Category: Eagles News and Notes

DeVonta Smith injury update: Latest news on Eagles WR

DeVonta Smith is dealing with back tightness and missed the Philadelphia Eagles Friday practice ahead of Sunday’s wild card game vs. the Packers

The Eagles will hit the practice field for the final time and although A.J. Brown is expected to practice, DeVonta Smith will sit out.

Smith is dealing with back soreness, and missed Friday’s practice, but he’s expected to play Zach Berman reports.

Brown has been nursing a knee injury for weeks, but is expected to play after earning All-Pro honors for the third straight year.

Tackle Lane Johnson was rested on Thursday, so he was only a limited participant. Offensive lineman Jack Driscoll was added to the injury report on Thursday. He was limited with an ankle injury.

Watch: LeSean McCoy narrates Eagles NFC Wild Card hype video, ‘Lets HUNT’

LeSean McCoy narrates the Philadelphia Eagles NFC Wild Card hype video, ‘Lets HUNT’

Philadelphia has grown used to being the hunted, but with the team at 14-3 and among the NFC favorites, Nick Sirianni’s group has assumed the role of hunters.

In the hype video narrated by Eagles Hall of Fame running back LeSean McCoy, the Birds run with the motto, ‘Lets Hunt’ as they prepare to face the Packers on Wild Card Weekend in a rematch from Week 1.

Philadelphia and Green Bay started 2-2.

Following the bye, the Eagles won 12 of their final 13 games, while the Packers won nine of their final 13 games. Green Bay overcame quarterback injuries and drastically improved on defense. Philadelphia rode the dynamic wave of Saquon Barkley and emerged as one of the best defenses in football.

Jalen Hurts injury updates: Latest news as Eagles QB clears concussion protocol

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has cleared the concussion protocol and will start against the Green Bay Packers on Wild Card Sunday

Jalen Hurts’ 2024 regular season ended in Week 16, but the Eagles star quarterback is rested and set to return to game action.

Philadelphia will have their final practice ahead of wild card Sunday, and Hurts has cleared concussion protocol, signaling an official return to the lineup.

Hurts was 1-4 passing for 11 yards and had three carries for 41 yards before exiting for the blue medical tent against the Commanders three weeks ago.

In Week 17, Kenny Pickett and Tanner McKee tossed touchdown passes as Philadelphia dominated Dallas 41-7 at Lincoln Financial Field. Pickett is nursing broken ribs and missed the season finale, but Tanner McKee shined in a win over the Giants.

With Hurts set to return, Philadelphia waived Ian Book on Tuesday.

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Eagles sign former Vikings first round pick ahead of wild card game vs. Packers

Philadelphia Eagles sign former Vikings first round pick Lewis Cine off the Bills practice squad ahead of wild card game vs. the Green Bay Packers

The Eagles are adding depth to the secondary ahead of Wild Card weekend, signing Lewis Cine to the active roster. The former Vikings first-round pick and Byron Young were added to the roster, and his practice window was opened.

Cine was selected by Minnesota 32nd overall in the 2022 draft and joined the Bills practice squad after being released by the Vikings last summer. He broke his leg during his rookie season and was limited to playing 10 defensive snaps in 10 games over his two years in Minnesota.

The 24-year-old from Haiti is listed at 6-foot-2 and 199 pounds and is a low-risk signing after a decorated college career at Georgia. Cine earned defensive MVP honors in Georgia’s 33-18 win over Alabama in the national championship game in the 2021 season.

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Eagles to have fully padded practice ahead of wild card game vs. Packers

Eagles to have fully padded practice ahead of wild card game vs. Packers

The NFL’s 2024 regular season is over, and the Philadelphia Eagles will face Green Bay in the NFC playoffs Wild Card round following the Packers’ 24-22 loss to the Bears and the Cowboys’ 23-19 win over the Commanders.

