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3 things to know about Eagles WR Deontay Burnett

3 things to know about Eagles WR Deontay Burnett

The Philadelphia Eagles added more depth to the 53 man roster after the team promoted Deontay Burnett to the active roster.

Only 22 years of age, the Eagles are his fourth NFL team, but the former USC star boasts a ton of potential and ability.

With Burnett set to make his debut with the Eagles, here are 3 things to know about the smooth wideout.

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1. Burnett committed to USC as a Blueshirt signee

Burnett originally committed to Washington State, but de-committed and since Burnett did not have an official visit or an arranged in-home visit, he was eligible for the advance scholarship.

The Trojans were able to bring him on as a scholarship player after the first day of fall camp, making him eligible to play in 2015, but his scholarship didn’t count until the 2016 recruiting cycle.

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NFL.com says Eagles OC Mike Groh is emerging as a head coaching candidate to know

Mike Groh named a head coaching candidate to know by NFL.com

The NFL is a what have you done for me league and Black Monday — the day after the final regular-season game — usually includes a handful of firings.

NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport broke down the NFL head coach candidates to know before the carousel gets going and Eagles’ offensive coordinator Mike Groh landed on the honorable mentions list of “other guys on the radar.”

Th 48-year-old Groh started his NFL coaching career with the Bears where he was named the team’s wide receivers coach in 2013.

In 2016 the Los Angeles Rams hired Groh as their passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach.

In 2017, the Philadelphia Eagles hired Groh to be their wide receivers coach.

After the 2017 season when the Eagles won Super Bowl LII, Groh was promoted to offensive coordinator to replace Frank Reich after he took a head coaching job with the Colts.

Doug Pederson calls the plays, but Groh has caught most of the flak in the media for the Eagles offensive struggles this season. The Eagles offense has improved over the past month and it’ll be interesting to see how much Groh played in the improvement.

Eagles Final Injury Report: Zach Ertz, Nelson Agholor ruled out for game vs. Giants

Philadelphia Eagles rule out tight end Zach Ertz for game against the New York giants

The Philadelphia Eagles will attempt to clinch the NFC East without Zach Ertz as the Birds ruled out their star tight end.

Nelson Agholor was ruled out for his fourth straight game, while Jordan Howard was cleared and not on the injury report.

Carson Wentz closing in on Eagles first 4,000 yard passing season

Carson Wentz 250-yards away from Eagles first 4K yard passing season

The Philadelphia Eagles don’t have the greatest lineage at the quarterback position, but one of the NFL’s gold standard franchises, the Birds have had their share of special signal-callers.

Donovan McNabb holds the majority of the Eagles single-season and career passing records at quarterback, but Carson Wentz is on his way to shattering every single record outside of rushing yards for a quarterback.

After two injury-plagued seasons, Wentz has taken that next step as an elite signal-caller and on Sunday, he’ll have the chance to lead the Eagles into the postseason, while becoming the franchises first 4,000-yard passer in a season.

Wentz sits just 250 passing yards behind Donovan McNabb’s 3,916 yards, set in 2008 season.

Making the accomplishment even more phenomenal, Wentz will likely accomplish the feat without having any wideout amass over 600 yards receiving.

Wentz almost completed the task during his rookie season in 2016, when he passed for 3,782 yards and 16 touchdowns.

Doug Pederson says Jordan Howard is ”good to go” as Eagles RB gets cleared for contact

Eagles running back Jordan Howard to play vs. Giants after being cleared for contact.

The Philadelphia Eagles received some good news on Friday when head coach Doug Pederson revealed that Jordan Howard has been cleared for contact.

Howard will be eased back into the lineup as the third running back behind Miles Sanders and the emerging Boston Scott.

Howard has been out since suffering a stinger in the Eagles win over the Chicago Bears.

Eagles Injury Report: Zach Ertz among 3 to not practice, 6 other listed as limited

The Eagles released their Thursday injury report and Zach Ertz was among three players to not practice

The Philadelphia Eagles released their Thursday injury report and Zach Ertz was among three starters to not practice. Brandon Brooks was among six other Eagles listed as limited participants in advance of Sunday’s game against the Giants.

Ertz is dealing with back soreness, along with his rib injuries.

Howard is expected to be cleared to rejoin the Eagles lineup after missing five games, while Johnson could be a game-time decision with a high ankle sprain, although it’s more likely that he’ll return for a potential playoff run.

Doug Pederson provides some insight into Eagles RB rotation with Jordan Howard returning

Doug Pederson says Eagles will continue to ride Miles Sanders hot hand

The Philadelphia Eagles have a predicament at running back, but its one that every team around the NFL would love to have.

Over the last five games, the Eagles running game has been carried by the rookie Miles Sanders, with Boston Scott filling in valiantly in relief. On Thursday, Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said that running back Jordan Howard was set to meet with medical personnel in hopes of getting cleared for contact.

Howard hasn’t played since Nov. 3 due to a shoulder injury and if cleared, the potential for the Eagles to return to their thunder and lightning combo at running back presents itself.

On Thursday Doug Pederson presented a different outlook, revealing that Sanders is expected to remain the lead back even if Howard returns.

“I honestly don’t think much has to change,” Eagles coach Doug Pederson said on Thursday. “I think Jordan is a piece to the puzzle. He can obviously add depth, but Miles has been sort the hot hand here lately and we want to continue that going.”

Over the last five games, Sanders is averaging 117.6 total yards per game and four touchdowns. Expect the Eagles to continue to gashing defenses with Sanders and Scott, while utilizing Howard later in games and when the team needs a tough yard.

Eagles estimated injury report: Brandon Brooks dealing with calf injury

Eagles release estimated injury report for game vs. New York Giants

The Philadelphia Eagles had the day off to celebrate Christmas with their families, but the team still released an estimated injury report for what would have been a Wednesday practice.

Had the Eagles practiced, Nelson Agholor (knee), Zach Ertz (ribs) and Lane Johnson (ankle) would have been out.

JJ Arcega-Whiteside (foot), Derek Barnett (ankle), Brandon Brooks (calf), Fletcher Cox (triceps), Jordan Howard (shoulder) and Jalen Mills (ankle) would have been limited.

Howard is expected to be cleared to rejoin the Eagles lineup after missing five games, while Johnson could be a game-time decision with a high ankle sprain, although it’s more likely that he’ll return for a potential playoff run.

Eagles sign WR River Cracraft to the practice squad

Eagles sign WR River Cracraft to the practice squad

In a move that helps replace Deontay Burnett and gives the Birds a chance to scout a potential athlete, the Eagles have signed wide receiver River Cracraft to the practice squad.

A California native, Cracraft played four seasons at Washington State and was named honorable mention All-Pac-12 Conference and honorable mention All-Freshman Team by College Football News.

Cracraft had 53 receptions, 701 receiving yards, and five touchdowns in his senior season and was named honorable mention All-Pac 12 before tearing his ACL in the tenth game of the season.

Cracraft spent three years on the Broncos practice squad after going undrafted.

Eagles officially waive RB Jay Ajayi

Jay Ajayi waived by the Philadelphia Eagles

With Jordan Howard set to return to the lineup and Boston Scott flourishing in his new role, the Philadelphia Eagles officially announced that they have waived running back Jay Ajayi.

Adam Schefter reported on Monday, that the Eagles were moving on from Ajayi, clearing the way for Howard to return to the lineup after missing five games.

Ajayi has looked a shell of his former self and in three total games with the Eagles, he has 10 carries for 30 yards, on 21 snaps with two DNPs.

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