Tag: Rudy Ford

Former Eagles WR Nelson Agholor agrees to a 2-year, $26 million deal with the Patriots

Former Eagles and Raiders WR Nelson Agholor agrees to a deal with the New England Patriots

The Patriots are filling their roster with former Eagles and just hours after agreeing to a deal with Jalen Mills, former Eagles first-round pick and Raiders wideout, Nelson Agholor, will join New England as a free agent as well.

Agholor was selected by the Eagles in the first round with the 20th overall pick of the 2015 NFL Draft and he’s coming off a breakout season in Las Vegas.

Agholor logged a 48-catch season with 896 yards and eight touchdowns and an average of 18.7 yards per reception, giving Cam Newton a deep threat that was sorely lacking in 2021.

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Jags come to terms with former Eagles safety Rudy Ford

The Jags came a third agreement since the tampering period. This time it was special teamer Rudy Ford.

After agreeing to a deal with Jamal Agnew, the Jacksonville Jaguars came to terms with another player who could help them on special teams in former Philadelphia Eagles safety Rudy Ford. Per NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero, he will be joining the Jags on a two-year deal worth $4.2 million.

Ford, 26, was initially drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2017 NFL Draft. He was a sixth-round pick for them, but was eventually traded to the Eagles in 2018 for defensive lineman Bruce Hector.

Ford will join the Jags after participating in 41 games and registering two career starts. According to Eagles Wire, he ranked sixth in Philly in terms of special teams snaps with 213 (47%) and was tied for the sixth-highest total in terms of special teams tackles with five.

Jaguars agree to 2-year deal with Eagles special teams ace Rudy Ford

Jaguars agree to 2-year deal with Eagles special teams ace Rudy Ford

As the Eagles work to get under the salary cap, teams around the league are looking to steal their free-agent talent.

After Jalen Mills inked a deal with New England, Rudy Ford is now heading to Jacksonville.

Ford was acquired by Philadelphia in a trade with Arizona during the 2019 preseason and played a key role on the Eagles’ special teams units that season.

Ford ranked sixth on the roster in special teams snaps (213, 47 percent) and tied for the sixth-most special teams tackles (5).

Eagles vs. Saints Inactives: Quez Watkins is active against New Orleans

Eagles vs. Saints Inactives: Quez Watkins active, John Hightower healthy scratch

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The Eagles released their inactives list for Sunday’s matchup against the Saints and rookie Quez Watkins be active at the wide receiver position.

J.J. Arcega-Whiteside is also active, while John Hightower is a healthy scratch for the Eagles who’ll start Jalen Hurts at quarterback.

Watkins has built a rapport with Jalen Hurts on the scout team and was likely inserted into the lineup in hopes of familiarity breeding success.

Grayland Arnold will miss the game with a hamstring injury, as will Michael Jacquet as well.

Philadelphia promoted Kevon Seymour from the practice squad and elevated rookie Jameson Houston for this game, while Darius Slay is active despite a calf injury.

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Eagles vs. Packers Injury Report: Fletcher Cox misses 2nd-straight practice, Darius Slay limited with a calf injury

Darius Slay lands on the Eagles injury report with a calf injury

The Philadelphia Eagles released their Thursday injury report and Darius Slay popped up with a calf injury that’ll need to be watched.

Fletcher Cox missed his second day of practice with a neck injury.

T.J. Edwards (hamstring) and Zach Ertz (ankle) joined Slay as limited participants on Thursday as the Eagles continue preparation for the Green Bay Packers.

For the Packers, linebacker Za’Darius Smith was added to the team’s injury report on Thursday as a limited participant due to an ankle injury. Corey Linsley sat out for the second straight day due to a knee injury.

Eagles Injury Report: Fletcher Cox sits out practice with a neck injury; Zach Ertz a limited participant

Eagles Injury Report: Fletcher Cox sits out practice with a neck injury; Zach Ertz a limited participant

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The Philadelphia Eagles returned to practice to prepare for the Sunday afternoon matchup with the Packers and Fletcher Cox was a non-participant due to a neck injury.

Rudy Ford missed practice as well with a hamstring injury.

Zach Ertz continued working his way back into the lineup and elevated off the injured reserve list, setting the stage for the Eagles’ star tight end to return against Aaron Rodgers and the Packers.

Starting middle linebacker T.J. Edwards was limited with a hamstring injury as well.

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Eagles vs. Seahawks inactives: Jason Peters set to start at right guard vs. Seattle

Eagles vs. Seahawks inactives for Monday Night Football

The Philadelphia Eagles released their inactives list for Monday Night Football against the Seattle Seahawks and Jason Peters will indeed start at right guard for the Birds.

Peters will start in his 202nd career game on Monday night, his first career start at right guard.

Peters was questionable for tonight’s game with a toe injury, while Jordan Mailata will return to left tackle on a permanent basis.

For Seattle, Brandon Shell and Travis Homer were ruled out and Cedric Ogbuehi will start for Shell at right tackle against Brandon Graham.

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Eagles vs. Browns injury report: 4 Philadelphia players miss practice with an illness

Philadelphia Eagles have 4 players miss Thursday practice with an illness

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The Philadelphia Eagles released their Thursday injury report in advance of the team’s road game against Cleveland and four players were out with an illness designation.

Earlier on Thursday, the Eagles announced that a player (Arcega-Whiteside) had tested positive for the coronavirus, while also placing John Hightower and Deontay Burnett on the reserve/COVID-19 list because they were close contacts with the second-year wideout.

Jason Peters among 5 players being activated to the Eagles 53 man roster for game vs. the Cowboys

The Philadelphia Eagles activated Jason Peters, T.J. Edwards, Jalen Reagor, Dallas Goedert, and Rudy Ford to the 53 man roster for the game vs. Dallas

The Philadelphia Eagles just announced that five players, including Jason Peters and T.J. Edwards, were being activated to the 53 man roster for Sunday night’s game against the Dallas Cowboys.

Mike Garafalo had previously reported that both Jalen Reagor and Dallas Goedert were also being activated off of injured reserve and prepared to face the Cowboys as well.

For Carson Wentz, he’ll has his most talented group of receivers with Reagor, Fulgham, and Ward set to start together for the first time.

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Eagles activate 21-day practice windows for Edwards, Ford, Peters, and Reagor

The Eagles activated a 21-day practice window for four players including Jason Peters, Rudy Ford, T.J. Edwards, and Jalen Reagor.

The Eagles are set to get even more reinforcements back and a short time ago, the team announced that they have activated the 21-day practice windows for LB T.J. Edwards, S Rudy Ford, T Jason Peters, and WR Jalen Reagor.

Peters went on injured reserve with a foot injury just before the 49ers game. Jordan Mailata has started at left tackle in each of the past four contests.

Reagor suffered a thumb injury in the Week 2 Rams game and with DeSean Jackson likely to go on Injured Reserve with a lower-body injury, Reagor is returning at a perfect time. Reagor has five catches for 96 yards, including a 55-yard reception in Week 1.

T.J. Edwards suffered a hamstring injury in the win over the 49ers.