Steelers vs. Eagles Preseason Week 1: Top 10 Plays
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Steelers vs. Eagles Preseason Week 1: Top 10 Plays

It was a bit of a slow night for Eagles football. The offense stalled after Nick Mullens was put in and the Steelers running backs slowly whittled down the stamina of our third-string defensive unit, while our cornerbacks could hardly stop anything. But hey! It’s not all doom and gloom. There were some nice plays…

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Mike Maher’s Instant Observations: Preseason Week 1, Steelers at Eagles
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Mike Maher’s Instant Observations: Preseason Week 1, Steelers at Eagles

The Eagles hosted the Pittsburgh Steelers for their first preseason action of the year on Thursday night. And while it was an exhibition game and the end result doesn't matter even a little bit, these games are crucial for evaluating the players who are attempting to crack the final roster and the ones who are…

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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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How much should we read into Nick Sirianni not naming Jalen Hurts the starter?

Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni spoke to the media last Wednesday, along with general manager Howie Roseman and vice president of player personnel Andy Weidl. There were a ton of questions asked and a lot of filler, but there were some answers that raised at least a few eyebrows. Sirianni spoke with a ton of…

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Eagles News: “Fire Howie” chants, Eagles trading up in the draft?
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Eagles News: “Fire Howie” chants, Eagles trading up in the draft?

During a Phillies game against the San Francisco Giants at Citizens Bank Park on Monday night, fans got a little creative with their chants. This wasn't a full ballpark because of COVID-related restrictions, but the fans who were there got together for some chants that were easily heard on the television broadcast. Among the chants:…

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Eagles News: Are the Eagles really still interested in trading for Deshaun Watson?
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Eagles News: Are the Eagles really still interested in trading for Deshaun Watson?

Despite the very public allegations that Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is facing, the Eagles-Watson trade rumors aren't going away. The Eagles have been mentioned as a potential landing spot for Watson for nearly two months now, though most of the Watson trade rumors have understandably died down in recent weeks. Here is more on the…

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Eagles move from No. 6 to No. 12 in NFL Draft in trade with Dolphins
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Eagles move from No. 6 to No. 12 in NFL Draft in trade with Dolphins

Shockwaves were sent around the NFL early this afternoon when the Miami Dolphins agreed to trade the No. 3 overall pick in the NFL Draft to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for the No. 12 pick, a 2021 third-round pick (SF’s comp pick for Robert Saleh hiring), and first-round picks in 2022 and 2023.…

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