Tag: Will Shipley

Eagles sign CB Quinyon Mitchell to 4-year rookie deal

The Philadelphia Eagles now have all nine 2024 NFL draft picks under contract after signing first round pick Quinyon Mitchell to a 4 year deal

The Philadelphia Eagles now have all nine 2024 NFL draft picks under contract after signing first-round pick Quinyon Mitchell to a four-year deal on the final day of the team’s offseason program and mandatory minicamp.

Mitchell became the first cornerback drafted in the first round by the Eagles since 2002 after the Toledo product became the first back-to-back Associated Press All-American in program history. Mitchell was a third-team All-American in 2022 and a second-team All-American in 2023.

Mitchell will compete with Kelee Ringo and Isaiah Rodgers for the starting cornerback spot opposite Darius Slay.

Takeaways and observations from Day 2 of Eagles’ mandatory minicamp

Philadelphia has one practice left before breaking until the late July training camp, and the Eagles are implementing a new offensive and defensive system. Wednesday was Day 2 of the Eagles’ mandatory minicamp, and a familiar face was back at the …

Philadelphia has one practice left before breaking until the late July training camp, and the Eagles are implementing a new offensive and defensive system.

Wednesday was Day 2 of the Eagles’ mandatory minicamp, and a familiar face was back at the NovaCare Complex, as Fletcher Cox appeared amid his retirement adjustment.

There are battles for the cornerback spot opposite Darius Slay and at middle linebacker, where Nakobe Dean will work to hold off Zack Baum alongside Devin White.

With the second day completed, we’re looking at takeaways and observations from the session.

It’s only an early preview, but Quinyon Mitchell, Kelee Ringo, and Isaiah Rodgers are set to have an intense battle for the cornerback spot opposite Darius Slay.

Don’t look now, but Ross could easily land Philadelphia’s third or fourth wide receiver spot. The speedy former first-round pick took first-team snaps on Wednesday and has been active during two days of practice.

Devin White appears to be the only lock as a starter, while Nakobe Dean and Zack Baun will continue to battle for the inside linebacker job.

The future Hall of Famer appeared at the NovaCare Complex in street clothes for the first time since retiring.

With Landon Dickerson absent and Trevor Keegan injured, Mekhi Becton logged first-team snaps at left guard.

Kellen Moore is installing a new offensive system, and Wednesday presents some frustrations for Jalen Hurts and company.

The former Georgia running back has fresh legs and is starting to emerge as a training camp dark horse to watch in the running back competition.

Highlights from Day 2 of Eagles mandatory minicamp

Wednesday was Day 2 of the Eagles’ mandatory minicamp, and a familiar face was back at the NovaCare Complex, as Fletcher Cox appeared amid his retirement adjustment. Philadelphia has one practice left before breaking until the late July training …

Wednesday was Day 2 of the Eagles’ mandatory minicamp, and a familiar face was back at the NovaCare Complex, as Fletcher Cox appeared amid his retirement adjustment.

Philadelphia has one practice left before breaking until the late July training camp, and the Eagles are implementing a new offensive and defensive system. There are battles for the cornerback spot opposite Darius Slay and at middle linebacker, where Nakobe Dean will work to hold off Zack Baum alongside Devin White.

With the second day completed, we’re looking at highlights and photos from the session.

Highlights from Day 1 of Eagles mandatory minicamp

After nine weeks of offseason workouts and six OTA sessions, the Eagles hit the practice field at the NovaCare Complex for the first three-day, mandatory minicamp since the 2019 season. Tuesday was the first official day for Kellen Moore and Vic …

After nine weeks of offseason workouts and six OTA sessions, the Eagles hit the practice field at the NovaCare Complex for the first three-day, mandatory minicamp since the 2019 season.

Tuesday was the first official day for Kellen Moore and Vic Fangio to build depth charts for their versatile and explosive units.

It’s the first minicamp of the post-Jason Kelce, Fletcher Cox era, and it featured new faces and players evolving as new leaders. James Bradberry returned to the field after missing all OTAs, while Pro Bowl left guard Landon Dickerson was absent.

With Day 2 scheduled for Wednesday, here are highlights and video from the practice.

Eagles 2024 OTAs: Photos from Day 5 of practice

The Eagles kicked off the next phase of their offseason program this week with OTAs at the NovaCare Complex and we have the best photos from Day 5 of practice

The Philadelphia Eagles kicked off the next phase of their offseason program this week with organized team activities at the NovaCare Complex.

Philadelphia conducted their fifth practice of OTAs on Thursday, which was open to the media and allowed some glimpses at star quarterback Jalen Hurts, wide receiver A.J. Brown, running back Saquon Barkley and the team’s rebuilt defense that made a strong impression.

