EJ Smith, Philly Inquirer

EJ Smith

Philly Inquirer

Philadelphia, PA, United States

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  • Philly Inquirer
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  • The Seattle Times

Past articles by EJ:

Source: James Bradberry returning to the Eagles with $38 million deal

Bradberry’s three-year deal reportedly includes $20 million guaranteed. → Read More

Source: Boston Scott will be back with the Eagles on a one-year deal

Scott, who had 217 yards rushing and three touchdowns last season, will reportedly make around $2 million in 2023. → Read More

Eagles agree to terms with free-agent running back Rashaad Penny

The former first-round pick has been plagued by injuries and inconsistency that have kept him from realizing his potential. → Read More

NFL free agency updates: Eagles give Jason Kelce a raise; three low-cost players the Birds could target

The Eagles lost several defensive starters on Monday, including defensive tackle Javon Hargrave and safety Marcus Epps. → Read More

Source: Eagles OT Andre Dillard agrees to $29 million contract with the Titans

The 22nd overall pick of the 2019 draft, Dillard spent the last two seasons as Jordan Mailata’s backup. → Read More

Jason Kelce puts off retirement, announces he will return to Eagles for 13th season

Coming off his fifth All-Pro season, Kelce, 35, took to Twitter to declare that he's not done yet. → Read More

NFL free agency updates: Eagles create a bit of cap space; Bradberry says he wants to stay in Philly

Eagles GM Howie Roseman said last month “it’s going to be impossible to keep every single person on this team.” → Read More

Report: Eagles give cornerback Darius Slay permission to seek trade

The Pro Bowl corner, who has one year remaining on his current deal, is set to count for $26 million against the cap next season. → Read More

Eagles draft: Should the Birds beef up the defensive line or grab a corner at No. 10?

Nolan Smith, Calijah Kancey, Devon Witherspoon, and Joey Porter Jr. are four players that have been linked with the Eagles in the first round. → Read More

Eagles mock draft: Finding potential replacements for C.J. Gardner-Johnson and James Bradberry

Could a pair of Illinois defensive backs be the key to rebuilding the Eagles' secondary? Here's our first crack at a three-round mock. → Read More

Eagles opt not to franchise-tag C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Javon Hargrave as deadline passes

The Eagles will go into NFL free agency with limited cap space and a potential Jalen Hurts contract extension looming. They didn’t view the franchise tag as good option. → Read More

Eagles WR Zach Pascal robbed and assaulted at gunpoint in Maryland, according to police

The Eagles are happy Pascal is "doing fine" after police told news outlets that he was robbed and assaulted early Friday. → Read More

Eagles draft Cliffs Notes: 7 players you need to know going into the NFL scouting combine

With the No. 10 pick in the NFL draft, the Eagles will have intriguing options to evaluate at the scouting combine. → Read More

Broncos hire Vance Joseph as defensive coordinator

The former coordinator for the Cardinals had interviewed for the same position with the Eagles, who have seen some of their candidates scratched off the list. → Read More

Eagles free agency: Which players should they prioritize re-signing before next month?

Javon Hargrave, C.J. Gardner Johnson, Brandon Graham, Fletcher Cox, James Bradberry, and Miles Sanders are among the team's notable pending free agents. → Read More

Eagles cornerback James Bradberry contemplates an uncertain future

James Bradberry may be remembered long in Philadelphia for tugging on a jersey, but he may not remain long with the team. → Read More

An early look at three coaching candidates to fill each of the Eagles’ vacant coordinator positions

The Eagles lost the Super Bowl, then lost their top offensive and defensive assistant coaches to other NFL teams, yet have possible candidates in the ranks of remaining staff members. → Read More

Colts hire Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen as head coach

The Eagles enter the offseason in need of a new play-caller with several internal options in the mix. → Read More

Eagles fans still processing Super Bowl loss to Chiefs; Birds players don’t blame loss on penalty

"We’ll use this failure to motivate us so that we can make it a strength," said Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni. → Read More

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes delivers game-winning drive to finish off Eagles in Super Bowl LVII

A defensive-holding penalty by James Bradberry set up the decisive field goal for Kansas City. → Read More