Category: NFC East News

Commanders have now cut or traded away all six first-round picks from 2019-2023

Commanders have now cut or traded away all six first-round picks from 2019-2023 after waiving cornerback Emmanuel Forbes

The Emmanuel Forbes era is over in Washington, as the Commanders are waiving the former first-round pick ahead of the Week 13 game against the Tennessee Titans.

The NFL Draft is a crapshoot, and no franchise exemplifies recent failures like the Commanders. The Commanders have now cut or traded every player selected by the previous regime, with all six first-round picks from 2019-2023 no longer on the roster.

Montrez Sweat (2019) was traded, the late Dwayne Haskins (2019) was cut, Chase Young (2020) was traded, Jamin Davis (2021) was cut, Jahan Dotson (2022) was traded to the Eagles this summer, and Forbes (2023) was waived on Saturday.

The beginning of the end came for Forbes, drafted one spot ahead of Patriots star Christian Gonzalez, on October 7 of last season, when Eagles All-Pro A.J. Brown baptized Forbes to the tune of nine catches for 175 yards and two touchdowns in the win, giving Forbes Jr. his welcome to the NFL moment with an intense battle.

Brown was fined almost $11,000 for placing the football next to the then Commanders rookie cornerback after his second touchdown catch.

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Eagles linebacker Ben VanSumeren to miss remainder of season with a knee injury

Eagles linebacker Ben VanSumeren to miss remainder of season with a knee injury in Friday’s practice

Ben VanSumeren had carved out a role as the Eagles’ fullback, reserve linebacker, and special teams standout, but his season is over after the second-year sensation suffered a knee injury at Friday’s practice.

DeVonta Smith will return to the lineup, while Darius Slay will be out with a concussion.

Although VanSumeren has not played a single snap on defense this season, he has carved out a role as a fullback on the offensive side of the ball. He’s also a major special teams contributor, having played 12 offensive snaps this season and 153 on special teams.

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Kyle Van Noy injury update: Will Ravens linebacker play vs. Eagles in Week 13?

Baltimore ruled two players out and Kyle Van Noy is listed as doubtful for Week 13 against the Philadelphia Eagles

The Ravens released their final injury report for Week 13, and linebacker Kyle Van Noy is doubtful for Baltimore’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Van Noy has a neck and hamstring injury and has not participated in practice this week, while Charlie Kolar and Arthur Maulet have been ruled out.

Van Noy, tied with Odafe Oweh for the Ravens’ lead with eight sacks, has missed just seven games over the previous seven seasons and none with the Ravens.

If Van Noy doesn’t play, Adisa Isaac or David Ojabo would be active on the 53-man roster.

Ravens Linebacker Roquan Smith (hamstring) will return to the lineup after missing Monday’s game against the Chargers. He practiced all week, was a full participant on Friday, and carries no injury designation into the game.

Smith’s return is necessary for Baltimore’s run defense to take on Saquon Barkley and the Eagles’ top-ranked rushing attack.

Philadelphia will decide on DeVonta Smith at game time, while Darius Slay has been ruled out with a concussion.

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Darius Slay injury update: Eagles CB to miss game vs. Ravens with a concussion

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay did not practice this week and will miss Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens

The Eagles released their final injury report for the week, and star cornerback Darius Slay will be inactive after missing practice due to a concussion.

Slay has not practiced since leaving the win over the Rams with a head injury and will likely be replaced in the lineup by Isaiah Rodgers.

Wide receiver DeVonta Smith was a full participant and is listed as questionable after missing time with a hamstring injury.

Running back Saquon Barkley (rest), right guard Mekhi Becton (rest), left guard Landon Dickerson (rest), right tackle Lane Johnson (rest), Center Cam Jurgens (rest), left tackle Jordan Mailata (rest), and star pass rusher Josh Sweat (rest) were all full participants.

Smith did not practice Wednesday after missing Sunday’s win over the Rams with his injury. He has 41 receptions for 516 yards and four touchdowns in nine games this season.

For Baltimore, tight end Charlie Kolar (forearm), linebacker Kyle Van Noy (neck/hamstring), and cornerback Arthur Maulet (calf) didn’t practice.

Kolar and Maulet are out for Sunday, but Van Noy, tied with Odafe Oweh for the team lead with eight sacks, will be a game-time decision.

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DeVonta Smith injury update: Eagles WR is unsure if he’ll play vs. Ravens

DeVonta Smith says he still doesn’t know when asked if he’ll play in the Eagles game against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 13

The Eagles released their final injury report ahead of Sunday’s game against Baltimore, and star wide receiver DeVonta Smith returned to the field at full capacity, along with cornerback Kelee Ringo.

When asked by the media if he’ll play, Smith admitted that his availability was uncertain.

Smith did not practice Wednesday after missing Sunday’s win over the Rams with his injury. He has 41 receptions for 516 yards and four touchdowns in nine games this season.

Linebacker Roquan Smith was a full participant and should play for Baltimore, while Kyle Van Noy is trending toward playing against the NFL’s top rushing offense.

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Darius Slay injury update: Latest news on Eagles CB

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay did not practice this week and is expected to miss Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens

The Eagles released their final injury report of the week, and star cornerback Darius Slay will likely be inactive after missing practice with a concussion.

