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Report: Eagles salary cap expert is leaving the team

Photo by Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Not good news. Philadelphia Eagles vice president of football administration Jake Rosenberg is leaving the team when his contract expires after the 2024 NFL Draft, according to the Inquirer’s Jeff McLane. Rosenberg, long considered to be a salary cap expert, confirmed as much while indicating he has aspirations of eventually becoming an NFL general manager. With Howie Roseman firmly entrenched in Philly, Rosenberg believes his best path to advancement lies elsewhere. This news certainly does not seem like a positive...

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Eagles Film Review: Kenny Pickett, Zack Baun, and other new players

Photo by Joe Sargent/ Analyzing some free agent additions. Right, the main part of NFL free agency is essentially over. If you have missed any of my player breakdowns, then please check them out. Bryce Huff / Saquon Barkley / Devin White / CJGJ (written last year). The Eagles did make a few other signings, but I need to get into draft prospects, so I don't have the time to watch all of these players in-depth like the other 3. However, I did want to briefly check them out, and I’ve posted some thoughts on each one below. If the Eagles make another big signing,...

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NFL draft profile 2024: Xavier Legette (Wide Receiver, South Carolina)

Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports It appears the Steelers will target the second tier of pass-catchers in the NFL Draft Approaching the 2024 NFL Draft, we’ll be scouting as many of the top prospects that the Pittsburgh Steelers could have their eye on anywhere from Rounds 1 through 7. We’ll break down the prospects themselves, their strengths and weaknesses, projected draft capital and their fit with the Steelers. The Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver room added another body this week in the form of Quez Watkins, who played for the Philadelphia Eagles the past four...

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Quez Watkins is not returning to the Eagles

Photo by Sarah Stier/ Philly fans are not sad to see him go. Our long national nightmare is over: Quez Watkins is leaving the Philadelphia Eagles. The free agent wide receiver is headed to the other side of Pennsylvania to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to NFL insider Jeremy Fowler. Once upon a time, Watkins seemed like a relatively nice find for the Eagles after they selected him with a sixth-round pick (No. 200 overall) in the 2020 NFL Draft. The speedster logged 62 targets for 43 receptions, 647 yards (15.0 average), and one touchdown in 2021. But...

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NFL Mock Draft 2024: Eagles 7-round simulation, Version 9.0

Photo by Ryan Kang/ Two weeks into NFL free agency and the draft picture is a lot more clear. The Eagles needs are all but obvious and here is one possible way the team could address them. Using the Pro Football Focus Mock Draft Simulator. Only picking for the Eagles and not trading. Round 1, Pick 22 - Kool-Aid McKinstry, Cornerback, Alabama Cornerback remains the one major position of need the Eagles haven’t seriously addressed through free agency. Cornerback is arguably the best, deepest position in this class and the Eagles seem to agree. There are a few players...

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Eagles Draft Outlook: Linebackers

Photo by Megan Briggs/ The Eagles have been highly active in free agency, adding quality starters and depth players on both sides of the ball. These additions no doubt alter their draft strategies and needs across the roster. Linebacker is a position that really let the Eagles defense down last year. Lack of quality of players combined with injuries to make the Eagles very vulnerable in the middle of the field and against the run. Here is all the factors that could contribute to a draft strategy around linebacker. The Fangio Factor Vic Fangio has famously worked with...

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Eagles seven-round mock draft: Philly looks to rebuild secondary, restock lines

The Eagles fill big holes at corner and safety and restock the trenches on both sides of the line in this seven-round mock draft.

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Eagles need more from their draft picks to sustain a Super Bowl roster

Photo by Mitchell Leff/ Nakobe Dean and others need to be real factors in 2024 and beyond. The Eagles’ blitz of signings at the start of NFL free agency last week was exciting and breathtaking. Whether you agree or disagree with Howie Roseman’s moves, it’s clear he’s intent on using up every bit of the cap space they have to bring in both impact and role players on both sides of the ball. Bryce Huff is getting paid big-time edge rusher money, despite having never started an NFL game before. In Saquon Barkley, they’re eschewing their committee-approach to the...

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Arrowheadlines: Chiefs top post-free agency power rankings

Michael Chow / USA TODAY NETWORK Chiefs headlines for Wednesday, March 20 The latest NFL Power Rankings: Eagles, Falcons jump up after free agency frenzy; Cowboys, Titans slip | NFL.com 1 - Kansas City Chiefs 2023 record: 11-6 With Chris Jones staying put, all that’s left to figure out is L’Jarius Sneed’s situation and the draft, and that has to be a pretty good feeling for the champs. Maybe they won’t be everyone’s No. 1 team to start next season, and it would be tough to lose Sneed if he’s traded, but the Chiefs remain relatively intact and still have the...

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NFL Mock Draft 2024: Eagles 7-round simulation, Version 8.0

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/ The Eagles have been extremely active in free agency through only a few days, adding quality starters like Saquon Barkley, Bryce Huff, CJ Gardner Johnson and high upside role players/backups like Matt Hennessey, Devin White, Zach Baun, and Devante Parker. Their free agency approach definitely clarifies where they could and should go with their upcoming draft picks. Here is how their 2024 class could play out. Using the Pro Football Focus Mock Draft Simulator. Only picking for the Eagles and not trading. Round 1, Pick 22 - Terrion Arnold,...

