Articles by Eagledelphia Staff (98)
PHILADELPHIA — it's no secret that theEagles vs. Cowboys showdown on Thanksgiving is a big game. Both teams enter Thursday with matching 8-3 records with all three blemishes being conference losses, which gives the winner a huge leg up in the tiebreaker department in an air-tight race for the NFC East division championship. Eagles outside linebacker Brandon Graham […]
PHILADELPHIA — The Dallas Cowboys have plenty of weapons in the passing game with the likes of wide receiver Dez Bryant and tight end Jason Witten, but head coach Jason Garrett said Tuesday he had his sights set on Eagles rookie wide receiver Jordan Matthews prior to May's NFL Draft. "Absolutely," Garrett said on a conference call … […]
PHILADELPHIA — The Eagles have yet to board a flight to Dallas for Thursday's NFC East battle and already defensive lineman Fletcher Cox has heard just about enough about DeMarco Murray and the Cowboys vaunted rushing attack. "I'm just tired of hearing about it," Cox said … CONTINUE READING: Eagles' Fletcher Cox: "We could have played them today, we'll find […]
PHILADELPHIA — Eagles inside linebacker Emmanuel Acho left Sunday's game with a groin injury and will not practice Monday as the team turns its attention to Thursday's Thanksgiving showdown in Dallas against the Cowboys. Depending on the result of a Monday MRI, Acho's absence Thursday could thrust first-round pick Marcus Smith into an expanded role … CONTINUE […]
PHILADELPHIA — Dating back to Eaglesrookie wide receiver Josh Huff's first game at the University of Oregon, head coach Chip Kelly would ask him if he was scared in the final moments before the game. Huff's answer was always the same 'No, I'm not scared,' Kelly didn't ask Huff that… CONTINUE READING: "Eagles rookie Josh Huff proves […]
PHILADELPHIA — One week after Aaron Rodgers put on a passing clinic against theEagles en-route to a 53-20 victory at Lambeau Field, the defense catches what appears to be a break in a matchup against the Tennessee Titans and rookie quarterback Zach Mettenberger. Mettenberger is a … CONTINUE READING: "Eagles' Bennie Logan scouts former LSU teammate, Titans QB […]
PHILADELPHIA — Almost like clockwork,Eagles rookie wide receiver Jordan Matthews saw a dramatic rise in his production as soon as Mark Sanchez took over for injured quarterback Nick Foles three weeks ago. However, Matthews credits his recent success on something different and far less tangible than a quarterback change … CONTINUE READING: "Eagles rookie Jordan Matthews says 'The game […]
PHILADELPHIA — After Eagles safety Earl Wolff went on injured reserve with a knee injury Tuesday, head coach Chip Kelly admitted Wednesday that the team has yet to commit to a plan on who replaces him on the team's depth chart. The Eagles signed Roc Carmichael to take Wolff's roster spot, but he plays cornerback and specifically the Eagles […]
PHILADELPHIA — Last season the Eaglesoffensive line was a beacon of consistency with all five starters playing together in all 17 games, including the playoffs. Though little fault of their own, that feat will not be repeated this season. Injuries up front have … CONTINUE READING: "Eagles offensive line optimistic for strong finish, despite injuries"
PHILADELPHIA — Even before Eagles inside linebacker DeMeco Ryans was lost for the season with a ruptured Achilles tendon, first-round pick Marcus Smith wasn't seeing the field. The outside linebacker chosen with the 26th overall selection in May's NFL Draft has by far the fewest snaps of any player on the Eagles' 53-man roster. The scary thing is […]