Category: Eagles Minicamp

Eagles promote TE Josh Perkins from the practice squad to the active roster

Josh Perkins promoted to Philadelphia Eagles active roster

With Zach Ertz dealing with a hamstring injury and the Eagles not wanting to risk the remainder of his season, the Birds are being cautious with the Pro Bowl tight end. Just in case Ertz can’t go against Miami, The Eagles have promoted Josh Perkins to the active roster.

Ertz was listed as questionable for the game with a hamstring injury after not practicing Wednesday or Thursday.

Ertz practiced on a limited basis on Friday and Dallas Goedert will get the start if he can’t go.

4 takeaways from the Eagles signing Lane Johnson to record-breaking 4-Year extension

4 takeaways from Eagles signing Lane Johnson to 4-year, $72M contract extension

The best way to prove your worth to any employer is for them to struggle when you’re not around.   Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson is staying put in Philadelphia for the long-haul and he’s getting a massive raise in the process.

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After watching the Eagles offense implode without him over the past two weeks, Johnson and the team agreed to a four-year, $72 million extension that includes $54.595 guaranteed, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports.

The move ensures the Birds offensive line stays intact for the near future and with the Dolphins game approaching, here are four takeaways from the massive new deal.

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1. Johnson is now the highest-paid lineman ever

The Eagles gave Johnson a four-year, $72 million extension with $54.595 guaranteed. It is the largest contract for an NFL offensive lineman in history on a per-year and guarantee basis.

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Eagles sign S Chris Johnson to the practice squad

Eagles sign S Chris Johnson to the practice squad

The Philadelphia Eagles elevated Greg Ward to the active roster last week, and with that move there became on open position on the practice squad.

The Eagles just filled the spot, signing safety Chris Johnson to the practice squad.

The former North Alabama star was on the Texans practice squad earlier this season and played in the East-West Shrine Game last spring.

Eagles waive WR Jordan Matthews

The Philadelphia Eagles have moved on from Jordan Matthews, waiving the wide receiver

The Philadelphia Eagles have once again moved on from Jordan Matthews, waiving the wide receiver on Monday afternoon.

The move comes one day after Greg Ward had six catches for 40 yards against the Seattle Seahawks in a loss. Matthews had three catches for 27 yards but hasn’t been the big-play threat that Philadelphia needs to help open up the offense down the stretch.

In two games since returning to the Eagles, Matthews has been targeted 12 times, with four catches for 33-yards.

The move ensures that the Eagles believe they’ll have both Alshon Jeffery and Nelson Agholor back into the lineup, along with clearing a spot for Cre’Von LeBlanc.

Zach Ertz becomes the 2nd-fastest TE to reach 500 receptions in NFL history

Zach Ertz becomes the 2nd-fastest TE to reach 500 receptions in NFL history

The Philadelphia Eagles suffered another loss on Sunday but tight end Zach Ertz made NFL history on the day and cemented his status in team history. Ertz broke the receptions record for tight ends in a season last year and on Sunday, he became the second-fastest tight end in NFL history to reach 500 career receptions.

Only Kellen Winslow did it faster.

On the season, Ertz has 55 catches for 621 yards and two touchdowns. On Sunday against Seattle, Ertz had 12 catches for 91 yards and a touchdown.

Eagles vs. Seahawks: 5 things to know about Philadelphia’s Week 12 opponent

Here are five things to know about the Seattle Seahawks, the Eagles Week 12 opponent.

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The Philadelphia Eagles will be home favorites against the surging Seattle Seahawks for their Week 12 matchup at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles currently sit at 5-5 on the season and are coming off a 17-10 home loss to the New England Patriots.

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With the Cowboys playing well and the NFC playoff picture starting to take shape, the Eagles need to win this game.

With the Seahawks sitting at 8-2 and a true threat in the NFC, here are five things to know about the Eagles Week 12 opponent.

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1. Carson Wentz can learn a thing or two his counterpart

Russell Wilson is at the top of the MVP race right now and he’s carried the Seattle Seahawks to the brink of a playoff berth. On the season, Wilson has gone 224 of 327, for 2,737 yards and 23 touchdowns With two interceptions. Wilson also has accounted for 256 yards and three touchdowns on the ground as well. Wentz can learn a ton from Wilson in regards to being himself and playing his style of ball. Wilson loves to get outside the pocket, he’s efficient and knows when to get rid of the football and most importantly, he puts his receivers in an excellent position to make plays.

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