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Eagles sign Jason Peters to a 1-year deal to replace Brandon Brooks at right guard

Eagles sign Jason Peters to a 1-year deal to replace Brandon Brooks at RG

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In a move that has been expected for some time now, the Philadelphia Eagles have re-signed left tackle Jason Peters and are expected to play him at right guard per Ian Rapoport.

Brian Baldinger is a former Eagles player and currently works as an analyst for the team during the preseason and for NFL Network during the regular season.

Baldinger sent social media into a buzz when he revealed that a little birdy passed along the news that the Eagles could be prepared to make a move this week that could greatly “improve the roster.”

The free-agent left tackle let it be known last season that he would play guard to extend his career and he’s still one of the most athletic players in the game regardless of position. Peters’s strength, technique, and versatility along with vast experience could allow such a move to make sense.

By adding the athletic and talented Peters at right guard, it allows Andre Dillard to continue to develop, while Matt Pryor can continue to play a hybrid role or move to right guard if Peters can’t successfully make the move.

Eagles center Jason Kelce mentioned in a ranking of the NFL’s top-10 interior linemen

Eagles center Jason Kelce mentioned in a ranking of the NFL’s top-10 interior linemen

Jason Kelce is still among the best players in the game at his position and although he’s now playing on a year-to-year basis, the Eagles star center is still highly respected around the league.

ESPN.com is firmly entrenched in a top-10 ranking of every position in the NFL and just as they were at the quarterback, wide receiver and offensive tackle positions, the Eagles were well represented on the list.

8. Jason Kelce, Philadelphia Eagles
Age: 32 | Highest ranking: 5 | Lowest ranking: 13

So many voters have had Kelce as their top center that they have trouble moving off him as he declines with age.

“Not quite as good as he used to be but still a fantastic player,” said one NFC exec. “He does everything well.”

Kelce still produced an 81.0 Pro Football Focus ranking and hasn’t missed a game in five years on his way to three straight All-Pro bids.

“Probably lost a step at this point — he’s great at managing the game but will struggle at the power game,” said a veteran NFL defensive coach.

If not for an Achilles injury while working out, Brandon Brooks would have definitely landed in the top-4 of the list, giving the Eagles two-players in the top-10.

Colts star Quenton Nelson took the top spot.

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Eagles revamped offensive line lands in the top-10 of a ranking of all 32 NFL teams entering the 2020 season

Philadelphia Eagles are No. 10 in a PFF ranking of all 32 NFL offensive lines

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The Philadelphia Eagles perennially have one of the top-five highest-graded offensive lines entering and finishing most NFL seasons but 2020 offers an interesting twist.

Jason Peters is out as the Andre Dillard era begins at left tackle, while the Eagles will be without right guard Brandon Brooks after he tore his Achilles and will miss the entire 2020 NFL season.

Matt Pryor will likely get the first shot at replacing Brooks, but the loss will be monumental.

Pro Football Focus just released its annual ranking of all 32 NFL offensive lines and even with the losses, the Eagles still landed in the top-10.

10. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
The Eagles annually boast one of the best offensive lines in the league, and they finished No. 1 at the conclusion of the 2019 regular season. It will be difficult to repeat that feat without star left tackle Jason Peters and PFF All-Pro guard Brandon Brooks. The Eagles anticipated the Peters move by drafting Andre Dillard in the first round in 2019, and he’s locked in as the starter after grading out at 59.7 on 337 snaps as a rookie. For perspective, Peters allowed just 25 pressures on 602 pass-blocking attempts, while Dillard allowed 25 on 183 attempts — so it could be an adjustment for Philadelphia. The good news is Dillard’s track record at Washington State, where his pass-blocking grade on true pass sets is the fifth-best we’ve seen from any college player moving to the NFL.

Johnson and Kelce will be stout as usual, while Isaac Seumalo should make another jump and has played at a top-10 level since his debacle against the Falcons.

Dillard and the right guard battle are major keys for the Eagles and could be the difference between another top-3 ranking and middle of the pack finish. If Dillard can take the next step at left tackle and Pryor or Driscoll fortify the right guard spot, the Birds could be looking at another deep playoff run.

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Eagles RG Brandon Brooks has a strong message for all the haters

Brandon Brooks says he’s never met a hater doing better than him

Brandon Brooks is a shining example of positivity and what having a great attitude can do for those who choose to exhibit the glass half full approach to life.

The Eagles All-Pro right guard recently tore an Achilles tendon again, the second tear in the last two years and he’s now torn both the right and left. Right than feel sorry for himself, Brooks hopped right back into action, performing Jijitsu just days after tearing his Achilles.

During a recent sitdown with Kristin Rodgers of Fox29 in Philadelphia, Brooks again was the power of positivity and delivered a strong message to his haters.

While talking about his injury with Jeff Skversky of 6ABC, Brooks admitted that he actually laughed when learning of this newest tear.

The Eagles star should be healthy and back running around in March or around the time of the start of the 2021 offseason training program.

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Eagles’ Andre Dillard put on some weight to prepare for starting at LT

Brandon Brooks says Eagles LT Andre Dillard bulked up to 335 pounds

The Andre Dillard era is set to begin in Philadelphia and after a rocky rookie season, the former Washington State star hit the weight room hard.

One day after having Achilles surgery, Brandon Brooks appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Quick Slants on Friday and revealed that Dillard had bulked up to 335 pounds!

“None of that college body, that noodle body, none of that,” Brooks said. “He’s been hitting the weights, man, getting strong. I tried to push him every day. You know how it is playing O-line, there’s no excuses, you gotta get it done.”

Dillard struggled with the bull-rush last season and the added weight should allow him to comfortably pass protect at left tackle without sacrificing his athleticism.

