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Dawkins Returns To Eagles Practice

Eagles safety Brian Dawkins returned to practice Thursday.  The veteran hasn’t practiced since suffering a neck injury in Week Two against Washington.  Dawkins’ work was limited as he practiced with the scout team.  His status for Sunday’s game against the Bears remains questionable.  The Eagles host Chicago at the Linc starting a 4:15 p.m.

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 19 2007

Reid: Healthy Players Key To Eagles Win

Speaking at his usual Monday morning press conference, Eagles head coach Andy Reid stressed that the key to Sunday’s win over the Jets was the overall health of his players.  Reid said that having some key players, like Brian Westbrook, return after missing time with injuries was vital to the win.  Westbrook rushed for 120 [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 16 2007

Birds Pull Out 16-9 Win over Jets

 
In a must-win if the playoffs are anywhere near their future, the Eagles took advantage of another poor outing by Jets QB Chad Pennington, and some big early plays from Donovan McNabb and Kevin Curtis to top the Jets 16-9 in New Jersey. The scoring came fast for the Eagles, as McNabb and Curtis combined [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 15 2007

Struggling Eagles Play Host to Jets Sunday

Two one-win teams will square off when the Eagles head to the Meadowlands to battle the Jets.  The Jets blew a 10-point third quarter lead in their 35-24 loss to the Giants in Week Five.  Chad Pennington tossed for 229 yards with a TD but was intercepted three times, as the Jets fell for the [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 12 2007

Turnaround Has to Start Now For Eagles

 
If the Eagles are going to turn their 2007 season around, putting the first four weeks of the season behind them and getting set to take care of the 1-4 Jets at home this week has to happen. The team cannot lose again on Sunday if playing football past January 1 is in their plans. [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 10 2007

Birds Hold Brief Practice

The Eagles held a brief practice Monday, their first since returning from the bye week.  It was closed to the media.  One of the major concerns going into Sunday’s game against the Jets is the team’s health.  Six starters are nursing injuries.  It is unclear of their status.  The injured players were very tight-lipped on [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 09 2007

Practice Set to Resume for Eagels

The Eagles will return to practice this week in preparation for their Sunday afternoon game against the Jets at the Meadowlands.  Despite their disappointing start to the season, coach Andy Reid gave his 1-and-3 Birds the bye week off.  If history is any indication, the Eagles should fare well in their return to North Jersey.  [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 08 2007

Herremans Has Surgery

Eagles left guard Todd Herremans underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Tuesday.  It is unclear when he’ll return.  The surgery comes as surprise since Herremans has not missed a practice or a game this season and has started 22 consecutive games.  The Eagles head into the bye week with a 1-3 record.  They next [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 03 2007

Eagles Get Week Off

Despite an ugly performance against the Giants Sunday and their 1-and-3 record, Eagles coach Andy Reid gave his players the week off.  They don’t practice again until next Monday.   Reid often gives his players the week off before the bye, win or lose.  The Eagles are 3-and-6 under Reid entering the bye week, but 8-and-0 [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 02 2007

Eagles Sacked at the Meadowlands 16-3 by Giants

Osi Umenyiora recorded six of the Giants’ NFL record-tying 12 sacks as the Giants stifled the Eagles 16-3 at the Meadowlands.  Eli Manning finished 14-of-26 for 135 yards, including a nine-yard touchdown to Plaxico Burress in the first quarter, as New York evened its record at 2-and-2.  Kawika Mitchell returned a fumble 16 yards for a [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 01 2007