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Looking at the 5 most disappointing Eagles through 3 games

Looking at the 5 most disappointing Philadelphia Eagles through 3 games

The Eagles (1-2), are searching for an identity on both sides of the ball and will need to find some synergy over the next three weeks with matchups against the Chiefs, Panthers, and Buccaneers.

Philadelphia didn’t enter the season with huge expectations, but after several low-key free agent signings, the expectation was that the Eagles could contend for an NFC playoff spot.

After three weeks, the Birds have had disappointing moments on both sides of the ball, and we’ve highlighted the five most disappointing Eagles through 3 games.

Should the Eagles have interest in LB Jamie Collins after his release from the Lions?

Should the Eagles target LB Jamie Collins after his release from the Lions?

The Eagles have a need at the linebacker position and one of the NFL’s more versatile players is available on the open market.

Detroit announced that they’ve released veteran linebacker, Jamie Collins, choosing to go with younger players at the position.

In Philadelphia, Eric Wilson and Alex Singleton are logging tackles, but there are moments where both players have been out of position and late to the football.

The Lions benched Collins last week and decided to go with rookie Derrick Barnes, who started Sunday’s loss to the Baltimore Ravens and split playing time about equally with Jalen Reeves-Maybin.

He is 32-years-old and on the downside of his career, but he’s also versatile enough to play Genard Avery’s position at SAM linebacker or in the middle as a traditional tackling linebacker.

Collins has 25.5 career sacks, seven of which came in the 2019 season with the New England Patriots.

Collins had 110 total tackles, a sack, and three forced fumbles last season with the Lions and he’s inexpensive, $3.8 million this season and makes $9.8 million next season.

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Stock up, stock down after Eagles Week 2 loss to the 49ers

Stock up, stock down after Eagles Week 2 loss to the 49ers

The Eagles suffered a tough 17-11 loss to the 49ers in the 2021 home opener at Lincoln Financial Field in front of a capacity crowd.

The NFL is a what have you done for me lately league and like the stock market or Dow Jones, players can be volatile from week to week.

Here’s our Eagles stock report for Week 2.

Penn State has a new starter on the offensive line

Penn State has a new starter on offensive line as Nittany Lions prepare for Auburn

Penn State worked through the first two games of the season experimenting with a couple of different players in a few key positions. But as the Nittany Lions head into Week 3 of the season for a big matchup with the Auburn Tigers, Penn State head coach James Franklin has noted there is a new starter penciled in on the offensive line.

Eric Wilson is now being viewed by Franklin as the starting left guard heading into Week 3. Franklin provided that update during his Tuesday press conference but noted he still expects to use some form of rotation on the offensive line to help keep bodies fresh.

“Right now we have him as our starting left guard,” Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin said Tuesday, as transcribed by Lions 247. “We also think we’ll rotate some other guys in there. I think he’s playing well, and getting comfortable, and getting adjusted to the speed and the size of the game at this level. We’ve been impressed with him.”

Wilson had some good moments in Penn State’s Week 2 win over Ball State, including being in position for some solid blocking on a screen pass to Jahan Dotson which resulted in a touchdown.

Wilson and the rest of the offensive line will have their work cut out for them this week against Auburn. The Tigers have some good threats on the defensive line looking to feast and make life miserable for Sean Clifford. This could be Penn State’s biggest test in the trenches yet.

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10 bold predictions for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2021

Jalen Hurts could finish the season as the Eagles single-season record holder in passing yards and passing touchdowns. Here are 9 more bold predictions for Philadelphia in 2021

On March 29, 1977, the NFL voted to increase the league regular season from 14 to 16 games, beginning in the 1978 campaign.

The league went 44 years between adding regular-season games, but back in March, the league officially adopted a 17-game regular season, beginning this upcoming 2021 season.

Teams and fans are focused on the expanded playoffs and enhanced opportunity to reach the Super Bowl, but what about the single-season records that could fall around the league, or the different scenario’s that could play out in a league where crazy things happen.

With the season opener just days away, here are 10 bold predictions for the Eagles in 2021.

