Les Bowen
Philly Inquirer
Haddon Township, NJ, United States
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The NFL isn’t feeling more COVID disruptions; outbreaks among the unvaccinated could mean forfeits
Commissioner Roger Goodell unveils strong vaccine incentives; players whose teams have to forfeit won't be paid. → Read More
Ex-Eagles Ike Reese and Hugh Douglas see NFL’s ‘race-norming’ issue as part of a sad history
The 2014 lawsuit settlement didn't guarantee a smooth road for concussion claims. Who gets the money is where the controversy began. → Read More
Hey, thanks for putting up with me through all these years
I'm finally leaving, like that guest you don't recall inviting to your party who just woke up on your couch at 3 a.m. with a cocktail shrimp stuck to his ear. → Read More
Eagles O-line coach says Andre Dillard and Jordan Mailata will compete on equal footing at left tackle
Mailata got to show what he could do last season when Dillard was injured, but Dillard didn’t waste the year, coach Jeff Stoutland said. → Read More
Aaron Moorehead wants his young wide receivers to provide ‘juice all day’ to the Eagles’ offense
Moorehead sticks up for Jalen Reagor and J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, likes Devonta Smith's mettle. → Read More
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni completes a spring spent stressing competitiveness and fundamentals
The first-year coach had to work around a compromise with veteran players that limited practice options. → Read More
Eagles sign first-round pick DeVonta Smith, reportedly to a fully guaranteed contract
He'll make $20.1 million over four years, with a fifth-year option. → Read More
Eagles’ Dallas Goedert waits for Zach Ertz to depart, looks to make the money Ertz sought
Goedert, entering the final year of his rookie deal, considers himself among the league's top tight ends. → Read More
The Eagles gain salary-cap room after June 1, and have more incentive to move Ertz
You might see some draftee signings now, with the cap crunch easing. → Read More
Eagles promote Catherine Raiche to vice president of football operations
The Eagles made scouting moves as well. Ameena Soliman becomes a pro scout, with women assuming more prominent roles across the NFL. → Read More
Darius Slay says he can still make big plays, even if the Eagles play more zone this year
Slay doesn't seem concerned about changes, or about who will play the opposite corner. → Read More
Eagles open camp July 27; single-game and public practice tickets go on sale next Wednesday
Public practices at the Linc are scheduled for Aug. 8 and Aug. 22. → Read More
Eagles’ Avonte Maddox is eyeing improvement in a new defensive scheme with new coaches
He could end up starting outside at corner again, but he's open to moving around. → Read More
Eagles add defensive line depth in Willie Henry
The former Ravens draft pick is one of 16 defensive line contenders for a roster spot. → Read More
Ryan Kerrigan has played mostly in 3-4 fronts, but he and the Eagles want to be adaptable
The new pass rusher said he doesn't have a target number of snaps, and he'll be happy to see Lane Johnson only in practice. → Read More
Feeling chipper: Eagles special-teams coordinator Michael Clay owes a lot to Chip Kelly
Clay played for Kelly at Oregon, coached for him here and in San Francisco. → Read More
Eagles sign veteran offensive tackle Le’Raven Clark
He knows coach Nick Sirianni from their time together in Indianapolis. → Read More
Eagles modify spring schedule; vets are in the house, but there’s no mandatory minicamp
Nick Sirianni agrees to host three weeks of instructional work in the new schemes, for vets who weren't going to participate otherwise. → Read More
DeVonta Smith’s character was forged from his mom’s values in a tiny Louisiana town
The Eagles’ top draft pick is known for his work ethic and heart. Here is where it came from. → Read More
As Eagles rookies get oriented, JaCoby Stevens’ ‘Big Mama’ ponders getting a tattoo
This weekend's rookie camp runs Friday through Sunday. → Read More