Philadelphia Eagles Articles - Page 178

Ahead of their Super Bowl LII matchup against the favored New England Patriots, the Philadelphia Eagles need all hands on deck if they’re going to win their first Lombardi Trophy. While running back Jay Ajayi, linebacker Dannell Ellerbe, and defensive tackle Fletcher Cox were active at Wednesday’s practice, Timmy Jerigan continued to sit out with […]

It goes without saying that Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson is clearly fixated on beating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII. However, even Pederson could not help but express his dismay at hearing about the trade that sent Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith to the Washington Redskins. Washington kickstarted the offseason by acquiring […]

Forget about two Super Bowl titles, 51,682 yards and 309 touchdowns stretching over the course of a nice 14-year NFL career. This rivalry is an example of one that rarely showcases people playing nice with each other. Perhaps Eli Manning is the exception to the rule. While prepping for the New England Patriots and Super […]

There are many intriguing storylines surrounding Super Bowl 52. Among the most notable is the fact that Philadelphia Eagles’ running back LeGarrette Blount and defensive end Chris Long have not only made it to their second straight Super Bowl, but they will be facing off against their former team in the New England Patriots. As […]

Before the NFC Championship in Philadelphia last weekend, city officials in the city decided they needed to do something a little odd, but for a good reason. They were concerned that fans might celebrate a win over the Minnesota Vikings by climbing light poles. So, to stop them, they had the light poles in downtown […]

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid is not new to trading quarterbacks. To be more precise, the Chiefs trade of Alex Smith to the Washington Redskins is not the first time that the mustached mentor has shipped a 33-year-old quarterback to the NFC East team. Reddit user Lotto24 reminded NFL fans on the popular […]

A legendary football figure will be a guest speaker for the Philadelphia Eagles to help prepare the team for Sunday’s Super Bowl LII showdown with the New England Patriots. That would be former Green Bay Packers quarterback and Hall of Famer Brett Favre, who was invited by Eagles head coach Doug Pederson to give Philadelphia […]

Super Bowl LII will be some sort of a reunion for a few personalities from both the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles. Take for example Eagles defensive end Chris Long, who will share the field with former teammate Tom Brady and the rest of the Patriots this coming Sunday. Brady, however, jokingly made […]

Before he became the primary running back for the New England Patriots, Dion Lewis was still trying to get his bearings in the league. Interestingly enough, his struggles began with the Philadelphia Eagles after they selected him in the fifth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. Lewis rarely saw the field behind then-Eagles bell-cow back […]

Saying this has been a surprising journey for Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles is a massive understatement. In the span of just three years, he went from one of the greatest individual seasons in league history to NFL castoff. Foles was traded to the St. Louis Rams after failing to build on his dynamic 2013 season in […]

When Philadelphia Eagles quarterback and MVP candidate Carson Wentz went down with a season-ending knee injury during a Week 11 road win over the Los Angeles Rams, he took with him the Super Bowl hopes of many Eagles fans. While Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie was deeply concerned about the quarterback’s health, he never doubted the […]

Super Bowl LII provides a bit of nostalgia for fans of both the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots. However, for NFL legend Terrell Owens, it brings up some painful memories. Owens enjoyed a tumultuous tenure in Philadelphia during their run to Super Bowl XXXIX. On Tuesday, he expressed remorse for some of the things […]

Quarterback Nick Foles has helped lead the Philadelphia Eagles to their first Super Bowl appearance since 2004. However, there isn’t clarity on Foles’ future with the franchise beyond this season. The 29-year-old addressed the situation, stating that he desires to return to the team in 2018 regardless of the role, according to Charean Williams of Pro […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are in the Super Bowl despite the absence of No. 1 quarterback Carson Wentz. So much credit has to go to the Eagles coaching staff as well as backup QB Nick Foles for leading the team all the way to the NFC title even without Wentz, who had been having a terrific […]

Philadelphia Eagles left tackle Jason Peters, unfortunately, won’t take part in Super Bowl LII against the New England Patriots after he tore the ACL in his right knee midway through the season. There were fears that the 36-year-old’s career was likely done following that serious injury. But according to Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer, […]

The Philadelphia Eagles will be playing in Super Bowl LII without the services of Darren Sproles. The veteran running back was lost for the year just three games into the season after breaking his arm and tearing his ACL on the same play against the New York Giants in September. There were fears that that […]

In 14 years under legendary New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, current team defensive coordinator Matt Patricia has learned to focus on the task at hand and don’t let outside noise from the media become a distraction. According to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, that’s exactly what happened on Monday evening when […]

According to a tweet posted by writer Marc Sessler of NFL Network, New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels shot down any rumors of in-house turmoil with him being the penciled in as the next head coach of the Indianapolis Colts once Super Bowl 52 vs. the Philadelphia Eagles is over. “I don’t even know […]

It is no secret that the New England Patriots enter Super Bowl 52 as the heavy favorites over Philadelphia Eagles. Head coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady have essentially made the Super Bowl an annual tradition of theirs over the last two decades. However, Belichick is not buying into any of the hype surrounding his […]

It’s not often a defender finds himself celebrating a pick-6 off one of the all-time greats like New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. This is why Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins holds his pick-six on Brady so close to the heart. Jenkins got the better of Brady when he returned a Brady interception 99 yards […]

