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Report: Eagles have a real interest in signing Giants free agent RB Saquon Barkley

Howard Eskin reports that the Philadelphia Eagles are interested in signing New York Giants free agent running back Saquon Barkley

The Eagles need a running back, and three players are testing free agency.

A local star could be looking to make a statement to his current team while remaining in the rugged NFC East.

Howard Eskin does his bit of news-breaking in Philadelphia.

The legendary sports radio host and analyst reports that the Eagles are seriously interested in signing former Penn State star Saquon Barkley.

In 14 games last season, Barkley logged 962 yards and six rushing touchdowns, 41 receptions for 280 yards, and four touchdowns for the 6-11 Giants.

Barkley would pair well with Kenneth Gainwell while giving Philadelphia an explosive playmaker in Kellen Moore’s offense.

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Where are the Commanders in the first 2024 power rankings?

Where are the Commanders in the first power rankings for 2024?

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII to win their second consecutive championship.

Now, all eyes focus on the 2024 NFL season. While the season is less than seven months away, we are less than one month away from the new league year.

With the new league comes the start of free agency. Players will switch teams and 2024 rosters will begin to look much different. There is no team in the NFL with more salary cap space heading into next season than the Washington Commanders.

There is plenty of optimism surrounding the Commanders currently. They have a new owner (Josh Harris), a new general manager (Adam Peters) and a new head coach (Dan Quinn). In addition to Washington having the most cap space, it also holds the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft.

The Commanders are hoping for a Houston Texans-like turnaround in 2024.

With the Super Bowl over, ESPN recently unveiled its first power rankings for 2024. Where will the Commanders be after their changes?

No surprise, Washington comes in at No. 31.

Here’s what ESPN’s John Keim says about the Commanders:

Washington has a new owner (Josh Harris), general manager (Adam Peters) and head coach (Dan Quinn) hoping to revive a franchise whose fan base has endured one tough season after another; the team has won three playoff games since winning a Super Bowl after the 1991 season. The Commanders can help themselves more by spending wisely in free agency (they’re projected to have the most cap room in the NFL this offseason) and by drafting well (they have the No. 2 pick, which they can use to find a quarterback of the future, and own five picks in the top 100).

This is fair. How can you rank Washington any higher when the roster hasn’t changed?

The Commanders will be much much improved in 2024. How much? We shall see. We have a feeling Peters and Quinn see this roster differently than those on the outside. What some of Washington’s players need, specifically younger players, is coaching. The Commanders’ new coaching staff is already a massive improvement over the previous regime.

In case you were wondering about the NFC East:

  • Dallas Cowboys: 7th
  • Philadelphia Eagles: 8th
  • New York Giants: 27th

NFC East news: Commanders hire Cowboys DC Dan Quinn as new head coach

The Washington Commanders are hiring DC Dan Quinn away from the Dallas Cowboys as their new head coach after firing Ron Rivera

The Washington Commanders have a new head coach, poaching Dan Quinn away from the Dallas Cowboys as Josh Harris made his first hire as owner in D.C.

The Commanders announced the Quinn hiring on Thursday morning, completing the 2024 NFL coaching cycle after the Baltimore Ravens hired Mike Macdonald on Wednesday night.

Washington hired Adam Peters as general manager on Jan. 12. The moves represent the first onfield steps to moving on from Dan Snyder and his toxic regime.

Quinn served as Dallas’ defensive coordinator for the past three seasons, and during that stint, the Cowboys ranked a combined fifth in points and seventh in yards. Under Quinn, the Cowboys led the NFL with 93 forced turnovers.

Quinn now gets a redo after previously having mixed results as Atlanta’s’ head coach from 2015 to 2020, taking the Falcons to the Super Bowl after the 2016 season, when they lost to the New England Patriots in overtime — after blowing a 28-3 lead.

He finished his Falcons stint 43-42 overall and 3-2 in the postseason.

The Commanders finished 4-13 in 2023 but will enter the offseason with momentum as they own the No. 2 pick in the 2024 draft and five picks in the top 100.

According to Over The Cap, they also have approximately $70 million in available cap space.

Eagles hire Vic Fangio as defensive coordinator

The Eagles land one of the best in the business after a disastrous finish to the 2023 season.

There was some talk late in the season that Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni was on the hot seat. That thought seemed unthinkable on Dec. 1 when the Eagles were 10-1 and looked like they were heading for another Super Bowl appearance.

However, Philadelphia finished the regular season 1-6 and was manhandled in the NFC wild-card round by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. So, the talk of Sirianni’s job status made it clear that Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie wasn’t standing pat in 2024.

