Eagles Rumors & News

USA Today "After gaining 30 pounds during this offseason, Jordan Matthews is returning to the NFL, this time at the tight end position. Mike Garafalo is reporting that Matthews just agreed to a deal with the 49ers to play the tight end position. July 30

Bleacher Report "Some of the biggest NFL free-agent dominoes have yet to fall with the 2021 preseason rapidly approaching. Headlined by edge-rusher Justin Houston, a few major names at premium positions remain available. Whether it's waiting for the right contract, fit or merely until an..." July 30

Pro Football Rumors "Despite being without a team at the start of training camp, Justin Houston is not considering retirement. The veteran edge rusher has received multiple offers this offseason, according to ESPN.com’s Jeremy Fowler (on Twitter). Houston has been most..." July 29

Yardbarker "A report surfaced last week that three-time Pro Bowl tight end Zach Ertz had a "great chance" to make the Philadelphia Eagles' final roster and had worked out with teammates in the club's facility after he skipped the entire offseason program amid his..." July 29

Bleacher Report "Cleveland Browns center and NFLPA President JC Tretter believes that the NFL is trying to shame players who have not received the COVID-19 vaccine by implementing a wristband system as training camps started leaguewide this week. ESPN's Jake Trotter relayed quotes..." July 29

Sportsnaut "Aaron Rodgers is returning to the Green Bay Packers for the 2021 NFL season. It’s the best-case scenario for everyone involved, but it’s evident this might be his Last Dance in Green Bay. With more control over his future, Rodgers will likely be playing elsewhere in..." July 29

ESPN "For at least the fourth time this year, the best player on an NFL team is unhappy and either wants out or wants drastic change. The first three were elite quarterbacks -- Aaron Rodgers, Deshaun Watson and Russell Wilson -- all making 30-plus million dollars..." July 29

Sportsnaut "The 2021 season is almost here and that means the coaching hot seat is starting back up with a new wave of names who will be among the next NFL coaches fired. Change is inevitable in the National Football League as organizations set higher standards for excellence and patience wears..." July 29

NFL.com "It didn't take long for the Xavien Howard trade saga to gain a little steam. A day after the veteran cornerback formally requested a trade, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday that two playoff teams are among the clubs that have already made..." July 29

The Philadelphia Inquirer "A few minutes after the horn sounded Wednesday on the Eagles’ first day of training camp, Jalen Hurts rounded up a handful of wide receivers for a post-practice chat. The group consisted of DeVonta Smith, Travis Fulgham, John Hightower, and JJ Arcega-Whiteside, each of whom..." July 29

Bleacher Report "With training camp in progress across the NFL, coaches will begin the process of setting up their depth charts for the regular season. Going forward, we'll see in-house competition with three rounds of cuts as teams trim down rosters to 53 players by Aug. 31. July 29

CBS Sports "Seahawks safety Jamal Adams, Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore, Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard, Cardinals edge rusher Chandler Jones and Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers skipped the mandatory June minicamp..." July 29

ESPN "Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman said he expects tight end Zach Ertz, who has been the subject of trade discussions this offseason, to be on the roster Week 1. Roseman also pushed back on the idea of the Eagles trading for a quarterback -- they have been..." July 29

Pro Football Talk "NFL players are doing a better job than the country as a whole of getting vaccinated. NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said today that 87.9 percent of NFL players have had at least one shot of the COVID-19 vaccine. The United States as a whole is closer to 70 percent of adults with at..." July 29

Larry Brown Sports "For most players, the NFL stands for “Not For Long.” After all, perhaps more than any other professional sport in the world, the NFL is all about recent performance. Fortunes change quickly; today’s superstar could be tomorrow’s has-been. In some cases, talented players..." July 28

Sportsnaut "As the contract standoff between the Miami Dolphins and star cornerback Xavien Howard continues, his name will continue to persist in NFL trade rumors. That was magnified once Miami reported to camp. While Howard was with the rest of his teammates, the All-Pro cover guy officially..." July 28

