Tag: Rick Lovato

Eagles agree to deal with long snapper Rick Lovato

The Eagles return two key free agents after agreeing to terms with long snapper Rick Lovato and punter Braden Mann on a two-year extension.

Philadelphia had one of the NFL’s top special teams units down the stretch in 2023, and they return all the core members after agreeing to terms on Tuesday with long snapper Rick Lovato on a one-year extension and punter Braden Mann on a two-year extension.

Both players were scheduled to become unrestricted free agents on Wednesday.

Lovato is the third-longest-tenured member of the Eagles after the departures of Fletcher Cox and Jason Cox having signed with the Eagles late in the 2016 season.

He’s one of four remaining members of the Super Bowl LII Championship team still on the roster.

Lovato He’s played in all 133 games (including playoffs) since arriving in Philadelphia, earning Pro Bowl honors following the 2019 campaign.

Eagles vs. Lions injury report: DeVonta Smith among 7 players to miss practice

Philadelphia Eagles vs. Detroit Lions injury report: DeVonta Smith (headache) among 7 to miss practice, 4 others listed as limited participants

The Eagles released their initial Week 8 injury report, with 11 players either not practicing or doing so on a limited basis.

The list was highlighted by DeVonta Smith and Fletcher Cox.

Eagles announce 3 roster moves as team starts preparation for matchup vs. Lions

Philadelphia Eagles announce 3 roster moves as team starts preparation for matchup vs. Detroit Lions

The Eagles announced three roster moves as the team starts preparation for an important Week 8 matchup against the Detroit Lions on the road.

After moving on from Joe Flacco, Philadelphia brought back a familiar face and moved on another.

Eagles vs. Raiders injury report: Anthony Harris dealing with hand injury, 4 others listed as limited

Eagles vs. Raiders injury report: Anthony Harris dealing with a hand injury, 4 others listed as limited participants on Wednesday

The Eagles released their initial injury report for Sunday afternoon’s matchup against the Raiders and the team is looking relatively healthy entering Week 7.

Las Vegas’ injury report will be updated later in the afternoon.

Brandon Brooks among 5 Eagles named to the 2020 Pro Bowl

Eagles have 5 players named to the 2020 Pro Bowl

The NFL announced their selections for this year’s Pro Bowl and five Eagles made the list. The Birds are led by right guard Brandon Brooks, defensive tackle Fletcher Cox, tight end Zach Ertz, center Jason Kelce, and talented long snapper Rick Lovato.

For Brooks, it’s his third selection in a row, while it’ll be the third time in his career for Zach Ertz.

It’s the fifth selection for All-Pro Fletcher Cox.

Here’s the NFC team in its entirety via NFL.com:

OFFENSE

Wide receiver: Julio Jones*, Atlanta Falcons; Michael Thomas*, New Orleans Saints; Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers; Chris Godwin, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tackle: David Bakhtiari*, Green Bay Packers; Tyron Smith*, Dallas Cowboys; Terron Armstead, New Orleans Saints;

Guard: Zack Martin*, Dallas Cowboys; Brandon Brooks*, Philadelphia Eagles; Brandon Scherff, Washington Redskins

Center: Jason Kelce*, Philadelphia Eagles; Travis Frederick, Dallas Cowboys

Tight end: George Kittle*, San Francisco 49ers; Zach Ertz, Philadelphia Eagles

Quarterback: Russell Wilson*, Seattle Seahawks; Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints; Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers

Running back: Dalvin Cook*, Minnesota Vikings; Christian McCaffrey, Carolina Panthers; Ezekiel Elliott, Dallas Cowboys

Fullback: Kyle Juszczyk*, San Francisco 49ers

DEFENSE

Defensive end: Cameron Jordan*, New Orleans Saints; Nick Bosa*, San Francisco 49ers; Danielle Hunter, Minnesota Vikings

Interior lineman: Aaron Donald*, Los Angeles Rams; Fletcher Cox*, Philadelphia Eagles; Grady Jarrett, Atlanta Falcons

Outside linebacker: Chandler Jones*, Arizona Cardinals; Khalil Mack*, Chicago Bears; Shaquil Barrett, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Inside linebacker: Bobby Wagner*, Seattle Seahawks; Luke Kuechly, Carolina Panthers

Cornerback: Marshon Lattimore*, New Orleans Saints; Richard Sherman*, San Francisco 49ers; Darius Slay, Detroit Lions; Jalen Ramsey, Los Angeles Rams

Free safety: Budda Baker*, Arizona Cardinals; Eddie Jackson, Chicago Bears

Strong safety: Harrison Smith*, Minnesota Vikings

SPECIAL TEAMS

Kicker: Wil Lutz*, New Orleans Saints

Long snapper: Rick Lovato*, Philadelphia Eagles

Punter: Tress Way*, Washington Redskins

Return specialist: Deonte Harris*, New Orleans Saints

Special teamer: Cordarrelle Patterson*, Chicago Bears

The Baltimore Ravens led the selections with an astounding 12 Pro Bowlers for the best team currently in the AFC.

The New Orleans Saints led all NFC teams with seven selections, while the Kansas City Chiefs have six selections for the second year in a row, while both in-state Pennsylvania teams, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles have five apiece.

Eagles sign LS Rick Lovato to a 4-year contract extension through 2023

Eagles sign Rick Lovato to a 4-year contract extension

The Philadelphia Eagles announced that they have signed long snapper Rick Lovato to a four-year contract extension through 2023.

After going undrafted in the 2015 NFL Draft, Lovato signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent. After bouncing around with the Bears and Packers, Lovato found a home with the Eagles in 2016.