Archive for July, 2011

WR Maclin Battling Illness; No Word on When He Will Arrive

Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Maclin is battling an illness. Head coach Andy Reid wouldn’t say what kind of illness, but he did say he didn’t know when the wide receiver would finally make it to Lehigh University. “I really can’t talk about it until he gets up here,’’ Reid said about Maclin’s illness. “And that’s [...]

Eagles Trade DT Brodrick Bunkley to the Browns

The Eagles announced that they have traded defensive tackle Brodrick Bunkley to the Cleveland Browns. In exchange for Bunkley, a first-round pick in the 2006 NFL Draft, the Eagles will receive a fifth-round pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. Bunkley, 27, has 144 tackles and six quarterback sacks during his five-year career, and will earn [...]

Eagels Nab Another High Profile Free Agent in DL Cullen Jenkins

By Andrew Auger As a follower of a team who did make a free agent splash I am still just ridiculously impressed with what the Eagles keep managing to pull off. After landing one of the better pass rushers available in Jason Babin, trading for Cromartie and landing Nnamdi Asomuagha, the Eagles have done it [...]

Are the Eagles Now the Ultimate Team in Madden 12?

By Columnist Andrew Auger I have to admit I play Madden quite often so I know the game inside and out enough to justify the statement that the Philadelphia Eagles are going to be stacked at least when it comes to Madden ratings and will likely be the most used team in 2012. One of [...]

Getting Asomugha Jumps the Eagles Odds of Winning the Super Bowl

Friday afternoon’s explosive signing is already creating a ripple effect around the country. The Eagles—who started the week at 12/1 to win the Super Bowl—are now listed at 9/1 over at Sportsbook.com after signing former Oakland cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha. The defending champion Packers (6/1) are still the favorite to Win the NFC, while the Patriots [...]

Video: Meet the Newest Eagle – Nnamdi Asomugha

Eagles Land Top 2011 Free Agent in CB Nnamdi Asomugha

Super Bowl Contenders In Philadelphia? Nnamdi Asomugha has signed with the  Eagles for five years worth $60 million, $25 million guaranteed. Asante Samuel, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, and now Nnamdi in the Birds’ secondary.  The coveted corner makes the Eagles a serious Super Bowl contender. Now, the focus will shift towards DeSean Jackson, who may have to [...]

Eagles Ink Former Titans Starting QB Vince Young

Vick-Young quarterback depth chart: a dream for Madden players. Vince Young has been rumored to agree to a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, according to NFL Network’s Albert Breer. After he shows up on the NFL’s waiver wire, the former Titans tosser will sign the deal around 4 p.m. ET on Friday. Imagine Vick [...]