Bleacher Report "Trade chatter is constant since NFL general managers are always checking in with other teams to gauge interest in players—either their own or the other squad's.  The desire to improve one's squads never stops. So, file the following under, "It..." July 28

CBS Sports "Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers have managed to resolve their differences. For now. Our long national nightmare is over. For now. .psd-readMoreComponent{padding-top:15px;padding-bottom:15px;border-top:1px solid #eee;border-bottom:1px..." July 27

USA Today "As the Eagles sit just jours away from the start of their first training camp practice under new head coach Nick Sirianni, one of their most polarizing stars showed up for work. Despite reports of unhappiness and wanting to move on, tight end Zach Ertz reported for the start..." July 27

Complex "After months of denying interest and rejecting calls about star quarterback Deshaun Watson, the Houston Texans finally shifted their stance on his availability. The Texans are now willing to listen to trade offers for Watson, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Watson, who..." July 26

Bleacher Report "As if Green Bay Packers fans didn't have enough to stress about.  On Friday, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported that contract extension talks between the Packers and All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams have "broken off," with..." July 26

Heavy "The Philadelphia Eagles remain the betting favorites to land Deshaun Watson in a trade. They are also the hot pick by numerous plugged-in national reporters to pull the trigger on a blockbuster deal for the three-time Pro Bowl quarterback. The latest tidbit comes..." July 26

Total Pro Sports "This one is sure to raise a ton of eyebrows. On Monday morning, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that 13 NFL staffers and four players have tested postive for COVID-19, despite being vaccinated. July 26

Bleacher Report "All 32 NFL teams have at least 60 percent of their players vaccinated against COVID-19, while 10 clubs have crossed the 90 percent threshold. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported the updated figures Monday, including that 83.6 percent of all players have received at least one..." July 26

ESPN "Former NFL offensive lineman and assistant coach Eugene Chung called the NFL's statement on its review of his claims that he was told during a job interview he "wasn't the right minority" "a little misleading." Chung, who is Asian American, said he has only..." July 26

Bleacher Report "The NFL returned to a more familiar state this offseason, which is great news for rookie undrafted free agents. For players signed after the draft, opportunity is everything, and last year's virtual offseason and lack of a preseason meant fewer opportunities for NFL..." July 26

Yahoo! Sports "The NFL wants teams to come up with a way to distinguish vaccinated from unvaccinated players on the practice field. Some teams are doing it. The NFL Players Association wants none to do it. “We did not agree to them and think they are unnecessary,” NFLPA president and..." July 26

Bleacher Report "NFL players have begun reporting to training camps, which means the 2021 season has unofficially begun. Games aren't yet ongoing, of course, but teams are laying the foundations for the regular season. From position battles and scheme installations to injury rehab and just..." July 25

Sportsnaut "With Philadelphia Eagles training camp slated to start later this week, the team has filled one major roster hole. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Philadelphia has signed veteran cornerback Steven Nelson to a one-year deal worth north of $4 million. July 25

Bleacher Report "A palpable sense of excitement envelopes the NFL as the league returns to something close to normal operating procedure.  The start of training camp is two days away for 29 squads since the Dallas Cowboys, Pittsburgh Steelers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers got going..." July 25

Heavy "It seems odd to predict the future contract of a player who is fighting for a starting job, but the British media loves stirring the pot. And Jordan Mailata – the promising young left tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles – is their new 6-foot-8, 346-pound mixing..." July 25

Heavy "The trade winds continue to gust around Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, especially after he reported to training camp on time. Let’s save that maelstrom for another day. The Philadelphia Eagles are set to embark on a fairly drama-free summer –..." July 25

CBS Sports "The Philadelphia Eagles solved their CB2 problem in a huge way, signing Steven Nelson to a one-year contract Sunday. Nelson signs with the team just days before training camp is set to begin at the NovaCare Complex, becoming the starting cornerback opposite Darius..." July 25

Larry Brown Sports "The NFL’s policy regarding vaccinated vs. unvaccinated players has effectively forced low-end players to get vaccinated or be put at a competitive disadvantage in the job world. Chad Speck, the president of Allegiant Athletic Agency, tweeted on Saturday that an NFL team showed..." July 25

