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How Will Chip Kelly’s 2013 Coaching Staff Look for the Philadelphia Eagles?
January 24th, 2013 at 10:27 PM
It has only been a little over a week since the Philadelphia Eagles have hired Chip Kelly to be the next head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, yet many fans have been worried that little has been getting done behind the scenes because a coaching staff has not been announced...

Philadelphia Eagles Injury Update Week 17 New York Giants
December 29th, 2012 at 11:49 AM
***PHOTO1***The Philadelphia Eagles have been crippled by injuries all season long and the season finale against the New York Giants will be no different.  Rookie quarterback Nick Foles will miss the game with a broken hand.  Michael Vick will get the start in what may be the most important game...

Philadelphia Eagles Take on the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday Night Football
December 13th, 2012 at 11:55 AM
The 4-9 Philadelphia Eagles, fresh off of a win, will play the 7-6 Cincinnati Bengals at Lincoln Financial Field tonight at 8:20 pm EST. The Bengals lost last week to the Dallas Cowboys and are fighting for a playoff birth.  They need this game to keep up with the other...

Eagles Injury Report; Thursday Vs. Cincinnati Bengals
December 11th, 2012 at 5:08 PM
The Philadelphia Eagles are coming off of a dramatic come from behind victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  With the Bengals coming into Philly for a Thursday night game, the Eagles players won't have much time to recover.   Michael Vick and LeSean McCoy have returned to practice after passing...

Philadelphia Eagles Snap Historic Losing Streak with 23-21 Last Second Victory Against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
December 10th, 2012 at 12:41 PM
Nick Foles lead the Philadelphia Eagles down the field late in the fourth quarter to snatch a victory from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  Foles took the snap with two seconds left in the game, rolled right, and hit Jeremy Maclin in the endzone to win the game 23-21.  The jubilation...

What Has Happened to Philadelphia Eagles Cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie?
December 7th, 2012 at 12:20 PM
***PHOTO1***Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie is one of the best athletes in the league.  With that being said his play at cornerback this season has been somewhat puzzling.  When the Philadelphia Eagles opened up training camp over the summer, DRC was playing like a budding superstar.  I personally watched numerous training camp practices...

What to Expect at Jerry’s Billionaire Dollar Playpen as the Philadelphia Eagles Face the Dallas Cowboys
December 2nd, 2012 at 3:59 PM
A dumpster fire would be an adequate way to describe the Philadelphia Eagles season so far.  Multiple injuries, a seven game losing streak, and high paid players underperforming are only some of the problems.  But there still is more football to be played by the birds.  Tonight as they face...

Philadelphia Eagles Cut Jason Babin Following Monday Night Loss to the Carolina Panthers
November 27th, 2012 at 4:05 PM
The defensive line has been a major weakness for the Philadelphia Eagles throughout the 2012 season. One of the players who has been severely underperforming is defense end Jason Babin, and on Tuesday the team announced that Babin has been cut. Despite Babin's struggles this season and the fact that...

Time for the Philadelphia Eagles to Face the Music Following Their 6-31 Debacle in the Nation’s Capitol
November 18th, 2012 at 4:13 PM
The Philadelphia Eagles lost today to the Washington Redskins 6-31.  The loss drops the Eagles to 3-7 and virtually eliminates the birds from any chance at the playoffs.  Robert Griffin III was incredible all afternoon, running for big gains, throwing touchdown passes, protecting the ball, the rookie did it all....

Projecting the Philadelphia Eagles Direction for the 2013 Season; Salary Cap Focus
November 14th, 2012 at 4:07 PM
A 3-6 record, a concussed punch drunk quarterback, and a lost season are what the Philadelphia Eagles have through their first nine games.  They are all but mathematically eliminated from the playoffs and almost certainly looking for a new head coach at season's end.  It will be interesting to see...

