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Eagles finally sign second-round pick Landon Dickerson
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Eagles finally sign second-round pick Landon Dickerson

The Philadelphia Eagles have signed offensive lineman Landon Dickerson, their second-round pick from the 2021 NFL Draft. The Eagles signed eight of their other nine draft picks in early June. They agreed to terms with DeVonta Smith, Milton Williams, Zech McPhearson, and Kenneth Gainwell on June 3, Marlon Tuipulotu, Tarron Jackson, and Patrick Johnson on…

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Eagles sign CB Steven Nelson to one-year deal
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Eagles sign CB Steven Nelson to one-year deal

The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to terms with free-agent cornerback Steven Nelson on a one-year deal, the team announced on Twitter on Sunday afternoon. In a corresponding move, the Eagles released defensive tackle Willie Henry. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports that the deal is worth more than $4 million. The Eagles have been connected to Nelson…

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Could Zach Ertz be staying with the Eagles after all?
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Could Zach Ertz be staying with the Eagles after all?

It's the slow part of the Summer. After the NFL Draft and minicamps and before the start of training camp, things slow to a trickle. Coaches and players are resting up before the marathon that is the NFL season begins. Heck, even beat writers and reporters tend to take their vacations around this time. We…

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Are the Eagles close to trading Zach Ertz?
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Are the Eagles close to trading Zach Ertz?

This is the story that won't go away, at least while tight end Zach Ertz is still on the roster. The rumors date back to last offseason, when it was reported that Ertz wanted a new contract but he and the team couldn't agree to terms on an extension. Tensions were high. Ertz was seen…

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Eagles sign former 49ers QB Nick Mullens

The Eagles have agreed to terms with former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens, the team announced on Twitter Monday morning. Mullens went undrafted in the 2017 NFL Draft and has been on and off San Francisco's active roster and practice squad over the last three seasons. Use promo code THEBIRDSBLITZ when you sign up…

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Richard Rodgers is back with the Eagles. Again.

Richard Rodgers is back with the Eagles. Again. The team announced on Friday afternoon that they had agreed to terms with Rodgers and wide receiver Michael Walker. Rodgers has been on and off the Eagles roster multiple times over the last few years, while the Michael Walker move was reported by NFL insiders a few…

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