Tag: Eagles Training Camp

Projecting the 10 toughest cuts for Eagles 53-man roster

Projecting the 10 toughest cuts for the Philadelphia Eagles 53-man roster

The Eagles are preparing to enter their second season under head coach Nick Sirianni, and after making the playoffs at 9-8 in 2021, Philadelphia will look to overtake Dallas in the NFC East.

The Birds added versatility and dynamic playmaking on both sides of the ball, after trading for wide receiver A.J. Brown and signing linebacker Haason Reddick and cornerback James Bradberry.

Several roster spots are already locked up, but Philadelphia has a deep roster and with competition set to be intense, there could be some tough decisions made prior to Week 1 of the 2022 regular season.

With the Eagles set to return for camp later this month, here’s a look at a prediction for the ten toughest and likely final cuts.

Eagles training camp start date announced

Philadelphia Eagles training camp start date announced

The 2022 NFL season is quickly approaching, and that means the start of training camp for all 32 teams around the league.

This past Thursday the NFL announced training camp reporting dates and Philadelphia is one of 10 teams that’ll have rookies and veterans all reporting on the same day.

For the Eagles, July 26 marks the spot, as the Birds will return to the NovaCare Complex for training camp across the street from their home stadium.

The team has already announced the date for this year’s open training camp practice, set for August, 7 at Lincoln Financial Field.

Fans can purchase public practice general admission tickets for $10 by visiting Ticketmaster.com. There will also be an option to purchase a $25 VIP ticket that will provide fans with a special on-field experience before the start of practice.

Philadelphia will hit the road twice this summer for joint practices with the Browns and Dolphins in consecutive weeks to close out the preseason.

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One surprise player to watch at each position group during Eagles’ training camp

One surprise player to watch at each position group during Philadelphia Eagles’ training camp

The Eagles will report to the NovaCare Complex for training camp just one month from today and as the team deals with growing expectations, several players on the roster will be looking to make a splash.

Philadelphia has a few holes at several key roster spots and that should allow for under-the-radar contributions from guys who would normally be perceived as longshots or on the roster bubble.

The Eagles signed several undrafted free agents, and have three versatile veterans and second-year guys that will also look to move up the depth chart.

We’ve highlighted one surprise player at each position to watch.

Ranking the Eagles’ position groups, from weakest to strongest after 1st-wave of free agency

Ranking the Philadelphia Eagles’ position groups, from weakest to strongest after 1st wave of free agency

The Eagles returned to the playoffs in 2021 under head coach Nick Sirianni and a young roster led by second-year quarterback Jalen Hurts and the NFL’s top rushing attack.

After some buildup and drama surrounding the quarterback position, Philadelphia is rolling with Hurts and is looking to add weapons to an offense that includes Miles Sanders, DeVonta Smith, and Dallas Goedert.

The Eagles entered NFL free agency with a solid amount of salary cap and struck early, landing Haason Reddick on a three-year deal. Philadelphia also added linebacker Kyzir White and wide receiver Zach Pascal to the roster as well.

With the NFL draft just over two weeks away, here is an early ranking of the Eagles’ position groups after the first wave of free agency.

Eagles’ offseason workout dates released: 5 things to watch

Philadelphia Eagles’ offseason workout dates released: 5 things to watch

The NFL just announced its nine-week offseason workout routine for all 32 teams with the training programs broken down into three phases, one mandatory minicamp for the entire roster and one rookie minicamp for each team.

Phase One consists of the first two weeks of the program with activities limited to meetings, strength and conditioning, and physical rehabilitation only.

Phase Two consists of the next three weeks of the program with on-field workouts which may include individual or group instruction.

Phase Three consists of the next four weeks of the program where teams may conduct a total of 10 days of organized team practice activity, or “OTAs”.

No live contact is permitted, but 7-on-7, 9-on-7, and 11-on-11 drills are permitted.

With the rest of the offseason schedule now completed, here are five things to watch.

10 takeaways from the Eagles updated unofficial depth chart for 2021

The Eagles have released their first unofficial depth chart of the 2021 NFL regular season, here are 10 big takeaways

The Eagles released their first official depth chart of the 2021 NFL regular season and as always, there are several takeaways and observations from that news.

Philadelphia Eagles sign CB Craig James to the practice squad

Philadelphia Eagles sign CB Craig James to the practice squad

Craig James is rejoining the Eagles, signing to the 16-man practice squad according to Ari Meirov.

A special teams ace, James was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2018. He could return as a practice squad candidate, although he won’t be subjected to the waiver process.

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Philadelphia Eagles waive injured LB Joe Ostman

Philadelphia Eagles waive injured LB Joe Ostman

The Philadelphia Eagles have waived veteran outside linebacker, pass rusher, Joe Ostman with an injury designation.

Ostman, who has been out with a concussion, joins Harry Crider, Hakeem Butler, Lavert Hill, and Jhamon Ausbon.

Philadelphia now only has Genard Avery and rookie LB Patrick Johnson, at the SAM linebacker spot.

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Eagles training camp: Ertz-Goedert duo could take Jalen Hurts to the next level as a passer

Eagles training camp: Ertz-Goedert duo could take Jalen Hurts to the next level as a passer

As the Eagles work to help Jalen Hurts improve his accuracy and decision making, the second-year quarterback is leaning on his star tight end duo to help slow the curve.

Despite having former Alabama teammate DeVonta Smith on the Eagles roster, Hurts like many quarterbacks around the NFL, is utilizing his tight end to stay out of negative plays.

There’s no doubt that Zach Erts is still among the top tight ends in the NFL, while 2021 is expected to be a breakout season for Goedert as well.

If the Eagles keep Ertz on the roster and proceed with the personnel as constructed, the tight end duo could be responsible for Hurts having a pro bowl caliber season.

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Eagles training camp: Jalen Reagor on playing in the slot; Getting back to his roots

Can Nick Sirianni unlock Eagles’ WR Jalen Reagor by playing him more in the slot?

The Eagles have several worthy candidates to play out of the slot, but Jalen Reagor is the one guy that could break out from seeing more time in space.

After a recent training camp practice, Reagor hinted at getting back to his “roots” of making big plays and confirming that he’ll see time as a slot wide river. A fast-twitch player with breakaway speed, Reagor can be best served in space, with the opportunity to accumulate yards after the catch.

It wouldn’t be a total move from the X or Z position, but it could allow the Eagles to at times, have a mismatch inside against slower slot or nickel cornerbacks.

Last season Greg Ward led Philadelphia receivers in receptions and he’s also among the league leaders in shortest routes run over the past two seasons. The Eagles need to be more explosive overall and getting Reagor matched up in space could do wonders for the former TCU star in year two.

Philadelphia actually passed on Justin Jefferson in the 2020 NFL Draft because the feeling was that Reagor could provide more value to the offense, as an outside receiver.

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