Tag: Eagles Training Camp

Sydney Brown on his physical style: I want to be a feared player

Philadelphia #Eagles rookie Sydney Brown talked about his approach to the safety position and made it clear that his goal is to be a feared player

Sydney Brown plays the game like a heat-seeking missile, with teammates and opponents starting to take notice of his physical style of play.

Whether in the running game or defending the pass, Brown bring the pain while running downhill to stop the opposition’s ball carrier.

During a recent sitdown after practice, Brown let it be known that his goal is to develop a reputation as a feared player around the NFL.

Brown led the Eagles defense in snaps (41) and tackles (9) during the preseason opener against the Ravens, and he had several plays where he was explosive at the point of attack.

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5 things to watch in the Eagles’ preseason opener vs. Ravens

We’re looking at five things to watch in the Philadelphia #Eagles preseason opener against the Baltimore Ravens

The Eagles are hitting the road for a short trip down 95 South, as they’ll be the visitors at M&T Stadium on Saturday night for an intriguing matchup against the Ravens.

Lamar Jackson has been officially ruled out, and with joint practices against the Browns scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, the expectation is that Jalen Hurts and other key starters will be held out as well.

With several huge storylines set to play out, here are five things to watch in the preseason opener.

Eagles have the best roster in NFL based on ESPN 2023 NFL position group rankings

The Philadelphia #Eagles have the best roster in NFL based on ESPN 2023 NFL position group rankings

Philadelphia has one of the NFL’s top supporting cast, and the group was upgraded after Howie Roseman signed Rashaad Penny and traded for D’Andre Swift.

The Eagles lost ten key contributors in free agency and reloaded with high-value signings and an A+ NFL draft class.

After retaining Darius Slay and James Bradberry, Philadelphia has few holes on the roster and is one of the most versatile depth charts in the entire league.

ESPN recently ranked all 32 NFL teams based on position group, and the Birds landed at No. 1 overall.

LOOK: Eagles’ QB Jalen Hurts puts pinpoint accuracy on display

Philadelphia #Eagles All-Pro quarterback Jalen Hurts put his pinpoint accuracy on display with this pass to Dallas Goedert

Jalen Hurts has a 23-11 career record, leading Philadelphia to consecutive playoff appearances and a Super Bowl berth.

Even with his continued progression, critics and pundits still believe the Eagles quarterback needs to prove that he can win games as a passer.

Hurts has improved leaps and bounds each season, and he’s now one of the more accurate quarterbacks in the NFL.

The pundits like Nick Wright make jokes and negative comments, but Hurts may be the best pure passer in the NFL during tight situations.

According to Dave Spadaro, 22 NFL quarterbacks dropped back 250+ times last season, and if you take out the play-action passes, screens, and RPOs, none of those qualifying quarterbacks had a better passer rating than Hurts (96.3).

During a recent training camp practice, the 2023 MVP candidate displayed his pinpoint accuracy.

Hurts significantly improved in 2022, leading the Eagles (14-3) to the Super Bowl while amassing Pro Bowl, All-Pro, and MVP nominations.

The former Alabama and Oklahoma star led Philadelphia to a 14-1 regular season record (.933 winning percentage) as a starter, completing 306-of-460 (66.5%) attempts for 3,701 yards (8.0 avg.), 22 TDs, 6 INTs, and 101.6 passer rating, while also rushing for 760 yards and 13 TDs. In total, Hurts combined for 4,461 yards and 35 TDs.

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5 pertinent questions for the Eagles ahead of the preseason opener vs. Ravens

We’re looking at five pertinent questions for the Philadelphia Eagles ahead of the preseason opener against the Baltimore Ravens

The Philadelphia Eagles are primed to make another run at the Super Bowl, and they’ll begin the journey on Saturday night in Baltimore.

The Eagles have a loaded roster, but no team is perfect and the Birds have plenty of question marks at key positions.

Nakobe Dean’s is replacing T.J. Edwards in the middle of a defense that also lost Javon Hargrave and will look to adjust the scheme under new coordinator, Sean Desai.

With the Birds set to depart for the preseason opener, here are five pertinent questions after the first two weeks of camp.

10 takeaways from the Eagles’ first unofficial depth chart of 2023

We’re looking at ten takeaways and observations from the Philadelphia Eagles first unofficial depth chart ahead of preseason game vs. Ravens

The Eagles released their first unofficial depth chart of the summer as the team begins preparation for a Friday night preseason matchup against the Ravens at M&T Stadium.

While it’s far from finalized, there are plenty of notable surprises at some notable positions, including safety and running back.

Most offensive and defensive starters have been known, but several key position battles and roster scenarios gained clarity after Philadelphia released a three-deep outlook for every position.

It’s unclear if Jalen Hurts will start against the Ravens, with the Eagles putting more stock in joint practice sessions, and the depth chart indicates who’d be the next man up.

With Philadelphia scheduled for a Friday morning walkthrough, here are the takeaways and observations from the first unofficial depth chart.

Eagles have four undrafted free agents rising up the depth chart

The Philadelphia #Eagles revealed their first depth chart of the summer and the team has four recent undrafted free agents from the past two years playing key roles

The Eagles released their first unofficial depth chart of the summer, and a loaded roster is full of undrafted free agents making a dent in the roster.

Howie Roseman gets a lot of flak for missing on draft picks, but his retooled roster building style includes an emphasis on giving the biggest guarantees to the more talented players who go unselected on draft weekend.

Over the past two years, Philadelphia has had four or five undrafted free agents make the 53-man roster, and if you count Josh Sills, they’ll likely have five players who could see crucial snaps in 2023.

With the Birds heading to Baltimore for the preseason opener, here are four undrafted free agents who are rising up the depth chart.

Eagles release first full depth chart of 2023 ahead of preseason opener vs. Ravens

We’re looking at the Philadelphia #Eagles first unofficial depth chart of 2023 ahead of the preseason opener

The Eagles are gearing up for their first preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday, where we’ll get our first glimpse at the Birds in live action this summer.

Philadelphia released its first unofficial depth chart before Saturday’s preseason opener against Baltimore.

While it’s far from finalized, there are plenty of notable surprises at some notable positions, including safety and running back.

10 rookies to watch in the Eagles preseason opener against the Ravens

Kelee Ringo, Sydney Brown and Jalen Carter are among 10 rookies to watch in the Eagles preseason opener against the Ravens

The Eagles and Ravens will kick off their preseason at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday night in Baltimore, and it offers a prime opportunity for select rookies to stand out.

Philadelphia has a loaded roster, and several big-name rookies will enter this contest with huge expectations and the chance to create separation on the depth chart.

On offense, fans will look to see Tyler Steen and Joseph Ngata, while on defense, it’ll be about NFL draft picks Jalen Carter, Nolan Smith, Sydney Brown, Kelee Ringo, and Moro Ojomo.

With the Eagles set for a Friday walkthrough, here are the ten rookies to watch for the preseason opener.

Eagles’ training camp: Ten takeaways from Thursday’s practice

We’re looking at ten takeaways from the Philadelphia Eagles Thursday practice ahead of the preseason opener against the Ravens

Philadelphia returned to the NovaCare Complex for a crisp practice ahead of Saturday’s preseason opener against the Baltimore Ravens.

Myles Jack and Zach Cunningham continue to get reps in a new system, while Nakobe Dean also returned to practice amid ramped-up competition at the linebacker position.

The Eagles will hold a walkthrough on Friday, before traveling to Baltimore, and we’re looking at the ten takeaways from Thursday’s session.