Tag: Za’Darius Smith

5 position battles to watch during Eagles joint practice sessions with the Browns

We’re looking at five position battles to watch during the Philadelphia #Eagles joint practices with the Cleveland Browns

The Eagles and Browns are set for two intense days of joint practice sessions in South Philadelphia at the NovaCare Complex.

Cleveland requested practice times later in the evening and both days will start at 5:00 PM EST.

For the Eagles, it’ll be about getting efficient play and consistency from the starters before the rookies and select veterans get the majority of reps during Thursday’s preseason matchup.

With the preseason quickly advancing, we’re looking at five position battles to watch over the next two days.

15 Browns to watch during joint practice sessions with the Eagles

We’re looking at 15 Cleveland Browns players to watch during two joint practice sessions with the Philadelphia #Eagles

The Eagles held out most of their starters on Saturday night because head coach Nick Sirianni put an urgent emphasis on performing during joint practice sessions.

Philadelphia is about one hour away from kicking off two intriguing joint practices with the Clevleand Browns.

The trip to Philadelphia is a return on the Eagles traveling to Berea, Ohio for two sessions and a preseason game last summer.

There’s star power at each position on both sides of the football and we’re looking at 15 Browns to watch over the next two days.

Eagles-Vikings: 3 causes for concern in Week 2

Looking at three causes for concern as the Philadelphia Eagles host the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football in Week 2

The Eagles and Vikings are set for a huge Monday night matchup, and the visiting team will enter Lincoln Financial Field at a scorching hot pace.

Against Green Bay in Week 1, Minnesota logged 395 total yards, 269 passing, and 126 yards rushing.

The Vikings averaged 6.5 yards per play (6th highest), committed zero turnovers, and almost averaged a first down on every passing play.

With Philadelphia looking to avoid a letdown ahead of the matchup with Carson Wentz, here are three causes for concern in Week 2.

Eagles-Vikings: Who has the edge at each position?

With so much star power at critical positions on both teams, who has the positional edge for the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings on Monday night?

The Eagles have multiple primetime matchups, and the Week 2 contest against the Vikings will be the first of two Monday night appearances for one of the NFL’s biggest draws.

There will be immense talent on the field for both teams on each side of the ball, but who ultimately is the most talented roster for this matchup?

Philadelphia has made critical upgrades on defense, while new head coach Kevin O’Connell has Minnesota approaching their scheme with more innovation.

With the Sunday afternoon slate of games set to start, here is a breakdown of the position matchups for both teams.

NFL Free agency 2022: Eagles could have interest in Za’Darius Smith after his release from Packers

One of the #NFL’s top pass rushers is set to hit the open market after the #Packers release Za’Darius Smith. Should the #Eagles have interest?

The Eagles badly need pass rushing help and one of the NFL’s top pass rushers is set to hit the open market.

According to Ian Rapoport, the Packers are releasing Za’Darius Smith after signing Preston Smith to a big time extension.

Green Bay gained $15.75 million in cap relief by releasing Smith, and they could use the cap space after announcing that Aaron Rodgers would return, along with the franchise tag for star wide receiver, Davante Adams.

Smith is coming off a back injury in 2021 but had 26 sacks combined the two years prior.

Smith could replace Genard Avery as Jonathan Gannon’s SAM linebacker.

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Potential trade targets that could be available to the Eagles in a buyers market

Looking at six potential #NFL trade targets that could be available to the #Philadelphia #Eagles in a buyers market as free agency and the #NFLDraft2022 approaches

The Eagles have three first-round picks and will look towards building momentum in 2022 by acquiring dynamic playmakers at integral positions on both sides of the ball.

According to Over The Cap, the Eagles will have about $17.5 million in cap space before even going through the cuts and restructures.

Teams around the league are looking to rebuild while cutting costs, and that could allow Philadelphia to add several big names to the roster in a buyers market.

Here are six trade targets that could be available via trade.

10 potential salary cap casualties the Eagles could target in NFL free agency

With several teams around the league currently crunching numbers, here are 10 potential cap casualties the #Philadelphia #Eagles could target in #NFL free agency

The official start to the NFL’s 2022 offseason is on the horizon and as the Eagles prepare for free agency and the NFL draft, salary cap ramifications for teams around the league could work to Howie Roseman’s advantage.

Philadelphia is middle of the pack in cap space with $18 million available per Over The Cap and the organization could free up $30 million more by adjusting several contracts.

Other teams aren’t so lucky, and organizations like the Saints ($-75M), Packers ($-53M), Cowboys ($-22M), and Rams ($-21M) are among 11 teams that are above the league-mandated salary cap and will need to restructure or release several key players over the next few weeks.

We’re looking at 10 potential salary-cap casualties from around the NFL that Philadelphia could target in March.