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Money, playing time forcing Samuel out in Philadelphia?

31 March 2012

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With over $9 million due to cornerback Asante Samuel this year and over $11 million next year, the Eagles are unlikely to pay that money out, especially with their tight cap space number this off-season. Having Samuel’s position locked down pretty well with Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie on one side and Nnamdi Asomugha on the other also hasn’t helped [...]

Eagles snag Ryans to bolster defense

20 March 2012

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One of the biggest areas of need for the Eagles headed into this off-season just got filled, as they’ve reportedly acquired Texans linebacker DeMeco Ryans for an undisclosed mid-round draft pick. John McClain of the Houston Chronicle first reported the trade. The deal between the two clubs is contingent upon Ryans passing a physical tomorrow. Ryans, [...]

Eagles lock down Trent Cole with four year deal

14 March 2012

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After their free agency spending spree got them nowhere last season, the Eagles have quietly gone about their business this year, trying to keep their own players in the fold, before turning their sights to improving from the outside. One of those players is defensive end Trent Cole, and according to multiple sources, Philadelphia has [...]

Jackson to sign franchise tender from Eagles in a hurry

1 March 2012

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In spite of expectations to the contrary, it seems that wide receiver DeSean Jackson will quickly sign the franchise tag offer tendered by the Eagles earlier today, guaranteeing himself a one year contract worth an estimated $9.5 million in the process, and foregoing a chance to sign a lucrative long term deal on the open market. [...]

Burress stumping for spot among Eagles receivers

28 February 2012

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Before he signed with the Jets last off-season, wide receiver Plaxico Burress went on record with his desire to play in Philadelphia, hoping he would be able to catch passes from a kindred spirit in quarterback Michael Vick. While that pairing ultimately did not come to fruition last season, it hasn’t stopped Burress from making his [...]

Eagles open the door to potential Jackson trade

25 February 2012

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A week away from the franchise tag deadline, the Eagles have made it known that they’re open to offers for Pro Bowl wide receiver DeSean Jackson, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Jackson, 25, is coming off a down season in which he only netted 58 receptions for 961 yards and four touchdowns. Expectations around the [...]

Fantasy Impact: Ronnie Brown sign with the Eagles

4 August 2011

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This has been an offseason of big names having a hard time finding work. This is the case with Ronnie Brown. Brown was signed with a base bottom contact for the Philadelphia Eagles. He got a whole $1 million for one seaon to be the backup for LeSean McCoy. Brown was once considered a good fantast [...]

Asomugha leaves Jets, Cowboys in the cold after Eagles swoop in

29 July 2011

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The Decision Part II is now complete. And unlike LeBron James, the verdict is a stunner. Choosing to spurn major offers from the league’s largest markets, free agent cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha has instead decided to take his talents to South Philly, agreeing to a five year, $60 million contract with the Eagles. $25 million of that [...]

Vince Young deal with Philadelphia almost complete?

28 July 2011

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Now that the Eagles have sent backup quarterback Kevin Kolb out west to the Cardinals, finding someone to step up into his spot has become paramount, especially given the physical style of play that Michael Vick tends to employ. Enter former Titans quarterback Vince Young, who found himself at odds with his former head coach Jeff Fisher last [...]

Trade Winds: McNabb to Vikings official; Kolb to Cardinals still expected

27 July 2011

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While free agent transactions are showing no signs of letting up, there are two sets of trade talks that have grabbed the headlines throughout the day. Despite a minor holdup, the Vikings and Redskins have completed a trade that sends quarterback Donovan McNabb to Minnesota in exchange for a 2012 sixth-round draft pick and conditional sixth-round [...]

Seahawks swooping in on Kolb trade?

26 July 2011

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In spite of all the signs pointing towards a deal between Philadelphia and Arizona involving quarterback Kevin Kolb and cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie being imminent, it seems as though the Eagles are still considering their options and new reports are indicating the Seahawks may be in play. Jeff McLane of Philly.com is reporting that Seattle has made a late push [...]

Kolb for Rodgers-Cromartie swap all but complete?

26 July 2011

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With the ink on the agreement between the players and the owners barely dry, the Eagles and the Cardinals seem to be poised to put the finishing touches on a blockbuster trade that will send backup quarterback Kevin Kolb from Philadelphia to Arizona in exchange for cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. Multiple sources around the league have confirmed [...]

Suitors abound for Asomugha

11 January 2011

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It’s rare that one player is capable of drawing interest from just about every single team in the league, but that’s exactly what is playing out right now with soon to be free agent Nnamdi Asomugha, who was set free from his purgatory in Oakland just a few days ago after specific clauses in his contract [...]

Colts short of depth heading into Eagles game

5 November 2010

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While the Eagles are getting a crop of notable players back from injury this weekend, including quarterback Michael Vick, wide receiver DeSean Jackson, and offensive tackle Jason Peters, their opponent is seriously limited in depth because of physical detriments. The Colts are surprisingly short on players and are expected to trot onto the Lincoln Financial [...]

Eagles expected to stick with Kolb as starter

17 October 2010

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Having a quarterback controversy mid-season isn’t new, but the way in which it’s happened this season in Philadelphia is definitely unexpected, as the Eagles have two quarterbacks that have been tremendously productive at different points in the year. The current quarterback du jour is Kevin Kolb, who has led his team to solid wins in [...]

Eagles get Harrison from Browns

13 October 2010

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With the trade deadline less than a week away, Philadelphia took advantage of Cleveland’s surplus at running back today, in an effort to upgrade their depth chart at the position. According to Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer, the Eagles have acquired Jerome Harrison from the Browns in exchange for an undisclosed draft choice. The compensation isn’t likely to be [...]

Bunkley tears elbow ligament, out for the year?

11 October 2010

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The Eagles continued their parade of wounded players into the medical facility earlier today and the outlook on at least one of their starters doesn’t look promising. According to Geoff Mosher of DelawareOnline.com, Philadelphia defensive tackle Broderick Bunkley tore a ligament in his elbow during the Eagles victory against the 49ers last night, and is [...]

Bills desperately seeking trade partner for Lynch

5 October 2010

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For some time now, Buffalo has been the butt of many a joke around the league and often for good reason, given their inability to do much of anything right on or off the field. In spite of that, the Bills players have soldiered on, putting up decent fights against superior teams, aside from the [...]

Vick expected to miss at least one week

4 October 2010

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Monday @ 10:42 pm – Vick spoke at some length earlier tonight with regard to his injury in his interview with the Bruce Smith show on WXTG 102.1 Philadelphia, saying he’ll be out of commission for two weeks at the most (H/T to Pro Football Talk). “There is some cartilage damage up in there and [...]

Vick injury not believed to be serious

3 October 2010

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After leaving the game in the first half courtesy of a sandwich shot to the chest from two Redskins defenders, questions abounded in Philadelphia surrounding quarterback Michael Vick and his ability to continue on as the starter in the coming weeks. But according to Jason LaCanfora of the NFL Network, concern from his teammates was [...]