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Jordan Howard ruled out vs. Patriots; Jay Ajayi could play significant role

Eagles running back Jordan Howard not expected to play vs. Patriots;

The Philadelphia Eagles have a huge matchup with the New England Patriots on Sunday afternoon and they’ll like play without running back Jordan Howard. ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting that Howard is expected to miss the contest with a shoulder injury.

With Howard out, Jay Ajayi will make his season debut and likely play a significant role in the contest.

The Eagles had Ajayi in for a workout on Friday morning and the move is added depth for a position that was starting to become the strength of the team.

Philadelphia head coach Doug Pederson said that Howard sustained his injury late in the Eagles’ 22-14 win over the Chicago Bears on Nov. 3.

Ajayi missed most of the 2018 season, playing just four games for the Eagles before suffering a torn ACL. Ajayi had 592 yards on 105 carries and four touchdowns in 11 games with the Eagles since 2017.

Eagles’ VP of Football Operations attends Colin Kaepernick’s open workout

Andrew Berry representing the Eagles at Colin Kaepernick’s workout

The Philadelphia Eagles do their due diligence on any player that potentially helps the franchise and with Colin Kaepernick holding an open workout for NFL teams, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com is reporting that the Birds Andrew Berry to Atlanta to be a witness.

The workout was pushed back until 4:00 p.m. and moved to a new location after Kaepernick took issue with “a liability waiver”, and he also wanted all media to be allowed to observe and film the workout.

Eagles head coach Doug Pederson had previously stated on Friday, that he expected the team to send some form of representation, and that’s exactly what will take place.

Eagles Injury Report: Alshon Jeffery out vs the Patriots; Jordan Howard listed as questionable

Alshon Jeffery out vs the Patriots; Jordan Howard listed questionable

The Philadelphia Eagles released their final injury report in advance of the teams’ matchup with the New England Patriots and Alshon Jeffery will not be able to play.

Nigel Bradham will miss another game with an ankle injury, while Jason Peters looks to return to the Eagles lineup.

On Friday, the Eagles announced that Darren Sproles would miss the remainder of the season with a hip injury.

Jordan Howard is dealing with a “stinger”, while Alshon Jeffery is dealing with a nagging ankle injury.

The Eagles wide receivers on Sunday will be Nelson Agholor, Jordan Matthews, Mack Hollins, and JJ Arcega-Whiteside.

At running back, the Eagles will have Miles Sanders, Boston Scott, Ajayi and maybe De’Angelo Henderson.

Lane Johnson offers his thoughts on the Myles Garrett helmet incident

Lane Johnson offers his thoughts on the Myles Garrett helmet incident

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Myles Garrett has been suspended for the rest of this season and maybe longer, after the Cleveland Browns star pass rusher ripped the helmet off Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph and clubbed him in the head with it in the final seconds of Thursday night’s game.

The NFL also suspended Browns defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi one game for shoving Rudolph in the back. Pittsburgh center Maurkice Pouncey was suspended three games as well after he kicked and punched Garrett while defending Rudolph.

Players and analysts from around the NFL have offered their reaction and the Eagles’ top enforcer and star right tackle, Lane Johnson, weighed in as well.

While addressing the media after the Eagles practice on Friday, Johnson told ESPN’s Tim McManus that he would have reacted the same way Pouncey did, and would have slugged Garrett as well.

Johnson has been a leading supporter and protector of Carson Wentz since the Eagles selected their star quarterback in the 2016 NFL Draft.

Eagles vs. Patriots: TV broadcast map for Week 11

The Philadelphia Eagles (5-4) will battle the defending Super Bowl champion, New England Patriots (8-1), at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday afternoon. Even though the game isn’t considered a national television broadcast, most of America will be …

The Philadelphia Eagles (5-4) will battle the defending Super Bowl champion, New England Patriots (8-1), at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday afternoon. Even though the game isn’t considered a national television broadcast, most of America will be viewing the Patriots and Eagles on CBS as the late game according to 506 Sports.

Eagles to sign RB Jay Ajayi

Jay Ajayi signs with the Philadelphia Eagles

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With Darren Sproles out for the season and Jordan Howard dealing with a stinger, Ian Rapoport is reporting that the Eagles will sign running back Jay Ajayi.

