Category: Eagles offseason news

WATCH: Jalen Hurts is building a rapport with Parris Campbell in Eagles passing game

Philadelphia’s star QBJalen Hurts is quickly building a rapport with WR Parris Campbell in Eagles passing game

Philadelphia has two of the NFL’s top 15 wide receivers in A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, but the most significant position battle this summer could come at the third wide receiver spot. Parris Campbell, John Ross, Ainias Smith, and Johnny Wilson are all competing for that coveted role, with the former Ohio State wide receiver quickly jumping out to a lead for the starting spot.

The biggest reason for Campbell’s rebirth is his growing rapport with Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, and the budding chemistry can be seen in this hookup during Saturday’s practice.

Campbell was inactive for the last five games of the 2023 season with the Giants, landing as a healthy scratch in what he’s described to NJ.com as a low point in his career.

A 2019 second-round pick out of Ohio State, Campbell caught 20 of 27 targets for just 104 yards while adding 191 yards as a kick returner.

Campbell’s most productive season came in 2022 with the Colts, as he logged 63 catches for 623 yards and three receiving touchdowns.

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Jalen Hurts to have more responsibility at line of scrimmage with Jason Kelce retiring

PHiladelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts to have more responsibility at line of scrimmage with Jason Kelce retiring

Jalen Hurts is entering year No. 5 in the NFL, and he’s familiar with learning an offense, seeing as he’s had 10+ offensive coordinators since his time at Alabama. With a massive $255 million contract, Hurts has entered that phase of his career where he wants to take complete ownership of the offense he’s been in charge of commanding to a Super Bowl.

In 2024, Hurts has been entrusted with more responsibility at the line of scrimmage, and a critical part of that added trust stems from the retirement of the future Hall of Fame center,

Is Hurts fully ready to control the game from the line of scrimmage like Patrick Mahomes? Probably not, but he’s an intelligent player, extremely cerebral, and efficient under duress.

Hurts has stated that 95% of the offense is new, and Kellen Moore’s system and the Eagles’ offense will be noticeably different, with more bunch sets and more pre-snap motion, allowing the quarterback to have more straightforward and more detailed reads at the line of scrimmage.

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Saquon Barkley wants to have a Christian McCaffrey type of impact for the Eagles

Saquon Barkley wants a Christian McCaffrey type of impact for the Philadelphia Eagles

Saquon Barkley is on a mission this season, and he’s hoping to replicate the impact that Christian McCaffrey made on the 49ers offense and entire organization after he was traded from the Carolina Panthers.

After the Eagles’ Thursday morning practice, Barkley gave insight into his goals and broke down what he could bring to the Philadelphia offense.

“I decided to come to this team because I knew this team could help me with my legacy for my career,” Barkley told Fox Sports Ralph Vacchiano after his first training camp practice as an Eagle on Wednesday. “And I know we have an opportunity to go out and win games.”

Since joining the 49ers, a once injury-prone McCaffrey has played in 27 games, logging 2,205 yards rushing and 20 touchdowns while catching 119 passes for 1,028 yards. Last season, for the Super Bowl runner-ups, McCaffrey had an NFL-best 1,459 rushing yards and 67 catches for 564 yards and 21 total touchdowns.

Barkley rushed for just 962 yards while playing only 14 games last year, but he should easily surpass that number running behind the Eagles’ powerful offensive line.

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Jalen Hurts Foundation to address needs of 100 remaining Philadelphia schools without air conditioning

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and the Jalen Hurts Foundation plan to provide air conditioners to 100 Philadelphia city schools

Jalen Hurts has settled in Philadelphia, and his work across the city has been unmatched since he was drafted in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft.

The Eagles star quarterback signed a five-year, $255 million contract extension last spring and put his new money to work, looking to impact the community. In May, Hurts donated $200,000 to Philadelphia schools for new air conditioning in 10 schools.

Now, the Jalen Hurts Foundation plans to address the needs of the nearly 100 remaining schools without air conditioners.

Hurts previously provided $200,000 worth of air conditioners to ten Philly schools: Clara Barton, Gloria Casarez, Castor Gardens, D. Newlin Fell, Thomas Finletter, Fliter Academic Plus, Benjamin Franklin/Science Leadership Academy, Edward Gideon, Abram Jens, and T. Roosevelt. The district listed these schools as earmarked for new air conditioning units.

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WATCH: Eagles rookies and veterans arrive for 2024 training camp at NovaCare Complex

Philadelphia Eagles rookies and veterans arrive for 2024 training camp at NovaCare Complex

After months of waiting, 23 NFL teams, including the highly ranked Philadelphia Eagles, saw their 90-man roster arrive for training camp.

The Eagles’ social media team captured the moment several players, including Jalen Carter, Jordan Mailata, Landon Dickerson, and Nakobe Dean, arrived for the most important training camp in years.

