Eagles home shopping spree setting tone for future of franchise

Embed from Getty Images   The Eagles started their offseason by focusing on the things that were better left untouched. They started their in-house planning for the future and building around a new coach with new deals for Zach Ertz, Brent Celek, Lane Johnson and now Vinny Curry. Talks are in progress with Fletcher Cox […]

Kevin Durso  •  03 Feb 2016
Why QB Carson Wentz makes sense for the Eagles

Embed from Getty Images   The Senior Bowl is a time pre-combine for teams to get acclimated with some of the top names in college football preparing for the NFL Draft. There is no bigger name at the Senior Bowl, which takes place on Saturday in Mobile, Alabama, than quarterback Carson Wentz. The Eagles, like […]

Kevin Durso  •  30 Jan 2016
With new deals done, Celek, Johnson discuss importance of winning now

Embed from Getty Images   Brent Celek and Lane Johnson are fresh off new contracts and spoke to the media on Friday afternoon. With both getting new contracts and being an important part of the Eagles offseason agenda, each felt that the way their contract negotiations were handled signifies an organization that believes it can […]

Kevin Durso  •  29 Jan 2016
Report: Eagles, Fletcher Cox closing in on deal

Embed from Getty Images   The Eagles already busy offseason continues. After signing Zach Ertz, Brent Celek and agreeing with offensive lineman Lane Johnson on Friday morning, another deal could be nearing completion. According to Eliot Shorr-Parks of NJ.com, the Eagles and defensive lineman Fletcher Cox are working on a new deal and reportedly close.

Kevin Durso  •  29 Jan 2016
Eagles, Lane Johnson agree to new 6-year contract

Embed from Getty Images   Earlier this week, the Eagles began building their roster back up by giving new contract extensions to tight ends Zach Ertz and Brent Celek. In the days following Ertz's new deal, the Eagles were believed to be working hard to get new contracts completed for several other players, among them […]

Kevin Durso  •  29 Jan 2016
Eagles new deals for Ertz, Celek indicative of offensive scheme

Embed from Getty Images   The Eagles spent the beginning of this week taking care of their tight ends. Zach Ertz, who was second on the team in receptions and receiving yards in 2015, solidified his place on the team by signing a five-year extension worth $42.5 million on Monday. Brent Celek, who turned 31 […]

Kevin Durso  •  27 Jan 2016
Eagles, Brent Celek agree on new contract

Embed from Getty Images   One day after solidifying their top tight end as a big part of the Eagles future, another tight end got some similar job security. The Eagles and Brent Celek agreed to a new contract, a three-year deal worth $13 million with $6 million guaranteed. Celek was scheduled to earn $5 […]

Kevin Durso  •  26 Jan 2016
Ertz: ‘I want to be here for my entire career’

Eagles tight end Zach Ertz can claim to one thing no other Eagle has at the moment: job security. Ertz signed a five-year, $42.5 million extension on Monday that will keep him with the Eagles through 2021, tied for the longest contract on the team at the moment with Byron Maxwell and Jason Kelce. "First […]

Kevin Durso  •  25 Jan 2016
Eagles hang on to defeat Bills

Embed from Getty Images   At this stage of the season, every game is a must-win for the Eagles. And for the second straight week, credit the defense for sealing a crucial victory. The Eagles kicked two field goals in the second half as the offense was shut down by Rex Ryan's Bills. But a […]

Kevin Durso  •  13 Dec 2015