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• Eagles cornerback Isaiah Rodgers reinstated by the NFL

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Good news. The Philadelphia Eagles got some good news on Tuesday afternoon with the NFL officially reinstating suspended cornerback Isaiah Rodgers. Rodgers is permitted to join the team’s voluntary offseason workout program effective immediately. He now counts towards the Eagles’ 90-player roster limit. The NFL suspended Rodgers in late June last year af...2024
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• The Linc - Latest NFL Draft rumors point to Eagles trading up for a cornerback

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 4/22/24. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... 2024 NFL draft notes, intel: What Adam Schefter is hearing - ESPN+The Eagles’ history of first-round trades. Eagles general manager Howie Roseman has a history of trading up in Round 1 for the player he wants. He did it in 2019 to get offensive tackle Andre Dill...2024
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• Howie Roseman calls re-signing Eagles’ draft picks a “success story”

The Eagles’ GM and head coach sat down for their pre-draft press conference and talked about the importance of retaining top players, their approach to player development, and more. The Eagles held their pre-draft press conference on Tuesday with GM Howie Roseman and head coach Nick Sirianni — but, it was about 30 minutes of Howie answering questions, and four minutes of Sirianni chiming in. The G...2024
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• The Linc - More reporting on the Eagles’ interest in Bill Belichick

Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 4/17/24. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... ‘Voted off the island’: Inside Bill Belichick’s failed job hunt - ESPNNot since Paul Brown in the 1960s had such a revolutionary head coach been available. Owners and executives, even on teams that didn’t have openings, discussed hiring Belich...2024
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• DeVonta Smith talks Eagles contract extension and playing with A.J. Brown long-term

DeVonta Smith signed his contract extensions with the Eagles, keeping the WR in Philly for the next four years, and spoke to reporters about what it means to earn that second contract — especially when it means continuing to play alongside A.J. Brown. Smith said that this contract extension wasn’t something on his mind during the season, and knew things would handle themselves. But, it does mean ...2024
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• The Linc - DeVonta Smith contract extension reactions

Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 4/16/24. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... The Eagles’ offense is (mostly) set for the next few years - PhillyVoiceThe Philadelphia Eagles have been busy this offseason signing core offensive players. LG Landon Dickerson was first, then LT Jordan Mailata, and on Monday, WR DeVonta Smith. They now have n...2024
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• Eagles cornerback Isaiah Rodgers reinstated by the NFL
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• The Linc - Latest NFL Draft rumors point to Eagles trading up for a cornerback
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• Howie Roseman calls re-signing Eagles’ draft picks a “success story”
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• Sunday Dawg Chow: Browns news (3/31/24)

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images More of the latest Browns news and notes from around the web in today’s dose of the Super Bowl Sunday Dawg Chow. Dawgs By Nature: NFL Draft: List of Browns official visits (Barry Shuck) - Here at Dawgs By Nature, we have compiled a list of which college prospects the Cleveland Browns have spoken to and interviewed at NFL events such as All-Star games, ...2024
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• Giants news, 3/30: Malik Nabers, Rome Odunze, Marvin Harrison Jr., more headlines

New York Giants news for Saturday Good morning, New York Giants fans! Giants mock draft tracker: Malik Nabers, Rome Odunze tied as players most often selected With basically one month to go before the 2024 NFL Draft, wide receivers Malik Nabers of LSU and Rome Odunze of Washington are in a dead heat as players most often selected at No. 6 for the New York Giants in our weekly mock draft tracker. T...2024
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• Giants news, 3/28: Malik Nabers, Jayden Daniels, J.J. McCarthy, more headlines

New York Giants news for Thursday Good morning, New York Giants fans! NFL Draft: ‘A lot of people think the Giants’ guy is J.J. McCarthy’ According to ESPN, many NFL insiders believe the Giants really do have eyes for McCarthy. Here is a summary of the current quarterback situation beyond the first pick, where the Chicago Bears will almost certainly select Caleb Williams: The Washington Commanders...2024
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• Pre-Snap Reads 3/27: Injury updates from Coach Macdonald

Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images Read! In Today’s Links: injury updates for our Seattle Seahawks, draft prospect profiles, more from Coach Macdonald; plus, will the ‘Hawks bring Jamal back?; and much, much more. Mock drafts, league-wide gossip, rule changes, et al. The NFL really never sleeps (but, probably should catch a wink every now and again). Thanks for being here. Seahawks News S...2024
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• The Linc - NFL analyst argues the Eagles are the most improved team since free agency began

Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 3/22/24. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... 2024 NFL free agency: Experts debate best, worst deals - ESPNWhich team is the most improved after the past two weeks? Matt Bowen, NFL analyst: Philadelphia Eagles. It’s hard to argue against the Eagles after they added some difference-makers in free agency. Runnin...2024
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• Report: Eagles sign former Giants wide receiver

Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images Parris Campbell played for the Giants in 2023, and will now join Saquon Barkley in Philly. The Eagles have added another very fast skill player to the wide receiver room with Parris Campbell signing a one-year deal in Philly, per report. Howie Roseman and the front office were interested in drafting Campbell back in 2019, but ultimately ended up taking J.J....2024
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• The Linc - Eagles “set up for a boom-or-bust 2024” season

Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 3/18/24. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... The Seven Most Important Takeaways From the First Week of NFL Free Agency - The Ringer6. The Philadelphia Eagles are set up for a boom-or-bust 2024. It’s been an offseason of change in Philadelphia, and few coaches have more riding on the upcoming season than Nick Siria...2024
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• The Linc - Latest NFL Draft rumors point to Eagles trading up for a cornerback
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• Ron Jaworski helped the Eagles’ head coaching search
ESPN analyst Ron Jaworski was involved in the Eagles’ head coaching search and even sat in on interviews. According to Philly.com’s Les Bowen, Jaworski, a former Eagles quarterback, served as a “special adviser” to the search committee and sat in on the interviews with Adam Gase and Ben McAdoo. Unsurprisingly, then, he’s a big fan of the team’s eventual hire, Doug Pederson. “The Eagles did a treme...2016
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• Monday Morning Hangover: Chuck Pagano Leads List of NFL Coaches in Jeopardy
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• Shady's Mission: LeSean McCoy Begins His Bills Career Looking for Vindication
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• Mike Tanier's Monday Morning Hangover: Colts, Cam, Cowboys Conspiracy
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"But it’s not hard to wonder about Jeffrey Lurie’s interest in a six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach."

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"Eagles Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie officially confirmed as much during his opening statement at a Tuesday evening press conference from the NFL owners meetings in Arizona."

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"Jeffrey Lurie will welcome Carson Wentz when he returns to face Eagles, credits QB for Super Bowl run"

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"Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie made the announcement at halftime of Thursday night’s preseason opener against the Steelers."

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"Pederson refutes that Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie was the driving force in firing offensive coordinator Mike Groh"

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" Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie aims to bring back Kelly green uniforms by 2020 "

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"In celebrating the team's first playoff win in nine years, Eagles players and owner Jeffrey Lurie danced in circles and through lanes in the locker room after their 15-10 win over the Falcons on Saturday."

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"The Eagles safety also says he's glad Jeffrey Lurie isn't condemning protests like Jerry Jones"

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"NFL Network's Albert Breer noted Reid's influence may have played a part in Pederson's appointment: Although the Eagles finished the season ranked 12th in average passing yards and 14th in average rushing yards, owner Jeffrey Lurie opted for a change on the sidelines because of Kelly's inability to maximize the talent he brought in."

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"Shortly after speculation that Chip Kelly might be on his way out, the Philadelphia Eagles announced on Friday that not only is Kelly staying on but that he's also assuming more power in the personnel department: Team owner Jeffrey Lurie said how the move is a part of Philadelphia's larger plan in order to become a Super Bowl contender: "I am very confident about where we are headed as a team and as an organization," Kelly said in the team's press release."

