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Philadelphia Eagles Update, 4 Days Away from Kickoff
September 5th, 2012 at 6:20 PM
The 2012 NFL Season will kickoff tonight with Cowboys vs Giants.  The Eagles will kickoff in four days against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland.  As the season approaches teams are concerned with the health of their players after a tough training camp schedule.   ***PHOTO1*** The Eagles were able to escape the...

Nick Foles Will Start Friday Against Cleveland Browns
August 23rd, 2012 at 6:47 PM
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid confirmed Wednesday that rookie quarterback Nick Foles will start in place of Michael Vick in Friday’s preseason game. Vick will be sidelined with bruised ribs, which were sustained during Monday’s preseason game against the Patriots. After two close calls with injuries this preseason, Eagles...

Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie Fined 21k for Illegal Hit
August 17th, 2012 at 6:11 PM
Eagles cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie was fined $21,000 for his "launching" type hit against Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Byron Leftwich.  DRC had been on record this week saying he did not think the hit was dirty because he led with his shoulder.  Despite DRC's explanation, he definitely launched upwards towards Leftwich's head to...

Mike Kafka Injured, Nick Foles to Step in as Number Two Quarterback
August 12th, 2012 at 7:45 PM
Eagles backup quarterback Mike Kafka suffered a broken left hand in the Eagles 24-23 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.  Kafka played through the injury during the game, but will now be sidelined as his left hand is heavily wrapped.  Kafka throws with his right hand, so he is still participating...

A Tale of Two Halves, Philadelphia Eagles Win Late in Dramatic Fashion Against Pittsburgh Steelers
August 9th, 2012 at 10:56 PM
  Despite a 24-23 victory over the Steelers, the evening could not have started worse for the Eagles.  The defense struggled on third down and stopping the run.  The offense was inept and could not sustain a drive.  Michael Vick injured his throwing hand, though the injury is not serious.  Luckily...

Philadelphia Eagles: Lack of Depth is a Concern Heading into 2012
August 9th, 2012 at 8:15 AM
Heading into the 2012 season the Philadelphia Eagles are lacking quality depth at a few key positions on offense. Injuries are a part of the game and a team must be prepared to face the worst case scenario. Here’s a look at three positions with a severe lack of experience...

Status of Eagles Receiving Corps After Cooper Fractures Collarbone
July 28th, 2012 at 7:00 PM
  Saturday, July 28 2012… Eagles quarterbacks, wide receivers, and defensive backs are working on their one on one drills.  Vick drops back as WR Riley Cooper streaks down the field being covered by CB Curtis Marsh.  Cooper is able to get his hands on the ball, but is instantly knocked...

Philadelphia Eagles Shut Down Mike Patterson as Training Camp Begins
July 23rd, 2012 at 11:05 AM
After six months of rehab following brain surgery, Mike Patterson is still not ready for football activities, and he will not participate in training camp. Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Patterson was placed on the non-football injury list with "no timetable for return." The Eagles organization originally...

Will Leonard Weaver Return to Football?
February 23rd, 2012 at 8:00 AM
During the 2009 NFL season, fullback Leonard Weaver had an exceptional season for the Philadelphia Eagles. He had 70 rushing attempts for over 300 yards, with multiple runs of over 40 years. In addition, he caught 15 passes and had four total touchdowns during the season. His efforts were good...

Philadelphia Eagles Tight End Brent Celek Undergoes Surgery to Repair a Sports Hernia
January 4th, 2012 at 10:00 PM
Wednesday afternoon the Philadelphia Eagles announced that tight end Brent Celek underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair a sports hernia and a torn labrum suffered sometime during the season. In case this is news to you because you did not know Celek had an injury, perhaps it is because the...

Philadelphia Eagles’ Running Back LeSean McCoy Will not Play Against the Washington Redskins
January 1st, 2012 at 12:20 PM
All week long, it was expected that LeSean McCoy would play against the Washington Redskins in the final week of the regular season. However, just over an hour before kickoff, the team announced he will not play this afternoon against the Washington Redskins.  ***PHOTO1*** While the team has nothing to play for except...

Philadelphia Eagles’ Injury Report Leading up to the Final Game of the Season
December 29th, 2011 at 11:00 AM
Sunday will mark the first day of the new year, and it will also mark the final day of the regular season for the NFL. In addition, for teams eliminated from postseason play like the Philadelphia Eagles, it will be the last day of their season. At 1 pm in...

Philadelphia Eagles’ Starters Will Play Against the Washington Redskins
December 27th, 2011 at 10:54 AM
After Saturday's win against the Dallas Cowboys, it was uncertain if running back LeSean McCoy would play in the final game of the season against the Washington Redskins. While head coach Andy Reid is generally quiet regarding issues with his team leading up to game day, he says the starters...

Philadelphia Eagles’ Asante Samuel is Out for Sundays Game Against the Dallas Cowboys
December 23rd, 2011 at 1:45 PM
Asante Samuel's hamstring injury has become too much, and the four-time Pro Bowl cornerback will sit out Sunday's must win game against the Dallas Cowboys.  Samuel has missed practice all week with a hamstring injury which he aggravated in practice on Tuesday.  Dominique Rodgers-Cromrartie will start in his place, alongside...

Philadelphia Eagles Week 15 Injury Update: Michael Vick and Jeremy Maclin Set to Play
December 15th, 2011 at 3:49 PM
The Philadelphia Eagles are hampered by a couple of injuries heading into Week 15 after last week's victory over the Miami Dolphins down in the Florida. Among those who are ailing are quarterback Michael Vick, offensive tackle Todd Herremans, defensive tackle Cullen Jenkins, defensive end Darryl Tapp and wide receiver...

Philadelphia Eagles’ Michael Vick Set to Start Sunday Against Miami Dolphins
December 5th, 2011 at 7:35 PM
Philadelphia Eagles' starting quarterback Michael Vick is expected to start this Sunday against the Miami Dolphins in Florida. Vick has missed the team's last three games with cracked ribs that he suffered four weeks ago in the Eagles' loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Vick practiced with the team today for...

Philadelphia Eagles’ Colt Anderson Faces Long Rehab After Knee Injury
December 3rd, 2011 at 10:47 PM
It was supposed to be a good day for Philadelphia Eagles' Colt Anderson on Thursday in Seattle. Anderson is from the Seattle area and still has family out on the west coast and was able to get many of them tickets to the Eagles' Thursday night game against the Seahawks....

Vince Young Gets First-team Snaps at Tuesday’s Practice, Appears to Be the Starter Against Seattle
November 29th, 2011 at 4:33 PM
Tuesday afternoon essentially marked the only day of practice the Philadelphia Eagles will have in preparation for their Thursday night game against the Seattle Seahawks. With a short-week and a cross-country trip looming, the team took to the practice field after yet another embarrassing home game. Once again, quarterback Vince...

Philadelphia Eagles’ Michael Vick Better, Status for Thursday’s Game Still Unknown
November 28th, 2011 at 11:01 PM
Philadelphia Eagles' starting quarterback Michael Vick has missed the Eagles' last two games due to a rib injury that he suffered against the Arizona Cardinals three weeks ago. Vince Young has made the start for the Eagles the past two weeks and the team has won one and dropped one...

Vince Young Prepares for Second Consecutive Start as Michael Vick’s Status Remains Questionable
November 25th, 2011 at 5:20 PM
Philadelphia Eagles' backup quarterback Vince Young has been taking all of the reps at practice for the second week in a row this week as Michael Vick continues to nurse his cracked ribs. Young got the start in last weekend's win against the New York Giants. After a slow start...