Sportsnaut "We’re very near the time when NFL training camps will officially open, and while all 32 teams can have varying degrees of irrational optimism, there are plenty of intriguing questions that’ll be answered leading up to the 2021 season. July 24

Yahoo! Sports "Officially, the NFL Players Association didn’t pick a fight with the NFL over Thursday’s memo that ramps up the pressure on unvaccinated players to get vaccinated. Unofficially, the union isn’t pleased. As one union official predicted on Friday, there..." July 24

Bleacher Report "The NFL will fine unvaccinated players $14,650 for violations of its COVID-19 protocols during the 2021 season.   According to ESPN's Jenna Laine, Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said it was "league policy," while NFL spokesperson Brian..." July 24

Heavy "The writing has been on the wall for Cre’Von LeBlanc dating back to last year’s training camp. The Philadelphia Eagles cut the talented nickel cornerback, then re-signed him once he cleared waivers. Now LeBlanc is gone for good after agreeing to a one-year..." July 24

Bleacher Report "Some NFL free-agent signings just make too much sense to not happen. Look at, say, the Los Angeles Chargers paying up for former Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Corey Linsley this offseason in an effort to protect Justin Herbert. Or the Kansas City Chiefs kicking off an..." July 24

Clutch Points "Free agent wide receiver Dez Bryant is looking for his next team, and there’s one thing he can promise to the NFL franchise that will take a chance on him: he’ll grind the honest way. Bryant played for the Baltimore Ravens in 2020, but while he did show some..." July 24

Bleacher Report "We haven't seen the impact of 2021 NFL free agency play out on the field, though a team's offseason plan can make more sense after the draft. In hindsight, analysts may have to rethink initial grades for early roster additions. Perhaps a team cut or traded a player..." July 23

Sportsnaut "Now that Davante Adams has joined Aaron Rodgers in plotting an eventual way out from the Green Bay Packers organization, is it feasible that the dynamic wide receiver-quarterback combo could be a blockbuster package trade deal? Yes. Yes, it is. However, it’d obviously..." July 23

Pro Football Talk "Whenever mentioning the possibility/inevitably that the Texans will trade quarterback Deshaun Watson, we’ve mentioned three teams: the Broncos, Dolphins, and Eagles. On Thursday, the sideline reporter for the Eagles’ official radio broadcasts applied a percentage to the..." July 23

The Athletic "Jim Irsay admittedly copes poorly with losing football games. Even after spending most of his six decades on Earth associated with the Colts, the team’s owner remains as competitive as he was as a kid standing on the sideline in Baltimore during his father’s stewardship of the..." July 23

Clutch Points "The Jacksonville Jaguars have given themselves a solid foundation to build upon. The franchise is under a new regime with head coach Urban Meyer leading the way, and the fan base is ecstatic with the addition of Trevor Lawrence under center. This team likely won’t make..." July 23

Bleacher Report "Some NFL teams deserve all the typical summer hype because their strong trajectories, fueled by smart moves, should match expectations from hopeful fans.  Along these lines, the Buffalo Bills come to mind. Over the past two or three years, Buffalo has brilliantly..." July 23

Bleacher Report "No player wants to be labeled a bust. Very few words in the sports lexicon are considered worse.  But the designation is a relative term based on an individual's situation. To define it more simply, a bust is someone who performs well below..." July 23

New York Post "An argument over football between a New York fan and a Philadelphia supporter turned deadly outside a famous cheesesteak joint in the City of Brotherly Love on Thursday, a report said. The two fanatics were in line at Pat’s King of Steaks early Thursday when they got..." July 23

Heavy "There have been multiple reports out there saying Deshaun Watson already played his last down for the Houston Texans. The organization is just waiting for the smoke to clear on the civil lawsuits surrounding the Pro-Bowl quarterback. The assumption is he’ll get a short..." July 22

Clutch Points "The NFL shocked everybody on Thursday after announcing the new rules for COVID-19 vaccinations that will go into effect starting for the 2021 season. The list of new rules are intricate, but the bottom line is that these rules are a benefit for players that have received the..." July 22