• Eagles cornerback Isaiah Rodgers reinstated by the NFL
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• The Linc - Latest NFL Draft rumors point to Eagles trading up for a cornerback
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• Howie Roseman calls re-signing Eagles’ draft picks a “success story”
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• The Linc - More reporting on the Eagles’ interest in Bill Belichick
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• DeVonta Smith talks Eagles contract extension and playing with A.J. Brown long-term
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• The Linc - DeVonta Smith contract extension reactions
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• Pre-Snap Reads 3/31: Who will breakout next season for the ‘Hawks?

Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images Read! With scheme changes on both sides of the ball, Seattle Seahawks fans (I would say) are betting that a few of our recent draft picks will breakout and become the players we were hoping they’d become. There is a slew of talent that by most metrics underperformed last year for our squad. New coaches, techniques, and approaches should help the vete...2024
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• Sunday Dawg Chow: Browns news (3/31/24)
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• Giants news, 3/30: Malik Nabers, Rome Odunze, Marvin Harrison Jr., more headlines
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• Giants news, 3/28: Malik Nabers, Jayden Daniels, J.J. McCarthy, more headlines
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• Eagles cornerback Isaiah Rodgers reinstated by the NFL
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• The Linc - Latest NFL Draft rumors point to Eagles trading up for a cornerback
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• Howie Roseman calls re-signing Eagles’ draft picks a “success story”
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• The Linc - Jason Kelce to ESPN?

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 3/27/24. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... ESPN pursuing Jason Kelce in latest ‘Monday Night Football’ pregame shake-up: Sources - The AthleticESPN is planning another “Monday Night Football” pregame shake-up, according to executives with knowledge of the network’s plans. A year after a complete makeove...2024
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• The Linc - NFL analyst argues the Eagles are the most improved team since free agency began
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• Arrowheadlines: The 3-peat is on

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Chiefs headlines for Monday, March 11 The latest What Chris Jones’ new deal means for the Kansas City Chiefs | ESPN The Chiefs’ efforts to three-peat, something no NFL team has ever done, are off to a good start before the league year has even started. By agreeing to contract terms with Jones, the Chiefs have again shown they will do what it takes to k...2024
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• The Linc - Darius Slay and Steven Nelson talk about the challenges of playing in Philly

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 3/2/24. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... Darius Slay and Steven Nelson Talk About Being Booed by Eagles Fans - Crossing BroadThere’s a portion of Eagles fans who think Slay is soft because they view him as some sort of excuse maker, or that he has some whack mentality. He’s a guy who will go on Twitter ...2024
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• Eagles are a top-five organization according to 2024 NFLPA Report Card

Perry Knotts/Getty Images Philadelphia’s staff, from Jeffrey Lurie to Nick Sirianni to the strength coaches, were “consistently” graded highly. The second ever NFL Player’s Association (NFLPA) Club Report Card was released on Wednesday morning and the Philadelphia Eagles have sky-rocketed up the overall rankings according to the players asked. Per the NFLPA: THE SURVEY WAS ADMINISTERED FRO...2024
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• The Eagles’ 2023 issues may be impossible to overcome in 2024

Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images It would be a remarkable 180 if the Eagles turned things around next year. In life, it’s always easier to backslide than it is to scale the mountain. People who try to lose weight or get healthier often find it’s easier to return to old habits than it is to establish new ones. Grinding away at your job day after day requires more energy and effort than ma...2024
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• Howie Roseman calls re-signing Eagles’ draft picks a “success story”
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• DeVonta Smith talks Eagles contract extension and playing with A.J. Brown long-term
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• Pre-Snap Reads 3/27: Injury updates from Coach Macdonald
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• NFC East news: Eagles’ Jason Kelce officially retires, Giants and Commanders draft plans

Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images Congratulations to Jason Kelce on his retirement. Jason Kelce announces his retirement - Dave Spadaro, PhiladelphiaEagles.com The Eagles’ star center hangs it up after 13 seasons in Philadelphia. Thirteen seasons, every one of them as a starting center for the Philadelphia Eagles, taking one of the game’s most grinding positions and making it, well, int...2024
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• Eagles Rantbag: Passion and pain

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images No pressure this year Nick, just win or else! I asked you for your Eagles questions, and you delivered, and I asked you for your Eagles rants, and you delivered. Let’s rant. People take sports too seriously. I say this as somebody who recognizes it within myself and dislikes it. We need to get lives and move on, even though we love our sports teams. That’...2024
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• Report: Eagles interview Ron Rivera for defensive coordinator

Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images The Commanders’ former head coach could be staying in the NFC East. The Philadelphia Eagles are interviewing former Washington Commanders and Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera for their defensive coordinator opening, according to a report from NFL insider Jeremy Fowler. It’s been some time since Rivera, who turned 62 earlier this month, has held a ...2024
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• Arrowheadlines: Mahomes and Kelce break playoff touchdown record

David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports Chiefs headlines for Monday, January 22 The latest Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce connect for record 16th playoff touchdown, passing Brady, Gronkowski | The Athletic The record-breaking touchdown came in the third quarter and was the Kansas City Chiefs pair’s second score of the night. Kelce caught his first touchdown late in the second quarter to give Kans...2024
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• A closer look at the 2023 Eagles’ historic collapse

Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports NFL sources dish on why Philadelphia’s season went wrong. Jeffrey Lurie walked up the tunnel ramp of Lincoln Financial Field fuming. The squinting eyes of the refined Eagles’ owner spit swords. His gnarled, sneering veneer screamed “I want to punch someone in the face,” after the Eagles’ 35-31 loss to the three-win Arizona Cardinals on Dec. 31. It mar...2024
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• Giants news, 1/20: Saquon Barkley, Malik Nabers, Shea Tierney, more headlines

New York Giants news for Saturday Good morning, New York Giants fans! The Saquon Barkley question hangs over Giants’ offseason A sea change could be about to come to the New York Giants at running back, depending on what happens this offseason with superstar back Saquon Barkley. Even if the Giants go forward with Barkley, they are likely to have to add running back depth in free agency or the dra...2024
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• Fletcher Cox, Jason Kelce defend Nick Sirianni against job speculation

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Despite a lot of outside noise about Nick Sirianni’s future as the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, he’s got the support of the team’s veteran-most players. There has been no shortage of speculation about the future of the Eagles organization and notably whether head coach Nick Sirianni will be back in 2024 or if the team will opt to make a change....2024
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• Chip Kelly to Oversee Player Personnel Department in Eagles' Structural Changes
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• Doug Pederson to Eagles: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Eagles fire Chip Kelly
The Eagles fired Chip Kelly Tuesday night. A short team release announced that team chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie had released Kelly. The team announced a Wednesday press conference. Pat Shurmur will be the interim coach for Sunday’s season finale. “We appreciate all the contributions that Chip Kelly made and wish him every success going…...2015
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• Chip Kelly and the 49ers Are the Worst Match Imaginable
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• Eagles had 2010 Sam Bradford on par with Peyton
Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie revealed that Philadelphia once evaluated Sam Bradford as the best young quarterback since Peyton Manning. Is there reason to believe Bradford can be a franchise QB?...2015
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• Eagles part ways with head coach Chip Kelly
Team owner Jeffrey Lurie announced the decision on Tuesday evening....2015
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• LeSean McCoy Comments on How Chip Kelly Treats Star Players
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• Malcolm Jenkins: I would demonstrate during anthem even if owner forbade it
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• The Linc - Jalen Hurts has reportedly been more involved with play-calling this season

