Eagles Reportedly Show Strong Interest In TJ Ward

TJ Ward, set to become a free agent at 4pm today is reportedly drawing "strong interest" from the Eagles.  If early interest is any indication, the Eagles could strike very quickly to upgrade their secondary and perhaps with one of the top safeties available.  When NFL free agency opens at 4pm this afternoon, the Eagles […]

Matt Lombardo  •  11 Mar 2014
Eagles Show Interest In Jairus Byrd, Other Safeties

Jairus Byrd is the top free agent safety on the open market but this isn't the first time the Eagles have shown interest in bringing him to Philadelphia. (Image courtesy of BuffaloBills.com) NFL free agency is set to open today at 4pm and the Eagles are expected to once again make safety a priority when the […]

Matt Lombardo  •  11 Mar 2014
Brian Dawkins: Jairus Byrd Will Bring A Lot To Your Football Team

Jairus Byrd has drawn rave reviews as NFL free agency is set to open Tuesday, including from legendary former Eagles safety Brian Dawkins. (Image courtesy of ESPN.com) When it comes to playing safety in Philadelphia, there is no better opinion out there on what it takes to succeed at the position than that of Brian Dawkins.  […]

Matt Lombardo  •  07 Mar 2014
Eagles Legal Tampering Primer

Howie Roseman and the Eagles front office have already been quite busy in recent weeks, but the team's free-agency plan is about to take shape beginning with legal tampering this weekend. (Image via Philly.com) NFL legal tampering opens Saturday, which means the Eagles and every other team can legally begin negotiating with free agents in advance […]

Matt Lombardo  •  07 Mar 2014
Jairus Byrd Has Eagles On His Radar

Jairus Byrd is set to become a free agent for the first time in his career and says he likes the stability provided by Chip Kelly and the Eagles.  Jairus Byrd and the Eagles seem like a match made in free agent heaven.  The Eagles have been in search of a safety to fill the […]

Matt Lombardo  •  04 Mar 2014
Eagles Release Jason Avant

The Eagles have released wide receiver Jason Avant Tuesday, one week ahead of free agency.  Jason Avant's tenure with the Philadelphia Eagles has reportedly come to an end with the team releasing the veteran receiver Tuesday.  After the team re-signed receivers Jeremy Maclin and Riley Cooper last week, Avant's days in Philadelphia appeared numbered, especially […]

Matt Lombardo  •  04 Mar 2014
Eagles Can Target Jairus Byrd and TJ Ward

TJ Ward was not tagged by the Cleveland Browns Monday and along with Jairus Byrd could rank high on the Eagles free agent shopping list at perhaps their biggest hole defensively as free agency is set to open next Tuesday. (Image courtesy of Cleveland.com) Monday was a good day for general manager Howie Roseman and the […]

Matt Lombardo  •  04 Mar 2014
Eagles Re-Sign Cedric Thornton

Cedric Thornton re-signed with the Eagles Monday on a one-year deal after having a breakout 2013 campaign.  Howie Roseman, Chip Kelly and the Eagles continued Monday to take care of their own soon to be free agents by re-upping defensive lineman Cedric Thornton for a one-year deal.  Last week the Eagles re-signed Jason Kelce, Jason […]

Matt Lombardo  •  03 Mar 2014
DeSean Jackson Trade Rumors Don’t Add Up

DeSean Jackson suddenly finds himself the subject of trade rumors after the Eagles inked both Jeremy Maclin and Riley Cooper this week. (Image courtesy of TheSource.com) Late Friday following the Eagles re-signing Jeremy Maclin to a one-year contract, it was suggested that the move could predicate a trade of DeSean jackson, a rumor that simply doesn't […]

Matt Lombardo  •  01 Mar 2014