Philadelphia will take the field on Wednesday in the first of two straight practices before a day off or walkthrough, further intensifying the practice routine after three years of having the lightest workload.

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Eagles’ WR DeVonta Smith lands at No. 90 on the NFL’s Top 100 Players list for 2024

Philadelphia Eagles WR DeVonta Smith landed at No. 90 on the NFL’s Top 100 Players list for 2024

DeVonta Smith is one of the top wide receivers in the NFL, and after signing a three-year, $75 million extension, he’s also one of the highest-paid at his position.

Smith will enter year four in Philadelphia as a top-15 player at his position and  No. 90 on the NFL’s Top 100 players list, voted on by his peers.

Smith has recorded 240 catches for 3,178 yards and 19 touchdowns over three seasons with Philadelphia.

Smith shattered the Eagles rookie record for receiving yards (916) in 2021, surpassing a mark previously held by DeSean Jackson, and established a team record for single-season receptions by a wide receiver (95) in 2022.

Smith logged 1,000 yards receiving for a second consecutive year in 2023.

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WATCH: Eagles star QB announces the creation of the Jalen Hurts Foundation

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts announced the creation of the Jalen Hurts Foundation on the principles of “service, mentorship, and progression.”

Jalen Hurts is one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in NFL history, and the Eagles star is prepared to spread some of that wealth after creating the Jalen Hurts Foundation.

Philadedlphia’s fifth-year quarterback made the announcement just hours before the Eagles reported to the NovaCare Complex for training camp.

The non-profit was founded on the principles of “service, mentorship, and progression.”

The Jalen Hurts Foundation was founded out of years of service and overwhelming gratitude to the communities that have generously become a home away from home for Jalen. Its mission is to strengthen communities by servicing and advancing the youth. This will be done by providing resources and support programs to create positive role models among our youth. There is an opportunity to encourage and nurture our youth to pursue their passions and it is a privilege to use our platform to do so.

The move comes almost a year after Hurts donated $200K to the Philadelphia School District for 300 air conditioning units in 10 local schools.

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Former Eagles DE Haason Reddick expected to hold out of Jets’ training camp

Former Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Haason Reddick not expected to report for start of New York Jets’ training camp

Like Parrish Smith of EPMD, Eagles GM Howie Roseman saw it coming, trading Haason Reddick to the Jets after signing Bryce Huff away for a three-year, $51 million deal.

Jets GM Joe Douglas didn’t secure a new contract for the pass rusher upon making the trade, and Reddick skipped all of his new team’s voluntary offseason team activities, including the mandatory minicamp.

Now according to Adam Schefter, Reddick is not expected to show up for the start of Jets training camp on Tuesday, as he seeks a new contract.

Last season, Reddick finished 15th in the league with 11 sacks and made his second straight Pro Bowl.

He recorded double-digit sacks for the fourth consecutive season, leading his team in that category and tying for 15th in the NFL. Outside of the sacks, though, Reddick’s numbers were poor by his standards.

His 38 tackles were the second-lowest mark of his career, and he didn’t force or recover a fumble after forcing five and recovering three last season. His snap share (74 percent) remained identical, indicating the drop-off wasn’t due to a lack of opportunities but mismanagement from coaches.

WATCH: Landon Dickerson hosted a slip and slide party for Eagles teammates ahead of training camp

Landon Dickerson hosted some Philadelphia Eagles teammates for a slip and slide party ahead of training camp

The Eagles are just hours away from reporting for training camp, and Landon Dickerson’s wife sent the team to the NovaCare Complex in style.

Still celebrating their wedding bliss, Brookie Dickinson posted this Instagram video of Dickerson, Lane Johnson, Jake Elliott, and other teammates and their wives or partners participating in a slip-and-slide party ahead of Tuesday’s report day.

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Dickerson is flying high after signing a four-year, $84 million contract extension, becoming the highest-paid guard in the NFL.

In his first three seasons with the Eagles, Dickerson has started 46 of the 47 games he’s played.

Dickerson has been a back-to-back Pro Bowler, and was the 17th highest graded guard in the NFL according to PFF. In 17 games in 2023, Dickerson allowed 5 sacks and just 38 total pressures.

Eagles updated 90-man roster arranged by uniform number ahead of training camp

We’re looking at the Philadelphia Eagles updated 90-man roster by uniform number ahead of Tuesday’s report date for training camp

The Eagles are just 12 away from being back on the field for the start of one of the most critical training camps in franchise history.

After signing seven undrafted free agents following the draft, Philadelphia has a full roster, including Laekin Vakalahi, who’ll be exempt from a roster spot as the team’s representative in the International Pathway Program.

After the team placed offensive tackle Le’Raven Clark on injured reserve, it released tight end Noah Togiai and signed cornerback Shon Stephens. Philadelphia now has a roster space for one player ahead of the July 23 report date for rookies and veterans.

With things about to ramp up, here’s an updated 90-player roster for the Eagles.