The Eagles had Ajayi in for a workout on Friday morning and the move is added depth for a position that was starting to become the strength of the team.

Philadelphia head coach Doug Pederson said that Howard sustained his injury late in the Eagles’ 22-14 win over the Chicago Bears on Nov. 3.

Ajayi missed most of the 2018 season, playing just four games for the Eagles before suffering a torn ACL. Ajayi had 592 yards on 105 carries and four touchdowns in 11 games with the Eagles since 2017.

Doug Pederson provides an update on Alshon Jeffery, Nigel Bradham

As the Philadelphia Eagles defense gets healthy for the first time in months, the Birds offensive personnel are starting to feel the sting of injuries and attrition. On Friday, the Eagles announced that Darren Sproles would miss the remainder of the …

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As the Philadelphia Eagles defense gets healthy for the first time in months, the Birds offensive personnel are starting to feel the sting of injuries and attrition.

On Friday, the Eagles announced that Darren Sproles would miss the remainder of the season with a hip injury.

Head coach Doug Pederson provided an update on several other players as well. Jordan Howard is dealing with a “stinger”, while Alshon Jeffery is unlikely to play with a nagging ankle injury.

The Eagles wide receivers on Sunday could be Nelson Agholor, Jordan Matthews, Mack Hollins, and JJ Arcega-Whiteside. Combined, three of the four players zero catches in the last five games.

At running back, the Eagles could trot out Miles Sanders, Boston Scott, and De’Angelo Henderson? Jay Ajayi is back in town for a workout and could be signed on Friday.

Eagles Injury Report: Alshon Jeffery among 3 players who did not practice

Alshon Jeffery among 3 Eagles players who did not practice

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The Philadelphia Eagles released their Thursday injury report in advance of Sunday’s showdown with the Patriots and Alshon Jeffery missed his second practice in a row.

Darren Sproles was a new addition to the report after Thursday’s practice with a quad injury that sidelined him previously. Nigel Bradham (ankle) missed practice, while Jordan Howard (shoulder) and Jason Peters (knee) remain limited.

If Jeffery can’t go, the Eagles will have Jordan Howard and Nelson Agholor as their No. 1 receivers, with JJ Arcega-Whiteside and Mack Hollins as the other available players on the outside.

Expect Philadelphia to lean on tight ends Zach Ertz and Dallas Goedert.

Jordan Matthews could be Eagles’ No. 1 WR in matchup with Patriots

Jordan Matthews could end up being the Eagles number one receiving option on Sunday when they face the Patriots.

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Jordan Matthews is living the American dream this week, going from being unemployed to the top dawg on an NFL roster. Recently cut by the San Francisco 49ers, Matthews returned to the team that originally drafted him, thinking he’d be an added weapon.

Now with Alshon Jeffery nursing an ankle injury, Matthews could be tossed into the role of No. 1 wide receiver when Stephon Gilmore and the Patriots come into town.

If Jeffery can’t go, Matthews will be called upon even more, while JJ Arcega-Whiteside could finally get an extended opportunity to make plays on the outside as well.

Nate Gerry a person of interest as Patriots gameplan for Eagles’ defense

Philadelphia linebacker Nate Gerry will play a huge role in the Eagles matchup with the Patriots

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Any Eagles related conversation focusing on Nate Gerry is certain to bring a variety of opinions centered on his value as a linebacker in Philadelphia’s defense. Gerry for the most part, is either beloved or severely questioned by local fans and media on a weekly basis.

This week, the Eagles face the king of getting the most out of key matchups, when Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots come to town.

With the Patriots practicing and preparing for a tough Eagles front-7, ESPN’s Mike Reiss pointed out New England focusing and preparing specifically for Fletcher Cox, and Gerry.

With Belichick having a highlighted jersey for Gerry at Patriots practice, Belichick is either concerned about the Birds inside linebacker or, he’s sees something he can obviously exploit early and often.

With Sony Michel, James White and Rex Burkhead in the backfield, Josh McDaniel’s and the Patriots could choose to center their offensive game plan around targeting Gerry’s man whenever he’s forced into pass coverage.

Gerry has shown himself to be the Eagles’ most versatile linebacker, playing upwards over four positions during the past five or six weeks. He’s amassed 33 tackles, a sack, two interceptions, and a pick-six over that time span.