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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Jim Mora A Candidate For Eagles’ DC Job
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Jim L. Mora is a candidate for the suddenly vacant Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator position. Sean McDermott, who had replaced the legendary Jim Johnson before the 2009 season, was relieved of his duties on Saturday. Jay Glazer of FOXSports.com reports that McDermott is a candidate for coordinator positions in Carolina [...]
Eagles Agree to “Reserve/Future” Deals With Three
The Philadelphia Eagles announced that they have reached agreement with three players on “Reserve/Future” contracts. Tight ends John Nalbone and Cornelius Ingram have agreed to join the Eagles in 2011, as has wide receiver Jeremy Williams. Ingram, a fifth-round pick out of the University of Florida by the Eagles in 2009, and Williams finished the [...]
Eagles Reach “Reserve/Future” Deals With Four
The Philadelphia Eagles announced that they have reached agreement on “Reserve/Future” contracts with four players, including free agent wide receiver Sinorice Moss. A second-round pick (44th overall) out of Miami by the New York Giants, Moss has 39 receptions for 421 yards and 3 touchdowns in 37 games between 2006-09. A restricted free agent last [...]
Eagles QB Kevin Kolb Wants to Start
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kevin Kolb wants to be someone’s starting quarterback in 2011, Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. “I love it here, as everybody knows,” Kolb said after being the #2 quarterback during yesterday’s 21-16 loss to the Green Bay Packers. “My family’s settled in here. I would love to be starting here. [...]
Opposition Research: Philadelphia Eagles (Wildcard)
We’ll find out on Sunday whether four months of game film was enough for Dom Capers to crack the secret to the Michael Vick-led Eagles offense.
Saints Sign RB Joique Bell Off Eagles Practice Squad
Adam Caplan of FOXSports.com reports the New Orleans Saints have signed running back Joique Bell off the Philadelphia Eagles’ practice squad. The Saints will need to make a corresponding transaction to add Bell to the 53-man roster. An undrafted free agent from Wayne State, Bell has had a nomadic rookie season. Signed by the Buffalo [...]
Eagles Sign S Jamar Adams Off Practice Squad
he Philadelphia Eagles have promoted safety Jamar Adams from their practice squad. Adams replaced rookie safety Jamar Wall, who has been placed on waivers. Originally signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent from the University of Michigan in 2008, Adams re-joined the Eagles’ practice squad last week. Adams had a two-week stint [...]
