Category: Eagles Training Camp

Eagles’ CB Darius Slay on loving ‘pressure’; Darrelle Revis inspiring his ‘shutdown’ persona

Darius Slay loves shadowing the opponents top WR because of Darrelle Revis

Slay Island doesn’t have the same pop as saying ‘Revis Island’ but the outcome will be the same if you somehow find yourself trapped with one of the NFL’s best cornerbacks in the game chasing your No. 1 wideout around.

During a recent sitdown with John Clark of NBC Sports Philadelphia, Darius Slay discussed his “love of pressure” and how watching Darrelle Revis during his dominant stretch helped the Eagles star become a shutdown monster in his own right.

Slay follows the best receiver on the opposing offense regardless of whether they line up in the slot or on the outside. Jim Schwartz has never had a weapon in the secondary during his first four years in Philadelphia, but he had one in Slay during his prior stop as the head coach of the Detroit Lions.

Philadelphia Eagles work out free agent TE Jordan Franks

Jordan Franks has a tryout with the Philadelphia Eagles

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The Philadelphia Eagles are battling injuries at the tight end position and after signing Caleb Wilson to the practice squad, the Birds had a visit from Richard Rodgers and they worked out former Bengals tight end Jordan Franks.

Franks signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2018, failing to make the Bengals’ 53-man roster out of training camp and was subsequently signed to the team’s practice squad.

During his rookie season, Franks played in six games with two receptions for 37 yards and one tackle on special teams.

Franks was waived during the Bengals final roster cut.

Franks’ younger brother, Feleipe, is a former starting quarterback for the University of Florida and currently a quarterback for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks.

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Philadelphia Eagles have TE Richard Rodgers, DT T.Y. McGill in for free agent visits

Eagles have TE Richard Rodgers, DT T.Y. McGill in for free-agent visits

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The Philadelphia Eagles had a few familiar faces in the building and according to Aaron Wilson of The Houston Chronicle, former Eagles tight end Richard Rodgers and defensive tackle T.Y. McGill in for free-agent visits.

McGill had previously signed with the Eagles during training camp and was subsequently released during the 53 man roster cut.

[jwplayer 13nLj3Bu]Rodgers is looking to return to the Eagles after being cut by the Washington Football Team.

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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.

Eagles Jason Peters made the move back to LT on good faith and without a reworked contract

Eagles Jason Peters made the move back to LT on good faith, without a reworked contract

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Jason Peters returned to the Philadelphia Eagles this summer with the idea of extending his career after moving to right guard. With Andre Dillard out for the season with a torn biceps, the expectation was that Peters would immediately move back to left tackle.

There were initial reports that Peters wanted a restructured contract to play the high profile left tackle position and with six days before the Eagles travel to Washington, the future Hall of Famer walked into head coach Doug Pederson’s office and initiated the move back to left tackle.

According to Jeff McLane of The Inquirer, Peters made the move on good faith and most importantly, without a reworked contract.

Peters’s overall grade of 83.4 in 2019 ranked second among all left tackles, and no player graded out better in the clutch than Peters did. It was a balanced effort with grades of 77.0 or higher as both a pass-protector and run-blocker. Peters allowed just five pressures in 114 pass-blocking snaps across these plays.

Peters, who has spent the last 11 years with the Eagles, is still talented and finished the 2019 NFL season as one of the highest-graded offensive linemen in football.

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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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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.

Washington Football Team signs former Eagles WR Shelton Gibson to their practice squad

Former Eagles WR Shelton Gibson signs to the Washington Football Team’s practice squad

Another former Eagles player has landed in the Nations’ Capital, this time, former Philadelphia wide receiver Shelton Gibson just signed to the Washington Football Team’s practice squad per Nicki Jhabvala.

Gibson was among five players to work out for Washington on Sunday and with the season opener against the Eagles coming up in a week, he could provide some pertinent information.

In 20 career games, Gibson has 3 catches for 59 yards.

Philadelphia Eagles WR Jalen Reagor eyeing a Week 2 return vs. the LA Rams

Jalen Reagor could only miss one game after suffering a labrum injury

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Jalen Reagor appears to be a quick healer and after some initial discussions about the Eagles rookie wide receiver missing a month, the talented wideout could be available next week. John Clark of NBC Sports Philadelphia is reporting that Reagor has been feeling good and is eyeing a Week 2 return to the lineup.

Reagor avoided being placed on injured reserve to start the season and he wouldn’t have been available until Week four at the earliest. Now Reagor could be back for a huge matchup with Jalen Ramsey and the LA Rams.

With Reagor (Shoulder), Alshon Jeffery (foot), and Quez Watkins (upper body) all out with injuries, the Eagles will enter Sunday against Washington with four active wideouts and will likely promote Deontay Burnett from the practice squad.

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