Category: Eagles Game Day

Doug Pederson confirms that versatile safety Will Parks is ‘healthy’ and ready to go

Will Parks healthy and ready to go for the Philadelphia Eagles

The Eagles have a Nate Gerry problem in their pass defense and the answer could be making his Philadelphia debut against the Ravens. Doug Pederson confirmed that versatile safety, Will Parks is healthy and ready to go.

Gerry has struggled in pass coverage through five games and Parks’ ability to line up at the linebacker position in the nickel or dime defense could ease some of the difficulties in pass coverage.

Parks had his 21-day practice window opened recently and his versatility was coveted by the Eagles who can play him in the slot, in the box, or at deep safety.

Doug Pederson on whether the Eagles will pursue RB Le’Veon Bell; His comfort with the Eagles RB’s

Doug Pederson told the media that the Eagles like their running backs when asked about adding Le’Veon Bell to the mix

The Philadelphia Eagles have one of the NFL’s top young running back in Miles Sanders and one of the league’s other top ball carriers is set to be on the open market after the New York Jets decided to move on from Le’Veon Bell.

On Wednesday, Eagles head coach Doug Pederson addressed the idea of adding Bell to the roster and he made it clear that Miles Sanders is the guy, and he likes his running back room.

Pederson’s comments come on the heels of Sanders only having a handful of carries at the end of both the win at San Francisco and Sunday’s loss to the Steelers. In Pittsburgh, Sanders broke off a 74-yard touchdown run, but then only had three more carries and 12 total yards, finishing with 88 yards rushing.

If Sanders is indeed the guy, the Eagles have to do a better job of getting their young star involved when it matters most.

Eagles protect 2 practice squad players in advance of Week 6 matchup vs. the Ravens

Eagles protect practice squad players Jason Croom, Elijah Riley for Week 6

The Philadelphia Eagles announced that they’ve only protected two practice squad players in advance of Sunday’s huge game against the Baltimore Ravens.

Last week against the Steelers, the Eagles alled up both players from the practice squad and placed them on the active roster. Croom played two snaps on offense and seven on special teams in his Eagles debut, while Riley played 14 snaps on special teams in his NFL debut.

5 reasons why the Eagles should roll with the young guys until after the Week 9 bye

With Lane Johnson, DeSean Jackson, and Alshon Jeffery dealing with injuries, the Eagles should play their young guys for the next four weeks.

The Philadelphia Eagles have been snake-bitten by soft tissue injuries again this season, but unlike the 2019 campaign, the NFC East provides the Birds with an opportune time to get healthy, while getting their young guys some much needed playing time against big-time competition.

On Tuesday, NFL.com’s Mike Garafalo reported that Lane Johnson’s second opinion on his ankle provided the Eagles with no real-time solution except rest and rehabilitation.

The Eagles currently have on injured reserve or out, Andre Dillard, T.J. Edwards, Rudy Ford, Dallas Goedert, Josh Perkins, Jason Peters, Isaac Seumalo, and Trevor Williams all out for an extended period of time.

With the news about Johnson and the Eagles unsure about the status of Alshon Jeffery and DeSean Jackson, we’ve provided 5 reasons for why Philadelphia should continue with the makeshift lineup until after the Week 9 bye.

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1. Things can’t get any worse

It’s not funny, but with the Eagles missing the majority of their lineup since Week 1, continuing with the status quo won’t hurt and it could end up benefiting the Eagles in the long run.    The Eagles have made critical mistakes with veterans on the field if this truly is a rebuild, there’s no better time than now to start.

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Philadelphia Eagles open 21-day practice window for versatile safety Will Parks

Philadelphia Eagles open 21-day practice window for versatile safety Will Parks

The Philadelphia Eagles are set to get one of their more versatile and important defensive weapons back with the news that Will Parks had his 21-day practice window activated.

Parks, a Philadelphia native and former Germantown High star, signed with the Eagles as a free agent after four years in Denver. Parks registered 134 tackles, four tackles for loss, four interceptions, 13 pass breakups, and a sack in 62 regular-season games with the Broncos.

