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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz spoke highly of Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald ahead of a Week 2 showdown between the two teams. Wentz acknowledged Donald is the kind of player capable of turning a game on its head, noting the Eagles will have to account for his whereabouts at all times: “Aaron […]

DeSean Jackson is 33 years old, but the buzz out of Philadelphia Eagles training camp indicated that he was as speedy as ever. The veteran wide receiver may end up being a major part in the Eagles game plans this season, but he wasn’t heavily featured during the team’s Week 1 loss to the Washington […]

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson took some flak after Sunday’s loss against the Washington Football Team — particularly for his play-calling towards the end of the first half. Leading 17-0 with 1:44 left in the second quarter, the Eagles had a golden opportunity to essentially put the game away when they got the ball […]

Fantasy football fans could not be more excited to finally have the 2020 NFL season underway. After the Kansas City Chiefs knocked off the Houston Texans on opening night by a final score of 34-20, all eyes have shifted to Sunday. A full schedule of games is music to the ears of football fans everywhere, […]

This past offseason, Jason Peters signed a one-year, $3 million deal to play right guard for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2020 as the replacement for Brandon Books, who tore his Achilles tendon in June. By all accounts, Peters was dominating training camp at right guard. But, after an injury to starting left tackle Andre Dillard, […]

When the Chicago Bears traded a fourth-round pick to the Jacksonville Jaguars for Nick Foles in March, there was an expectation that the former Super Bowl MVP would surpass incumbent Mitchell Trubisky for the starting gig by the time the Bears opened up their 2020 season. However, the COVID-19 pandemic hit immediately after the trade, […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz remains a non-participant at training camp while dealing with a soft tissue/lower body injury. Head coach Doug Pederson has been able to provide an update on his status. According to Mike Kaye in NJ.com, Pederson revealed that Wentz’s injury is not deemed to be too serious and he is fully […]

Big names, proven veterans, and players changing places commonly make up the group that fits into the ‘overvalued’ category in fantasy football rankings. And especially in the 2020 NFL season with how many proven quarterback options changed places, their production expectations may have followed them to their new homes, but the results will not. QBs […]

Injuries continue to pile up for the Philadelphia Eagles in the middle of training camp proceedings this time with quarterback Carson Wentz. The North Dakota State product is being monitored on a day-to-day basis after sustaining a minor soft tissue injury. NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport tweeted the details regarding Wentz’s injury situation: #Eagles QB […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz is looking to have a big season on the field, which would equal a big season in fantasy football. When it comes to drafting quarterbacks in fantasy football, there are two schools of thought when it comes to drafting quarterbacks according to the great Matthew Berry: either be the first […]

With the full-roster training camps now underway, the NFL teams and its players are putting in the work to prepare for the upcoming season. However, it seems like other things are going for the Philadelphia Eagles, specifically its quarterback Carson Wentz. Center Jason Kelce humorously joked on Wentz’s shape via The Athletic’s Zach Berman on […]

There are a number of players throughout the league that have already decided to opt out of playing the 2020 NFL season due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Fortunately, this does not appear to be the case for Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz. Teams around the NFL kickstarted their training camp with a 72-hour screening […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz has gone through his fair share of physical setbacks. He famously suffered a torn ACL prior to the team’s recent Super Bowl title run. Last year, he had a mysterious fracture in his back. But with no more lingering injuries, Carson Wentz was able to focus more on one thing […]

Drafting a young quarterback talent with great potential isn’t new to the NFL. But when you’ve already got one up your sleeve, like with the Philadelphia Eagles, the move will definitely turn some eyes. Much controversy has shrouded Eagles rookie quarterback Jalen Hurts over his selection (taken in the second round), especially since the move […]

Carson Wentz certainly has the talent to be the franchise quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles for years to come. After having another injury derail his season in 2019, Lane Johnson is confident that Wentz will silence his doubters in 2020. In an appearance on NFL Network, Johnson spoke about Wentz’s upcoming season and how ‘dangerous’ […]

In 2017, the Philadelphia Eagles won their first Super Bowl in franchise history, putting a dent in the New England Patriots’ possible dynasty. Their most recent previous appearance in the Big Game was in the 2004 season, when they lost to the Patriots. Talk about redemption. Although the Eagles only recently won their first Super […]

There were some who actually had the Philadelphia Eagles pegged as Super Bowl contenders heading into 2019. Obviously, they did not live up to expectations. Yes, they won nine games and won the NFC East, but they were eliminated in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs. To be fair, the Eagles were ravaged by […]

If a NFL franchise only has one Super Bowl title to its credit, the odds of that championship-winning squad being the best team in the organization’s history are pretty high. As is the case for the 2017 Philadelphia Eagles, the fact that this team managed to finally capture the franchise’s first ever Super Bowl title […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 74 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 74 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 74 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan pause their series on the one burning […]

After the tragic killing of Minneapolis man George Floyd at the hands of a police officer, Carson Wentz of the Philadelphia Eagles responded with a heartfelt and passionate social media post about the incident – and about systemic racism in our society in general: 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/HFFVWVlwYj — Carson Wentz (@cj_wentz) May 28, 2020 Wentz begins […]