Sirianni fired both of his coordinators (offensive coordinator Brian Johnson and defensive coordinator Sean Desai) after one season. The moves were warranted after the Eagles took significant steps backward on both sides of the ball in 2023 after losing Shane Steichen and Jonathan Gannon last offseason.

On Saturday, Philadelphia hired Vic Fangio to replace Desai — his former disciple. Sirianni had tried to hire Fangio last offseason, but Fangio chose the Miami Dolphins instead. Earlier this week, in some surprising news, the Dolphins and Fangio agreed to part ways after just one season.

The Dolphins finished 19th in defensive DVOA last season, per FTN. 

Sirianni released a statement on Fangio’s hiring via Eagles Wire.

“Vic’s reputation obviously speaks for itself,” Sirianni said. “He’s a brilliant defensive mind who has coached at a very high level in this league for many years. In my time spent with Vic, I’ve seen firsthand what makes him such a great coach – tremendous knowledge of the game, passion, and work ethic. I’m excited for our coaches and players to be able to learn from him and see it for themselves.”

Fangio first began his NFL coaching in 1986 as a linebackers coach for Jim Mora and the Saints. He’s been a defensive coordinator for six different teams (before the Eagles) and was Denver’s head coach from 2019-21.

Cowboys News: Aikman speaks, rivals making necessary changes, free agency targets

While the Division attempts to catch up to Dallas, a blueprint creator appears headed to a division rival. The first mock draft along with upcoming available free agent running backs. | From @ArmyChiefW3

The Cowboys’ division rivals are starting to take action, altering their coaching staffs and thereby philosophies and schemes. Hires within the division will challenge the Dallas coaching staff, will they force America’s Team to shift their strategy?

The first Mel Kiper mock draft of the season is finally upon us. His picks for the NFC East may be an indication that fireworks are in store for next season. Often forgotten, primarily because of Dallas’ normal plan of inaction, free agency comes first. Will any of the free-agent runners in this class be on the Cowboys roster?

A former Cowboys quarterback sends multiple messages to the Dallas front office, but will they listen? The impact, or lack thereof, of the 2023 rookie class is in stark contrast to the success of another NFC team which made the championship game. All that and more in this edition of Cowboys News and Notes.

Best Dallas Cowboys 2023 NFC East Champs, playoff gear

Gear up, Cowboys fans, with 2023 NFC East Champs gear

The Dallas Cowboys are playoff bound.

Are you ready?

The Cowboys capped off the 2023 regular season with a 12-5 overall record and an NFC East title.

Their efforts were good enough to lock in the No. 2 seed in the NFC and a meeting with the Green Bay Packers in the upcoming Wild-Card round.

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While we wait and see how far the Cowboys will go now, it’s still the perfect time to show your Dallas pride.

Get ready and gear up for the Cowboys’ upcoming postseason run by checking out some of best playoff shirts, hats and more below.

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Cowboys destroy Commanders 38-10 in 2023 regular-season finale

Washington finishes the season with a 4-13 record and will pick No. 2 overall in the 2024 NFL draft.

The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Washington Commanders 38-10 on Sunday at FedEx Field to end the 2023 regular season. With the win, Dallas improves to 12-5 and wins the NFC East, while clinching the No. 2 overall seed in the NFC playoffs.

The Commanders finished the season 4-13 and lost their last eight games. The only positive for Washington is the loss secures the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft.

The Commanders were competitive until late in the second quarter when a pair of Dallas touchdowns in the last four minutes of the first half gave the Cowboys a 21-10 lead going into halftime.

Washington had trailed 7-0 before rookie defensive end Joshua Pryor blocked a field goal, allowing cornerback Jace Whittaker to return it 66 yards. A few plays later, quarterback Sam Howell found Brian Robinson Jr. for a touchdown to tie the game.

Commanders rookie defensive back Quan Martin intercepted Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott on the next drive, giving Washington excellent field position. Howell drove Washington into the red zone, and it looked like he found Curtis Samuel for a touchdown, giving the Commanders the lead. However, officials ruled Samuel didn’t get both feet down.

Washington settled for a field goal. Unfortunately for the Commanders, that would end their scoring for the day.

After Dallas took over at the end of the first half, the Cowboys didn’t look back, scoring two more touchdowns in the second half. Prescott completed 31 of 36 passes for 279 yards with four touchdowns and one interception. Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb caught 13 passes for 98 yards and two touchdowns.

Dallas finished the game with 440 total yards, while Washington had just 180 total yards. Howell completed 19 of 27 passes for 153 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions.

