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It wasn’t the most explosive first half, but Philadelphia rode the emotion of Nick Foles’ retirement and a raucous crowd to keep Atlanta out of the end zone late in the first half. The Eagles hold a 7-6 lead heading into the second half. Playing …
It wasn’t the most explosive first half, but Philadelphia rode the emotion of Nick Foles’ retirement and a raucous crowd to keep Atlanta out of the end zone late in the first half. The Eagles hold a 7-6 lead heading into the second half.
Playing without A.J. Brown, Philadelphia used a DeVonta Smith touchdown catch to establish a 7-3 first-half lead before the Falcons pulled within one.
Here are sights and sounds from the first half.
It wasn’t the most explosive first half, but Philadelphia rode the emotion of Nick Foles’ retirement and a raucous crowd to keep Atlanta out of the end zone late in the first half. The Eagles hold a 7-6 lead heading into the second half. Playing …
It wasn’t the most explosive first half, but Philadelphia rode the emotion of Nick Foles’ retirement and a raucous crowd to keep Atlanta out of the end zone late in the first half. The Eagles hold a 7-6 lead heading into the second half.
Playing without A.J. Brown, Philadelphia used a DeVonta Smith touchdown catch to establish a 7-3 first-half lead before the Falcons pulled within one.
With the second half set to begin, here are takeaways and observations from the first half.
Primarily a punt returner, Covey joined DeVonta Smith and Jahan Dotson for the second snap, lined up as an outside receiver. Covey had two catches in the first half, for six yards on two targets.
Monday saw a matchup of two similar running backs with the veteran Saquon Barkley, and second year running back Bijan Robinson. Through two quarters, Robinson has the lead. The Falcons star has 10 carries for 72 yards, and one catch for 72 yards. Barkley has eight carries for 37 yards rushing in the first half.
Whether it was a punishment or by some design, Eagles star defensive tackle Jalen Carter didn’t see a snap in the game’s first series. He was back in the lineup for the second series. CArter finished the first half with one tackle.
At this rate the Eagles best offensive play is Jalen Hurts running. Hurts has 47 yards rushing on the Eagles final drive of the half. Hurts was 9-13 passing for 70 yards and one touchdown. He had six carries for 51 yards rushing.
Smith was going to be the focal point of the Eagles offense with A.J. Brown out and the Heisman Trophy winner rose to the occasion. Smith had three catches for 30 yards and a touchdown on the Eagles four possessions.
The Eagles started the first half miserable in Sao Paulo, Brazil, but thanks to a stout defense, Philadelphia only ended up down 6-0 and entered the second half down 19-17 after regrouping. Both offenses made explosive plays, and the Packers secured …
The Eagles started the first half miserable in Sao Paulo, Brazil, but thanks to a stout defense, Philadelphia only ended up down 6-0 and entered the second half down 19-17 after regrouping.
Both offenses made explosive plays, and the Packers secured two early turnovers to exit the first half up two points. Packers quarterback Jordan Love was 7-14 passing for 130 yards and one first-half touchdown.
Free agent running back Josh Jacobs had six carries for four yards, Emmanuel Wilson led Green Bay with three carries for 37 yards, and Jayden Reed led all pass catchers with two catches for 79 yards and a score. With the second half set to begin, here are takeaways from the first half.
The Eagles are in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and the first NFL game in the region will start in a little under an hour. Brazil, the largest country in Latin America, will host the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Green Bay Packers game on Friday at Arena Corinthians …
The Eagles are in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and the first NFL game in the region will start in a little under an hour. Brazil, the largest country in Latin America, will host the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Green Bay Packers game on Friday at Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo. This will be the first NFL game held on a Friday evening since 1970.
With kickoff just moments away, here are sights and sounds from the pregame activities.
Last summer, the Eagles entered the 2023 NFL season fresh off a Super Bowl loss while maintaining one of the league’s most dominant defensive units. The Birds lost Jonathan Gannon, who accepted the Cardinals’ coaching job. Sean Desai was inserted as …
Last summer, the Eagles entered the 2023 NFL season fresh off a Super Bowl loss while maintaining one of the league’s most dominant defensive units. The Birds lost Jonathan Gannon, who accepted the Cardinals’ coaching job. Sean Desai was inserted as defensive coordinator, and the team jumped out to a 10-1 start before the wheels fell off.
Philadelphia lost six of its final seven games, including a 32-9 blowout loss to the Buccaneers in the wild-card round. Desai was fired as DC and replaced by Vic Fangio, the architect of the scheme. Bryce Huff was signed in free agency, while Haason Reddick was traded away.
