Sports Talk Philly: Philadelphia Sports News and Rumors

Cody Kessler Returns To Practice, Richard Rodgers Carted Off

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By Paul Bowman, Sports Talk Philly Editor

The Eagles began the first of their joint practices with the Ravens in the heat on Monday.

These practices are arguably the most important for guys returning from injury and guys trying to make the roster as it gives them reps that can be similar to game reps.

They also allow the team to setup in key situations to see how players will perform in situations such as fourth and goal.

Eagles Sign Linebacker Chris Worley

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By Paul Bowman, Sports Talk Philly Editor

With veteran linebacker Paul Worrilow, who signed with the team last offseason and re-signed earlier this offseason, continuing to deal with knee issues and the potential that he might never play in an NFL game again, the Eagles moved on from the veteran last weekend.

The team filled his spot with another linebacker on Monday morning, bringing in second-year man Chris Worley.

Roster Move: #Eagles have signed LB Chris Worley.#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/3ciwvGsgQC

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) August 19, 2019

76ers Roundtable: Most Intriguing Games in 76ers' 2019-20 Schedule

We asked three of our writers, including Sixerdelphia managing editor Matt Gregan, to name the three most intriguing or interesting games on the Philadelphia 76ers schedule for the upcoming 2019-20 season.

Phillies Injury Updates: Arrieta, Quinn, Robertson

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By Matt Rappa, Sports Talk Philly editor

Prior to Saturday's game, the Philadelphia Phillies provided injury updates on three of its players: one starting pitcher, one outfielder and one relief pitcher.

• Jake Arrieta has been shut down for the remainder of the 2019 season, and will undergo surgery later this month to remove a bone spur in his right elbow. The Phillies expect Arrieta to be ready by spring training 2020.
• Roman Quinn, who exited Friday's series opener early, has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right groin strain. As a corresponding move, recently acquired relief pitcher RHP Jared Hughes has been added to the 25-man roster.
• David Robertson had Tommy John surgery on Thursday, and is expected to miss the next 14-16 months, meaning the entire 2020 season. The Phillies signed the long-time New York Yankees reliever to a two-year, $23 million deal this past offseason; they will get just 6 2/3 innings from Robertson over that contract.

The Phillies have signed the following pitchers since 2017:
Jake Arrieta, 3/$75M, 2.9 fWAR (two years)
Tommy Hunter, 2/$18M, 0.8 fWAR (two years)
Pat Neshek, 2/$16.25M, 0 fWAR (two years)
David Robertson, 2/$23M, -0.1 fWAR (one year)
That's 3.6 fWAR for $83.6M. Not ideal!

— Jonny Heller (@jonnyheller) August 17, 2019

Arrieta and Robertson join a long list of Phillies players not expected to return to action in 2019, joining Tommy Hunter, Adam Morgan, Victor Arano, Odubel Herrera and Andrew McCutchen, among possibly a few others.

Eagles Ink Veteran QB Josh McCown to One-Year Deal

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By Paul Bowman, Sports Talk Philly Editor

After losing quarterbacks Nate Sudfeld to a broken wrist and Cody Kessler to a concussion, the Eagles felt they needed to make a change.

ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting that the Philadelphia Eagles have signed Josh McCown, who announced his retirement earlier this offseason, to a one-year deal.

Compensation update: Eagles are giving Josh McCown a one-year deal that includes $2 million fully guaranteed and could be worth up to $5.4 million, per source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 17, 2019