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NFL Note - Philadelphia Eagles Bennett, Michael

DE Michael Bennett recorded nine sacks in his first year with the Eagles, which is the most he has had in a year since 2015 when he had 10 with the Seahawks.

NFL Note - Philadelphia Eagles Agholor, Nelson

WR Nelson Agholor finished the year with a career-high 64 catches.

NFL Note - Philadelphia Eagles Jeffery, Alshon

WR Alshon Jeffery ended the season with the most receiving yards in a single season (843) since 2014 with the Chicago Bears when he had 1,133.

NFL Note - Philadelphia Eagles Jenkins, Malcolm

S Malcolm Jenkins led the Eagles in tackles for the second straight season. This year he had 136. Last year he had 119. In 2016, he was second in tackles with 114, three behind leader Rodney McLeod.

NFL Note - Philadelphia Eagles Douglas, Rasul

CB Rasul Douglas has led the Eagles in tackles for three straight games. He also finished as the team's interception leader this season with three.

NFL Note - Philadelphia Eagles Adams, Josh

RB Josh Adams led the team in rushing this season with 511 yards on 120 carries. The rushing yards are the eighth-most for a rookie in team history.

NFL Note - Philadelphia Eagles Foles, Nick

QB Nick Foles tied an NFL record with 25 straight completions against the Redskins, ending his day 28-for-33 for 221 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. He left the game in the fourth quarter with bruised ribs.

NFL Note - Philadelphia Eagles Ertz, Zach

TE Zach Ertz had three catches against the Redskins to end the year with 116 receptions, the most ever by an NFL tight end.

NFL Note - Philadelphia Eagles Bennett, Michael

DE Michael Bennett collected a sack in Sunday's win to finish with nine in his first year with the Eagles after being traded in the offseason by the Seattle Seahawks.

NFL Note - Philadelphia Eagles Cox, Fletcher

DT Fletcher Cox was a terror in Sunday's win against Washington. The four-time Pro Bowler had three sacks and ended the regular season with a career-high 10 1/2.

NFL Note - Philadelphia Eagles Sullivan, Chandon

CB Chandon Sullivan was signed by the Eagles to their practice squad Wednesday (Dec. 26). He had been waived by the Eagles Monday.

NFL Note - Philadelphia Eagles Hawkins, Josh

CB Josh Hawkins was signed by the Eagles from their practice squad Wednesday (Dec. 26).

STRATEGY AND PERSONNEL

<h2><title>NFL Team Report - Philadelphia Eagles</h2>PLAYER NOTES --WR Mike Wallace was activated from injured reserve this week. Wallace broke his fibula in Week 2. He signed a one-year contract in the offseason and has yet to record a catch for his new team, ...

NOTES, QUOTES

<h2><title>NFL Team Report - Philadelphia Eagles</h2>--Quarterback Nick Foles may have only one more game in a Philadelphia Eagles uniform. With Carson Wentz entrenched as the team's quarterback of now and the future, it doesn't seem likely that Foles will return ...

INSIDE SLANT

<h2><title>NFL Team Report - Philadelphia Eagles</h2>Eagles need win and Vikings loss to keep playing So it comes down to one final Sunday, and two of the best teams from only a season ago are vying for the one final berth remaining into the NFC playoffs. One ...

NFL Note - Philadelphia Eagles Jernigan, Timmy

DT Tim Jernigan was activated from the reserve/non-football injury List on Nov. 20, played 20 snaps that week, did not play the following week with back spasms, then was inactive the next two games. He returned against the Texans, though, and made two tackles in ...

NFL Note - Philadelphia Eagles Hawkins, Josh

CB Josh Hawkins was promoted from the practice squad this week. He has played in 31 career NFL games between the Green Bay Packers and Carolina Panthers. "Josh is a smart guy," said head coach Doug Pederson. "He has good speed and quickness. He's played, obviously. ...

NFL Note - Philadelphia Eagles Foles, Nick

QB Nick Foles earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors after throwing for a franchise-record 471 yards and four touchdowns in Sunday's 32-30 win over the Houston Texans.

Mayfield, Foles receive NFL Player of Week honors

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week, the NFL announced Wednesday. Mayfield, who was the top overall pick of the 2018 NFL Draft, completed 27 of 37 passes for 284 yards and three touchdowns in the Browns' ...

NFL Note - Philadelphia Eagles Wallace, Mike

WR Mike Wallace was activate from injured reserve on Monday. Wallace broke his fibula in Week Two. He signed a one-year contract in the offseason and has yet to record a catch for his new team. Wallace becomes the second player to be activated from IR this season, ...

