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Philadelphia Eagles invited 19 players to tryout during the rookie minicamp
The Eagles started their rookie minicamp on Friday, as the seven-man draft class and nine undrafted free agent signees participated in their first NFL practice.
With Philadelphia wanting a full roster of attendees, GM Howie Roseman invited 19 players in for a tryout.
Eagles numbers: pic.twitter.com/UGRpKHTiI8
— Jimmy Kempski (@JimmyKempski) May 5, 2023
Current Eagles’ players on the minicamp roster include Mario Goodrich, Kennedy Brooks, Tristin McCollum, Noah Elliss, and Tyrese Robinson.
We’re looking at one under-the-radar player to watch from the 2023 NFL draft’s six weakest position groups
This year’s NFL draft class offers high-end talent, but some positions offer more talent than others, including a tight-end group that could become one of the best we’ve seen in a long time.
That’s not an early-round need for Philadelphia; while edge rusher and cornerback offer the most depth, it’s not an overall deep draft, and GM Howie Roseman will likely look for elite talent in the first 100 picks.
With the selection process just one week away from today, here’s one under-the-radar prospect to watch from the draft’s six weakest position groups.
With roughly a month before the 2023 NFL draft, Will Anderson Jr. has only visited with one pro team.
Former Alabama outside linebacker and edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. is one of the highest-rated prospects of the 2023 NFL draft class. He’s projected to be selected within the first five picks of the draft but he’s reportedly only taken one visit to meet with a pro team.
During Alabama football’s Pro Day, Anderson said that he’s only visited with the Houston Texans and doesn’t have any future visits scheduled yet.
It would make sense for teams that don’t need his abilities to not meet with him, but with roughly a month until the draft, it’s a bit of a surprise that more teams haven’t brought him in.
Anderson doesn’t need to do all too much to persuade teams to draft him, his talent does the talking.
Will Anderson said he’s been to visit the Houston #Texans and has no other trips scheduled yet. Met with Houston coach and former Alabama LB DeMeco Ryans, caught up with John Metchie and Christian Harris, and loved what Ryans is putting in place.
— Chase Goodbread (@ChaseGoodbread) March 23, 2023
Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow Anderson and other former Alabama players as the 2023 NFL draft approaches.
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With the legal tampering period and NFL league year fast approaching, we’re looking at 1 pending free agent the Eagles should target from each NFC team
The Eagles won’t be major players in the free-agent market, but it’s always fun to take a hypothetical look at one potential target from every team.
Philadelphia agreed to a deal with Brandon Graham on Friday but is expected to lose Javon Hargrave, Fletcher Cox, James Bradberry, and C.J. Gardner-Johnson — among others — to lucrative deals.
It was also announced that Darius Slay was granted permission to seek a trade, further clouding up a transition period for one of the NFL’s top defenses in 2022.
With the new league year fast approaching, here’s one pending free agent from each NFC team that the Birds should target.
With the legal tampering period and NFL league year fast approaching, we’re looking at 1 pending free agent the Eagles should target from each AFC team
The Eagles won’t be major players in the free-agent market, but it’s always fun to take a hypothetical look at one player from every team.
Philadelphia agreed to a deal with Brandon Graham on Friday but is expected to lose Javon Hargrave, Fletcher Cox, James Bradberry, and C.J. Gardner-Johnson — among others — to lucrative deals.
It was also announced that Darius Slay was granted permission to seek a trade, further clouding up a transition period for one of the NFL’s top defenses in 2022.
With the new league year fast approaching, here’s one pending free agent from each AFC team that the Birds should target.
We’re looking at takeaways and instant analysis from the top defensive line and linebacker performances at the 2023 NFL Combine
The 2023 NFL Scouting Combine is underway with the defensive tackles, edge rushers, and linebackers putting on a show during the on-field workouts at Lucas Oil Stadium.
All-American defensive tackle Jalen Carter was a spectator after returning to Indianapolis following his arrest for misdemeanor charges of reckless driving and racing in connection with the fatal crash that killed one of his Georgia football teammates, Devin Willock, and recruiting staffer Chandler LeCroy earlier this year.