Here’s a look at some photos from Thursday’s practice:

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Eagles sign RB Will Shipley to his rookie contract

The Philadelphia Eagles signed former Clemson running back Will Shipley to his rookie deal

The Eagles signed three NFL draft picks on Monday, including former Clemson running back Will Shipley, to his standard four-year deal.

Philadelphia selected Shipley in the fourth round after a trade saw them move back four spots and acquire a 2025 fifth-round pick.

During his final season at Clemson, Shipley became the first Power 5 player since Christian McCaffrey (2014-16) to have 2,500+ rushing yards, 500+ receiving yards, and 900+ kickoff return yards in a three-season span.

That triple threat versatility will transition to the Eagles, where Shipley could carve out several roles.

WATCH: Eagles release epic hype video featuring nine new faces in Philly

The Eagles released this epic 2024 NFL draft hype video highlighting the nine new faces heading to Philadelphia.

The NFL draft is over, and the Eagles will unveil a nine-player class full of athletic and versatile playmakers on both sides of the football.

Philadelphia is back to chasing another Super Bowl after wrapping up the draft and the one rookie minicamp for 2023.

Philadelphia welcomed 16 new faces after drafting nine players and signing nine undrafted free agents.

Eagles Unscripted was there on draft night and this hype video is on the latest episode.

Howie Roseman received an A grade for his draft weekend.

Watch this mini hype video that should get fans into a joyous uproar ahead of OTAs.

Eagles announce dates for rookie minicamp, OTAs and mandatory minicamp

The Philadelphia Eagles will hold their rookie minicamp on May3-4

The Eagles added nine talented rookies on NFL draft weekend, and they’ll hit the practice field immediately after the NFL and the team announce the dates for their rookie minicamp.

Philadelphia and Green Bay will hold workouts this weekend on Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4. Baltimore, Seattle, and the New York Jets will spend Friday, May 3, Saturday, May 4, and Sunday, May 5, holding their rookie minicamp.

OTA Offseason Workouts: May 20, May 22-23, May 28, May 30-31
Mandatory Minicamp: June 4-6
Rookie Minicamp: May 3-4

Twenty-six other teams will begin next week, while the defending Super Bowl Chiefs holding sessions on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.

Philadelphia is currently finalizing what should be a seven-man undrafted class, while Quinyon Mitchell (22), Cooper DeJean (40), and Jeremiah Trotter Jr. (155) headline a nine-man draft class full of athleticism and versatility.

How did the Eagles do in draft value relative to the 2024 consensus board?

The Eagles selected nine players in the 2024 NFL draft, with Howie Roseman getting great value from four of his first six picks. Value is an integral part of the draft process. Understanding the board is vital to judging how teams maximized value …

The Eagles selected nine players in the 2024 NFL draft, with Howie Roseman getting great value from four of his first six picks.

Value is an integral part of the draft process. Understanding the board is vital to judging how teams maximized value during the draft.

Establishing actual “value” on NFL draft prospects is incredibly difficult, with all 32 NFL teams having different schemes, cultures, and ideas of what elite talent looks like.

Arif Hasan of Wide Left Football creates the go-to consensus board, ranking the top 300 players in the draft class based on 101 big boards from draft analysts. As Hasan noted, “the consensus of these experts does a better predictive job than individual experts.”

With the draft now final, here are Philadelphia’s picks, their consensus rank, their pick number, and the difference between the two.

Consensus rank: 11

Pick number: 22

Difference: +11

Consensus rank: 22

Pick number: 40

Difference: +18

Consensus rank: 140

Pick number: 94

Difference: -46

Consensus rank: 126

Pick number: 127

Difference: +1

Consensus rank: 170

Pick number: 152

Difference: -18

Eagles select Clemson RB Will Shipley with pick No. 127 overall in 2024 NFL draft

The Philadelphia Eagles selected former Clemson running back Will Shipley with the 127th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft

The Eagles added a dynamic dual-threat in round four of the 2024 NFL draft, selecting former Clemson star running back Will Shipley with the 127th overall pick.

In his final game at Clemson, Shipley recorded 132 all-purpose yards to help the Tigers win 38-35 over Kentucky in the Gator Bowl on Dec. 29. Shipley returned two kickoffs for 94 yards, rushed for 29 yards, and caught two passes for nine yards before exiting with an injury.

Shipley finished the 2023 season with 827 yards and five touchdowns on the ground. He also added 31 receptions for 244 yards and two more scores.

The 2022 campaign was Shipley’s best statical season, as the dual-threat running back rushed for 1,182 yards and 15 touchdowns and added 38 catches for 242 yards. He finishes his college career with 2,748 yards and 31 touchdowns rushing to go with more than 600 yards receiving.