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
With Ertz deal done, are more long-term deals coming?

Johnson, Curry could be next to get deals from Eagles Embed from Getty Images   Now that the Eagles have their tight end locked up to 2021, what's next for the Eagles in a very important offseason? After signing Zach Ertz to a five-year extension, the Eagles appear to have a plan in place. A […]

Kevin Durso  •  25 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 sign Zach Ertz to 5-year extension

Embed from Getty Images   The Eagles got to work on their offseason agenda and it started by keeping a familiar piece of the offense in place. Tight end Zach Ertz and the Eagles have agreed to a five-year extension worth $42.5 million. $20 million of the contract is guaranteed. The contract keeps Ertz with […]

Kevin Durso  •  25 Jan 2016
Eagles dominated by Cardinals, fall to 2nd in NFC East

Embed from Getty Images   The Eagles had gone the previous two weeks playing strong football. They were smarter and smarter and started to show confidence as a football team. Week 15 featured shades of the three-game losing streak that ultimately has them in the position they will be on Saturday night. A 40-17 loss […]

Kevin Durso  •  20 Dec 2015
Postgame Perspective: In control of destiny, Eagles stay on right track

Embed from Getty Images   Two weeks ago, when the Eagles had dropped to 4-7 and had impending doom staring them in the face — the New England game of Week 13 — did anyone think a division title was possible? It continues to be a growing possibility. The Eagles stunning win in New England […]

Kevin Durso  •  13 Dec 2015
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