With the Eagles just five days away from a much-hyped season-opening matchup against the Packers from Sao Paulo, Brazil, we’re comparing last year’s defensive unit to the 2024 version.
2023: Jalen Carter, Fletcher Cox, Jordan Davis, Moro Ojomo, Kentavius Street, Marlon Tuipulotu, Milton Williams
2024: Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, Milton Williams, Moro Ojomo, Byron Young, Thomas Booker
Fletcher Cox has retired, while Byron Jones replaces the departed Marlon Tuipulotu. Thomas Booker and Moro Ojomo offer pass-rush potential.
2023: Derek Barnett, Brandon Graham, Josh Sweat, Patrick Johnson, Haason Reddick, Nolan Smith
2024: Brandon Graham, Josh Sweat, Patrick Johnson, Nolan Smith, Bryce Huff, Jalyx Hunt
Bryce Huff replaces the departed Haason Reddick. Huff is younger than Reddick, and he’s an emerging pass rusher. Jalyx Hunt is an athletic marvel off the edge. Nolan Smith’s progression will be the most scrutinized.
2023: Zach Cunningham, Nakobe Dean, Christian Elliss
2024: Zack Baun, Nakobe Dean, Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Ben VanSumeren, Devin White, Oren Burks
Thanks to another standout training camp, Ben VanSumeren made the Eagles’ 53-man roster, outplaying Oren Burks and others. Devin White offers a Pro Bowl-caliber linebacker.
2023: James Bradberry, Mario Goodrich, Josh Jobe, Avonte Maddox, Eli Ricks. Kelee Ringo, Darius Slay
2024: Cooper DeJean, Quinyon Mitchell, Eli Ricks, Kelee Ringo, Isaiah Rodgers, Darius Slay
After a disappointing finish to 2023, Howie Roseman selected cornerbacks with the first two picks in the 2024 NFL draft. Avonte Maddox is now a safety, along with James Bradberry, while Josh Jobe is with the Seahawks practice squad.
2023: Reed Blankenship, Sydney Brown, Terrell Edmunds, Justin Evans
2024: Reed Blankenship, James Bradberry, C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Avonte Maddox, Tristin McCollum
Sydney Brown is on the PUP list and will be a factor in 2024. Reed Blankenship has developed into a solid NFL safety, while C.J. Gardner-Johnson returns the swagger to the Eagles lineup. Tristin McCollum has developed into a solid rotational piece.
Philadelphia Eagles sign defensive back JT Woods to the practice squad after placing James Bradberry on injured reserve
In the wake of James Bradberry’s tendon injury, the Eagles have added another defensive back to the roster.
The team announced the signing of JT Woods to the practice squad ahead of next Friday night’s season opener in Brazil against the Packers.
https://Twitter.com/Eagles/status/1829614335947124790
Woods (6-2, 193 pounds) was a third-round pick of the Los Angeles Chargers in 2022 out of Baylor. Over his first two seasons, Woods played in 13 games (one start), logging eight tackles. In his final season at Baylor, Woods tied for the FBS lead with six interceptions; Woods clocked in at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine with a 4.36-second time in the 40-yard dash.
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Eagles promote LB Oren Burks from the practice squad to active roster after placing James Bradberry on injured reserve
Oren Burks is back on the Eagles active roster, earning a promotion from the practice squad following the news that Philadelphia was placing James Bradberry on injured reserve with a leg injury.
Signed by the Eagles as a free agent in the offseason, Burks was limited for most of Training Camp and the preseason with a knee injury. He returned to action in time for the preseason finale but was released during the roster cutdown.
We’ve promoted LB Oren Burks to the active roster, signed T/G Brett Toth to the practice squad, and placed DB James Bradberry on Injured Reserve. pic.twitter.com/bx4GVj9NPD
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) August 29, 2024
In six NFL seasons (four with the Packers and two with San Francisco), Burks has recorded 130 tackles, two sacks, and an interception in 91 career games (15 starts). Burks also possesses plenty of big-game experience, with 11 playoff games. He started for the 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII this past season. He also can lay claim to extensive special teams reps with 46 career tackles.
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Philadelphia Eagles to place James Bradberry on injured reserve with a leg injury
James Bradberry made the Eagles’ 53-man roster, but his celebration will be short-lived. The former Pro Bowl cornerback turned safety will miss nearly two months with a leg injury.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports that Bradberry will be placed on injured reserve after he suffered a tendon injury in Wednesday’s practice. The injury won’t require surgery but needs 6-8 weeks of recovery.
The #Eagles are placing cornerback James Bradberry (leg) on Injured Reserve, per sources. He suffered an injury that will not require surgery but will keep him out for a while. pic.twitter.com/pBTSq00tiC
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) August 29, 2024
Bradberry made the 53-man roster as a player and veteran that GM Howie Roseman “can rely on,” he provided Philadelphia with a player who could play multiple positions.
