Articles by Matt Lombardo (328)
As an impending free agent, the Eagles could use the franchise player tag on Riley Cooper, but that is unlikely because of the guaranteed money that the tag ensures for a one-year deal. (image courtesy of Philly.com) Monday marks the first day on the NFL calendar that teams can apply either the franchise or transition tag […]
Soon to be free-agent wide receiver Jeremy Maclin addressed his impending free agent status Saturday and talked about his desire to remain an Eagle. Jeremy Maclin will be a free agent when the NFL league year opens on March 11th, but that doesn't mean he is looking for real estate outside of the Philadelphia area. […]
Less than two full years after taking over as CEO of the Cleveland Browns, Joe Banner has stepped down from his position. (Image via Philly.com) Joe Banner, former Philadelphia Eagles President is out in Cleveland as the Browns CEO after announcing Tuesday that he is stepping down from his position. Banner was Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie's […]
The Eagles will now go as far as Nick Foles will take them. His continued development will be the top storyline to watch this offseason. (Image via Philly.com) Nick Foles' wildly successful 2013 regular season was strong enough to cement him as the Philadelphia Eagles starting quarterback this season and moving forward, but that by […]
Because of how the Eagles and Chip Kelly weathered the fallout from Riley Cooper's controversy last season, Michael Sam, who came out as an openly gay man in August, may be the team most prepared to welcme him into the locker room. Michael Sam is about to be the answer to the question that has […]
Joe Anderson was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles Friday after playing six games for the Chicago Bears in 2013, mostly on special teams. The Eagles announced the signing Friday of former Chicago Bears wide receiver Joe Anderson. Anderson, 25, played in six games last season for the Bears before being placed on injured reserve with […]
Jeremy Maclin could be on the verge of receiving a long-term contract offer from the New York Jets once free agency opens on March 11th. (Image via GCobb.com) If the Eagles hope to re-sign Jeremy Maclin this offseason, they may find themselves in a bidding war for the fifth-year receiver who missed all of last […]
Soon-to-be free agent Matt Cassel could be an ideal option for the Eagles as they search for a backup to Nick Foles this offseason. (Image courtesy of The 700 Level) Matt Cassel has elected to opt out of his contract with the Minnesota Vikings and as the Eagles search for a backup behind Nick Foles, he […]
Seahawks CB Walter Thurmond could be available in free agency this offseason and could wind up being a target of Howie Roseman and the Eagles. (Image courtesy of Sports Illustrated) Anyone with a pair of eyes realizes that the Seattle Sehawks rode the punishing, menacing, stifling defense to a 43-8 victory over the Denver Broncos in […]
Eagles running back LeSean McCoy has won the FedEx Ground Player of The Year Award for the second time in his career, after finishing as the NFL's rushing champion in 2013. LeSean McCoy, for the second-time in three years has been announced as the FedEx Ground Player of the year for 2013. To […]