New England Patriots cornerback and Super Bowl hero Malcolm Butler has been hospitalized Sunday because of flu-like symptoms. It’s not serious enough, however, to put his availability for next Sunday’s matchup in Super Bowl LII with the Philadelphia Eagles in danger, according to Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald. Malcolm Butler is expected to be […]

Outside of Philadelphia, most analysts and fans believe that the New England Patriots will win a sixth Super Bowl this coming Sunday against the Eagles. Still, Tom Brady isn’t convinced that his team, or any team in the big game, should be considered the favorite. Las Vegas currently has the Patriots as 4.5-point favorites over […]

Although the New England Patriots are regarded as the greatest franchise over the last two decades with five Super Bowl titles, their success has not come without its fair share of controversy. Now, former Philadelphia Eagles coach Steve Spagnuolo can be added to the laundry list of opponents who have labeled the Pats as cheaters. Spagnuolo […]

Philadelphia Eagles defensive Chris Long end plans to do a Steph Curry should the Philadelphia Eagles defeat the New England Patriots next Sunday in Super Bowl LII. Like the Golden State Warriors point guard, Long will not make a trip to the White House if his team pulls off an upset victory at US Bank […]

Taking the field on Sunday in their quest to get their sixth Super Bowl ring, the sight of New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady on the opposing sideline is scarier than any other coach-qb duo in league history. Second-year head coach Doug Pederson and his Philadelphia Eagles will represent the […]

One of Philadelphia’s most loved fictional figures just got the New England Patriots treatment. In a viral photo circulating right now on social media, the Rocky Balboa statue in Philly is seen sporting a Tom Brady uniform. https://twitter.com/LacesOutShow/status/957327513910464514 If only the sculpture can speak, it could have shouted “Yo, Adrian. Get this jersey off of […]

If the Philadelphia Eagles want to crash a possible sixth Super Bowl party for the New England Patriots and star quarterback Tom Brady, Fletcher Cox and the rest of Philadelphia’s defensive front know what they have to do. Get to the quarterback, play after play. In New England’s two Super Bowl losses with Brady under […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz is six weeks removed from suffering torn ACL and LCL that prematurely ended his 2017 season. In that span, Wentz has continued to make progress in his recovery from the injuries. According to Lee Bowen of The Philadelphia Inquirer, the 25-year-old has voiced much confidence that he will be able […]

These are the types of stories that we just love to hear about. New Orleans Saints star defensive end Cameron Jordan recently gifted two Super Bowl 52 tickets to 108-year-old World War II veteran Lawrence Brooks. According to a story covered by WGNO, the Walter Payton Man of the Year award finalist surprised the longtime […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are back in the Super Bowl for the first time since 2004 with Nick Foles leading the charge under center. This has been in place of Pro Bowl quarterback Carson Wentz, who has been on the mend from a torn ACL and LCL since early December. Despite the Eagles experiencing much success […]

The Philadelphia Eagles managed to put a stamp on their trip to Super Bowl LII after an improbable 2017 season. Even right tackle Lane Johnson admittedly had some lofty expectations coming into the year, which prompted an unlikely promise to Eagles fans. During the preseason, Johnson said he will “give out beer to everybody” if […]

It has been just over six weeks since Philadelphia Eagles star quarterback Carson Wentz suffered a season-ending ACL tear. Since then, Wentz has continued to make progress in his recovery that now features him being able to move around without a cane, which he was seen doing at the team practice on Friday morning, according […]

Former players and colleagues from the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots have gotten chummy leading up to Super Bowl LII. Even defensive end Chris Long and head coach Bill Belichick traded praise for one another’s success this year. However, Eagles running back LeGarrette Blount is taking a different approach. According to ESPN’s Tim McManus, Blount will have […]

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Dannell Ellerbe seems to be rounding into form ahead of the all-important showdown with the England Patriots in Super Bowl LII. Ellerbe, who did not suit up for the Eagles during the team’s decisive 38-7 win at home against the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Championship Game because of a hamstring injury, […]

The two-week break in between the AFC Championship Game and Super Bowl LII is a good thing for the New England Patriots. For one, it gives their star tight end in Rob Gronkowski ample time to recover from a head injury. According to sources of Kirk Minihane of the Kirk & Callahan show, Gronkowski is […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are back in the Super Bowl for the first time since 2004 with another matchup against the New England Patriots, and head coach Doug Pederson is dialed in. Much has changed in the years following their first bout in the big game, but the Patriots have remained the league’s most successful franchises, […]

In his second season in the NFL, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz took the league by storm. Although an ACL injury prematurely ended his promising 2017 season, he earned the prestigious honor of having the top-selling merchandise in the NFL this year, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. Per NFL.com, by way of SportsBusiness […]

The Philadelphia Eagles had their way with the formidable defense of the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Championship en route to a dominant 38-7 victory. Part of the reason was quarterback Nick Foles’ success with running run-pass options on offense. Needless to say, the New England Patriots have an idea of what to look out for in […]

After years of floundering with the St. Louis Rams, Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Long is now poised to make his second consecutive Super Bowl appearance. Long will be squaring off against none other than his former team in the New England Patriots. The veteran enjoyed quite a successful championship run with the Patriots last year before […]