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Eagles’ LB Nigel Bradham hoping to return for game vs. Seahawks

Nigel Bradham hoping to return for game vs. Seahawks

The Philadelphia Eagles are continuing to get reinforcements back on the defensive side of the ball and according to the man himself, Nigel Bradham is close to returning to the lineup.

Out since Week 6 when he left the Vikings game with an ankle injury, Bradham told reporters he was “hopeful” to be back out there this week to face Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson.

With Bradham out, Nate Gerry has done a solid job in his place, while Kamu Grugier-Hill has also been solid since his return from injury.

Eagles sign LS Rick Lovato to a 4-year contract extension through 2023

Eagles sign Rick Lovato to a 4-year contract extension

The Philadelphia Eagles announced that they have signed long snapper Rick Lovato to a four-year contract extension through 2023.

After going undrafted in the 2015 NFL Draft, Lovato signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent. After bouncing around with the Bears and Packers, Lovato found a home with the Eagles in 2016.

Eagles DC Jim Schwartz praises Seahawks WR DK Metcalf for his ability to make plays downfield

Jim Schwartz raves about DK Metcalf’s ability to make plays downfield

The Philadelphia Eagles defense will have their hands full on Sunday when the Seattle Seahawks visit Lincoln Financial Field. The Seahawks bring in MVP candidate Russell Wilson, receiver Tyler Lockett and rookie sensation DK Metcalf.

Metcalf was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round (64th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft. The Seahawks rookie has been impressive this season, posting 35 catches for 595 yards and five touchdowns.

Metcalf is averaging 17 yards per reception as well, numbers unheard for a rookie. During his weekly press conference, Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz praised Metcalf’s ability to make plays downfield.

Schwartz also praised Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, saying the MVP candidate “can be as good as anybody in the league dropping back and throwing the ball. The comments about Metcalf cut deep in Philadelphia when you realize JJ Arcega-Whiteside was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round (57th overall) and seven spots ahead of Metcalf.

Arcega-Whiteside has 3 catches for 43 yards on the season to show for it. In Schwartz’s defense, he was asked about Metcalf in regards to questions about the opposition’s offense, but it still must be hard to conjure up the notion that the Eagles blew it and selected the wrong wide receiver.

Hear Schwartz’s comments in their entirety below.

Miles Sanders now 3rd player in Eagles history to accomplish this feat

Miles Sanders has 1,000+ all-purpose yards in 1st 10 career NFL games

Miles Sanders isn’t dominating the Eagles rushing attack but the former Penn State star has cemented his status in team history.

Even with the loss to the Patriots, Sanders joined some distinguished company in Eagles franchise history. Miles Sanders became the third player in Eagles franchise history to gain 1,000 all-purpose yards in his first 10 career games.

So far through ten games, Sanders has 1,002 yards, 374 rushing yards, 314 receiving yards, 314 kick return yards thus far.

The other two Eagles to accomplish the feat, DeSean Jackson (1,085 all-purpose yards in 2008) and Ted Dean (1,066 all-purpose yards in 1960) had successful careers. Dean went on to win an NFL championship in 1960.

Sanders currently ranks 10th in the NFL in all-purpose yards and is the only player in the NFL with at least 300 rushing yards, 300 receiving yards and 300 kick return yards.

2020 NFL draft order: Look at where Eagles stand with 1st-round pick after Week 11

The Philadelphia Eagles would currently hold the No. 15 pick in the NFL Draft.

The Philadelphia Eagles currently sit at 5-5 on the NFL season, with hopes of a playoff run during the next six weeks.

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If the Eagles are unable to make the playoffs, they’ll settle somewhere into the middle of the first round, hoping to use that pick on a possible wide receiver or young cornerback. With Week 12 of the NFL regular season upon, Draft Wire broke the selection order for the NFL Draft and as it stands right now, the Eagles would be picking at No. 15 in the first round.

As it currently stands, the Eagles would have options at No. 15. If they decide to address the defensive line, they could target South Carolina’s Javon Kinlaw, a strong and forceful defensive tackle.

If not a defensive tackle, the Birds could have their choice of either Oklahoma wideout CeeDee Lamb, Florida cornerback, CJ Henderson, Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III and Clemson wide receiver Tee Higgins.

Doug Pederson provides an update on the status of Alshon Jeffery, Jordan Howard

Doug Pederson provides an update on the status of Alshon Jeffery, Jordan Howard

Doug Pederson addressed the media on Monday, hours after the Eagles disappointing 17-10 loss to the New England Patriots.

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Pederson updated the Eagles injury situation and confirmed that Jordan Howard and Alshon Jeffery are progressing well and could be back this week.

Pederson sound less optimistic about Jeffery’s status for next week, and after the signing of Jay Ajayi, the Eagles may choose to hold Howard out one more week as well.

Lane Johnson in concussion protocol after leaving game vs. Patriots with head injury

Lane Johnson in concussion protocol after leaving game vs. Patriots with head injury

The Philadelphia Eagles could be without right tackle Lane Johnson on Sunday after Doug Pederson confirmed that he’s been placed in the concussion protocol.

According to the NFL’s return-to-participation protocol, Johnson must rest “until his signs and symptoms and neurologic examination, including cognitive and balance tests, return to baseline status.”

With Johnson out, rookie left tackle Andre Dillard could see practice reps at right tackle this week.

4 takeaways from Eagles 17-10 loss to the Patriots

4 takeaways from Eagles 17-10 loss to the Patriots

The Philadelphia Eagles are now 5-5 on the season after blowing a 10-point lead against the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday.

The Eagles defense showed up in full force and looks to be rounding into form after battering Tom Brady during a dominant first half by Philadelphia. After a late second-quarter touchdown, The Eagles scored zero points and are now a full game behind the Dallas Cowboys in the win column.

With the Seahawks coming to the Linc next Sunday, here are four takeaways from the Birds 17-10 loss to the Patriots.

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1. Eagles aren’t a serious playoff contender without deep threat

Nelson Agholor had four catches for 40-yards, while Zach Ertz led the Birds with nine catches for 94 yards, deep passing yards were hard to come by. The Eagles went away from Miles Sanders after a strong first half. Even with Alshon Jeffery back, this Eagles offense works too hard to gain big chunks of yards.

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Eagles vs. Patriots: 4 matchups to watch

Eagles vs. Patriots: 4 matchups to watch

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The Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots will square off Sunday afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field in a Super Bowl LII rematch and a huge contest that could go a long way towards solidifying the Birds playoff chances.

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It’ll be the first and possibly the last matchup between Carson Wentz and Tom Brady.

Here are matchups to watch:

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Patriots WR Julian Edelman vs. Eagles CB Avonte Maddox

Maddox has looked good in his return from injury and it comes just in time for him to tangle with the Patriots star in the slot. Edelman has 63 catches for 663 yards and four touchdowns so far this season and can be a matchup nightmare for opposing secondaries.

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Eagles Inactives vs. Patriots: Jay Ajayi active; Jordan Howard ruled out

Eagles Inactives vs. Patriots: Jay Ajayi active; Jordan Howard ruled out

The Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots are set to square off Sunday afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field in a Super Bowl LII rematch and a huge contest that could go a long way towards solidifying the Birds playoff chances.

The Eagles just released their inactives list and as expected, Jordan Howard was ruled out.

Jay Ajayi is active and will play a pertinent role after signing with the team on Friday.