On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Eagles signed former Kansas City Chiefs linebacker William Kershaw to their practice squad; Kershaw was released by the Kansas City Chiefs on September 19 after he played in their opening game against the Houston Texans. He replaces LB Akeem Jordan, who joined the 53-man roster of the Eagles in place of [...]
The Eagles Trent Cole was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his standout performance in the team’s win over the Vikings Sunday. Cole recorded a career-high 13 tackles, including his league-leading ninth sack of the season, also a career high. This was the first time the defensive end earned the honor. He is [...]
The Eagles released linebacker Matt McCoy Monday and signed linebacker Akeem Jordan from the practice squad. McCoy, a second-round draft pick two years ago, started 10 games last season, but was eventually replaced by Omar Gaither. The move came a day after McCoy, playing on special teams, unnecessarily leveled Vikings punter Chris Kluwe which drew [...]
Donovan McNabb and the Eagles will be on the road in Week Eight to battle the Vikings at the Metrodome. Both teams are 2-and-4 and are coming off of tough losses in Week Seven. The Eagles were leading the Bears by four points with under two minutes to go, but allowed Chicago to drive 97 [...]
The Eagles will look to put their devastating loss to the Bears behind them when they face rookie sensation Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings Sunday at the Metrodome. The team is hoping to get back key players such as free safety Brian Dawkins and tight end L.J. Smith. Dawkins has missed the last four [...]
Eagles tight end L.J. Smith participated in Wednesday’s entire practice. Smith has been battling a nagging groin injury and did not play Sunday against the Bears but is optimistic about playing this weekend at Minnesota. Safety Brian Dawkins, who has been out since Week Two with a neck injury, was expected to practice but was [...]
The Eagles return to practice today in preparation for their Sunday afternoon game at Minnesota. After their stunning loss to the Bears, the 2-and-4 Eagles are in a must-win situation if they have any chance of turning their season around and making the playoffs. Coach Andy Reid is maintaining a positive attitude and has said [...]
Eagles coach Andy Reid told his players Monday that they need to forget about Sunday’s stunning loss to the Bears. Reid said the team must remain positive and focus on the upcoming matchup in Minnesota. Philadelphia held a four-point lead against Chicago with less than two minutes left in the game, but allowed the Bears [...]