Parks can line up at both cornerback and safety and could take Nate Gerry’s spot in the dime and big nickel packages.

Eagles waive rookie DE Casey Toohill

The Eagles announced that they’ve waived rookie pass rusher, Casey Toohill

The Philadelphia Eagles announced another roster move on Tuesday, waiving promising rookie pass rusher Casey Toohill.

The 6-foot-4, 250-pound pass rusher was a one-year starter at Stanford and made the Eagles roster after displaying a high motor and intangibles this summer. The Eagles will now risk placing to young players with potential on the waiver wire.

Eagles have a decision to make on Lane Johnson after he gets 2nd-opinion on injured ankle

After gathering a second opinion on his injured ankle, Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson will either have to rest or play through his injury

The Philadelphia Eagles have a decision to make on Pro Bowl right tackle Lane Johnson and some of those options include rest, fighting through the pain or possibly shutting him down for some time.

Johnson left Sunday’s game at the Pittsburgh Steelers with an ankle injury after being carted off late in the second half.

Johnson had been replaced at right tackle by rookie Jack Driscoll and after the loss, Doug Pederson confirmed that his star would get a second opinion. According to Mike Garafalo, Johnson may be forced to play through the injury.

Johnson had ankle surgery in August to clean some things up, and it may be dealing with some soreness or possibly worse. Johnson missed a couple of series in last week’s win over the 49ers and confirmed that he had a cyst in his ankle that needed to be drained after the game.

Driscoll started Week 1 at Washington when Johnson did not play and could be a viable option going forward.

Eagles can now have fans at Lincoln Financial Field in a limited capacity

The city of Philadelphia just announced that the Eagles can have 6,000 fans for their Week 6 matchup against the Ravens

In news that should be a melody in the ears of fans all across the Philadelphia area, the city has announced that the Eagles can have fans in attendance at Lincoln Financial Field on a limited basis.

The Eagles released this statement on the matter.

Under the guidelines set forth by the National Football League and public health experts, and with the approval of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia, the Eagles have finalized plans that will lead to a limited capacity of fans returning to Lincoln Financial Field, starting this Sunday.

The stadium occupancy will be limited to 7,500 total people, which includes players, coaches, team and stadium personnel, media, and fans.

Ticket sales for Sunday’s game against the Ravens and next Thursday night’s game against the New York Giants start on Wednesday for Season Ticket Members who opted into the 2020 season.

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Chad Johnson has high praise for Eagles WR Travis Fulgham after his breakout performance

chad johnson has high praise for Travis Fulgham after his breakout performance

The Travis Fulgham fan club is growing and an NFL legend just hopped on the train after the Eagles wide receiver had a breakout performance against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Fulgham had 10 catches for 152 yards and a touchdown against the Steelers vaunted defense and breakout caught the attention of one of the NFL’s most flamboyant personalities.

In two games with the Eagles, Fulgham has 12 catches for 209 yards and 2 TDs, while also being the highest-graded wide receiver in Week 5.

Fulgham was waived three times during the summer but he looks to have found a permanent home in Philadelphia.

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Doug Pederson provides an update on the status of RT Lane Johnson

Philadelphia Eagles star right tackle Lane Johnson will have a second opinion on his injured right ankle after the leaving the game against the Steelers with an injury

Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson left Sunday’s game at the Pittsburgh Steelers with an ankle injury after being carted off late in the second half.

Johnson had been replaced at right tackle by rookie Jack Driscoll, and he could be out longer after the Eagles head coach told the media that his Pro Bowl right tackle will get a second opinion on his surgically repaired ankle.

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Johnson had ankle surgery in August to clean some things up, and it may be dealing with some soreness or possibly worse. Johnson missed a couple of series in last week’s win over the 49ers and confirmed that he had a cyst in his ankle that needed to be drained after the game.

Driscoll started Week 1 at Washington when Johnson did not play.