wentz is done for the year after tearing his ACL on Sunday. HC Doug Pederson said the left knee injury @cj_wentz suffered on Sunday in Los Angeles is a season-ending torn ACL — Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) December 11, 2017 For those […]

In the wake of the Philadelphia Eagles losing Carson Wentz to a presumed torn ACL, backup quarterback Nick Foles claims that fans should not worry. Well, kind of and only in a roundabout way. As it is with everyone else who likes the Eagles, Nick Foles was in shock when Wentz went down. “I just […]

Just before the Philadelphia Eagles took the field Sunday to face the Los Angeles Rams, one of Philly’s most famous sons, NBA legend and future Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, tried to jazz up the Eagles by doing his own version of the team’s fight song titled, “Fly Eagles Fly.” #MambaMentality pic.twitter.com/FOQzJdHRtO — Philadelphia Eagles […]

On Sunday, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz went down with a scary knee injury. In return, the entire organization has taken a hit in terms relative to its spirit. Basically, people on the Eagles are sad. Not that you can blame anyone, as losing Carson Wentz right before the playoffs pretty much eliminates Philly from […]

There are plenty of worried people in Philadelphia right now, as it is being reported by Tim McManus of ESPN that Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz has left the game against the Los Angeles Rams late in the third quarter with an apparent left knee injury. The severity of the injury has yet to be […]

Since stepping away from the NBA last year, former Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant has been quite busy with different ventures away from the game. With that in mind, the 39-year-old took time to speak to the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday morning in Los Angeles prior to their primetime matchup against the NFC West […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have announced that tight end Zach Ertz has received some really good news, as he is officially out of the concussion protocol. This is obviously big news, as the Eagles could clearly use the veteran tight end as the team makes its final push to earn a bye come the playoffs. How important […]

Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles’ 2017 season essentially ended before it even began. Sproles suffered a broken arm and a torn ACL on the same play during a run in Week 3 against the New York Giants. As a result, the veteran ball-carrier’s future in the NFL became unclear. However, Sproles said in a video […]

With the league now entering the final stretch of the 2017 NFL season, there are a select few teams that have already made extremely promising bids for this year’s playoffs. Ahead of them are the elite squads that are hoping to lock up their perspective division as soon as possible. Although nothing in sports is […]

The Phlaeipla Eagles are coming off just their second loss of the season heading into their Week 14 tilt against the Los Angeles Rams. Philadelphia could be without one of their key offensive contributors on Sunday, as head coach Doug Pederson stated Wednesday that tight end Zach Ertz is still in the concussion protocol, according to […]

In noisy road environments, NFL teams often have to prepare to use silent snap counts because the raucous home crowd is too loud for the visiting offense to hear the quarterback’s signals. However, the Los Angeles Rams are preparing for crowd noise at home this Sunday when they host the Philadelphia Eagles. It is no […]

The Philadelphia Eagles suffered a pretty big loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday night. That’s the bad. The good? Offensive lineman Jason Kelce is happy — relatively speaking, of course — with the way the Eagles lost. “It’s definitely better when it’s a self-inflicted thing that you can correct,” veteran center Jason Kelce said, via Dave Zangaro […]

Alshon Jeffery is not going anywhere. The Philadelphia Eagles and wide receiver have agreed to a four-year contract extension that keeps Jeffery in the City of Brotherly Love through 2021. Not a bad deal for Alshon Jeffery, who joined the Eagles last offseason on a one-year deal. Per multiple reports, the deal has a base […]

The 2017 NFL season has been an incredible ride for the Philadelphia Eagles with the team arguably the best in the league heading into Week 13. Carson Wentz and company have dominated the competition this year as they continue to pave their way back into the playoffs. Along with the Eagles on the verge of […]

Through the first 12 weeks of the season, the Philadelphia Eagles have taken the league by storm behind the strong play of second-year quarterback Carson Wentz. This has quickly led to Wentz skyrocketing in popularity around the league to the point where he’s the leading vote-getter for the 2018 Pro Bowl, according to Gil Brandt of […]

After being away from coaching for almost a decade, former New York Jets and Kansas City Chiefs head coach Herm Edwards is expected to become the next head coach of the Arizona State Sun Devils football program. According to SunDevilSource.com publisher Chris Karpman, the report states that Edwards is surprisingly slated to replace recently-fired head […]