7 pertinent questions for the Eagles as the season opener approaches

7 pertinent questions for the Philadelphia Eagles as the season opener at Atlanta approaches

The Eagles are in regular-season mode and as the Birds sit just five days out from kicking off at Atlanta, there are several pertinent questions that need to be answered.

Whether it’s Jalen Hurts, DeVonta Smith, the offensive line, or Jonathan Gannon’s defense, we’ve highlighted seven questions that need to be answered.

Projecting the Eagles defensive depth chart for Week 1 vs. the Falcons

The NFL regular season is upon us, so let’s Project the Eagles defensive depth chart for Week 1 vs. the Falcons

The Eagles and Falcons will meet one week from today and as players return to the NovaCare Complex from the holiday weekend, preparation will begin with competitive urgency.

The 53 man depth chart and 16 man practice squads are both complete, although both are fluid as the Eagles shift players into a depth chart for game day.

Rodney McLeod’s status for the opener is still uncertain, but there’s a chance he could see game action in Atlanta.

Here’s our Week 1 projection of Philadelphia’s defensive depth chart for Sunday afternoon.

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Roster moves: Eagles officially announce 53 man roster after trade, several cuts

Roster moves: Eagles announce 53 man roster

After weeks of training camp practices and four days of roster cuts, the Philadelphia Eagles just announced their initial 53-man roster for the 2021 NFL season.

Everything is fluid in the NFL, meaning some of the names could change by as early as Wednesday afternoon.

In a shocking move, the Eagles are only keeping three running backs on the roster, while J.J. Arcega-Whiteside was the fifth wide receiver to make the roster. Camp standout Tyree Jackson made the roster, although he’ll likely end up on the injured reserve.

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Penn State jersey numbers for new football players

Penn State has updated the jersey numbers for freshmen football players and some new transfer players

While some programs may play some offseason gimmicks of forcing players to earn their jersey number or a helmet decal, Penn State doesn’t mess around with such uniform motivations. And on Friday, Penn State confirmed the jersey numbers to be worn by every incoming freshman or transfer player being added to the roster this fall.

Penn State has already given some new players an official jersey number, including those who enrolled early and participated in spring football. But a couple of new additions to the program this summer now have their official jersey numbers as well.

Here’s a look at the official jersey numbers for a number of the newest Nittany Lions;

  • No. 4 – CB Kalen King
  • No. 6 – CB Zakee Wheatley
  • No. 7 – S Jaylen Reed
  • No. 9 – QB  Christian Veilleux
  • No. 14 – CB A.J. Lytton
  • No. 17 – TE Khalil Dinkins
  • No. 18 – DE Davon Townley Jr.
  • No. 24 – CB Jeffrey Davis Jr.
  • No. 28 – LB Dominic Deluca
  • No. 41 – LB Kobe King
  • No. 42 – LB Jamari Buddin
  • No. 52 – DT Jordan Van Den Berg
  • No. 58 – OL Landon Tengwall
  • No. 68 – OL Eric Wilson
  • No. 82 – WR Liam Clifford
  • No. 85 – WR Harrison Wallace III
  • No. 90 – DE Rodney McGraw
  • No. 94 – K Sander Sahaydak

Penn State will begin preseason camp on August 6. Penn State’s season opener will be played on September 4 at Wisconsin. The game will be FOX’s Big Noon Kickoff.

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Stock up or Stock Down: How the Eagles’ defense changed this offseason

The addition of Ryan Kerrigan, Anthony Harris, and Eric Wilson, along with strong rookie additions along the defensive front gives the Eagles’ defense a strong stock evaluation

The Eagles are roaring towards the team’s first training camp under new head coach, Nick Sirianni.

As Philadelphia sits less than two weeks out from reporting, we’re interested in taking an early stock appraisal of the Eagles defensive roster from last season and how things changed.

Jonathan Gannon is in as defensive coordinator and his unit should be among the NFL’s best if Philadelphia can land a cornerback to pair opposite Darius Slay.