In some good news, wide receiver Terry McLaurin had 56 receiving yards, giving him 1,002 on the season, meaning it was the fourth consecutive season in which he went over 1,000 yards. It’s the first time a receiver has done that in Washington’s franchise history.

Sunday’s game is also expected to be Ron Rivera’s final game as head coach after four seasons.

 

WATCH: Commanders vs. Cowboys Week 18 preview from NFL.com

A video preview of Sunday’s Week 18 game between the Commanders and Cowboys.

For the second consecutive season, the Washington Commanders host the Dallas Cowboys in the regular-season finale from FedEx Field. Last season, the Commanders dominated the Cowboys from start to finish in a 26-7 win.

Heading into that game, Washington was eliminated from the playoffs and needed a win to finish at .500 for the season. The Cowboys had already clinched a playoff berth and had an outside shot at winning the NFC East.

This time around, a Dallas win means an NFC East championship. It doesn’t matter what the Eagles do against the Giants; as long as the Cowboys take care of the Commanders, they are the NFC’s No. 2 overall seed.

Can Sam Howell lead the Commanders to an improbable upset and send Ron Rivera out on a high note?

NFL.com previewed Sunday’s battle between the Commanders and the Cowboys.

Eagles vs Giants: How to watch, listen, and stream Week 18

The Eagles look to prepare for the playoffs in less favorable seeding than last year, but the Giants look to the future.

The Philadelphia Eagles (11-5) round out the 2023-24 season on the road against the New York Giants (5-11). The Eagles look to prepare for the playoffs in less favorable seeding than last year, but the Giants look to the future.

The Giants come off a 26-25 loss to the Los Angeles Rams (9-7) and the Philadelphia Eagles come off a 35-31 loss to the Arizona Cardinals (4-12).

Here’s how to watch, stream, and listen to the game.

Game Information

Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants

4:25 PM ET on Sunday, January 7

MetLife Stadium – East Rutherford, New Jersey

How to watch

Sunday’s game will be broadcast on CBS. Ian Eagle and Charles Davis will be in the broadcast booth. Evan Washburn will be on the sidelines.

Fans can also catch the game on NFL Network.

Streaming

NFL Game Pass, the NFL mobile app, and NFL+.

Also available live on FuboTV

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Radio

Philadelphia: For Eagles fans or those in the market, you can listen to Merrill Reese and Mike Quick calling the game on SportsRadio 94WIP. The desktop version of PhiladelphiaEagles.com/LiveRadio will provide a live feed of the SportsRadio 94WIP broadcast feed that is available nationwide. Fans can also listen on the Eagles app in the Philadelphia market.

Giants: For Giants fans or those in the market, you can listen to the game on WFAN 101.9FM. Fans can also listen to the Giants app in the New York market.

Satellite Radio

SiriusXM Philadelphia – Ch. 138 or 383, Giants – Ch. 83 or 228

Social Media

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Three bets and one parlay to make in the Eagles-Giants game

The Philadelphia Eagles (11-5) have one last shot to finish the season strong before getting ready for playoffs against the New York Giants (5-11) on Sunday.

The Philadelphia Eagles (11-5) have one last shot to finish the season strong before getting ready for playoffs against the New York Giants (5-11) on Sunday. Both teams have different immediate futures they’ll be looking to in the postseason, but will remain focused on what they see from their players in future games like this one.

The Eagles are (-200) favorites on BetMGM with the Giants being (+250) underdogs at home. Check out more bets and a parlay for this NFC East season finale matchup.

Jalen Hurts Anytime TD

Granted, the Eagles may choose to rest their starters and makeshift somewhat of a “bye week” that the team is going to need heading into the postseason, but if not, I expect a Hurts anytime touchdown at some point in the game. I think they might give him the touchdown opportunity and then put Marcus Mariota in, but I don’t see a world where Hurts wouldn’t get a rushing touchdown to round out the season finale.

Saquon Barkley Anytime TD

I’d say the same for Barkley. Against a divisional opponent, I’d assume Barkley is ready to throw a wrench in the Eagles’ playoff plans. In Week 16, Barkley earned a rushing touchdown and I think he’s capable of delivering again. If the Eagles defense is resting, this bet should almost be a given and you’ll probably find better value parlaying this with other bets.

O 38 Total Points

Regardless of who plays on Sunday, I think both teams are capable of putting up points to round out the season. I think whoever starts with the ball will set the momentum for the rest of the game. It’s an NFC East division on the line, so I think the Giants are either going to be trying to stop the Eagles or not care as much and just focus on good NFL Draft positioning.

Jenn’s Philly-Philly Parlay (+160, BetMGM)

Eagles Moneyline

O 39.5 Total Points

Each Team O 11.5 Points

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