Joyner: Pederson's development is 'paramount'
Former Eagles LB Seth Joyner says it's not about the talent on the roster, but whether head coach Doug Pederson can improve and start getting the most out of his players.
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2017 Schedule
7-9, 4th in NFC East
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Jeremy Fowler ESPN Staff Writer
Along with the Steelers, RB James Conner also anticipated the Philadelphia Eagles were interested in drafting him somewhere in the mid-rounds. The Eagles were shopping for running backs, with the Vikings considering them a threat to draft Dalvin Cook in the second round. Conner knew he might be a Day 3 pick, but the Eagles (who took cornerback Rasul Douglas No. 99 overall) and Steelers gave him hope he might land in the third. The Steelers drafted Conner with the 105th overall pick.
NFL evaluators unfiltered on Eagles' draft class
Some scouts were turned off by Donnel Pumphrey's size, but there's no denying the fourth-round pick's productivity coming out of San Diego State.
Tim McManus ESPN Staff Writer
The Eagles claimed LB Steven Daniels off waivers from the Washington Redskins Wednesday. A seventh-round pick out of Boston College in 2016, Daniels missed all of last season with a torn labrum in his shoulder. The Eagles are looking for linebacker depth behind Jordan Hicks, Nigel Bradham and Mychal Kendricks, who had been the subject of trade talks.
Mike Rodak ESPN Staff Writer
Bills running back LeSean McCoy has launched a Twitter campaign for Chiefs co-director of player personnel Brett Veach's potential candidacy for Bills GM. Veach was Andy Reid's assistant in Philadelphia and, according to McCoy's Twitter, played a role in the Eagles' drafting of McCoy in 2009.
Guns out: Carson Wentz goes shooting with Eagles' offensive line
Carson Wentz showed some of the Eagles' offensive linemen his off-field passion, as he went out shooting with them recently.
McShay's favorite 2017 draft classes: Eagles
The Eagles did a nice job of finding players that fill their biggest needs and possess great toughness and character.
The Undefeated: Michael Vick's next chapter includes forgiving himself and guiding young athletes
The retired QB has started sports academies and is pushing his brand V7
Sorry, Browns: Eagles still winning the Carson Wentz trade
The Browns have amassed an impressive player haul as a result of the trade with the Eagles, but it can't match a franchise quarterback.
Tim McManus ESPN Staff Writer
The Eagles have declined to exercise the fifth-year option on former first-round pick Marcus Smith, a league source confirmed to ESPN. Smith, who has four sacks over three years, is set to become a free agent following the 2017 season. The Philadelphia Inquirer was first with the news.
Pearson: Goodell encouraged me to rile up fans
Former Dallas Cowboys WR Drew Pearson tells Rob Ellis and Harry Mayes of 97.5 The Fanatic that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell encouraged his epic announcement at the NFL Draft.
Pearson says Goodell gave OK to riling up fans
Drew Pearson says he ran his idea to rile up Eagles fans at the draft past Roger Goodell first and said the commissioner encouraged it.
Biggest post-draft concern for the Eagles
Philly has a number of interesting offensive pieces in the fold for 2017. Now, it's time to set the table.
Eagles had eyes for Dalvin Cook, but Vikings jumped them
By sticking at No. 43, the Eagles got a potential top-end cornerback and didn't have to give up a fourth-rounder, one of which went to Donnel Pumphrey.
Philadelphia Eagles' 2017 draft: Kiper's grades, McShay's best pick, more
ESPN Insider's NFL draft experts recap the 2017 draft for the Philadelphia Eagles, including Mel Kiper's draft grades, Todd McShay's favorite pick and more.
Best and riskiest moves for the Eagles' 2017 draft class
Tim McManus breaks down the moves he liked and the moves that might not work out for the Eagles.
Carson Wentz trade gave Browns nine players, two more future picks
The Browns let the Eagles pick a franchise quarterback last spring, but the return still could pay off for Cleveland.
Eagles add Sidney Jones, Rasul Douglas, but corner concerns remain
Even with the addition of some pieces -- at cornerback, at running back -- that may help someday, there still are immediate concerns for the Eagles.
Vote: How did the Eagles do in the draft?
It will be years before we can accurately assess the Eagles' 2017 rookie class, but it's time to weigh in on how well the team used its draft resources.
Philadelphia Eagles' 2017 draft picks: Analysis for every selection
Tim McManus breaks down the Philadelphia Eagles' 2017 draft class.
Which team nailed NFL draft? (1:50)
Philadelphia fills needs for Wentz (0:46)
Tim McManus ESPN Staff Writer
Here is the full list of Eagles picks: 1. Derek Barnett, DE, Tennessee 2. Sidney Jones, CB, Washington 3. Rasul Douglas, CB, West Virginia 4. Mack Hollins, WR, North Carolina 4. Donnel Pumphrey, RB, San Diego State 5. Shelton Gibson, WR, West Virginia 5. Nathan Gerry, LB, Nebraska 6. Elijah Qualls, DT, Washington
ESPN Stats and Information
Elijah Qualls tallied 7.5 sacks and 9.5 tackles for loss over his final two seasons at Washington. Only one defensive lineman had more reps of 225 pounds in the bench press at the combine than Qualls' 33.
Tim McManus ESPN Staff Writer
The Eagles' final pick of the 2017 NFL Draft (barring a trade) -- selection No. 214 in the sixth round -- is Elijah Qualls, DT, Washington. He's a stout, athletic DL who moved up and down the line in college.
2017 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(14) | Derek Barnett | DE | Tennessee |
| 2(11) | Sidney Jones | CB | Washington |
| 3(35) | Rasul Douglas | CB | West Virginia |
| 4(12) | Mack Hollins | WR | North Carolina |
| 4(26) | Donnel Pumphrey | RB | San Diego State |
| 5(22) | Shelton Gibson | WR | West Virginia |
| 5(41) | Nathan Gerry | S | Nebraska |
| 6(31) | Elijah Qualls | DT | Washington |
2016 NFC East Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 13 | 3 | 0 | .813 | 421 | 306 |
| New York | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | 310 | 284 |
| Washington | 8 | 7 | 1 | .531 | 396 | 383 |
| Philadelphia | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 367 | 331 |
Team Leaders 2016
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards224.124th
Rushing Yards113.311th
Points For22.816th
Points Against20.712th
Free Agents
| NAME | POS | TYPE | PREV. TEAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Abdul-Quddus | S | UFA | DET |
| S. Acho | LB | UFA | CHI |
| J. Adams | OT | UFA | HOU |
| J. Addae | S | RFA | SD |
| D. Aiken | LS | UFA | NYG |
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