NFL Note - Philadelphia Eagles Cox, Fletcher

DT Fletcher Cox now has 10 career fumble recoveries, which are tied for the 4th-most in Eagles all-time history, behind Mike Jarmoluk (12, 1949-55), Reggie White (11, 1985-92) and Vic Sears (11, 1941-53).

NFL Note - Philadelphia Eagles Long, Chris

DE Chris Long finished the game with a team-leading, season-high 2.0 sacks to bring his season total to 6.5, which are his most since 2013 with St. Louis (8.5).

NFL Note - Philadelphia Eagles Sproles, Darren

RB Darren Sproles on Sunday produced his most receiving yards (76) in a single game since Sept. 25, 2016 vs. Pittsburgh (128 yards). Sproles caught a 37-yard TD pass from Nick Foles on fourth-and-2 that gave the Eagles a 7-0 lead in the first quarter. It was the ...

NFL Note - Philadelphia Eagles Jeffery, Alshon

WR Alshon Jeffery finished the game with 82 receiving yards, including a season-long 52-yard reception in the third quarter. Jeffery is the first Eagle to record 50-plus-yard receptions in back-to-back games since Jeremy Maclin on Oct. 26, 2014 and Nov. 2, 2014, ...

NFL Note - Philadelphia Eagles Agholor, Nelson

WR Nelson Agholor led the Eagles with a season-high 116 yards Sunday, which marked the second-highest single-game total of his NFL career (141 yards on Dec. 3, 2017 at Seattle). Agholor caught an 83-yard TD pass from Nick Foles in the third quarter that gave the ...

Lots of veteran quarterback choices will be available for new-look Falcons

WATCH: A rematch is coming between Mahomes and Allen. Columnist Chad Finn and reporter Christopher Price run through the games and predict the winners.Bill Belichick completed a second interview with the Atlanta Falcons this weekend about their head coaching job, ...

When Jason Kelce walks away from the Eagles, he’ll be ready to live a new life. Too many of his peers can’t say the same.

When the Eagles drafted him on Saturday, April 30, 2011, Jason Kelce was 23. He was not married. He was not a father. He was not a podcaster. He was not a surefire Hall of Famer. He had not won a Super Bowl. He had not donned a purple Mummers costume at a Super ...

What Andy Reid, Chiefs (and referee) said about controversial offsides flag vs. Bills

Andy Reid is typically measured when asked about officiating and flags, looking to avoid both headlines and fines.Which made the Kansas City Chiefs coach’s responses particularly notable following KC’s 20-17 home loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night.Reid didn’t ...

Kadarius Toney lined up offsides and negated an incredible TD play by Travis Kelce

This was a heck of play that didn’t count.This wasn’t quite as painful as the Dee Ford penalty in the AFC Championship Game in 2019, but woof, this one will sting for the Chiefs.It appeared that tight end Travis Kelce’s love of laterals had paid off late in Sunday’s ...

Chiefs coach Andy Reid calls penalty on touchdown 'a bit embarrassing' for NFL

Kansas City head coach Andy Reid was not happy that officials did not warn wide receiver Kadarius Toney that he was offsides, as the officials typically do.The Chiefs trailed by three points when tight end Travis Kelce caught a pass at the Bills 30-yard line. Kelce ...

Dan Campbell 'not worried' after another clunker, but Detroit Lions starting to show cracks

CHICAGO — Dan Campbell keeps insisting he isn’t worried, and his team keeps playing clunkers of games.Once the toast of the NFL, the Detroit Lions lost for the second time in three weeks on Sunday, 28-13, to the lowly Chicago Bears.They turned the ball over three ...

Everything that coach Nick Sirianni, QB Jalen Hurts said after the Eagles lost to the Cowboys on Sunday

20-26 minutes 12/11/2023What the Philadelphia Eagles said after losing 33-13 to the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Sunday. Postgame transcript courtesy of the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles media relations staffs.Coach Nick SirianniOn where he feels ...

Don’t upset Cowboys' Stephon Gilmore. A.J. Brown learned the hard way

4-5 minutes 12/11/2023ARLINGTON—Stephon Gilmore is a mild-mannered person. He speaks quietly and mentors people who request it. Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons said the veteran cornerback is one of the best additions to this defense. He mentions how Gilmore helps ...

Eagles’ A.J. Brown is NFC offensive player of the week

Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown has been named NFC offensive player of the week, marking the first time in his career that he has earned the distinction.Brown posted 10 receptions for 137 yards and a touchdown in the Eagles’ Week 7 victory over the Miami Dolphins ...

Eagles learning about rookie cornerback Eli Ricks, on the field and off

From veteran cornerback James Bradberry’s perspective, 22-year-old rookie cornerback Eli Ricks doesn’t talk very much.Going into Week 8 of the regular season, Bradberry has gathered more about Ricks’ personality from his Instagram profile and his musical taste ...

