Category: Eagles coaching news

Eagles-Giants set to reach new heights after Saquon Barkley, Tiki Barber back and forth

The Eagles rivalry with the Giants will reach new heights of hatred after Saquon Barkley’s social media back and forth with Tiki Barber

Saquon Barkley is officially an Eagle in the minds of fans and media after his Monday afternoon exchange with Giants legend Tiki Barber.

Barkley was celebrating a three-year, $37.75 million contract with the Philadelphia Eagles when Barber fired this shot at the former Giants superstar.

“He’s dead to us now. You’re dead to us, Saquon,” Barber said Monday. “Good luck, you’re dead to me.”

Barkley responded as only an Eagle could, calling the former Giants running back a “hater.”

The Eagles and Giants are already must-see TV every season, but the two games this year will certainly be prime-time affairs, especially after New York acquired Brian Burns via trade.

Here’s social media reaction to the back and forth.

Eagles will not tender TE Jack Stoll, making him an unrestricted free agent

Tight end Jack Stoll will be an unrestricted free agent after the Philadelphia Eagles decided to not offer a restricted free agency tender

Philadelphia has a new offensive coordinator with Kellen Moore replacing Brian Johnson, and the changes are now trickling down to the roster.

Tight end Jack Stoll was a restricted free agent and would have been designated to remain in Philadelphia had GM Howie Roseman offered him a tender. The Eagles have opted not to, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports, meaning Stoll will test unrestricted free agency.

Stoll has been more run blocker than pass catcher over his first two seasons in the NFL, and his production diminishes anytime Dallas Goedert is out of the lineup.

If Stoll indeed signs elsewhere, one player to watch will be Albert Okwuegbunam.

The Eagles signed the tight end to a one-year contract extension ahead of NFL free agency after he played 57 offensive snaps and spent most of the season buried on the depth chart behind Goedert, Stoll and Grant Calcaterra.

Philadelphia acquired Okwuegbunam from Denver after a preseason finale in which the versatile tight end caught seven passes for 109 yards and a touchdown. But the Broncos didn’t have room for him on their roster, so they made a deal with the Eagles. Philadelphia traded a 2025 sixth-round pick and a 2025 seventh-rounder to the Broncos for Okweugbunam last August.

A fourth-round pick out of Missouri, Okweugbunam was targeted just once in four games of action last season and did not have a catch. Under Moore, an innovative play-caller, Okweugbunam has a better chance to find a role.

Report: Eagles have a real interest in signing Giants free agent RB Saquon Barkley

Howard Eskin reports that the Philadelphia Eagles are interested in signing New York Giants free agent running back Saquon Barkley

The Eagles need a running back, and three players are testing free agency.

A local star could be looking to make a statement to his current team while remaining in the rugged NFC East.

Howard Eskin does his bit of news-breaking in Philadelphia.

The legendary sports radio host and analyst reports that the Eagles are seriously interested in signing former Penn State star Saquon Barkley.

In 14 games last season, Barkley logged 962 yards and six rushing touchdowns, 41 receptions for 280 yards, and four touchdowns for the 6-11 Giants.

Barkley would pair well with Kenneth Gainwell while giving Philadelphia an explosive playmaker in Kellen Moore’s offense.

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Rams hire former Eagles DC Sean Desai as a senior defensive assistant

The Los Angeles Rams are hiring Sean Desai as a senior defensive assistant after being fired by the Philadelphia Eagles

Sean Desai is headed west after losing his job with the Eagles, landing on Sean McVay’s Rams staff as a senior defensive assistant.

Chris Shula replaced the departed Raheem Morris, who landed the Atlanta Falcons head coaching job, and he’s bringing in Desai for a critical role.

One of Desai’s best performances as a defensive coordinator came in Week 5 against the Rams when Philadelphia’s defense sacked quarterback Matthew Stafford four times and held the Los Angeles Rams to under 60 yards rushing.

All-Pro pass rusher Haason Reddick logged two tackles, two tackles for loss, two sacks, and 2 QB hits in the win.

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Jalen Ramsey suggests Vic Fangio misused Dolphins’ CBs, Should Eagles be worried?

After Miami announced they were releasing Xavien Howard, Jalen Ramsey says he won’t forgive Vic Fangio for misusing the Dolphins cornerbacks

Vic Fangio brought his talents to Philadelphia, and Jalen Ramsey is among those in Miami who didn’t shed any tears about his departure.

During the Pro Bowl, Ramsey stated that he “wished Fangio well,” but his real feelings came out after it was revealed that the Dolphins would release star cornerback Xavien Howard.

After the release was reported, Ramsey took to social media to proclaim Howard as the “best cornerback in Dolphins history.”

Ramsey’s comments at the bottom of the post should be most concerning for the Eagles, as he suggested that someone failed to utilize the talents of two All-Pro caliber cornerbacks properly.

Last season, the Dolphins were 19th in the DVOA rankings.

Miami finished 10th in yards allowed (18th in 2022) and ninth in yards allowed per play (14th in 2022) with Fangio as defensive coordinator. The Dolphins also finished third in the NFL in sacks (56) and tied for eighth in forced turnovers (27).