Set Number: X164448 TK1 Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 12/23/23. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... “The Most Miserable 10-1 Team” - Details From Jeff McLane’s Podcast on the Eagles’ Struggles - Crossing BroadJalen Hurts has been given more opportunities at the line of scrimmage. Jeff McLane says this season Jalen Hurts has been given more opportunity at the line to cal...2023
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• The Linc - Roger Goodell reportedly wants to see the Brotherly Shove “removed from the game permanently”

Photo by Ralf Ibing - firo sportphoto/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 12/3/23. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... Russini: What I’m hearing in NFL week 13 on the Panthers, Bears, Shaq Leonard and more - The AthleticWhile it was talked about in detail at the competition committee’s gathering at the league meetings last offseason, it was never formally brought...2023
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• The Linc - Peter King says “Howie Roseman has constructed the deepest team in football”

Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 8/7/23. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... Training Camp Tour: Tua’s New Armor, Odell’s New Approach, and Carolina’s New Brain - FMIAI left Philadelphia after camp thinking Howie Roseman has constructed the deepest team in football. Ironic, really, that the most important depth piece he drafted tore this...2023
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• Monday Morning Hangover: Chuck Pagano Leads List of NFL Coaches in Jeopardy
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• Shady's Mission: LeSean McCoy Begins His Bills Career Looking for Vindication
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• It's on You, DeMarco Murray: The Fate of Chip Kelly, Running Backs and Philly
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• Mike Tanier's Monday Morning Hangover: Colts, Cam, Cowboys Conspiracy
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• Eagles cornerback Isaiah Rodgers reinstated by the NFL
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• The Linc - Latest NFL Draft rumors point to Eagles trading up for a cornerback
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• The Linc - More reporting on the Eagles’ interest in Bill Belichick
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• DeVonta Smith talks Eagles contract extension and playing with A.J. Brown long-term
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• Pre-Snap Reads 3/31: Who will breakout next season for the ‘Hawks?
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• Sunday Dawg Chow: Browns news (3/31/24)
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• Giants news, 3/30: Malik Nabers, Rome Odunze, Marvin Harrison Jr., more headlines
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• The Linc - Jason Kelce to ESPN?
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• The Linc - Latest NFL Draft rumors point to Eagles trading up for a cornerback
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• Giants news, 3/28: Malik Nabers, Jayden Daniels, J.J. McCarthy, more headlines
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• The Linc - Jason Kelce to ESPN?
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• The Linc - Haason Reddick trade rumors connect him to two potential landing spots

Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 3/24/24. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... Eagles Rumors: Haason Reddick Trade Expected Around NFL; Cardinals, Falcons Linked - B/RAfter restructuring Josh Sweat’s contract, the next major move for the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason will likely involve Haason Reddick. Appearing on SportsCenter on Saturd...2024
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• The Linc - Darius Slay and Steven Nelson talk about the challenges of playing in Philly
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• Nick Sirianni will indeed remain the Eagles’ head coach

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Despite a historic collapse to end the 2023 NFL season, the Eagles have decided to retain Nick Sirianni as their head coach for 2024. There was a lot of speculation since the Eagles’ 1-6 finish to the season about what the organization was going to do with head coach Nick Sirianni after the team’s historic collapse, but now we know that Jeffrey Lurie and ...2024
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• The Linc - “All signs point to [Nick Sirianni] staying”

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 1/21/24. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... Report: ‘All signs point to’ Nick Sirianni staying with Eagles - NBCSPNick Sirianni, whose job status has been the subject of intense speculation since the Eagles’ 32-9 wild-card loss to the Bucs on Monday night, will likely remain Eagles head coach, according t...2024
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• The Linc - NFL executives believe Eagles make the most sense for Bill Belichick

Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 1/18/24. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... Bill Belichick’s best match could be with the Philadelphia Eagles - Washington PostConversations with two general managers, two well-connected personnel executives and three coaching agents — none representing Belichick, but with multiple clients being interviewed ...2024
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• Fletcher Cox, Jason Kelce defend Nick Sirianni against job speculation
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