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DeSean Jackson Named NFC Offensive Player of The Week

DeSean Jackson was named the NFC Offensive Player of The Week Wednesday for his performance against the New York Giants. Photo Courtesy: NewsLeader.com One day after firing a warning shot towards Revis Island, DeSean Jackson picked up some NFL hardware, Wednesday.  Jackson was named the NFC Offensive Player of The Week for his performance Sunday. […]

Matt Lombardo  •  09 Oct 2013
Eagles Tweak Practice Squad, Sign Marcus Burley

The Philadelphia Eagles added safety Marcus Burley to the practice squad Wednesday. Photo courtesy: Jaguars.com  The Philadelphia Eagles announced Wednesday that they had filled out their practice squad after releasing safety Trenton Robinson Tuesday.  Robinson spent the last two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers after starring at Michigan State. The Niners used a sixth […]

Matt Lombardo  •  09 Oct 2013
Nick Foles Receives Endorsements From Philadelphia Eagles Teammates

If Michael Vick is unable to play Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Nick Foles would make his first start of the season. Foles' teammates don't expect the offense to miss a beat.  Michael Vick's availability for Sunday's game is still up in the air despite practicing in a limited capacity Tuesday following his hamstring […]

Matt Lombardo  •  09 Oct 2013
DeSean Jackson: Darrelle Revis Can’t Run With Me

DeSean Jackson threw down the gauntlet Tuesday in advance of his one-on-one matchup with Darrelle Revis in Sunday's game in Tampa Bay. In a game with many interesting subplots already, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson pinned some extra bulletin board material for Darrelle Revis ahead of Sunday's showdown with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  "I […]

Matt Lombardo  •  08 Oct 2013
Michael Vick Practices for Philadelphia Eagles

It remains to be seen how much of practice Michael Vick will take part in for the Philadelphia Eagles Tuesday, but he did not appear limited in the first few periods.  Two days after exiting Sunday's Philadelphia Eagles win over the New York Giants Michael Vick returned to practice Tuesday at the Novacare Complex.  Just […]

Matt Lombardo  •  08 Oct 2013
Chip Kelly Hedges Bets on Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Position

While it would take an 'unbelievable performance' for Nick Foles to unseat Michael Vick as the Philadelphia Eagles starting quarterback, Chip Kelly did rule out eventually making a change. Photo: Philaphans.com  Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly was quick to squelch a quarterback competition before it began following Sunday's 36-21 win over the New York […]

Matt Lombardo  •  07 Oct 2013
Michael Vick Exits Early With Hamstring Injury

  Eagles quarterback Michael Vick left the first half of Sunday's game against the New York Giants with a left hamstring injury.  Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick left in the waning moments of the second quarter against the New York Giants with a hamstring injury, Sunday.  Vick injured his hamstring following a 13-yard run and […]

Matt Lombardo  •  06 Oct 2013
Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants Open Discussion

Photo courtesy: Zimbio.com  Discuss the game here in the comments section as the Philadelphia Eagles (1-3) take on the New York Giants (0-4) at MetLife Stadium beginning at 1pm.  Game Preview complete with staff predictions Six for Sunday Eagles keys to the game  

Matt Lombardo  •  06 Oct 2013
Patrick Chung Inactive, Earl Wolff Gets Second Start for Philadelphia Eagles

Patrick Chung will not play today for the Eagles after battling a shoulder injury. Photo courtesy :Philadelphiaeagles.com  One week after making his first NFL start against Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos, Philadelphia Eagles safety Earl Wolff makes his second against Eli Manning and the New York Giants Sunday at MetLife Stadium.  Patrick Chung was […]

Matt Lombardo  •  06 Oct 2013
Brandon Boykin A Go For Philadelphia Eagles

After being limited in practice this week with a shoulder injury, Brandon Boykin will be active for the Philadelphia Eagles against the New York Giants Sunday. Photo: Philly.com  Only two players were listed as limited in practice on the Philadelphia Eagles official Friday injury report and one of them is ready to go for Sunday's […]

Matt Lombardo  •  05 Oct 2013