The Eagles were No. 26 in yards and No. 30 in points allowed.

Ramsey’s comments could worry some Eagles fans, but Philadelphia’s last two defensive coordinators were Fangio disciples, and they likely misused Darius Slay and James Bradberry at times.

Fangio’s scheme implements some man-coverage principles and creates a lot of versatility in his defensive calls. His defense focuses on limiting explosive plays with heavy zone coverage and looks that give opposing offenses a chance to run the ball.

Fangio’s defenses don’t blitz a lot either, with the idea being to limit explosive passing plays, force teams to run the football, and then win with four pass rushers up front.

With Fangio now in Philadelphia, Ramsey and the Dolphins defenders should be pleased with Anthony Weaver and his defensive approach.

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Eagles announce finalized coaching staff for 2024 season

The Philadelphia Eagles announced the addition of nine new coaches to the staff, including Defensive Coordinator Vic Fangio and Offensive Coordinator Kellen Moore

The Eagles announced a revamped coaching staff for 2024 that’ll include significant changes at offensive and defensive coordinator positions.

In all, the Eagles welcome nine new coaches to the staff, including Defensive Coordinator Vic Fangio and Offensive Coordinator Kellen Moore.

Three members from last year’s coaching staff return with new titles.

Eagles agree to contract extension with special teams coordinator Michael Clay

Eagles agree to contract extension with special teams coordinator Michael Clay

The Eagles have spent the offseason retooling the coaching staff after losing six of their final seven games played, but one bright spot will be sticking around.

Philadelphia has agreed to a contract extension with special teams coordinator Michael Clay.

Clay’s unit led the NFL with DVOA and finished first in punt return yards, as Britain Covey averaged the league’s second-most yards per punt return (14.4).

His 14.4 mark is the 3rd-highest in franchise history, behind Brian Westbrook’s 15.3 in 2003 and DeSean Jackson’s 15.2 in 2009. His career average is now up to 11.6, which is the 4th-highest in Eagles history – behind Ernie Steele (14.7) and Steve Van Buren (13.9) from the 1940s and Westbrook (12.8).

His 11.6 career average is also the 5th-highest in NFL history by an undrafted player, and his 14.4 is the 5th-highest in a single season by an undrafted player.

Haason Reddick on his future: I did not ask to be traded, Philadelphia is home

Eagles pass rusher Haason Reddick says Philadelphia is home, and he did not request a trade ahead of NFL free agency

The Haason Reddick era in Philadelphia could end shortly, as the All-Pro pass rusher has been permitted to seek a trade ahead of the new league year.

Reddick finished the 2023 season with 11.0 sacks and 38 tackles in 17 regular-season games, and he recorded double-digit sacks for the fourth consecutive season, leading his team in that category and tying for 15th in the NFL.

Like Darius Slay last offseason, Reddick told Jordan Schultz that he did not request a trade.

With the Super Bowl completed and offseason business set to pick up, here are four takeaways from Reddick’s rebuttal.

4 takeaways from Commanders hiring former Eagles OC Brian Johnson to a critical role

We’re looking at takeaways and observations from the Washington Commanders hiring former Philadelphia Eagles OC Brian Johnson to a role

Brian Johnson is staying in the NFC East, and he’ll be tasked with helping to develop another star signal-caller after being hired by the Commanders.

Jeremy Fowler reports that the former Eagles offensive coordinator will have a prominent role on Dan Quinn’s staff and work closely alongside new offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury.

The news came after Johnson was interviewed for the Commander’s offensive coordinator job.

Washington has the No. 2 overall pick in April’s NFL draft and could target Caleb Williams (USC), Drake Maye (UNC), or Jayden Daniels (LSU).

Johnson, 36, took over as Eagles offensive coordinator this year after spending two seasons under Shane Steichen as quarterbacks coach, helping the Eagles reach the Super Bowl after last season.

Johnson was promoted after Steichen landed the Colts heading coaching job, but he came under fire after the Philadelphia offense grew “stale’ while regressing this season.

With Johnson landing on his feet, here are four takeaways from the news.

Commanders to hire former Eagles OC Brian Johnson as passing-game coordinator

The Washington Commanders are hiring former Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Brian Johnson to a position on their staff

Brian Johnson is staying in the NFC East, and he’ll be tasked with helping to develop another star signal-caller after being hired by the Commanders.

Jeremy Fowler reports that the former Eagles offensive coordinator will have a prominent role on Dan Quinn’s staff and work closely alongside new offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury.

The news came after Johnson was interviewed for the Commander’s offensive coordinator job.

Washington has the No. 2 overall pick in April’s NFL draft and could target Caleb Williams (USC), Drake Maye (UNC), or Jayden Daniels (LSU).

Johnson, 36, took over as Eagles offensive coordinator this year after spending two seasons under Shane Steichen as quarterbacks coach, helping the Eagles reach the Super Bowl after last season.

Johnson was promoted after Steichen landed the Colts heading coaching job, but he came under fire after the Philadelphia offense grew “stale’ while regressing this season.

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