Through the first 12 weeks of the 2017 season, there have been plenty of surprises to rise to the top of the standing across the league. With the regular season nearing its final stretch, the Las Vegas Super Bowl odds currently have lined up a Super Bowl XXXIX matchup between the defending champion New England […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have been one of the biggest surprises this season pushing toward the best record in the league with a 10-1 record while riding a current nine-game winning streak. All of this has put them in position to possibly become the first team to clinch a playoff spot depending on how Thursday night’s […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are arguably the best team in the NFL heading into Week 12. Carson Wentz and company have a 9-1 record while appearing to be on a mission this season. Head coach Doug Pederson believes another promising young quarterback might end up following in Wentz’s footsteps with rookie Mitchell Trubisky of the Chicago […]

If you thought we would be talking about Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill this season, you have great wisdom inside that cranium of yours. If you thought we would be doing this in terms of his kicking ability, then you need to tell me what numbers to play for the lottery. Anyway, over the weekend […]

Formerly a teammate of Jameis Winston, Philadelphia Eagles talent Ronald Darby is claiming the sexual harassment allegations against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback are not true. For those unaware, an Uber drive claims Jameis Winston sexually assaulted her in 2016. “I felt the need to come forward and clarify some inaccurate accounts of the evening of March […]

It has been smooth sailing for the Philadelphia Eagles for most of this season, but from time to time, they’ll also have to deal with some bad breaks. Take for example the sudden appearance of wide receiver Alshon Jeffery’s name on the injury report with an ankle issue on Thursday, per Josh Alper of Pro […]

Jay Ajayi made quite a debut for his new team, the Philadelphia Eagles. The third-year running back had 77 yards on just eight carries, including a 46-yard run for a touchdown against the league-best Denver Broncos run defense in a 51-23 Eagles win. This has, apparently, set well with head coach Doug Pederson. After that […]

2017 has been a year filled with high expectations for the Dallas Cowboys. Unfortunately, things have taken a turn for the worst after their 27-7 thrashing at the hands of the Atlanta Falcons. Things do not get any easier for ‘America’s Team’ either with a Week 11 matchup versus the Philadelphia Eagles. Although the Eagles […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are firing on all cylinders after getting off to a league-best 8-1 start to the 2017 NFL season. Although most of the credit has gone to the stellar play of quarterback Carson Wentz and their high-octane offense, the defense has also been one of the most formidable units in the league. The […]

The Philadelphia Eagles scored a ton of points against the Denver Broncos on Sunday. A relatively shocking thing, as Denver has one of the better defenses in the entire National Football League. Though, to be fair, it appears the Eagles do have one of the best offenses. In terms of points scored, Philly hung 51 […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz is having an MVP caliber season. Not too shabby for a player in only his second season of National Football League action. As neat as his stellar player is that Carson Wentz is also setting franchise records. Through nine games this season, he has done something no Eagles quarterbacks has […]

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi’s status remains uncertain for this Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos. Ajayi joined the Eagles via a trade with the Miami Dolphins prior to the trading deadline. Head coach Doug Pederson noted that no decision has been made on Ajayi’s availability during Friday’s press conference. Pederson still has solid […]

The Philadelphia Eagles made a huge splash at the trade deadline, acquiring Miami Dolphins running back Jay Ajayi for only a fourth-round pick. You might think that might not sit well with other players at the running back position, but it doesn’t appear to be bothering LeGarrette Blount all that much. “There was no reaction. I can only […]

Happy Halloween in the National Football League or something. The Miami Dolphins have traded talented running back Jay Ajayi to the Philadelphia Eagles only a few hours before the trade deadline is set to expire. The Dolphins traded running back Jay Ajayi to the Eagles for a fourth-round draft pick, according to multiple reports. This is […]

Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson things very highly of quarterback Carson Wentz. So much so, in fact, he compared him to former teammate and Hall of Fame gunslinger Brett Favre. “He’s definitely a physical football player. I’ve had conversations with him about protecting himself,” Pederson said of Wentz over at PFT Live. “I had a […]

NFL Week 7 featured multiple teams earning credibility as Super Bowl contenders, including perhaps the Los Angeles Rams. Unfortunately, it also exhibited how far the league’s worst teams have fallen, and it showed how inconsistent others are (like the Carolina Panthers). Here is a look at the highs and lows of a weekend that showed […]

The Philadelphia Eagles remain one of the more enjoyable National Football Leagues to watch. This is thanks in large part to quarterback Carson Wentz, who is unafraid to hurl the football down the field more than five yards at a clip. None of this is lost on Eagles head coach Doug Pederson. Pederson, who could […]