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Philadelphia Eagles running-back LeGarrette Blount takes down a troll on social media. Read that and more Eagles news on SportsTalkPhilly.com.

New Philadelphia Eagles running-back LeGarrette Blount has high praise for quarterback Carson Wentz. Read that and more Eagles news on SportsTalkPhilly.com.

The Eagles roster has been vastly improved over the past few months, and it is now up to Doug Pederson to get the team ready for possible contention.

Despite a lack of cap space, the Eagles added running back LeGarrette Blount and found a way to fit in veteran options that should bolster the roster of the short-term with the hope that it could springboard the franchise for long-term success.

The Philadelphia Eagles signed former New England Patriots running-back LeGarrette Blount. Read that and more Eagles news on SportsTalkPhilly.com.

One goal in the offseason was to bolster the wide receiver and running back positions with new weapons for the Eagles second-year quarterback. But did the work the Eagles put in this offseason provide Carson Wentz with enough to improve the offense next season?

An anonymous report says Eagles rookie Mack Hollins is turning heads at rookie camp. Is it worth getting excited about?

On Thursday, a report surfaced that Sidney Jones could be back on the field sooner rather than later, with a source telling Huffington Sports’ Jordan Schultz that Jones would be back on the field in October. Jones met with the media for the first time following the first day of rookie mini camp and address the rumor, saying it did not come from a credible source.

All things considered, the Philadelphia Eagles had a valuable draft. Throughout the draft, the team was able to get players who can make an immediate impact. Now, the Eagles will find themselves with several positional battles once camp starts. Today, we’ll take a look at the potential battle at the running back position.

According to a report from Huffington Sports’ Jordan Schultz, don’t rule out Eagles rookie cornerback Sidney Jones taking the field in 2017.

The Eagles signed seven of their draft picks selected in the 2017 NFL Draft on Thursday. The players signed were second-round pick Sidney Jones, third-round pick Rasul Douglas, fourth-round picks Mack Hollins and Donnel Pumphrey, fifth-round picks Shelton Gibson and Nate Gerry and sixth-round pick Elijah Qualls.

Howie Roseman has transformed the Eagles roster over the past few months, but there is one position that remains void of talent.

According to a report from Jeff McLane, Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham is set to hold out from organized team activities later this month until his contract is renegotiated.

With the New Orleans Saints possibly in the market for a center, Jason Kelce is at the top of the list in the rumor. Could a deal involving Kelce and Saints running back Mark Ingram make sense for the Eagles?

As the first set of OTAs get under way, we take a look at how the Eagles roster is shaking out.

Sam Hinkie has impacted Philly Sports in a way that will have us thanking him for generations.

Despite the perceived safe pick in the first round and calculated risk in the second round, did the Eagles miss the opportunity to take a high-upside feature running back in the second round?

Looking back at my predictions for the Eagles 2016 draft class and how expectations have changed after their rookie seasons.

The Eagles hired Joe Douglas to build a championship team, and they are off to a good start after Douglas’ first draft with the team.

The Eagles have reportedly turned down Marcus Smith’s fifth-year option, making this year his last in Philadelphia.

For the Eagles to look back on the 2017 Draft class and call it a success, it will depend on so much more than first-round pick Derek Barnett succeeding and another Day 3 prospect being a serviceable player. It depends heavily on the two cornerbacks.

A player-by-player breakdown of the Philadelphia Eagles’ 2017 draft class and what they can contribute to the team.

The Sports Talk Philly staff attempted to grade the Eagles draft and gave their thoughts on the weekend as a whole for Howie Roseman, Joe Douglas and company.

There was a common theme to these picks: upside and potential. While their impact may not be felt in the immediate future, the Eagles felt that they at least set the stage for the future.

The Eagles have added four players as undrafted free agents: running back Corey Clement, quarterback/wide receiver Greg Ward Jr., center Tyler Orlosky and punter Cam Johnston.

The Eagles selected defensive tackle Elijah Qualls of Washington with the 214th overall pick. Qualls is 6’1″ and 313 pounds. Here is a scouting report on Elijah Qualls.

With the 214th overall pick, the Eagles selected defensive tackle Elijah Qualls from Washington.

The city of Philadelphia will reportedly attempt to host the MLB All-Star Game and the Super Bowl in 2026. Read that and more on SportsTalkPhilly.com.

With the 184th overall pick in the fifth round, the Eagles selected safety Nathan Gerry from Nebraska.