The Philadelphia Eagles had one of the most shocking selections of the 2020 NFL Draft. In the second round (53rd overall), Philadelphia drafted quarterback Jalen Hurts. Now, for a lot of teams, this would probably be considered a really solid pick. Hurts is an exciting prospect who could turn into one of the better quarterbacks […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz is well aware that expectations remain as high as ever going into the 2020 NFL season. The Eagles could very well be one of the teams looking to make a splash with defensive end Jadeveon Clowney. There has been plenty of speculation regarding the prospect of the Eagles taking Clowney […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz is hoping to spark a resurgence on offense in the 2020 NFL Season. Of course, not remains to be seen whether or not he will get some assistance from wide receiver Alshon Jeffery. Aside from the rough year of recovery from Lisfranc surgery, there has been plenty of speculation regarding […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz was knocked out of the 2019 playoffs by Jadeveon Clowney, which seems like old news, but there has been talk about the Eagles having an interest in Clowney. Wentz made an appearance on 94WIP Sports Radio in Philadelphia and said the hit was a bummer, but everyone has moved on. Carson […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 69 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 69 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 69 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan continue their series on the one burning […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz didn’t have a ton to work with last season. Injuries to key playmakers like Nelson Agholor, DeSean Jackson, and Alshon Jeffery, Wentz was forced to work with much less than he is usually accustomed to. However, since that lack of depth at wide receiver severely hindered Philadelphia late into last […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz just can’t seem to avoid injuries. Toward the end of 2017, it was a torn ACL, an injury that prevented him from participating in the Eagles’ Super Bowl run. In 2018, a back issue limited him to 11 games. Then, this past year, Wentz finally played a full 16-game season, […]

The Philadelphia Eagles made a rather surprising move in the second round of the NFL Draft late last month, taking University of Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts with the 53rd overall pick. Given the fact that the Eagles already have Carson Wentz under center and had plenty of other holes on the roster, their decision to […]

The Philadelphia Eagles made headlines with their decision to take Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. There is now plenty of speculation regarding how quarterback Carson Wentz feels about the move. Hurts certainly has the talent to emerge as a potential successor under center. Regardless, former Eagles quarterback […]

Former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback and NFL analyst Ron Jaworski defended the Eagles’ decision to select quarterback Jalen Hurts in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Jaworski told TMZ Sports the Eagles will create new play-calling measures to utilize Hurts’ athleticism, even suggesting Hurts could play a role similar to that of Baltimore Ravens […]

Philadelphia Eagles executive vice president/general manager Howie Roseman tried to put out the fire once again after drafting Jalen Hurts with the 53rd pick of the 2020 NFL Draft. Roseman defended his starter Carson Wentz, insisting the move to draft a quarterback within the first two rounds of the draft is about depth, not to […]

Philadelphia Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman strongly asserted the franchise’s belief in quarterback Carson Wentz on Thursday. Roseman said the team is “married” to Wentz as the face of the franchise during an appearance on the RapSheet + Friends podcast. “We are married to Carson Wentz. Coach Pederson & I, Mr. Lurie & I — […]

Former Alabama Crimson Tide and Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jalen Hurts is officially NFL bound after coming off the board in the second round over the weekend. With the Philadelphia Eagles selecting the former collegiate standout pretty early on as a result of the recent 2020 NFL Draft, especially with starting quarterback Carson Wentz currently under […]

The Philadelphia Eagles turned some heads in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft when they chose Jalen Hurts with the No. 53 pick. While everyone wonders why the Eagles took Hurts, ESPN’s Adam Schefter believes Philadelphia drafted him in fear of the coronavirus. Adam Schefter says multiple teams have told him they’re worried […]

The Philadelphia Eagles selected quarterback Jalen Hurts with a second-round draft selection on Day 2. Hurts, the former Alabama and Oklahoma QB, was surprisingly selected by the Eagles on Friday. The move was immediately met with questioning due to the fact that Philadelphia already has their franchise QB in Carson Wentz. However, it wasn’t so […]

The Philadelphia Eagles decided to pick up a quarterback in the second round of the NFL Draft on Friday night, taking Oklahoma’s Jalen Hurts with the 53rd overall pick. Given that Carson Wentz is just 27 years old and fresh off a monster contract extension, it was a rather peculiar decision for the Eagles, but […]

In a bit of a surprise move, the Philadelphia Eagles selected Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts with the 53rd overall pick in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. The move has already drawn the ire of some fans, as the team already has a franchise quarterback in Carson Wentz. However, Eagles General Manager Howie […]

At pick No. 53, the Philadelphia Eagles decided to add a work in progress to their quarterback room by drafting University of Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts. Projected as a developmental piece when first entering the league, Hurts comes into the NFL hot off of a wild ride through the college ranks at both Alabama and […]

Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman on Friday morning admitted new wide receiver Jalen Reagor, selected by the NFC East club in the first round with the 21st overall pick, was taken under consideration with the TCU product’s fit with franchise quarterback Carson Wentz. Per Josh Alper in ProFootballTalk: “You see the vertical separation as […]