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Matt Lombardo

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Jason Peters Misses Eagles Practice

Eagles left tackle Jason Peters was unable to practice Wednesday after being limited with a shoulder injury Tuesday. Photo Courtesy: Philly.com Philadelphia Eagles left tackle Jason Peters left part of Sunday's game in Tampa Bay against the Buccaneers Sunday with a shoulder injury missing a total of nine plays and this week it has effected […]

Matt Lombardo  •  16 Oct 2013
Eagles Have Plenty of Respect For Tony Romo, Cowboys Offense

On pace for what would be one of his personal best seasons Tony Romo presents numerous challenges for a struggling Eagles defense. Photo Courtesy: Esquire After already facing the likes of Peyton Manning and Robert Griffin III earlier this season, the Philadelphia Eagles defense is in for another test this Sunday against Tony Romo and […]

Matt Lombardo  •  16 Oct 2013
Eagles Quarterback Nick Foles Named NFC Offensive Player of The Week

Following his strong performance against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Nick Foles has been named the NFC Offensive Player of The Week. Photo courtesy USA Today It's been a good two-week span for Philadelphia Eagles offensive players.  Last week wide receiver DeSean Jackson took home the hardware as the NFC Offensive Player of The Week and following […]

Matt Lombardo  •  16 Oct 2013
Injury Shouldn’t Play Factor In Eagles Quarterback Decision

Eventually Chip Kelly must name a starting quarterback for the remainder of the season. Vick losing the job due to injury should not be a factor.  For whatever reason Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly hasn't committed to a starting quarterback either this Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys or for the remainder of the season.  […]

Matt Lombardo  •  16 Oct 2013
Michael Vick Opens Up About Hamstring Injury

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick did not sound Tuesday like he would be ready to return to the lineup anytime soon. Those hoping Michael Vick makes a quick return to the starting lineup for the Philadelphia Eagles may have to wait awhile to see number seven back under center.  Vick, speaking to reporters Tuesday after practice at the Novacare […]

Matt Lombardo  •  15 Oct 2013
Nick Foles Practices With Eagles First Team Offense Tuesday

Nick Foles took first-team reps at Philadelphia Eagles practice Tuesday with Matt Barkley working with the second-team and Michael Vick handling third-team duties.  For the second week in a row Michael Vick began the week on the practice field for the Philadelphia Eagles in a limited fashion while battling through a pulled hamstring suffered against […]

Matt Lombardo  •  15 Oct 2013
Bill Davis: Patrick Chung Has Nerve Issue with Shoulder

According to Eagles defensive coordinator Bill Davis, safety Patrick Chung is battling nerve damage in his shoulder and is day-to-day. Photo: Philly.com  For the past two weeks Philadelphia Eagles safety Patrick Chung's shoulder injury was hidden under a shroud of uncertainty.  Last week both head coach Chip Kelly and defensive coordinator Bill Davis termed Chung's […]

Matt Lombardo  •  15 Oct 2013
Eagles Catching Cowboys At Right Time

Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray finished Sunday's game against the Redskins in street close after spraining his MCL and will likely be out against the Eagles Sunday. Photo: Dallas News.com The weight of Sunday's outcome at Lincoln Financial Field is far from a secret. A win not only pushes the Philadelphia Eagles above .500 but […]

Matt Lombardo  •  15 Oct 2013
Eagles Add Wide Receiver BJ Cunningham

BJ Cunningham spent time with the Eagles during training camp this summer and resigned with the team Tuesday.  The Philadelphia Eagles on Monday added to their receiving corps by signing BJ Cunningham and releasing tight end Emil Igwenagu.  Cunningham, 24, was with the team over the summer during training camp and released with an injury […]

Matt Lombardo  •  14 Oct 2013
Yes Philadelphia, The Eagles Have A Quarterback Controversy

Nick Foles led the Eagles to a 31-20 victory over the Buccaneers and finished with a 133.3 quarterback rating in the process. Photo Courtesy Philadelphiaeagles.com Nick Foles wasn't perfect, but he was as close as you can get in his seventh NFL start and second career victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday.  The Eagles […]

Matt Lombardo  •  13 Oct 2013