Slay has not practiced since leaving the win over the Rams with a head injury and will likely be replaced in the lineup by Isaiah Rodgers.

Wide receiver DeVonta Smith was a full participant and should start after missing time with a hamstring injury.

Running back Saquon Barkley (rest), right guard Mekhi Becton (rest), left guard Landon Dickerson (rest), right tackle Lane Johnson (rest), Center Cam Jurgens (rest), left tackle Jordan Mailata (rest), and star pass rusher Josh Sweat (rest) were all full participants.

Smith did not practice Wednesday after missing Sunday’s win over the Rams with his injury. He has 41 receptions for 516 yards and four touchdowns in nine games this season.

For Baltimore, tight end Charlie Kolar (forearm), linebacker Kyle Van Noy (neck/hamstring), and cornerback Arthur Maulet (calf) didn’t practice.

Kolar and Maulet are out for Sunday, but Van Noy, tied with Odafe Oweh for the team lead with eight sacks, will be a game-time decision.

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DeVonta Smith injury update: Will Eagles WR play vs. Ravens in Week 13?

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith returned to practice in a full capacity on Friday ahead of Sunday’s game vs. the Ravens

The Eagles released their final injury report ahead of Sunday’s game against Baltimore, and star wide receiver DeVonta Smith returned to the field at full capacity, along with cornerback Kelee Ringo.

Cornerback Darius Slay did not practice while in concussion protocol while running back Saquon Barkley (rest), right guard Mekhi Becton (rest), left guard Landon Dickerson (rest), right tackle Lane Johnson (rest), Center Cam Jurgens (rest), and left tackle Jordan Mailata (rest) were all full participants again. Star pass rusher Josh Sweat (rest) was also a full participant.

Smith did not practice Wednesday after missing Sunday’s win over the Rams with his injury. He has 41 receptions for 516 yards and four touchdowns in nine games this season.

Linebacker Roquan Smith was a full participant and should play for Baltimore, while Kyle Van Noy is trending toward playing against the NFL’s top rushing offense.

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DeVonta Smith injury update: Latest news on Eagles WR

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith returned to practice in a limited capacity on Thursday ahead of Sunday’s game vs. the Ravens

The Eagles released their Thursday, Thanksgiving Day injury report, and star wide receiver DeVonta Smith returned to the field in a limited capacity, along with cornerback Kelee Ringo Jeff McLane.

Cornerback Darius Slay did not practice while in concussion protocol while running back Saquon Barkley (rest), right guard Mekhi Becton (rest), left guard Landon Dickerson (rest), right tackle Lane Johnson (rest), Center Cam Jurgens (rest), left tackle Jordan Mailata (rest). Star pass rusher Josh Sweat (rest) all were full participants.

Smith did not practice Wednesday after missing Sunday’s win over the Rams with his injury. He has 41 receptions for 516 yards and four touchdowns in nine games this season.

For Baltimore, defensive tackle Travis Jones, tight end Charlie Kolar, cornerback Arthur Maulet, linebacker Kyle Van Noy, and defensive end Broderick Washington were all non-participants.

Eagles could see Daniel Jones again after former Giants QB signs with NFC North team

Philadelphia Eagles could see Daniel Jones again after former New York Giants QB signs with the Minnesota Vikings

Most teams are just one injury away from having their backup quarterback become the starter, and with Sam Darnold nursing nagging ailments, the Vikings have signed former Giants quarterback Daniel Jones.

Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports that Jones will join Minnesota and head coach Kevin O’Connell on a practice squad deal to help maximize the current roster.

Jones was drafted with the No. 6 pick from the Duke Blue Devils in the 2019 NFL Draft. After earning a contract extension in 2022, his struggles have continued in his sixth season with the Giants organization. Through 10 games this season, he has thrown just eight touchdowns to seven interceptions with a 79.4 passer rating and 46.8 quarterback rating.

While speaking to reporters Thursday, Jones thanked the organization and teammates and, while taking questions from the media, noted that his injury guarantee of $23 million was the prime factor in his demotion and scout team activity at safety.

“Well, I’ve got the injury guarantee,” Jones said. “So, that’s that. I understand it. They don’t want to take any risks. At that point, it’s just do as you’re told.”

Jones will finish his Giants career with a 64.1 completion percentage, 14,582 yards passing, 70 touchdowns, 47 interceptions, and an 84.3 passer rating.

Against Philadelphia, Jones has a passer rating of 88.6 with 1202 yards, five touchdowns, and two interceptions in 6 games against the Eagles in his career.

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Eagles open as slight road underdogs to the Ravens in Week 13

The Philadelphia Eagles opened as a 2.5-point road underdog to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 13 on CBS

The Eagles are atop the NFC East, and they’ll get a chance to make the ultimate statement to the rest of the league against the Baltimore Ravens, a dominant AFC North power.

Philadelphia is 9-2 after dominating the Rams (37-20) on Sunday night, while Baltimore moved to 8-4 on the season after a much needed, 30-23 win over the Chargers in Los Angeles.

BETMGM has revealed their early betting lines, and the Eagles are 2.5-point road underdogs at M&T Bank Stadium.

Moneyline (ML)

  • Eagles +115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Ravens -140

Against the spread (ATS)

  • Ravens -2.5 (-115)
  • Eagles +2.5 (-105)

Over/Under (O/U)

  • 51 (O: -110 U: -110)

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