Category: Eagles Game Day

Eagles safety Rodney McLeod is dealing with a hamstring injury

Eagles star safety Rodney McLeod is dealing with a hamstring injury after landing on the injury report

The Philadelphia Eagles are starting to get healthy but one prominent name landed on the team’s injury report on Wednesday as Rodney McLeod checked in with a hamstring injury.

Through four games, McLeod has 25 tackles and three passes defended including a 21-yard interception in last week’s win over the 49ers, marking the turnover caused by the Eagles defense this season.

Eagles Injury Report: Lane Johnson among 5 to miss practice, 6 others listed as limited participants

Eagles Injury Report: Lane Johnson among 5 to miss practice, 6 others listed as limited participants

The Philadelphia Eagles returned to practice on Wednesday and as the team works to get healthier, there are still several players working to get healthier. The Eagles released their injury report and star right tackle Lane Johnson was among five to miss practice.

Star safety Rodney McLeod was a new addition to the report, missing practice with a hamstring injury, along with T.J. Edwards (hamstring), Rudy Ford (hamstring), and Avonte Maddox.

Fletcher Cox (abdomen), Marcus Epps (ribs), DeSean Jackson (hamstring), Nate Herbig (groin), Alshon Jeffery (foot), and Jason Kelce (hip) were all limited participants.

J.J. Arcega-Whiteside got in a full practice after missing last week’s win with a lower-body injury.

Philadelphia Eagles claim OT Brett Toth off of waivers from the Arizona Cardinals

Philadelphia Eagles claim OT Brett Toth off of waivers from the Arizona Cardinals

A familiar name is back with the Philadelphia Eagles as the Birds put in a waiver claim on former Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle, Brett Toth. Toth was waived from injured reserve by the Arizona Cardinals.

The Cardinals waived Toth (undisclosed) from injured reserve Tuesday after agreeing to an injury settlement and becoming a free agent.

Toth is a second lieutenant in the United States Army and was granted a special waiver allowing him to sign a three-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Eagles CB Darius Slay on NFL having a season amid the COVID-19 pandemic: ‘We shouldn’t have played’

Philadelphia Eagles star cornerback Darius Slay had a strong response to being asked about playing the NFL season during a pandemic

The Philadelphia Eagles finally found themselves a shutdown cornerback, when the organization acquired cornerback Darius Slay from the Detroit Lions for two late-round draft picks, Slay has given up almost 32 yards per game receiving and has played a major role in the ever-improving Eagles defense.

Slay’s play has been even more impressive considering the Eagles and the other 31 teams around the NFL had their offseason’s impacted by the Covid-19 outbreak around the world. The NFL has been hit with a rash of positive tests over the past two weeks, with the Titans and now the Patriots having big named stars test positive.

On Wednesday Slay was asked about having an NFL season during the pandemic and he was honest with his assessment that the season maybe should have been postponed or even canceled.

The news of Stephon Gilmore’s positive test and the Tennessee Titans’ facility continuing to remain closed following two additional Titans players testing positive for COVID-19 has been a loud topic around the league with some players sharing their concerns going forward.

Doug Pederson provides an update on the status of Alshon Jeffery & DeSean Jackson as both near game action

Eagles head coach Doug Pederson says that Alshon Jeffery and DeSean Jackson are both getting closer to game action

The Philadelphia Eagles are getting healthier and on Wednesday, head coach Doug Pederson provided an update on two of the Birds’ most important stars. As the Eagles wait for Alshon Jeffery to make his debut and for DeSean Jackson to return to action, Pederson provided an update on the status of both players.

Jeffery has been out since last season after suffering a Lisfranc injury and although the Eagles didn’t put the star wide receiver on the PUP list, he’ll still likely miss his fifth straight game this season.

Jackson left the Eagles tie with the Bengals after suffering a hamstring injury and he’s been day to day since.

Eagles activate the 21-day practice window for DE Vinny Curry & CB Craig James

Eagles activate the 21-day practice window for DE Vinny Curry & CB Craig James

The Philadelphia Eagles are working to get healthy at the right time and are looking to get two of their most valuable defenders back in the fold. The Eagles have activated the 21-day practice window for defensive end Vinny Curry and cornerback Craig James.

Curry (hamstring) and defensive back Craig James (thigh) suffered “significant injuries” in the Week 1 loss to the Washington Football Team and had been on short term injured reserve ever since.

James will add depth to a cornerback unit that’s been banged up and searching for depth.

Philadelphia Eagles sign RB Adrian Killins to the practice squad

Adrian Killins signs to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad

One day after watching him clear waivers, the Philadelphia Eagles have announced the re-signing of running back Adrian Killins to the 16 man practice squad.

Killins was promoted from the Eagles practice squad on Saturday and had one carry for negative 12 yards against the 49ers on Sunday night. Killins had one catch for two yards in the win and after going unclaimed, could potentially return to the Eagles practice squad, which currently sits at 14 players.

Adrian Killins passes through waivers unclaimed and could return to the Eagles practice squad

Adrian Killins passes through waivers unclaimed and could return to the Eagles practice squad

Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Adrian Killins went unclaimed through waivers on Tuesday and could be a candidate to return to the Birds practice squad.

Killins was promoted from the Eagles practice squad on Saturday and had one carry for negative 12 yards against the 49ers on Sunday night. Killins had one catch for two yards in the win and after going unclaimed, could potentially return to the Eagles practice squad, which currently sits at 14 players.

Philadelphia Eagles host LB Dante Olson for a visit & workout

The Philadelphia Eagles had undrafted free agent linebacker Dante Olson in for a visit after cutting him during training camp

With the Philadelphia Eagles dealing with injuries at significant positions and linebacker T.J. Edwards set to miss time with a hamstring injury, the Birds had a familiar face in for a workout at the NovaCare Complex.

Former Eagles undrafted free agent and Montana star linebacker Dante Olson was in town for a visit.

Olson was the 2019 Buck Buchanan Award winner, which is given to the most outstanding defensive player in the FCS. A tackling machine at Montana in the last two seasons.

Olson started 25 of 47 games at Montana and during his final season, he set the Big Sky Conference’s single-season record for tackles with 179 and made 26 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks, three interceptions, five forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery. In the game that put him on the map, Olson registered 14 tackles against Oregon.

A smart and instinctive ball-hawk, Olson plays in the mold of T.J. Edwards.

Philadelphia Eagles protect 4 practice squad players in advance of Week 5 matchup vs. the Steelers

The Philadelphia Eagles protected four practice squad players including Jason Croom, Grayland Arnold, T.Y. McGill, and Elijah Riley

Business is picking up on a Tuesday and the Philadelphia Eagles have already started to shape their roster in advance of Sunday’s huge matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Eagles announced that T.Y. McGill, Grayland Arnold, Elijah Riley, and Jason Croom were the four practice squad players protected.

McGill recorded a half-sack and two QB pressures and hits in the season opener against Washington.

Riley is likely to assume special team’s duties while Rudy Ford is injured, while Croom could be a candidate to be the second or third tight end on Sunday.