Opportunity for Zach Ertz, treating DeVonta Smith like a No. 1 WR and more Eagles thoughts
3 years, 5 months ago

Opportunity for Zach Ertz, treating DeVonta Smith like a No. 1 WR and more Eagles thoughts

New York Times  

The Eagles need a vintage Zach Ertz performance on Thursday. Assuming Goedert is out, the Eagles won’t be inclined to split snaps at tight end and would feature Ertz, who has played only 56 percent of the offensive snaps this season. “We know we have two really good tight ends,” coach Nick Sirianni said, “and Zach will be ready to go.” Ertz hasn’t finished with more than 70 yards in a game since Week 14 of the 2019 season. So he has been really good with that as far as saying, ‘OK, well, I want to go versus this guy.’ ‘Yeah, but it’s not the best thing for everybody else, Slay.’ ‘OK, I got it.’ ‘Hey, this week we want you to go with DJ.’ ‘OK, got it.’ So, he has been awesome to be around.” Ever since Slay came to Philadelphia, he has expressed a desire to follow the opposing team’s top receivers. Sirianni said he’s hopeful Johnson will return this season, but there’s no firm answer as to when — or if — Johnson will play right tackle for the Eagles in 2021.

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Zach Ertz returns to Philadelphia for the NFC title game as a key player for the Commanders
2 months ago

Zach Ertz returns to Philadelphia for the NFC title game as a key player for the Commanders

Associated Press  

ASHBURN, Va. — The thought invaded Zach Ertz’s mind late in 2023 when he was out of football and a year removed from knee surgery. “But I’m not going out there with a chip on my shoulder or trying to prove to people X, Y or Z. I’m just trying to go out there and be the best version of …

Zach Ertz is playing for Commanders against the Eagles a week after being concussed
3 months, 1 week ago

Zach Ertz is playing for Commanders against the Eagles a week after being concussed

Associated Press  

— Zach Ertz is playing for the Washington Commanders on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles a week after leaving their last game at New Orleans with a concussion. Coach Dan Quinn on Friday ruled out only defensive tackle Jonathan Allen, who is eligible to come off injured reserve two months after surgery to repair a torn pectoral muscle, leaving the …

Eagles rule out star WR DeVonta Smith for ‘Sunday Night Football’ showdown vs. Rams
4 months, 1 week ago

Eagles rule out star WR DeVonta Smith for ‘Sunday Night Football’ showdown vs. Rams

New York Times  

The Philadelphia Eagles will be without star wide receiver DeVonta Smith for “Sunday Night Football” against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium, the team announced Friday. Smith’s designation is unsurprising given that he did not practice all week due to a hamstring injury. Smith will be sidelined for the second time after previously missing Week 4 with a concussion, …

Seven Eagles to keep an eye on after two weeks of training camp
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Seven Eagles to keep an eye on after two weeks of training camp

New York Times  

PHILADELPHIA — Brandon Graham said he wouldn’t be so quick to leave the field this time. Offensive coordinator Kellen Moore’s influx of motions led to long bombs against defensive coordinator Vic Fangio’s confluence of defensive backs, which also forced the first interception of training camp. Brown said he expects Smith to “make another jump” this year, given that “nobody has …

Eagles’ three-step team-building plan has continued to serve them well
11 months, 1 week ago

Eagles’ three-step team-building plan has continued to serve them well

New York Times  

“I don’t think I ever talked this long during questions,” Howie Roseman said. GO DEEPER Eagles great Fletcher Cox on retiring from NFL: 'I gave this game all I can give' “You have two options, right?” Roseman said. And we’re trying to do things that are best for this team long term that it makes sense for these guys to …

Eagles have lost their way as they enter playoffs still searching for an identity
1 year, 2 months ago

Eagles have lost their way as they enter playoffs still searching for an identity

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Eagles vs Buccaneers in the NFC wild card matchup. Instead, the Eagles are an offense that’s lost its way under coach Nick Sirianni and coordinator Brian Johnson, a defense that’s been consistently dreadful under demoted coordinator Sean Desai and senior defensive assistant Matt Patricia, and a team that’s somehow still searching for an identity …

Overlooked in Week 1, D’Andre Swift breaks out in Eagles’ win over Vikings
1 year, 6 months ago

Overlooked in Week 1, D’Andre Swift breaks out in Eagles’ win over Vikings

New York Times  

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles went from hot to cold on offense, and then did just enough to earn a narrow win over the New England Patriots on Sunday in their regular-season opener. The Eagles turned to running back D’Andre Swift, the Philadelphia native who went largely overlooked with just one carry for 3 yards against New England in Week …

NFC champion Eagles try and shake off lackluster opener against Vikings
1 year, 6 months ago

NFC champion Eagles try and shake off lackluster opener against Vikings

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Hurts skipped the preseason, the NFL MVP runner-up is simply too important to risk an injury to play a meaningless snap. His final line in Week 1 was as pedestrian as it gets: Hurts passed for 170 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 37 yards with a fumble in Sunday’s win over New England. In the …

Jalen Hurts and the Eagles’ offense struggle in opener with a short week to fix shortcomings
1 year, 6 months ago

Jalen Hurts and the Eagles’ offense struggle in opener with a short week to fix shortcomings

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Hurts slogged through an offensive performance that reminded no one of the dynamic play last season that stamped him as an MVP candidate and led the Eagles to the Super Bowl. He’s right, though the Eagles hardly played like the team that steamrolled through the NFC last season in their 25-20 win Sunday at New England. Here’s …

