Eagles hope newcomers spark return to dominance in red zone
From adding a physical running back in Jordan Howard to a big target in J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, Philly has restocked some firepower for QB Carson Wentz.




















From adding a physical running back in Jordan Howard to a big target in J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, Philly has restocked some firepower for QB Carson Wentz.
The NFL is a big, unfamiliar world for rookies. The Eagles put up some signage throughout the practice facility to get them oriented.
Eagles first-round pick Andre Dillard getting his first taste of life under o-line coach Jeff Stoutland. Doug Pederson said while several tackles will cross-train this offseason, he's going to keep Dillard, Jason Peters' heir-apparent, at left tackle exclusively while he gets his feet wet
A list of the Eagles' undrafted free agents: LB Joey Alfieri (Stanford) T Ryan Bates (Penn State) LB T.J. Edwards (Wisconsin) RB Nico Evans (Wyoming) G Nate Herbig (Stanford) G Sua Opeta (Weber State) C Keegan Render (Iowa) DT Anthony Rush (UAB) WR DeAndre Thompkins (Penn State) DT Kevin Wilkins (Rutgers)
The ESPN Analytics team ran 10,000 simulations of the season. The Chiefs are favorites, but there were plenty of surprises, including a Miami miracle.
Philadelphia, in need of an infusion of backfield talent, must now figure out how to use both its second-round pick and offseason acquisition.
The Eagles have signed linebacker Zach Brown to a one-year contract, the team announced Friday.
The Eagles have signed former Washington LB Zach Brown to a one-year contract, a move that should help ease the loss of ILB Jordan Hicks. Brown had 96 tackles and a sack last season.
Receiver's first major outreach initiative since rejoining the Eagles this offseason brings a message of perseverance to West Philly charter school.
On Wednesday, DeSean Jackson spoke to 150 kids at Boys Latin Charter School in West Philly, which has lost several students to murder and suicide of late. Jackson spoke of his own loss in longtime friend Nipsey Hussle.
The Eagles and defensive end Chris Long agreed to push back a $1 million roster bonus that was due on Wednesday until the first day that veterans are required to report for training camp in July, a league source told ESPN's Field Yates. It's the second time that Long's roster bonus has been pushed back and the Philadelphia Enquirer previously reported that Long was not comfortable accepting the bonus with his future hanging in the balance. In his second season with the Eagles, Long had 6.5 sacks and was named the Walter Payton Man of the Year for his charitable efforts off the field.
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The Eagles' first-round pick went from 240 to 315 pounds in college, and that helped him develop into one of the best left tackles in college football.
Eagles have exercised the fifth-year option for QB Carson Wentz.
The Eagles have exercised the fifth-year option on QB Carson Wentz's contract in front of the May 2 deadline. No-brainer move. Team is committed to locking him up long term.
Kyler Murray to the Cardinals ... and then some surprises after that. Which teams fared best? Kiper evaluates every team's draft class.
Eagles ship the 7th round pick they got from the Patriots to the Colts for DT Hassan Ridgeway.
The Eagles' 2019 Draft class: 1. Andre Dillard, T, Wash. St. 2. Miles Sanders, RB, PSU 2. JJ Arcega-Whiteside, Stanford 4. Shareef Miller, DE, PSU 5. Clayton Thorson, QB, Northwestern
The Eagles have picked up playmakers on the offensive side of the ball, adding a tackle, running back and wide receiver. Defense has to be next.
The Eagles are collecting PSU players, selecting DE Shareef Miller to close out Round 4. He had 7.5 sacks and 15 TFLs last year.
Did the Broncos get their franchise quarterback? Who reached for need positions? Here's what Mel liked and didn't like from Rounds 2 and 3.
The Eagles use their second selection in Round 2 on wide receiver JJ Arcega-Whiteside out of Stanford. Standing at 6-foot-2, 225 pounds, he has Alshon Jeffery-like box-out ability and reach. He averaged 17 ypc last season with 14 TDs.
The Eagles use their first pick in Round 2 (53 overall) on Penn St. running back Miles Sanders. Saquon Barkley's successor, he ran for over 1,200 yards (5.8 ypc) with 9 TDs last season.
We're tracking every trade made involving a first-round pick leading up to and during the 2019 NFL draft.
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(22) | Andre Dillard | OT | Washington State |
| 2(21) | Miles Sanders | RB | Penn State |
| 2(25) | JJ Arcega-Whiteside | WR | Stanford |
| 4(36) | Shareef Miller | DE | Penn State |
| 5(29) | Clayton Thorson | QB | Northwestern |
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 10 | 6 | 0 | .625 | 339 | 324 |
| Philadelphia | 9 | 7 | 0 | .563 | 367 | 348 |
| Washington | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 281 | 359 |
| New York | 5 | 11 | 0 | .313 | 369 | 412 |





