DeSean Jackson, Lane Johnson expected to return vs. Giants
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DeSean Jackson, Lane Johnson expected to return vs. Giants

Doug Pederson spoke to the media on Wednesday and, among other things, offered injury updates on the team's current mountain of injured players. Most notably, Pederson indicated that WR DeSean Jackson, RT Lane Johnson, CB Avonte Maddox, and LB Duke Riley are all expected to play on Thursday when the Eagles host the New York…

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Eagles injury report tracker: Week 7

After losing to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 6, the Eagles have a short turnaround for Week 7, as they are scheduled to host the New York Giants on Thursday Night Football. Most weeks, the Eagles release official injury reports on Wednesday and Thursday and a final report with official injury designations on Friday afternoon.…

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Could Jalen Hurts play a bigger role going forward?
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Could Jalen Hurts play a bigger role going forward?

In the wake of the Miles Sanders injury, Eagles head coach Doug Pederson was asked during Monday's videoconference about how he plans to handle the running back situation if Sanders has to miss time. After initially being asked about using some combination of Corey Clement, Boston Scott, Jason Huntley, and Adrian Killins, Les Bowen asked…

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Howie Roseman, Eagles completely botched the Alshon Jeffery situation
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Howie Roseman, Eagles completely botched the Alshon Jeffery situation

Many knew this day was coming. Back in August, the Eagles opted to activate Alshon Jeffery from the PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) list, meaning he would be on the active roster and take up a spot on the official 53-man roster. Leaving Jeffery on PUP would have saved the Eagles a roster spot, but…

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Eagles injury report tracker: Week 6

Whenever they play on Sundays, the Eagles release initial injury reports on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons before positing a final report with official injury designations on Friday afternoon. We track them here and provide some brief analysis. And since this is the Eagles we are talking about, there are always a lot of names on…

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Doug Pederson: J.J. Arcega-Whiteside is still a part of what we’re doing
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Doug Pederson: J.J. Arcega-Whiteside is still a part of what we’re doing

During the regular season, Eagles head coach Doug Pederson speaks to the media a few times a week. Some press conferences are more interesting than others, but there are usually a few good tidbits in his answers to reporters’ questions. Throughout the week, he typically speaks to the media on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings.…

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Eagles put Jason Peters, Trevor Williams on IR, add five from practice squad
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Eagles put Jason Peters, Trevor Williams on IR, add five from practice squad

Many NFL teams are dealing with an abnormal number of injuries this season after a shortened offseason and no preseason. The Eagles are taking it to another level. On Saturday, the Eagles placed starting left tackle Jason Peters and would-be starting cornerback Trevor Williams on injured reserve. To fill out their, roster, the team signed…

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