Philadelphia Eagles

Jackson absent for Eagles OTA’s

steve — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:08:05 +0000

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson has been a no-show for the team’s OTA’s.

Jackson is apparently in Atlanta but will head back to his hometown of Los Angeles before flying into Philadelphia.

The wide receiver has been helping out fellow wideout Roddy White with his football camp.

The reason for Jackson’s absence is unknown, but it is not supposedly related to his contract.

With new quarterback Kevin Kolb under center, it would be wise for Jackson to be working out with the team as much as possible.

McNabb returns to face Eagles on Oct. 3

bud — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:02:27 +0000

By Bud L. Ellis

Go ahead and circle Oct. 3 on your calendars, Philadelphia Eagles’ fans.

That’s the day Donovan McNabb takes the field against the team he led to many memorable moments.

The National Football League has announced game dates and times for the 2010 season. For the Eagles, any talk concerning the upcoming season centers around the two NFC East matchups with the Washington Redskins, to whom McNabb was dealt this offseason.

The season opens with a home game Sept. 12 against Green Bay. Philly then hits the road for games at Detroit and at Jacksonville before McNabb’s homecoming on Oct. 3. The Eagles play two of the next three on the road, at San Francisco on Sunday Night Football on Oct. 10 and at Tennessee Oct. 24, with a home game on Oct. 17 against Atlanta.

Following the bye week, AFC champion Indianapolis comes to town Nov. 7. The return engagement with McNabb and the Redskins is a Monday Night Football contest on Nov. 15, followed with a Sunday Night Football home game with the New York Giants on Nov. 21 and a trip to Chicago on Nov. 28.

December dawns with two prime-time games: against Houston at home on Thursday Night Football Dec. 2, and a Sunday Night Football showdown at NFC East champion Dallas on Dec. 12. The final road game of the season is Dec. 19 at the Giants. Philly closes the regular season with home games against Minnesota on Dec. 26 and with the Cowboys on Jan. 2.

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Tough home slate spotlights Eagles’ schedule

bud — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:02:15 +0000

By Bud L. Ellis

Don’t blame the Philadelphia Eagles for disputing the notion that there is no place like home.

The Eagles, in seeking to return to the playoffs this season, will face a difficult home schedule that features seven games against teams who finished at .500 or better in 2009.

The National Football League has released its list of home games and road games for every team in 2010. Dates and times will be finalized later this spring.

The Eagles just have to look at the list of home games to see it won’t be an easy slate of games. Coming to Philadelphia are four playoff qualifiers from a year ago: NFC East champion Dallas, AFC champion Indianapolis, NFC North champion and conference runner-up Minnesota, and NFC wild-card qualifier Green Bay.

The Eagles also play home games against Atlanta (9-7 last season), Houston (9-7) and the New York Giants (8-8). The only game at home against a sub-.500 team: a division matchup with Washington (4-12 last season).

On the road, the slate is easier. The trip to Dallas is the only road game against a playoff team. Also on the road schedule: trips to play the Giants, Washington, Chicago, Detroit, San Francisco, Jacksonville and Tennessee.

Based on opponents’ winning percentage, Philadelphia’s schedule ranks ninth in the league.

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Eagles release Andrews

steve — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:14:56 +0000

The Philadelphia Eagles have finally given up on offensive lineman Shawn Andrews, releasing the former All-Pro.

Andrews always had the talent to compete at a high level in the NFL, but mental issues have sidelined his career. The Eagles simply grew tired of dealing with the issues.

Despite having his desire to play football question early and often, Andrews has already made it known he plans to continue his career with another team.

There is no doubt teams will be intrigued by a young, former All-Pro being made available on the free agent market, but his mental state could make him a tough sell.

Andrews missed all of training camp back in 2008 because of depression and has played in just two games the past two years because of back injuries.