Peters is still available as a free agent, but the Eagles are committed to going forward with Dillard, their first-round pick from 2019.

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Former Eagles great Tra Thomas weighs-in on whether Jason Peters could replace Brandon Brooks at RG

Tra Thomas unsure Jason Peters could replace Brandon Brooks at RG

The Philadelphia Eagles seem prepared to move forward with Matt Pryor in place of the injured Brandon Brooks, but that hasn’t stopped fans and some analysts from clamoring for the return of Jason Peters.

Peters has openly discussed playing guard if it would extend his career and with Brooks lost for the season due to a torn Achilles, the question has been asked about Peters possibly switching positions.

Former Eagles great and Pro Bowl left tackle gave his opinion on the matter recently and told 97.3 ESPN, that Peters would have a hard time making the adjustment.

“The skill isn’t the problem, it’s the wear and tear on the body,” Thomas explained. “If you are getting beat up out there playing defensive ends, you’re definitely going to get beat up playing offensive guard when you’re dealing with defensive tackles.”

“Everyone just thinks you can mix-and-match and just move around – it’s not that easy, to just move to different positions like that,” Thomas stressed. “Especially when you have been in a left-handed stance for so long, its takes a long-time to get that muscle memory to change.”

Pryor, the likely choice to replace Brooks, has experience from the NFC Wild Card matchup against the Seahawks last January and his physically similar to the All-Pro in size.

Thomas liked what he saw from the former TCU star.

“I thought Matt Pryor came in and held his own,” Thomas said. I thought he was really good at protection, to me I don’t feel there was a major drop-off.”

The third-year guard has the chance to make himself a lot of money this season and could put himself in-line for a big deal on the open market or for potentially replacing Brooks if the Eagles decide to move on.

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Eagles RG Brandon Brooks doing Jiujitsu training despite tearing his Achilles

Eagles RG Brandon Brooks doing Jiujitsu training despite tearing his Achilles

Brandon Brooks suffered a torn Achilles this week but it hasn’t stopped the Eagles star from putting in the work to keep his body in tip-top shape.

Brooks hasn’t had surgery yet, so he’s still taking part in MMA and jujitsu training with a walking boot, despite the torn Achilles.

In the video, courtesy of ESPN’s Eagles reporter Tim McManus via Ricardo Migliarese of Balance MMA, Brooks looks perfectly healthy while getting his ground and pound on.

Brooks will likely face backlash from some fans, but the injury is what it is and just sitting around won’t help the Eagles All-Pro heal any faster. He’s looking at a nine-month recovery regardless.

Brooks tore his left Achilles tendon while running during a rehab session at NovaCare Complex on Monday.

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3 things to know about Eagles backup RG Matt Pryor in the wake of Brandon Brook’s Achilles injury

3 things to know about Eagles backup RG Matt Pryor in the wake of Brandon Brook’s Achilles injury

Matt Pryor made the first start of his NFL career in the playoffs against the Seattle Seahawks during Wild Card weekend and he held up under intense duress.

Pryor will now likely make his first regular-season start in the Eagles opener against the Redskins after Brandon Brooks suffered a torn Achilles tendon.

Standing 6-foot-7 and 332 pounds, Pryor entered the NFL with the reputation that he could play both right guard and right tackle.

With Brooks out for the entire 2020, NFL season here are 3 things to know about Pryor, the Eagles new starting right guard at the moment:

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1. Pryor is massive

Drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round (206th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft, Pryor is a big, strong, powerful player who can play both spots along the line.

Pryor is similar in body type to Brooks, but not as athletic. The Eagles could regress some in the passing game but Pryor seems ideal to continue Brook’s run blocking dominance.

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7 options for the Eagles to replace Brandon Brooks after he suffered torn Achilles

7 guards the Eagles could have interest in adding to the roster after Brandon Brooks suffers torn Achilles

The Philadelphia Eagles have a glaring hole at right guard and one of the most athletic linemen in NFL history just happens to be unemployed.

The Eagles received devastating news on Monday when it was revealed that Brandon Brooks would miss the entire 2020 NFL season with a torn Achilles tendon.

The Eagles have viable replacements on the roster but if the team chooses to look outside the NovaCare Complex, here are seven options that make sense.

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Nov 17, 2019; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Jason Peters (71) prepares to block against the New England Patriots at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

1. Jason Peters

The free-agent left tackle let it be known last season that he would play guard to extend his career and he’s still one of the most athletic players in the game regardless of position. Peters’s strength, technique, and versatility along with vast experience could allow such a move to make sense.

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3 takeaways from the news Brandon Brooks will miss 2020 NFL season with torn Achilles

3 takeaways from the news Brandon Brooks will miss 2020 NFL season with torn Achilles

The Philadelphia Eagles received some heartbreaking news on Monday when it was announced that Brandon Brooks has suffered a torn Achilles.

Brooks confirmed the news and stated that it was his other Achilles and not the one torn in the Eagles 2018 playoff loss to the Saints.

With Brooks done and the Eagles season off to a rocky start, here are four takeaways from the news.

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Sep 8, 2019; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles offensive guard Brandon Brooks (79) blocks Washington Redskins defensive end Matthew Ioannidis (98) at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

1. Eagles best lineman is gone for the year

Brooks was the highest-graded guard in football in 2019, the second-ranked guard on the PFF top 50 list, and the fifth-ranked player on PFF’s 2019 101 lists.

Over the last three seasons, Brooks has started all 48 regular-season games, while playing in 95% of the Eagles offensive snaps and making the. Pro Bowl in each season.

Brooks tore his right Achilles tendon in January 2019.

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