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Jalen Hurts commands the stage as the Eagles blow past the Vikings, 24-7, but he isn’t satisfied
This was a statement game for the Eagles' quarterback, who dominated Minnesota's defense through the air and with his feet. → Read More
Eagles tackles Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson know they can’t give Vikings the edge
The Philadelphia Eagles' offensive tackles are going to face perhaps their stiffest test of the season Monday night against Minnesota's Za'Darius Smith and Danielle Hunter. → Read More
Wiki wickedness aside, Eagles’ defense tries to regroup under Jonathan Gannon
The Wikipedia entry for Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon was changed to reflect fans' feelings about the Week 1 performance of a supposedly improved unit. → Read More
Eagles’ Jalen Hurts likely in for a world of hurt with iffy protection from refs
A lot of fans were dismayed to see what looked like last year's Philadelphia Eagles defense in Detroit, but this was last year's offense, too, dressed up with the addition of A.J. Brown. → Read More
Eagles’ offensive line changes, but it also stays the same, in mindset and performance
The Philadelphia Eagles might have the NFL's best offensive line, as they head into their opener at Detroit. This has been the case for a while, through various changes in personnel. → Read More
Finally back to normal: Seeking answers in the Eagles locker room again, at last
NFL locker rooms are open this season after two years of COVID-19 pandemic closings. The trawling for answers and anecdotes officially resumed Wednesday. → Read More
Howie’s Hot Summer: Rating the Eagles’ offseason moves
Howie Roseman's offseason was off the charts. Here is an attempt to rank the Eagles general manager's top five moves. → Read More
Eagles’ Jalen Hurts has a message for his critics
Lots of plyers like to say they don't let outside scrutiny affect them, but in the case of the Eagles' quarterback, it might actually be true. → Read More
Eagles’ magical offseason of Howie Roseman just keeps rolling, just as it did that Super Bowl year
Tuesday's trade for Chauncey Gardner-Johnson was the latest in a strong run of moves that might have taken the Eagles from 2021 playoff pretenders to Super Bowl contenders. → Read More
Eagles trade for Saints safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson after cutting Anthony Harris
Eagles general manager Howie Roseman has been aggressive this offseason in addressing roster needs. He continued that theme Tuesday when he acquired disgruntled Saints safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson. Anthony Harris, a replacement-level starter, was released. → Read More
It’s hard for Eagles’ Jordan Davis to avoid coming up big in the middle of the line
Jordan Davis got some first-team reps Monday, and the Philadelphia Eagles' first-round pick continues to stand out -- just by being on the field. But he also seems to be doing the right things. → Read More
The play’s the thing? Eagles’ Nick Sirianni says it won’t matter that he isn’t calling them
The Eagles head coach says it's still his offense and his game plan, that having offensive coordinator Shane Steichen choose and relay the calls, with Nick Sirianni's input, is nothing earth-shattering. → Read More
Eagles’ Jordan Davis is a big man who understands success can lie in small details
Brandon Graham agrees that Philadelphia Eagles rookie defensive tackle Jordan Davis seems to have the right outlook on what he needs to do to make it big in the NFL. → Read More
Wry, Eagles, wry: What’s *really* needed to break down the schedule? Cynicism and sarcasm, of course!
Somehow the NFL has made people care, six months in advance, which week their team is scheduled to play the Chicago Bears. This is madness. → Read More
Better mileage from a hybrid? Haason Reddick could portend Eagles defensive scheme change
The Philadelphia Eagles have boosted their front seven, but we don't know yet how they plan to deploy their new weapons. Hints are trickling in from OTAs. → Read More