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Eagles Announce More Coaching Changes
The Philadelphia Eagles have neared completion of their 2011 coaching staff, announcing several changes on Tuesday. Johnny Lynn has been hired for the team’s secondary/cornerbacks coaching position, while Bobby April, Jr., whose father is the Eagles’ special teams coordinator, has been hired as a defensive quality control coach. Offensively, David Culley has been promoted to [...]
Cowboys Hire Brian Baker to Coach Defensive Line
University of North Carolina defensive line coach Brian Baker is leaving the school to accept the same position with the Dallas Cowboys, Darin Gantt of the Rock Hill Herald reports. Baker, who played linebacker and coached at the University of Maryland, Army, and Georgia Tech, joined Butch Davis’ coaching staff early last month after a [...]
Eagles Debunk Andy Reid/Jon Gruden Rumor
The Philadelphia Eagles have issued a statement debunking a rumor from former fullback Kyle Eckel that head coach Andy Reid was being replaced with former NFL head coach and current ESPN analyst Jon Gruden. “Early this morning we have received several inquiries regarding the rumors regarding Andy Reid and Jon Gruden,” the Eagles announced. “This [...]
Redskins WR Santana Moss’ Contract to Void
Washington Redskins wide receiver Santana Moss’ contract will void five days after Super Bowl XLV, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Sunday. Moss’ voiding contract is not news, but is a reminder that the 31-year old, who had a career-high 93 receptions for 1,115 yards, 6 touchdowns, and a career-high 61 receptions for a first down, [...]
Haynesworth Charged in Road Rage Incident
Washington Redskins defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth has been charged with simple assault after a road rage incident in Reston, Virginia, Tom Jackman of The Washington Post reports. Haynesworth was not arrested, but is expected to turn himself in next week. The incident in question occurred on Wednesday morning, with a 38-year old driver of a [...]
Eagles Claim CB Isaiah Trufant Off Waivers
Cornerback Isaiah Trufant has been claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Eagles, Adam Caplan of FOXSports.com reports. Trufant was waived by the New York Jets on January 22, the eve of the 2010 AFC Championship Game, when the team signed defensive lineman Martin Tevaseu off the practice squad. The NFL’s waivers period last 10 days [...]
Eagles to Keep Ticket Prices the Same in 2011
The Philadelphia Eagles announced that ticket prices for 2011 will remain the same. “As ticket prices across sports and entertainment continue to rise, we have done our best to be sensitive to the frequency and amount of increases for Philadelphia Eagles tickets,” team president Joe Banner said. The Eagles also announced a full refund policy [...]
Eagles Expected to Use Franchise Tag on Michael Vick
The Philadelphia Eagles are expected to use the franchise tag on Pro Bowl quarterback Michael Vick next month, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Schefter adds that with Vick franchised, the Eagles will listen to trade offers on quarterback Kevin Kolb. After spending two years in prison, and one season as a back-up to Donovan McNabb, Vick [...]
Cowboys WR Miles Austin Added to NFC Pro Bowl Roster
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin has been added to the NFC’s Pro Bowl roster. This will be a second straight Pro Bowl for the former undrafted free agent from Monmouth. Signed to a six-year, $54.1 million contract extension in September, Austin caught 69 passes for 1,041 yards and 7 touchdowns, despite the Cowboys losing [...]
Redskins LBs Fletcher, Orakpo Added to NFC Pro Bowl Squad
The Washington Redskins announced that linebackers London Fletcher and Brian Orakpo have been added to the NFC’s Pro Bowl roster. Orakpo replaces Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews, who’ll be playing in Super Bowl XLV. Fletcher will make his second straight Pro Bowl, and second overall in his 13-season career, replacing Chicago Bears linebacker Brian [...]
Eagles Have List of Defensive Coordinator Candidates
One week after relieving Sean McDermott of the defensive coordinator duties, the Philadelphia Eagles have a list of candidates to replace him, Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. New Orleans Saints secondary coach Dennis Allen interviewed with the Eagles this weekend, but McLane adds that the Eagles won’t offer Allen the spot , and [...]
Texans Hire Reggie Herring to Coach LBs
The Houston Texans have hired Dallas Cowboys linebackers coach Reggie Herring, John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reports. Herring will coach the linebackers under Texans defensive coordinator Wade Phillips, who added Herring to his Cowboys’ staff in 2008. Dallas had hoped to retain Herring, who entered the NFL coaching ranks with the Texans, coaching their [...]
Eagles Request Permission to Interview Dean Pees
The Philadelphia Eagles have requested permission to interview Baltimore Ravens linebackers coach Dean Pees for their defensive coordinator vacancy, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Pees joined the Ravens last January after spending six seasons with the New England Patriots. Pees spent two seasons as New England’s linebackers coach before becoming the defensive coordinator from 2006-09. Prior [...]
Eagles to Interview Saints’ DBs Coach
The Philadelphia Eagles have received permission to interview New Orleans Saints secondary coach Dennis Allen for their vacant defensive coordinator position. Jay Glazer of FOXSports.com was the first to report that the Eagles had been granted permission. Allen, 38, has been with the Saints for the past five seasons, and just completed his third as [...]
Orakpo Headed to Second Pro Bowl
Though no official announcement from the NFL has been made, Washington Redskins linebacker Brian Orakpo will be making a return trip to the Pro Bowl, John Keim of the Washington Examiner reports. Two of the three outside linebackers on the NFC squad, Clay Matthews (Green Bay) and Lance Briggs (Chicago), are playing in this Sunday’s [...]
