Week 1: Eagles keys to victory over Falcons
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Week 1: Eagles keys to victory over Falcons

At last, the NFL season is upon us. You know what that means, more frustration, heartbreak, and unbearable pain if you are in the greater Philadelphia area. But not so fast. There is reason for optimism with a new coach, QB, and attitude mixed with a relatively easy opening opponent (knock on wood). The Eagles…

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Eagles-Falcons Week 1 Matchup Preview

Regular season football is finally here, and the Eagles are traveling to Atlanta to take on the Falcons in the season opener. In our first Eagles matchup preview, we will go position by position to determine which team has the edge in Philly’s premier bout of the 2021-2022 NFL season.

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Eagles final roster and practice squad analysis

The final cuts have been made and the waiver period is over. With the dust settling on the 2021 Philadelphia Eagles final roster, Eagles fans can finally take a peek at who really made an impression on the coaching staff and front office in camp, as well as see who was deemed replaceable in the…

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Bama, Benches, and Birds: The Jalen Hurts Story
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Bama, Benches, and Birds: The Jalen Hurts Story

Jalen Alexander Hurts was born on August 7, 1998, in Channelview, Texas, attending the aptly named Channelview High School. Ever since Jalen was a kid, it was obvious how gifted he was as an athlete. He played football at Channelview High, where his father, Averion Hurts, coached. Hurts would prove himself a star on the gridiron, passing for over 2,000 yards and rushing for over 1,000, with 51 total touchdowns as a senior en route to being named the District 21-6A MVP and ranking as one of the top dual-threat QBs in his recruiting class.

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Eagles-Patriots joint practice roundup

Over the past few days preceding the Eagles' second preseason game vs. the Patriots, the two franchises have come together in a couple of joint practices, where players can get reps against fresh faces and break up the monotony of camp with some real, coach controlled competition. Even though coaches often keep gameplans vanilla in…

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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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