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McNabb Leads Eagles to 10 Quick Points in Preseason Debut

Seems like QB Donovan McNabb is feeling no ill effects of his knee issues that forced him to miss last weeks preseason opener. As a matter a fact, McNabb looked in mid-season form in his first game since tearing a knee ligament last November. At home Friday night vs the Carolina Panthers, McNabb [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 17 2007

McDougle, Moats Likely Done For Season

Defensive end Jerome McDougle, who has seen his fair share of injuries throughout his career, and running back Ryan Moats are mostly likely done for the year after they were both injured during Monday’s loss.  Coach Andy Reid released the team’s injury report on Wednesday.  McDougle suffered a right triceps injury.  The five-year veteran has [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 16 2007

Birds Continue Practice Following Ravens Loss

The Eagles practiced for the first time Wednesday since their 29-3 preseason loss to the Ravens.  Two key players that have been plagued by injuries throughout training camp returned for portions of yesterday’s practice.  Safety Brian Dawkins has been out since August 1st with Achilles tendinitis and cornerback Lito Sheppard has missed most of training [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 16 2007

Eagles Return To Practice

The Eagles return to training camp today after their lopsided, 29-3 loss to the Baltimore Ravens Monday night.  Practice resumes at the team’s South Philadelphia facility.  Coach Andy Reid said there weren’t a lot of positives to be taken out of the game and during his post-game press conference he did call out the first-string [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 15 2007

Ugly Start: Eagles Pounded by Ravens 29-3

The Eagles did not look good in their preseason opener last night, losing to the Baltimore Ravens, 29-3, at M&T Bank Stadium.  The Eagles first-string defense allowed the Ravens to march down the field 93 yards on the opening drive to score a touchdown.  And the first-string offense, led by backup quarterback A.J. Feeley, failed [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 14 2007

Eagles Break Camp, Open Preseason At Ravens

The Eagles broke training camp at Lehigh University Sunday and now get ready for tonight’s preseason opener in Baltimore.  Quarterback Donovan McNabb and his surgically repaired knee will not play against the Ravens.  Backup A.J. Feeley will play the first quarter, Kelly Holcomb will play the second quarter and rookie Kevin Kolb will be under center [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 13 2007

Holcomb Still Showing Patience About Where He’ll Be in 2007

Fourth-string QB Kelly Holcomb continues to sit and wait as to what the future will hold and where he will be playing in 2007.  Holcomb knows that the odds of him even making the roster are slim, but knows as well there are some teams out there (Atlanta and Minnesota come to mind) that would [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 12 2007

TE Smith Carted Off The Field

Tight end L.J. Smith was carted off the practice field yesterday after aggravating a sports hernia injury.  Smith underwent surgery to repair the injury in the offseason.  The four-year pro recorded 50 catches for 611 yards and five touchdowns last year, his second as a full time starter.  It was the second big blow of [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 10 2007

Eagles’ Nursing Injuries

Thirteen Eagles players were out of action Wednesday at training camp.  Most were nursing injuries.  Running back Brian Westbrook was excused for personal reasons.  Offensive lineman Sean Andrews returned to Philadelphia to get a second opinion on his surgically repaired ankle which he injured last week.  Coach Andy Reid said the doctor’s visit was just [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 09 2007

McNabb, Smith Return To Practice

After a day off to rest his surgically repaired knee, Donovan McNabb was back throwing passes Tuesday at Eagles training camp at Lehigh.  The quarterback was one of several players returning to practice.  For the first time in camp, tight end L.J. Smith participated in drills.  Smith is recovering from a sports hernia.  Also returning [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 08 2007