Category: Eagles Game Day

Eagles QB Carson Wentz ‘ecstatic’ about having the ‘bodyguard’ Jason Peters back at LT

Eagles QB Carson Wentz ‘ecstatic’ about having the ‘bodyguard’ Jason Peters back at LT

 

The Philadelphia Eagles have a franchise quarterback in Carson Wentz and a huge part of his success hinges on him remaining healthy and having the appropriate time to throw.  Wentz nearly suffered an injury two weeks ago when Joe Ostman bull-rushed Andre Dillard just days before he suffered his season-ending biceps injury.

After watching Matt Pryor struggle at left tackle last week the Eagles were unsure about how to proceed with Wentz’s blindside.

That confusion ended on Monday when Peters walked into Doug Pederson’s office and requested to play left tackle without reworking his contract. For Carson Wentz, that means everything and he didn’t hide his excitement when asked about Peter’s return.

Wentz went on to say that Peters “has the track record” of success at left tackle and because of that, he knows his blindside is in the right hands. The Eagles still need to sort out the right guard situation and depth along the offensive line, but for now, Wentz’s blindside has the best protection money can buy.

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Eagles Injury Report: Carson Wentz returns to practice after dealing with groin tightness

Carson Wentz says he feels great after dealing with groin tightness

The Philadelphia Eagles are now preparing for the real thing and on Sunday afternoon they’ll travel to Washington for an all-important season opener. Eagles fans were nervous last week when Wentz sat out practice for precautionary reasons, but on Monday the franchise signal-caller told the media that he feels great and he’s ready to go after dealing with some groin tightness.

It was labeled a lower-body injury although Doug Pederson made it clear that Wentz would have rested anyway in preparation for the Eagles final preseason game.

Jason Peters initiated the conversation with the Eagles about returning to left tackle

Jason Peters initiated the conversation with the Eagles about returning to left tackle

The Philadelphia Eagles announced that Jason Peters will start at left tackle against the Washington Football Team on Sunday in a turnaround from what seemed like a disaster in the making.

Peters had allegedly sought out more compensation to make the move and it’s unknown if that report is true, but what can confirm is that it was Peters on his own, that walked into Doug Pederson’s office and made the suggestion.

Pederson had previously stated that Peters was comfortable at right guard despite watching Matt Pryor struggle at left tackle over the past two weeks of training camp.

With Peters back at left tackle, the Eagles will have the option of playing Matt Pryor or Jack Driscoll at the right guard, the natural positions for both players.

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Philadelphia Eagles superfan with his own ‘Drive-In’ organizes ‘massive’ tailgate and watch party for Washington game

Rocco Gallelli organizes drive-in tailgate party for Eagles fans

Even with Eagles fans not allowed at Lincoln Financial Field for the immediate future, a superfan in ensuring that fans from around the region can watch the season opener in comfort.

According to TMZ Sports, Rocco Gallelli is a huge fan of the Philadelphia Eagles and he just so happens to own his own drive-in movie theater. With the pandemic preventing fans from gathering in South Philadelphia, Gaillelli is hoping to have a large gathering on his property.

The spot features a giant 40-foot video screen — and holds up to 150 vehicles … where families can watch the game as a group, while social distancing at the same time.

Gallelli tells TMZ Sports … he’s charging $40 per car to get in and fans can either bring their own food and drinks to consume — or order from a food stand at the venue.

We’re told the goal is to simulate a real Eagles tailgate in a safe, party-style atmosphere … so they’re even bringing in a DJ to blast music before the game kicks off.

At $40 a pop, Gallelli could walk away with about $5k for his generosity.

Eagles head coach Doug Pederson announces that Jason Peters will start at left tackle

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You can never question Jason Peters’ love for his team and after a private discussion with head coach Doug Pederson, the future Hall of Famer will indeed move back to left tackle in place of the injured Andre Dillard.

Matt Pryor had been taking first-team reps at left tackle along with rookie Jack Driscoll and Jordan Mailata. With the Eagles set to face Washington and Chase Young, it was imperative for the Eagles to make the best decision for Carson Wentz and the Eagles offense.

Pryor will now likely move back to right guard, a position that he’s comfortable playing and that includes the Wild Card loss from last season.

Philadelphia Eagles re-sign CB Cre’Von LeBlanc

Philadelphia Eagles re-sign CB Cre’Von LeBlanc

The man known as “Strap ENT” is back in Philadelphia after the Eagles re-signed slot cornerback Cre’Von LeBlanc one day after releasing him to sign running Jason Huntley.

As a vested veteran, LeBlanc didn’t have to go through the waiver process and he immediately becomes an unrestricted free agent. LeBlanc has played well for the Eagles in big moments and his toughness and versatility mesh well with Philadelphia’s positionless secondary.

The Eagles now have five cornerbacks on the roster.

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Philadelphia Eagles to sign veteran QB Josh McCown to their practice squad

Josh McCown signing to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad

In a move that could only be described as fitting considering the times we live in, the Philadelphia Eagles appear to be taking a Covid-19 precaution and are signing veteran quarterback Josh McCown to the 16 man practice squad per Adam Schefter.

For McCown and the Eagles, the move would center around the veteran signal-caller playing the role of the team’s “quarantined” quarterback perse, with McCown training at home, taking part in zoom meetings, and getting paid $12,000 a week to be on the Eagles practice squad as an emergency quarterback in case Carson Wentz, Nate Sudfeld or Jalen Hurts have a positive coronavirus test or worst.

Back in July, Buccanneers’ head coach Bruce Arians was one of the first coaches to suggest such a move and it appears the Eagles struck first.

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4 takeaways from the Eagles releasing CB Cre’Von LeBlanc

4 takeaways from the Eagles releasing CB Cre’Von LeBlanc

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The Philadelphia Eagles moved on from one of their most popular and charismatic players on Sunday when they released cornerback Cre’Von LeBlanc. It’s unknown how long LeBlanc will be gone, but as a free agent, he could find interest on the open market immediately.

Here are four takeaways from Howie Roseman’s decision to cut the slot CB.

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1. LeBlanc is a free agent

As a vested veteran, LeBlanc doesn’t have to go through the waiver process and he immediately becomes an unrestricted free agent. LeBlanc has played well for the Eagles in big moments and his toughness and versatility could be attractive for teams around the league.

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Philadelphia Eagles to sign WR Travis Fulgham to their practice squad

Travis Fulgham signing to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad

After claiming him off of waivers and then releasing him, the Philadelphia Eagles are adding wide receiver Travis Fulgham to their practice squad per The Athletic’s Zach Berman.

A player with nice size, Fulgham (6-2, 215) was a 6th-round pick of Detroit in 2019 and played in three games.

3 things to know about new Eagles speedy RB Jason Huntley

3 things to know about new Eagles speedy RB Jason Huntley

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This spring and summer have been all about the Philadelphia Eagles adding speed to the roster and the latest waiver wire addition is as fast as they come. The Birds claimed former Lions fifth-round pick Jason Huntley off of waivers.

Here are three things to know about the new Eagles speedster.

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1. Huntley is athletic and can fly

Huntley posted a 4.37-second 40-yard dash and a 10-foot, 11-inch broad jump at New Mexico State’s Pro Day after not being invited to the NFL Combine. The Athletic’s Dane Brugler said this about the undersized scat-back: “Huntley is undersized and lacks body armor, but he is dynamic and will compete for an NFL roster spot as a kick returner and multipurpose threat who can operate from the backfield or slot.” He ranked Huntley as his No. 36 running back and graded him as a “priority free agent.”

 

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