Category: Philadelphia Eagles
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Eagles add Dallas D-C Brian Stewart
The Eagles reportedly will add to their coaching staff in what could be another sign that Jim Johnson will not be able to return as defensive coordinator. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported Saturday that former Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Brian Stewart will join the Eagles staff, with an announcement possible this coming week. Stewart was fired by the Cowboys…
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Some News from Eagles Nest
They’re not in rookie camp anymore. The Eagles put a bow on their minicamp involving rookies and selected veterans yesterday and the team’s first two draft picks are ready to show the full squad how much they’ve learned. Wide receiver Jeremy Maclin, the team’s first-round pick, said any reservations he had about improving his intermediate…
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Josh Gaines, one of Eagles UDFA
Josh Gaines knows the drill. Don’t stand out. It’s a difficult concept to heed, considering that the Eagles defensive end is trying to do almost anything to separate himself from the pack. At Penn State, despite the nameless uniforms, Gaines had no trouble gaining the attention of his coaches. But he was overlooked in favor…
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Jim Johnson taking a leave.
Jim Johnson is taking some time off from his duties as the Eagles defensive coordinator because of health problems.Johnson is battling cancer and was coaching from a motorized vehicle during the mini camp. He is undergoing chemotherapy which weakens the patient. Eagles head coach Andy Reid made a statement and basically said that Johnson was…
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Andy Reid’s son up to his old tricks (sadly)
It’s been one of the saddest NFL-related stories over the past couple of years. Eagles coach Andy Reid’s two sons have been in and out of trouble with the law — and thus in and out of jail.The eldest Reid son, Garrett, is now back in jail. Garrett Reid has been sent to Graterford Prison…
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Eagles almost landed Bo Scaife?
The Eagles reportedly “explored the possibility” of trading for TE Bo Scaife during last month’s draft. Scaife’s Wikipedia entry was briefly changed to indicate he had been traded for Reggie Brown and a third-round pick. Having not signed his franchise tender by then, Scaife was ineligible to be traded. -dailynews Now don’t get me wrong…
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Eagles get more Praise for their Draft
I didn’t want to let the draft go away completely without telling you what I feel is the most underrated and unknown story of draft weekend. I didn’t notice it until I started piecing together all the trades from Day 2 of the draft, starting with the Giants’ deal with Philadelphia that allowed New York…
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Eagles Training Camp Update
Defensive coordinator Jim Johnson seems to favor Quintin Demps at free safety, despite the acquisition of Sean Jones. Johnson said that he views Jones as more of a strong safety. Johnson also talked about his cancer diagnosis, which came after he began experiencing severe back pain during the team’s 2008 playoff run. And he has…
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Kevin Curtis recovering
Kevin Curtis sat out the first day of the Eagles’ minicamp yesterday and won’t practice at least until next month’s voluntary workouts as he recovers from sports hernia surgery performed last month. In August, the wide receiver had initial surgery to partially correct the injury. He missed the first six games of the season and…
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Shawn Andrews to play RT
It appears that we may have had our first real bit of news breaking from the Eagles first spring minicamp. According the Inquirer Andy Reid has indicated that he will move two time pro bowl guard Shawn Andrews to right tackle. Coach Andy Reid indicated that he’s leaning toward keeping Shawn at tackle and moving…