On Tuesday, general manager Howie Roseman said Bradberry’s move to safety has gone smoothly. They kept him on the roster because, in the heat of battle, he’s a player the team can trust.
“James always has had really good football instincts,” Roseman said via the team’s official transcript. “When you see him play safety every day here and see his ability to diagnose his football instincts. I think for all of us, that’s a transition, that’s a different position than playing outside corner.
“He’s got a skill set. It’s a long season. We already know that he’s had tremendous success in this league playing outside corner as well. With the goals that we have for this football team, having a veteran player like that on the roster that we know we can rely on when called upon, we felt like was important.”
The 31-year-old spent his first eight seasons at outside corner, earning a Pro Bowl nod in 2021 and 2022 as a second-team All-Pro. Bradberry struggled mightily in 2023, and the Eagles retooled, drafting two cornerbacks with their first two picks.
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Philadelphia Eagles defensive back James Bradberry will miss 6-8 weeks with a tendon injury in his leg suffered at Wednesday’s practice
James Bradberry made the Eagles’ 53-man roster, but his celebration will be short-lived. The former Pro Bowl cornerback turned safety will miss nearly two months with a leg injury.
Ian Rapoport reports that Bradberry suffered a tendon injury in Wednesday’s practice. The injury won’t require surgery, but it will require 6-8 weeks of recovery.
#Eagles veteran DB James Bradberry suffered a lower leg injury during yesterday’s practice, sources tell me and @TomPelissero.
Although surgery is not required, the injury involves a tendon and recovery time for an injury of this nature is approximately 6-8 weeks. pic.twitter.com/GvIGxudgIr
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 29, 2024
Bradberry made the 53-man roster as a player and veteran that GM Howie Roseman “can rely on,” he provided Philadelphia with a player who could play multiple positions.
On Tuesday, general manager Howie Roseman said Bradberry’s move to safety has gone smoothly. They kept him on the roster because, in the heat of battle, he’s a player the team can trust.
“James always has had really good football instincts,” Roseman said via the team’s official transcript. “When you see him play safety every day here and see his ability to diagnose his football instincts. I think for all of us, that’s a transition, that’s a different position than playing outside corner.
“He’s got a skill set. It’s a long season. We already know that he’s had tremendous success in this league playing outside corner as well. With the goals that we have for this football team, having a veteran player like that on the roster that we know we can rely on when called upon, we felt like was important.”
The 31-year-old spent his first eight seasons at outside corner, earning a Pro Bowl nod in 2021 and 2022 as a second-team All-Pro. Bradberry struggled mightily in 2023, and the Eagles retooled, drafting two cornerbacks with their first two picks.
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We’re tracking every move the Philadelphia Eagles made to trim down from 90 players to an official 53-man roster
Philadelphia has a loaded and dynamic roster ripe with dual-threat players on both sides of the football and two of the top coordinators in the game. After five weeks of intense Training Camp and three preseason games, the Birds officially trimmed their roster to 53 players on Tuesday, unveiling the 2024 Eagles to the world and fans alike.
On Monday, the Eagles announced their first wave of roster cuts, releasing four veteran players who are not subject to the waiver wire and can immediately sign with other teams.
With the roster taking shape, here are the moves Philadelphia made to get down to 53 players.
Ahead of Tuesday’s deadline, the franchise announced four moves, releasing Will Grier, Parry Nickerson, Julian Okwara, and Max Scharping.
RELEASED
(*These players are veterans who are not subject to waivers and can sign immediately with another team.)
LB Oren Burks
WR Parris Campbell
OL Nick Gates
G/C Matt Hennessy
WR John Ross
T/G Brett Toth
WAIVED
T/G Gottlieb Ayedze
T Anim Dankwah
RB Tyrion Davis-Price
TE Kevin Foelsch
DT Gabe Hall
WR Jacob Harris (Injured)
WR Griffin Hebert
DE Tarron Jackson
TE E.J. Jenkins
CB Josh Jobe
OLB Terrell Lewis
C Dylan McMahon
CB Zech McPhearson
RB Kendall Milton
DT P.J. Mustipher
WR Joseph Ngata (Injured)
RB Lew Nichols
G/C Jason Poe
TE Armani Rogers
S Andre Sam
LB Brandon Smith
CB Shon Stephens
S Caden Sterns (Non-Football Injury)
T Laekin Vakalahi
WR Austin Watkins
TE Albert Okwuegbunam
WR Ainias Smith
S Sydney Brown