Philadelphia Eagles Injury Update as the Birds Prepare for the Dallas Cowboys
November 8th, 2012 at 4:42 PM
Todd Herremans is gone for the year, the Eagles are forced to accept that and move on.  But they do have other players banged up for their upcoming Sunday afternoon matchup with the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field.  Today, the Eagles announced rookie running back Chris Polk will be...

Safety Nate Allen Injures Hamstring, May Miss Monday Nights’s Game
November 3rd, 2012 at 1:29 PM
Third year safety Nate Allen injured his hamstring in practice on Thursday.  Allen then did not participate in practice on Friday, leaving his status for Monday night's Philadelphia Eagles at New Orleans Saints showdown in jeopardy.  He has not been ruled out yet for the game, but playing in the...

Philadelphia Eagles at New Orleans Saints, Monday Night Football Preview
November 2nd, 2012 at 1:03 PM
All week there have been rumblings around this Philadelphia Eagles team about changes, a locker room in turmoil, and a lost season.  Coach Andy Reid decided not to make a change at the quarterback position.  Michael Vick called a players only meeting to clear the air in the locker room....

“FrankenStorm” to Play a Part in Sunday’s Atlanta Falcons at Philadelphia Eagles Matchup
October 26th, 2012 at 12:56 PM
As if Coach Andy Reid and the Philadelphia Eagles did not have enough on their plate for their upcoming game against the NFL's only undefeated team.  The 6-0 Atlanta Falcons boast a high powered offense with elite players all over the field.  Besides worrying about the Falcons offense the Eagles...

Todd Bowles Replaces Juan Castillo as the Eagles Defensive Coordinator
October 17th, 2012 at 9:59 PM
 ***PHOTO1*** After two straight losses with the defense giving up the lead in the fourth quarter, the Philadelphia Eagles and Andy Reid decided to end the Juan Castillo defensive coordinator experiment for good. In a somewhat surprising decision to start last season, Reid not only moved the 13 year offensive line...

Philadelphia Eagles Fire Defensive Coordinator Juan Castillo
October 16th, 2012 at 10:49 AM
The Philadelphia Eagles sent shock waves through the NFL on Tuesday morning as the team announced they have fired defensive coordinator Juan Castillo after yet another disappointing fourth quarter collapse by the defense. Reports have stated that Castillo was asked to come into Andy Reid's office this morning where he...

Injuries not a Concern for the Philadelphia Eagles
October 11th, 2012 at 6:23 PM
***PHOTO1***Every active player on the Philadelphia Eagles participated in practice today.  The Eagles should consider themselves fortunate to be this healthy heading into week six.  Yes, there were season ending injuries to Jason Kelce and Jason Peters, but outside of those the Eagles are as healthy as possible.  The Eagles...

With Calvin “Megatron” Johnson Looming, How Will the Philadelphia Eagles Defense Prepare?
October 9th, 2012 at 2:54 PM
The Philadelphia Eagles have a tough task this upcoming Sunday with the Detroit Lions coming to town.  The close loss against the Steelers is behind the team as they begin preparations for the high powered Lions.  The 1-3 Lions were preseason favorites to make the playoffs, but they have gotten...

Philadelphia Eagles Allow the Pittsburgh Steelers to Steal the Win.
October 8th, 2012 at 12:09 PM
***PHOTO1***Michael Vick's two lost fumbles proved to be costly as the Philadelphia Eagles lost 14-16 against the Pittsburgh Steelers yesterday.  The loss was a tough one for Eagles nation.  Vick was able to throw a touchdown pass with 6:33 left in the fourth quarter to put the Eagles up 14-13....

Philadelphia Eagles Fantasy Preview, Week 5 at Pittsburgh Steelers
October 5th, 2012 at 2:13 PM
The Philadelphia Eagles are off to a 3-1 start so far this season, while the wins have not been all that impressive they have been wins nonetheless.  However, the success in the win column has not translated over to the fantasy world.  The Eagles "high octane" offense has failed to...