The Eagles will host the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at 4:30 PM on FOX. The game will rematch Philadelphia’s Week 1 win in Brazil. With the team resting key starters in Week 18 and looking to maintain an edge, Nick Sirianni will have group practice at Lincoln Financial Field on Wednesday and will be in full pads, according to Ed Kracz.

The Eagles opened their 2024 season in São Paulo, Brazil, against the Green Bay Packers, winning 34-29.

Philadelphia will have Jalen Hurts available after the quarterback returns to practice on Wednesday, making his goal of clearing the concussion protocol likely to happen.

Jalen Hurts injury updates: Latest news as Eagles QB returns to practice

Philadelphia will begin onfield preparation for wild card Sunday today, and Jeff McLane reports that Eagles QB Jalen Hurts should be on the field.

Jalen Hurts’ 2024 regular season ended in Week 16, but the Eagles star quarterback is rested and set to return to practice.

Philadelphia will begin on-field preparation for wild card Sunday today, and Jeff McLane reports that Hurts should be on the field.

Hurts was 1-4 passing for 11 yards and had three carries for 41 yards before exiting for the blue medical tent against the Commanders three weeks ago.

In Week 17, Kenny Pickett and Tanner McKee tossed touchdown passes as Philadelphia dominated Dallas 41-7 at Lincoln Financial Field. Pickett is nursing broken ribs and missed the season finale, but Tanner McKee shined in a win over the Giants.

With Hurts set to return, Philadelphia waived Ian Book on Tuesday.

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Eagles have 2 players make the NFLPA ‘All-Pro team’ voted on only by players

Jalen Carter and Saquon Barkley will represent the Philadelphia Eagles on the NFLPA All Pro team

NFL players wanted more say in the postseason award process, and on Wednesday, the NFLPA unveiled the third annual Players All-Pro Team for the 2024 season.

Philadelphia had one of the NFL’s best records and was rewarded with two players making the list: Saquon Barkley and Jalen Carter.

NOTE: PLAYERS WHO MISSED 5 OR MORE GAMES AS OF WEEK 15 WERE INELIGIBLE.

Barkley was the team’s lone running back, while Carter joined Chiefs Chris Jones as an interior defensive lineman.

Roquan Smith and Fred Warner were the linebackers ahead of Zack Baun.

Eagles waive QB Ian Book ahead of wild card matchup vs. Packers

The Philadelphia Eagles are waiving QB Ian Book ahead of wild card matchup vs. the Green Bay Packers

The Eagles have been quiet about quarterback Jalen Hurts’s availability, but the most significant indicator of his readiness could be the departure of a recent signee. With preparation for the NFC Wild Card game against the Packers looming, Philadelphia waived signal-caller Ian Book.

The Eagles waived Book at the 53-man roster deadline last summer, naming rookie Tanner McKee as the third quarterback.

Following the injuries to Jalen Hurts (concussion) and Kenny Pickett (ribs), the Eagles signed Book to the practice squad on December 26, and then to the active roster two days later. He did not appear on the active roster in the final two regular-season games.

Saints request to interview Eagles OC Kellen Moore for vacant HC job

Saints request to interview Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore for their vacant head coaching job

The Eagles have one of the NFL’s best offensive units, and after a record-breaking season, offensive coordinator Kellen Moore will draw interest for head coaching positions.

Jane Slater reports that the New Orleans Saints have requested an interview with Moore.

New Orleans fired Dennis Allen during the season. Under Moore’s guidance, Philadelphia was seventh in the league in points scored, went 14-3, and won the NFC East.

Moore also helped the Cowboys win an NFC East title during his four years as their offensive coordinator.

Eagles to face Packers in Wild Card round of NFC Playoffs

Philadelphia Eagles to face Green Bay Packers in NFC Wild Card round after Week 18 results

The NFL’s 2024 regular season is over, and the Philadelphia Eagles will face Green Bay in the NFC playoffs Wild Card round following the Packers’ 24-22 loss to the Bears and the Cowboys’ 23-19 win over the Commanders.

Tampa won the NFC South and will face the Vikings, while the Commanders will travel to Los Angeles to face the Rams.