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What they’re saying nationally about Philadelphia Eagles trading Zach Ertz to Arizona Cardinals
The Eagles traded three-time Pro Bowl tight end, Zach Ertz, to the Cardinals on Friday, and the national media reaction was about what you’d expect.
Ertz has been the subject of trade rumors for months, and the 2-4 start, coupled with Tyree Jackson’s return seems to have made this transaction easier to stomach.
Here’s some national reaction to the trade.
Looking at the one player who must step up for Eagles after Zach Ertz is traded to the Cardinals
The Eagles are in a rebuild mode and even with heavy expectations that come with playing in a big market city, the organization’s decisions makers are looking forward to 2022.
Howie Roseman hit the reset button at the tight end position, trading Zach Ertz to the Arizona Cardinals one night after he scored what will be his final touchdown at Lincoln Financial Field for the Eagles.
With Ertz now headed to the NFC West, Dallas Goedert is the man in Philadelphia, and that in spite of his recent contract talks falling apart. With Ertz out of the picture, who is the one Eagles player that must step up in his absence.
Jalen Hurts could finish the season as the Eagles single-season record holder in passing yards and passing touchdowns. Here are 9 more bold predictions for Philadelphia in 2021
On March 29, 1977, the NFL voted to increase the league regular season from 14 to 16 games, beginning in the 1978 campaign.
The league went 44 years between adding regular-season games, but back in March, the league officially adopted a 17-game regular season, beginning this upcoming 2021 season.
Teams and fans are focused on the expanded playoffs and enhanced opportunity to reach the Super Bowl, but what about the single-season records that could fall around the league, or the different scenario’s that could play out in a league where crazy things happen.
With the season opener just days away, here are 10 bold predictions for the Eagles in 2021.
Philadelphia Eagles place Tyree Jackson, Josiah Scott, and Jack Driscoll on Injured Reserve
#Eagles have placed T/G Jack Driscoll, TE Tyree Jackson, and CB Josiah Scott on Reserve/Injured.
Eagles also signed DT Hassan Ridgeway to the active roster and agreed to terms with TE Nick Eubanks, WR KeeSean Johnson, and DT Marvin Wilson to join the practice squad.
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) September 2, 2021
After completing their initial 53-man roster, the Eagles are making more roster moves, including placing three players on injured reserve.
Roster moves: Eagles announce 53 man roster
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— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) August 31, 2021
After weeks of training camp practices and four days of roster cuts, the Philadelphia Eagles just announced their initial 53-man roster for the 2021 NFL season.
Everything is fluid in the NFL, meaning some of the names could change by as early as Wednesday afternoon.
In a shocking move, the Eagles are only keeping three running backs on the roster, while J.J. Arcega-Whiteside was the fifth wide receiver to make the roster. Camp standout Tyree Jackson made the roster, although he’ll likely end up on the injured reserve.
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Eagles fear TE Jason Croom suffered a season-ending knee injury
#Eagles TE Jason Croom, who was carted off early last night, is feared to have suffered a season-ending knee injury, source said. He’s having an MRI to confirm. A potential hit to TE depth.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 20, 2021
The Eagles were already without Tyree Jackson for almost three months, and now according to Ian Rapoport, tight end Jason Croom will likely miss the entire 2021 NFL season with a knee injury.
Croom left Philadelphia’s preseason game against the Patriots after suffering a non-contact knee injury that required him to be carted off.
Croom and Tyree Jackson’s injury could provide an outlet for Jack Stoll to make the team as a tight end. The Eagles already have Zach Ertz, Dallas Goedert, and Richard Rodgers, so it’s a long shot.
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3 takeaways from Eagles TE Tyree Jackson missing 8-10 weeks with a back injury
Jackson suffered the injury Tuesday when he made a leaping catch, but landed on his back. He was down for a spell, but did return. Was having a solid camp after moving from QB to TE just 8 months ago. https://t.co/YWz8HVPBr5
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) August 18, 2021
Tyree Jackson will miss 8-10 weeks with a back injury that won’t require surgery according to Jeff McLane of The Inquirer.
In Philadelphia’s preseason opener against the Steelers, Jackson logged 20 snaps on offense and two on special teams, catching two passes for 32 yards in the final two minutes of the first half.
Here are three takeaways from the news.
Eagles roster bubble: Emerging TE Tyree Jackson to miss 8-10 weeks with a back injury
The other “QB” who was reallllly impressive at Eagles-Patriots practice is now a TE in former QB Tyree Jackson. He got injured yesterday on a great catch in back of end zone and will likely miss some time but he can be a serious mismatch if developed: 6-8, 245, very athletic.
— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) August 18, 2021
Former quarterback turned tight end Tyree Jackson was blazing towards a roster spot, but his transition could be in jeopardy due to an injury.
Jay Glazer of Fox Sports is reporting that Jackson has made a lasting impression with his physical attributes, but he’ll likely miss time with an injury suffered during the Eagles joint practice sessions with the Patriots.
Jeff McLane of The Inquirer confirmed the report via Twitter.
Jackson suffered the injury Tuesday when he made a leaping catch, but landed on his back. He was down for a spell, but did return. Was having a solid camp after moving from QB to TE just 8 months ago. https://t.co/YWz8HVPBr5
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) August 18, 2021
In Philadelphia’s preseason opener against the Steelers, Jackson logged 20 snaps on offense and two on special teams, catching two passes for 32 yards in the final two minutes of the first half.
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5 standouts from Philadelphia Eagles open practice at Lincoln Financial Field
The Eagles held their first open practice of the summer in front of 25,896 raucous fans at Lincoln Financial Field.
It had the feel of a regular-season game in South Philadelphia, and here are the five top standouts from the two-hour practice.
Eagles stock report: 13 players who are rising or falling after Week 2 of training camp
The Philadelphia Eagles will take part in their first preseason game under head coach Nick Sirianni when they face the Pittsburgh Steelers this coming Thursday.
After two weeks of training in the books, we’re taking a look at 13 players whose stock is either rising or falling at the NovaCare Complex.