Carter, a projected top-five pick in next month’s NFL draft, had been scheduled to speak with reporters when the arrest warrant was issued.
The workouts went on and several high-profile players including one of Carter’s Georgia teammates.
Here are ten takeaways from the top performances on the afternoon.
We’re previewing seven linebackers for the Philadelphia Eagles to watch at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine
The NFL draft started in Mobile, and now league personnel and college football’s top prospects are taking the show to Lucas Oil Stadium for the scouting combine.
With the Eagles set to retool on defense, we’re taking a look at the linebacker position.
Philadelphia has Haason Reddick under contract for two more years, but the other two starters, T.J. Edwards and Kyzir White are set to become unrestricted free agents.
The Eagles do have rookie Nakobe Dean, rookie Kyron Johnson, and Patrick Johnson under contract but could look to add more depth.
With kickoff from Mobile quickly approaching, here are seven linebackers to watch at the scouting combine.
We’re looking at 7 small school prospects for the Philadelphia Eagles to watch at the 2023 Senior Bowl
The NFL draft starts in Mobile, and even with the Eagles preparing to face the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII, all eyes this week will be on Alabama, for the 2023 Reese’s Senior Bowl.
The Eagles are no strangers to targeting small school players in the NFL draft and the results have mostly been positive.
Philadelphia used the 2016 Senior Bowl to analyze Carson Wentz and Howie Roseman used the No. 2 pick on the former North Dakota State star.
Dallas Goedert, Todd Herreman, Jeremiah Trotter, and Brian Westbrook also make the list.
With kickoff from Mobile quickly approaching, here are seven small school prospects to watch at the Senior Bowl on Saturday.
We’re looking at 7 linebackers for the Philadelphia Eagles to watch at the 2023 #SeniorBowl
The NFL draft starts in Mobile, and even with the Eagles preparing to face the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII, all eyes this week will be on Alabama, for the 2023 Reese’s Senior Bowl.
Philadelphia has Haason Reddick under contract for two more years, but the other two starters, T.J. Edwards and Kyzir White are set to become unrestricted free agents.
The Eagles do have rookie Nakobe Dean, rookie Kyron Johnson, and Patrick Johnson under contract but could look to add more depth.
With kickoff from Mobile quickly approaching, here are seven linebackers to watch at the Senior Bowl on Saturday.
It’s officially a four-game suspension for #Chiefs LB Willie Gay Jr. as he’s not expected to appeal the NFL’s ruling per multiple reports.
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The four-game suspension for Kansas City Chiefs LB Willie Gay Jr. issued by the NFL on Monday will not be appealed per multiple reports.
As first reported by FanSided’s Matt Verderame, Gay Jr. will not be appealing the four-game suspension the NFL issued for a violation of the league’s personal conduct policy. The suspension comes as the result of a January arrest for misdemeanor property damage. Gay Jr. has since resolved the case, which allowed the NFL to conduct its investigation and issue a suspension under the personal conduct policy.
The Athletic’s Nate Taylor confirmed the report, adding that the NFL said the four-game suspension is the final resolution on the matter. This seems to suggest that the length of this suspension was mutually agreed upon and that the NFL could have sought a longer suspension. Taylor also had an update on the timing of Gay Jr.’s return.
A quick update: There will not be an appeal from Willie Gay.
The NFL said the 4-game suspension is the final resolution.
Gay can return to the Chiefs' training facility on Oct. 3 & attend meetings ahead of his Oct. 23 return. https://t.co/CMl95NvJjm
— Nate Taylor (@ByNateTaylor) September 19, 2022
Gay Jr. is not allowed in the training facility until Monday, Oct. 3, which is actually prior to the team’s Week 6 matchup with the Bills. He’ll be allowed to attend team meetings and practice in the week leading up to his return to the field against the 49ers in Week 7.
Now, the Chiefs must figure out how they’ll handle Gay Jr.’s absence for the next four weeks. It’ll be a challenge as he’s a gifted athlete with a unique skill set, but they’re quite deep at the linebacker position with players like Leo Chenal, Elijah Lee, Darius Harris and Jack Cochrane who can pick up the slack in his absence.
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