Grading the trade: Eagles send picks to Lions, buy low on explosive RB D’Andre Swift
1 year, 11 months ago

Grading the trade: Eagles send picks to Lions, buy low on explosive RB D’Andre Swift

New York Times  

The Eagles’ productive week continued Saturday, as they acquired running back D’Andre Swift from the Lions for an exchange of draft picks. GO DEEPER Grading Day 2 picks: Alabama's Tyler Steen, Illinois' Sydney Brown strengthen depth chart Trade grade : A-minus The NFC champions aren’t settling for anything this offseason. Trade grade : B The Lions added David Montgomery in …

Eagles draft Sydney Brown, creating a training camp battle at safety
1 year, 11 months ago

Eagles draft Sydney Brown, creating a training camp battle at safety

New York Times  

NFL Draft 2023 tracker: Live blog and pick-by-pick analysis With the No. 66 overall pick, acquired as part of the settlement with the Arizona Cardinals over their tampering with Jonathan Gannon, the Eagles selected Illinois safety Sydney Brown. GO DEEPER Eagles draft Tyler Steen: Alabama O-lineman could be future starter for Philadelphia Draft grades: Scott Dochterman on Round 1 | …

Eagles place Jordan Davis on injured reserve: How they’ll replace the rookie DT
2 years, 4 months ago

Eagles place Jordan Davis on injured reserve: How they’ll replace the rookie DT

New York Times  

The Eagles placed rookie defensive tackle Jordan Davis on injured reserve Wednesday, the team announced. Backstory Davis, who has started Philadelphia’s last five games, will now miss at least the next four, including Thursday night’s game against the Texans. – Wulf How the Eagles will replace him Javon Hargrave was the Eagles’ nose tackle last year and can perform that …

Minshew steps in, Eagles score on 1st 7 drives to beat Jets
3 years, 3 months ago

Minshew steps in, Eagles score on 1st 7 drives to beat Jets

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Gardner Minshew stepped into the huddle for Philadelphia, kept things light — as he always does — and led the clock-eating Eagles on seven straight scoring drives. They made it easy for me.” Kenneth Gainwell ran for a score, Jake Elliott kicked four field goals and the Eagles stayed in the NFC playoff mix by improving …

Eagles practice report: Jalen Hurts returns from illness, DeVonta Smith OK after brief scare, injury updates
3 years, 7 months ago

Eagles practice report: Jalen Hurts returns from illness, DeVonta Smith OK after brief scare, injury updates

New York Times  

The Eagles canceled their public practice Sunday evening because of the threat of inclement weather from Hurricane Henri, changing the schedule to an indoor session at the team facility two hours earlier. Here’s what you need to know from Sunday’s practice: Jalen Hurts returns After missing Thursday’s preseason game because of a stomach illness that necessitated a hospital visit, Hurts …

NFC East preview: Eagles look for more consistency after disappointing season
4 years, 6 months ago

NFC East preview: Eagles look for more consistency after disappointing season

LA Times  

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz passes in practice. 2019 | 9-7, 1st in East Last year in playoffs | 2019 WHAT HAPPENED LAST SEASON With offseason acquisitions that included DeSean Jackson and Jordan Howard, the Eagles had high hopes of getting back to the Super Bowl. Instead, they sputtered along — lose two, win two, lose two, win two — …

What’s next for the Eagles after another Achilles tear for Brandon Brooks?
4 years, 9 months ago

What’s next for the Eagles after another Achilles tear for Brandon Brooks?

New York Times  

Zach Berman: Brandon Brooks will miss the season after tearing his left Achilles tendon Monday, a devastating injury for Brooks and the Eagles considering he is one of the NFL’s best offensive linemen and his presence is critical for the offense. As for the on-field ramifications, there’s a case to be made that Brooks was the best player on the …

What Darius Slay, Rodney McLeod and Jalen Mills think of new roles on Eagles
4 years, 11 months ago

What Darius Slay, Rodney McLeod and Jalen Mills think of new roles on Eagles

New York Times  

The Eagles sacrificed two draft picks and offered a lucrative extension to Darius Slay to end the team’s near-annual pursuit of a No. “When I get there,” Slay said, “I’ll ask him to sign it, though.” Rodney McLeod was last a free agent in 2016. As Schwartz explained last season, “He’s such a consistent player for us, and again, he …

Grading the move: Mixed feelings on the Eagles’ trade for Darius Slay
5 years ago

Grading the move: Mixed feelings on the Eagles’ trade for Darius Slay

New York Times  

The Eagles have acquired cornerback Darius Slay in a trade with the Detroit Lions. Slay has been a really good player, but it’s highly unlikely the Eagles are getting the best phase of his career. I’d still argue the Eagles should’ve just paid more for Jones if this is what they were willing to allocate to the position, while also …

From 13 to 2: The inside story of how the Eagles moved up twice to draft Carson Wentz
6 years, 6 months ago

From 13 to 2: The inside story of how the Eagles moved up twice to draft Carson Wentz

New York Times  

Three years ago, Carson Wentz was beginning his senior season at North Dakota State, Doug Pederson was Andy Reid’s offensive coordinator in Kansas City and Howie Roseman was, as Jason Kelce would one day infamously describe it, “put in the side of the building where I didn’t see him for over a year” while Chip Kelly reshaped the team’s roster …

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