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Eagles’ linebacker Zach Cunningham to miss time with a hamstring injury

Philadelphia Eagles’ linebacker Zach Cunningham to miss time with a hamstring injury

On the day that Philadelphia is hosting Shaquille Leonard on a free-agent visit, the team expects starting linebacker Zach Cunningham to miss time with a hamstring injury.

According to The Inquirer’s Jeff McLane, Cunningham will be out this week against San Francisco, and he could potentially miss more time.

Christian Elliss played 27 snaps in relief of Cunningham last Sunday, amassing seven tackles and one tackle for loss on the afternoon.

If Cunningham does miss time, the Eagles will start Elliss alongside Nicholas Morrow, while rookie Ben VanSumeren could be signed to the active roster.

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Zach Cunningham exits Eagles matchup vs. Billls with a hamstring injury

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zach Cunningham exited Sunday’s matchup against the Buffalo Bills with a hamstring injury

Zach Cunningham has been the Eagles’ best linebacker all season, and they’ll have to finish the matchup against the Bills without their leading tackler.

Cunningham suffered a hamstring injury in the second half against Buffalo and is questionable about returning.

Cunningham had ten tackles before suffering the injury, and Christian Elliss has been inserted into the lineup.

Update:

With Cunningham out of the lineup, Buffalo has gone up 24-14 on Philadelphia after Josh Allen alluded to Elliss before running it in for a 16-yard score.

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Should Eagles have an interest in adding Shaquille Leonard after he’s waived by Colts?

The Colts waived linebacker Shaquille Leonard and the Eagles should have an interest in signing the veteran defender

Philadelphia has two of the highest-graded linebackers in the NFL, but you can never have enough good talent heading into the playoffs.

Indianapolis just shocked the NFL, waiving former All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard.

The NFL waiver wire order is based on the reverse order of the current NFL standings, meaning the Panthers are 1, the Cardinals are 2, and the Eagles would be 32nd on the list.

Zach Cunningham has 61 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 4 passes defended, and is the 37th highest graded linebacker in the NFL per PFF.

Nicholas Morrow has 36 tackles, 3 sacks, and 8 tackles for loss, while landing as the 12th highest graded linebacker in the NFL.

Leonard is owed $6.1M for the rest of this season, and if a team claimed him, they’d also be on the hook for $6.5M, which is guaranteed for injury.

A 2018 second-round pick of the Colts, Leonard won Defensive Rookie of the Year while being named a first-team All-Pro. He developed into one of the top linebackers in the NFL, earning All-Pro honors three times in his first four seasons.

Back injuries limited him to three games last year, and he has seen a sharp cut to his playing time throughout this season.

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Eagles PFF grades: Best and worst performers on defense through 9 games

We’re looking at the highest and lowest graded players on the Philadelphia Eagles defense through the first nine games of 2023

We’ve reached the halfway point of the 2023 NFL season, and the Eagles have the best record in football, sitting at 8-1 ahead of a Week 11 rematch against the Chiefs next week.

The work is just getting started, and it’ll get more challenging as Philadelphia has the league’s most brutal stretch of games remaining and over eight weeks, beginning with Dallas (28-23 win) and including the bye, the Eagles will face the Cowboys twice, along with the Chiefs, Bills, 49ers, Seahawks and Giants.

With preparation for Kansas City set to get underway, we’re looking at the highest and lowest-graded players on defense through 9 games via PFF. 

Studs and duds from Eagles 28-23 win over the Cowboys in Week 9

We’re looking at the studs and duds from the Philadelphia Eagles 28-23 win over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 9

The Eagles made things difficult for themselves down the stretch but still made enough plays to secure a 28-23 win over the Cowboys on Sunday.

All-Pro quarterback Jalen Hurts shook off a hit to his injured left knee, throwing for 207 yards and two touchdowns and running for another score, as Philadelphia became the only 8-1 team in the NFL.

With the Birds now on a bye week and awaiting word on Dallas Goedert’s injury, we’re looking at the studs and duds from Sunday’s win.

Updated Eagles’ 90-man roster by jersey number after recent roster moves

We’re taking an updated look at the Philadelphia #Eagles’ current 90-man roster by jersey number after the open practice and Week 3 of practice

The Eagles are set to start preparation for the preseason opener against the Ravens on Saturday, and they have some changes to the 90-man roster.

After a light workload this offseason, the Eagles are back and entering Week 3 of their 2023 training camp.

Philadelphia returned with a revamped defense and the league’s most explosive offensive unit.

The Eagles will have three more practices and a walkthrough before Saturday evening’s huge matchup against Baltimore.

With the Birds returning to practice, here is an updated 90-man roster by jersey number after the first week of camp, and several roster moves.

Eagles’ linebacker depth chart gets big boost after the Myles Jack, Zach Cunningham signings

Are the Philadelphia #Eagles done adding talent at the linebacker position after signing Zach Cunningham and Myles Jack?

After finally having decent production at the linebacker spots, Philadelphia is restarting at the position after T.J. Edwards (Bears) and Kyzir White (Cardinals) departed in free agency.

The Eagles entered the offseason with five off-the-ball linebackers, led by second-year defender Nakobe Dean.

Philadelphia added Nicholas Morrow in free agency, and the idea was that GM Howie Roseman could add more depth to the position.

After Dean suffered an ankle injury, Howie Roseman had seen enough, releasing Davion Taylor, and then adding Myles Jack and Zach Cunningham under the guise of adding more competition at the position.

With Philadelphia returning to practice, we’re updating the position group.

Eagles reveal jersey numbers for new additions Myles Jack and Zach Cunningham

The Philadelphia Eagles reveal jersey numbers for preseason additions Myles Jack and Zach Cunningham during the open practice at Lincoln Financial Field

The Eagles addressed the linebacker position in a big way, agreeing to deals with Myles Jack and Zach Cunningham.

Two down hill tacklers with different skill sets, Jack and Cunningham should provide versatility and a run-stopping discipline to an already talented Philadelphia front-seven.

Both players are in the building and have chosen uniform numbers ahead of the only open training camp practice of the summer.

Instant analysis of the Eagles signing linebacker Myles Jack to a one-year deal

Instant analysis of the Philadelphia #Eagles signing linebacker Myles Jack to a one-year deal

Howie Roseman said he’d eventually address the linebacker position, and on Sunday evening, Philadelphia signed Myles Jack to a deal.

Philadelphia released Davion Taylor on Sunday, and the team added depth after Nakobe Dean suffered an ankle injury, agreeing to a deal with Zach Cunningham. 

Here’s an instant analysis of the move.

Instant analysis of the Eagles signing linebacker Zach Cunningham to a one-year deal

Instant analysis of the #Eagles signing linebacker Zach Cunningham to a one-year deal

Howie Roseman said he’d eventually address the linebacker position, and on Sunday evening, Philadelphia signed Zach Cunningham to a deal.

Philadelphia released Davion Taylor on Sunday, and the team added depth after Nakobe Dean suffered an ankle injury, agreeing to a deal with Myles Jack as well.

Cunningham played six seasons for the Texans and Titans. He had 392 solo tackles, 228 assists, 6.5 sacks, three fumble recoveries, and one interception.

Here’s an instant analysis of the move.