Eagles’ Riley Cooper Approves of NFL Racial Slur Penalty

Eagles wide receiver Riley Cooper said Thursday that the NFL's rule to penalize the use of racial slurs on the field is a "good rule."  Riley Cooper, newly signed by the Philadelphia Eagles through the 2018 season thanks to a five-year extension with the team signed on Thursday, says he agrees with the NFL's pursuit […]

Matt Lombardo  •  27 Feb 2014
Eagles Extension With Riley Cooper Is Also Commitment to Nick Foles

Riley Cooper and Nick Foles are likely to be celebrating Eagles touchdowns together for years to come after the team signed the fourth-year receiver to a five-year extension Thursday. (Image courtesy of Fox Sports) Howie Roseman and the Eagles front office have clearly been burning the candle at both ends in recent days tying up loose […]

Matt Lombardo  •  27 Feb 2014
Report: Eagles On Verge of Signing Riley Cooper, Jeremy Maclin

The Eagles reportedly are close to re-signing both of their free-agent wide receivers Riley Cooper and Jeremy Maclin. (Image courtesy of Philly.com) The Philadelphia Eagles are on the verge of re-signing free-agent wide receiver Riley Cooper according to a Philadelphia Inquirer report. The report citing NFL sources says that a deal could be announced in the […]

Matt Lombardo  •  26 Feb 2014
Eagles Sign Jason Peters to Five-Year Extension

Jason Peters signed an extension with the Eagles Wednesday that likely will allow him to retire with the team.  The Philadelphia Eagles announced Wednesday that they have agreed to terms on an extension with Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters to an extension keeping him in midnight green through 2018.  Peters' deal is for five-years […]

Matt Lombardo  •  26 Feb 2014
Eagles Have Plenty of QB Options In Draft Not Named Johnny Manziel

The Eagles met with Johnny Manziel at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis over the weekend, but the team has plenty of other options at quarterback in the draft.  Across the Delaware Valley there wasn't a more interesting piece of news that emerged from the NFL's scouting combine in Indianapolis than the fact that the […]

Matt Lombardo  •  26 Feb 2014
Eagles Free Agency 2014: Jairus Byrd Could Be Franchised By Bills

Howie Roseman and the Eagles front office's pursuit of Jairus Byrd, the top free agent safety this offseason, may not hit the open market at all. (Image courtesy of CBSSports.com) Jairus Byrd, the top free agent safety on the market and likely among the Eagles targets when the market opens next month may not be going […]

Matt Lombardo  •  24 Feb 2014
Eagles Free Agency 2014: The Eric Decker Option

Eric Decker is the top wide receiver on the free-agent market, a position where the Eagles are likely to be addressing over the next few months. (Image courtesy of AP) It's no secret that wide receiver is a priority for the Philadelphia Eagles heading into free agency.  General manager Howie Roseman, head coach Chip Kelly and […]

Matt Lombardo  •  22 Feb 2014
Howie Roseman Puts Nick Foles Question To Bed Once and For All

Eagles quarterback Nick Foles left the field with the lead against the New Orleans Saints in the playoffs, and according to Howie Roseman won't be leaving the Eagles starting quarterback job anytime soon. (Image courtesy of cbsphiladelphia.com)   Nick Foles put up historic numbers last season after taking over the starting quarterback job just before […]

Matt Lombardo  •  21 Feb 2014
At Combine Eagles Are Building For Long-Term

Chip Kelly and Howie Roseman are in a much different situation at this year's scouting combine from where the organization was a year ago.  To say Chip Kelly, Howie Roseman and the Philadelphia Eagles are better prepared to tackle the scouting combine, which is taking place this week, free agency and ultimately the draft than […]

Matt Lombardo  •  21 Feb 2014