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Takeaways, highlights from first half as Eagles hold a 10-3 lead over Seahawks on MNF

We’re looking at takeaways from the first half as the Philadelphia Eagles hold a 10-3 lead over the Seattle Seahawks

The Eagles are still struggling to score touchdowns in the first half, but Matt Patricia’s revamped defensive unit did enough, as the road team jumped out to a 10-3 first-half lead.

Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts started despite flu-like symptoms and finished the first half 9 of 15 passing, for 79 yards.

Hurts also had six carries for 29 yards and the lone touchdown of the game, his 13th on the season, tying his own Eagles single-season record for quarterbacks.

With the second half underway, here are takeaways and highlights from the first half.

Eagles-Seahawks inactives for MNF: Jalen Hurts to start at QB

All-Pro quarterback Jalen Hurts is active for Philadelphia Eagles vs. Seattle Seahawks

The Eagles released their list of inactives for Monday night, and quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to start tonight’s game against the Seattle Seahawks.

Hurts was downgraded to questionable on Sunday with an illness, flying separately from the rest of the team for precautionary reasons and is now feeling well enough to play.

The Eagles will be without three key starters for tonight’s contest, as linebacker Zach Cunningham, guard Cam Jurgens, and cornerback Darius Slay are three starters for the Eagles who are out tonight with their respective injuries.

Newly acquired All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard will likely start and see an increase in defensive snaps with Cunningham inactive.

Sua Opeta or Tyler Steen will start at right guard for Jurgens.

Eagles 53-man roster vs. Seahawks: News and notes for Monday night matchup

We’re looking at the Philadelphia Eagles 53-man roster for their Monday night matchup against the Seattle Seahawks

The Eagles and Seahawks are set for an urgent Monday night matchup, with both teams dealing with similar adversity.

Philadelphia (10-3) traveled West to battle Seattle (6-7), with Pete Carroll’s group facing a must-win scenario after four consecutive losses.

The Seahawks could be without Geno Smith returning to the lineup, while the Eagles have lost back-to-back games and will look more efficient on offense, especially quarterback Jalen Hurts.

With kickoff fast approaching, we’re looking at an updated 53-man roster for the Birds, with news and notes.

Eagles rule out 3 starters for Monday night matchup vs. Seahawks

The Philadelphia Eagles are ruling out Darius Slay, Cam Jurgens and Zach Cunningham for their Week 15 matchup vs. the Seahawks on Monday night

The Philadelphia Eagles have ruled out Darius Slay (knee), Cam Jurgens (pectoral), and Zach Cunningham (knee) for Monday’s massive matchup on the road against the Seattle Seahawks.

Slay had knee surgery on Monday and could be out until the playoffs start, while Jurgens and Cunnigham missed practice this week.

Jalen Hurts and Josh Sweat have no game status designations for Monday night and will play despite missing practice on Saturday.

The Eagles prepared Sua Opeta and Tyler Steen to be ready to start if Jurgens cannot play, while Kelee Ringo or Eli Ricks could get the start instead of Darius Slay.

Eagles have no players make a PFF ranking of the top 50 pending NFL free agents

PFF released their ranking of the top 50 pending NFL free agents for 2024 and the Philadelphia Eagles had zero players make the list

The Eagles are in the midst of a youth movement, that includes a handful of longtime veterans nearing the end, and key contributors serving as stopgaps for future additions.

PFF recently released their rankings for the top 50 pending free agents for 2024, and not one of Philadelphia’s 22 free agents to be made the list.

The Patriots, Chiefs and Cowboys were among the top teams on the list.

The Eagles will have decisions to make, with D’Andre Swift, Fletcher Cox, Quez Watkins and Brandon Graham among the biggest names.

Eagles promote Braden Mann to the active roster, sign LB Brandon Smith to Practice Squad.

The Philadelphia #Eagles promote Braden Mann to the active roster, and signed LB Brandon Smith to Practice Squad.ahead of Sunday matchup vs. the Jets

The Eagles announced roster moves on Thursday, and it was the move the team didn’t make that could have the most significant impact.

Philadelphia promoted punter Braden Mann to the active roster and signed former Penn State linebacker Brandon Smith to the practice squad.

Mann spent three seasons with the Jets before a preseason stint with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The veteran punter signed to Philadelphia’s practice squad on September 18.

Eagles elevate DB Tristin McCollum, punter Braden Mann from practice squad for Week 4

#Eagles elevate DB Tristin McCollum, punter Braden Mann from practice squad for Week 4

The Eagles are elevating punter Braden Mann and defensive back Tristin McCollum from the practice squad for the Week 4 game against the Washington Commanders.

The moves could signal Justin Evans still being a week away from being ready after suffering a neck injury in the win over Tampa.

Eagles elevate WR Devon Allen and punter Braden Mann from Practice Squad for matchup vs. Bucs

The Philadelphia #Eagles elevated WR Devon Allen and punter Braden Mann from Practice Squad for matchup vs. Bucs

The Eagles are elevating wide receiver Devon Allen and punter Braden Mann for Monday night’s matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Both players will make their regular season debuts for Philadelphia.

Allen spent all of last season and the first two weeks of this season on the practice squad.

A two-time U.S. Olympic hurdler, Allen logged a 73-yard kickoff return to open the team’s final preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts.

Mann was signed to the practice squad following punter Arryn Siposs’ release.

The former sixth-round pick spent Training Camp and preseason with the Pittsburgh Steelers after playing his first three seasons with the New York Jets.

Mann averaged 45.4 yards per punt (39.4 net) over his first three seasons.

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Eagles release punter Arryn Siposs from the practice squad after signing Braden Mann

The Philadelphia #Eagles announced they are releasing punter Arryn Siposs from the practice squad after signing Braden Mann to the same position

The Eagles are moving on from Arryn Siposs again, releasing the veteran punter from the practice squad after signing Braden Mann to the same position.

Mann’s best season came in 2022, when he registered career highs in total punt yardage (3,889), yards per punt (46.9), punt net yards (3,386), and punts inside the opponent’s 20-yard line (27).

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Report: Eagles to sign punter Braden Mann ahead of Week 3 matchup vs. Buccaneers

The Philadelphia #Eagles are set to sign punter Braden Mann to the practice squad ahead of the Week 3, Monday night matchup against the Buccaneers

The Eagles punter position is an on-going competition and with the Birds set for a Monday night matchup against the undefeated Buccaneers, the team is adding another kick to the roster.

Adam Caplan is reporting that Philadelphia is signing Braden Mann to the practice squad ahead of Week 2.

Last season, Mann finished 24th in punter EPA (expected points added) according to the PuntRunts, via Philly Voice.

The Jets selected Mann in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

A star at Texas A&M, Mann received unanimous All-American honors and won the Ray Guy Award as the nation’s top collegiate punter as a junior.