Why Cowboys' Micah Parsons is speaking out against bashing of NFL stars

FRISCO — Micah Parsons is part of the NFL’s new player empowerment. Instead of using the local media to express views on various topics, players just do their own thing. NBA players have been doing it for years, particularly retired players via podcasts.Parsons, ...

Season too important for Falcons to wait on Desmond Ridder much longer

ATLANTA — The Falcons have scored six and seven points in their last two games. The Braves have scored more than seven runs in 41 games this season. I’m not sure if this suggests Desmond Ridder’s relative football “WAR” merely is something to be desired or that ...

Patrick Mahomes has been quietly lobbying the Chiefs coaches to let him punt in a game

There isn’t much missing on Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ résumé.Mahomes has won two NFL MVP awards, had seasons in which he’s led the league in passing yards, touchdown throws and lowest interception rate. He’s also had 13 fourth-quarter comebacks and led ...

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce? Five ways the singer has been linked to the KC area

Taylor Swift performs the song “Cruel Summer” during her Eras Tour stop at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Friday, July 7, 2023, in Kansas City.Reports that superstar singer Taylor Swift has been “hanging out” with Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce have set social ...

NFL’s most intriguing players: 23 to watch for the 2023 season

At last, the NFL’s regular season is upon us. And after one of the most fascinating offseasons in recent history, with all kinds of comings and goings and highly anticipated acquisitions, we’re about to see how it all unfolds.Whether it’s familiar faces in new ...

Kansas City Star LOADED: 09.06.2023

Nate Taylor, Dianna Russini3-4 minutes 9/5/2023Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is considered day to day with inflammation in his knee, a team source said Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know:Kelce had tests done on his knee immediately after practice ...

These 3 Chiefs could have bigger roles if Travis Kelce is out vs. Detroit Lions

5-6 minutes 9/5/2023The Kansas City Chiefs could be without tight end Travis Kelce for Thursday’s season opener against the Detroit Lions.Coach Andy Reid announced Tuesday that Kelce hyperextended his knee in practice, though he said the severity of the injury ...

Tony Romo loves Jalen Hurts, but he’s really been impressed by Eagles owner Jeff Lurie

Tony Romo proudly wore silver and blue during his 13 seasons as the quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys. But entering his seventh season with CBS, one which will end with his calling the Super Bowl, Romo sounds as if he’s bleeding Eagles green.Like just about every ...

Did the Patriots pick a winner in Mac Jones? Now, we’ll finally find out.

The most difficult game to play in the NFL isn’t a road game, a Thursday night game on a short week, or even a Super Bowl. It’s the quarterback game. The most influential position in North American professional team sports is also the most enigmatic one to forecast ...

A position-by-position look at what could be Howie Roseman’s best Eagles roster

The Eagles released six players on Tuesday who were on their 53-man roster by the end of last season, three of whom played in Super Bowl LVII. They currently don’t have a punter, an obvious punt returner, or more than four wide receivers after trimming the roster ...

How Bernhard Raimann learned to stand up for Anthony Richardson: 'You never let that happen'

PHILADELPHIA -- Bernhard Raimann was straining through a pass block deep in the backfield when he spotted something he never wanted to see.Anthony Richardson was standing nonchalant in the pocket, assuming a play in the joint practice between the Colts and Eagles ...

With Titans’ 53-man roster set, here are 7 players near the top who will swing the season

7-9 minutes 8/29/2023NASHVILLE, Tenn. — It’s official, all you 53-man roster watchers: The Titans are keeping pass rusher Caleb Murphy, receiver Kearis Jackson and cornerback Anthony Kendall.Also official: Any extended discussion of those players, or guys such ...

2024 NFL mock draft: Caleb Williams, Drake Maye among four QBs in top 10

Last week, The Athletic draft guru Dane Brugler teed up his preseason 2024 NFL Draft rankings. This week, Austin Mock released his projected win totals for every NFL team.The natural next step? Our first mock draft of the season.And, no surprise here, the quarterback ...

Here’s the Eagles’ initial 53-man roster — and the players they cut to get there

Howie Roseman made a few surprise moves on cutdown day.Eagles Executive Vice President Howie Roseman left and head coach Nick Sirianni hold a press conference to address cutdown day, NovaCare Complex, Tuesday, August 29, 2023Eagles Executive Vice President Howie ...

Get to know the Eagles’ lone undrafted rookie on the 53-man roster: Cornerback Eli Ricks

Following his stellar performance throughout training camp, undrafted rookie cornerback Eli Ricks made the Eagles’ initial 53-man roster Tuesday evening.The 6-foot-2, 188-pound Ricks, who turns 22 next month, played last season for Alabama after two seasons with ...