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NFL News: The Chicago Bears trade Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers

Photo by Emilee Chinn/ QB locked in at #1 overall The NFL world has been waiting for the Chicago Bears to trade QB Justin Fields, and it finally happened tonight. Chicago is sending Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a 6h round pick that can move up to a 4th depending on his playing time. The Steelers have been shuffling their QB room, signing Russell Wilson, and trading their former first round pick, Kenny Pickett, to the Philadelphia Eagles. The Chicago Bears hold the #1 overall pick, and are expected to draft QB Caleb Williams. This trade locks the Bears into...

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The Linc - Kenny Pickett joins troubling list of QBs traded before their third season

Photo by Mitchell Leff/ Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 3/16/24. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... 2024 NFL trades: Why did Pickett, Ridder, Howell, Allen change teams? - ESPN+It’s an ignominious end to Pickett’s time in Pittsburgh and an admission that he’s probably not an NFL-caliber quarterback. If you go back through the passers taken since the league moved to the slotted draft system in 2011, the list of players who failed to make it to a third season with the team that drafted them isn’t pretty. Pickett joins Brandon Weeden, Johnny...

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Sua Opeta is not returning to the Eagles

Photo by Mitchell Leff/ Philadelphia’s top backup guard is gone. Sua Opeta is leaving the Philadelphia Eagles in free agency to sign a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to a report from Rick Stroud. And so ends an Eagles tenure that lasted longer than most would’ve expected when the team originally signed Opeta as an undrafted rookie free agent following the 2019 NFL Draft. Opeta, who turns 28 in August, made 10 starts in 38 games played for the Eagles dating back to the 2020 season. Six of those starts came last year when he was deemed as...

Behind the Steel Curtain

Steelers trade QB Kenny Pickett to the Eagles

Photo by Sarah Stier/ The former first round pick has been traded. The Pittsburgh Steelers have traded quarterback Kenny Pickett to the Philadelphia Eagles in what ESPN’s Adam Schefter is calling a “pick swap.’ The Steelers will be getting the No. 98 pick and two 2025 seventh-round picks while the Eagles get Pickett and the 120th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Trade: Steelers are sending QB Kenny Pickett to the Philadelphia Eagles in a pick swap, sources tell ESPN.Once Pittsburgh signed Russell Wilson, Pickett preferred to move on. pic.twitter.com/cvsAP2e8lB—...

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Steelers trade Kenny Pickett to Eagles in pick swap

Kareem Elgazzar-USA TODAY Sports The Steelers are all-in on Russell Wilson. Teams throughout the AFC North have been active in free agency, each trying to get the upper hand before they each turn all their attention to the coming draft. The Pittsburgh Steelers, on the same day they formerly introduced Russell Wilson as the team’s newest quarterback, have announced they are trading Kenny Pickett, the former first round pick, to the Philadelphia Eagles in a pick swap. Trade terms, per sources: Steelers get pick No. 98 and two 2025 7th-round picks. Eagles get QB Kenny...

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Cowboys should target this running back in the 2024 NFL draft

Photo by Don Juan Moore/ With the Cowboys passing on high-market running backs in free agency, they should look at this option in the draft. The Dallas Cowboys front office passed on several highly-touted free agent running backs in the first wave of free agency. While Saquon Barkley’s price-tag always felt a little too rich for the Cowboys, him signing with the Philadelphia Eagles not only felt like a slap in the face for New York Giants fans, but helps the Eagles chances at winning the NFC East in 2024. One player that had been spoken about as a free agent target...

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DeVante Parker, Eagles agree to one-year contract

Photo by Sarah Stier/ Philadelphia has a new wide receiver. The Philadelphia Eagles are signing free agent wide receiver DeVante Parker to a one-year contract, according to a report from NFL insider Adam Schefter. The deal is described as “$4.69 million fully guaranteed” but the offset language in his contract means the Eagles are paying just $1.2 million of that amount. Parker was recently released by the New England Patriots. Here’s what out comrades over at Pats Pulpit had to say on the matter: The Patriots sent a 2023 third-round draft pick to the Miami...

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2024 free agency: Giants sign safety Jalen Mills

Photo by Justin K. Aller/ The Giants add a former Eagle to their secondary The New York Giants have agreed to terms with former Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots safety Jalen Mills. The Giants are reportedly signing Mills to a one-year contract at the veteran minimum. Mills, 29, was originally drafted by the Eagles out of LSU in the seventh round (233rd overall) of the 2016 NFL draft. Mills was considered a potential Day 2 selection prior to suffering a fractured fibula (and torn ligaments) in his 2015 season at LSU. Mills might not replace Xavier McKinney...

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Washington Commanders Free Agency: QB Marcus Mariota signed to 1-year deal

Photo by Jim McIsaac/ New QB The Washington Commanders were interested in bringing in a veteran QB, and were reportedly interested in Sam Darnold who signed with the Vikings. Jacoby Brissett left after one year, signing with the Patriots. That leaves Sam Howell and the #2 overall pick, along with eight other picks, in next month’s draft. Washington has reportedly agreed to terms with Philadelphia Eagles QB Marcus Mariota, and will sign him to a 1-year deal. The contract will have a $6 million base value per Adam Schefter, and could be worth up to $10 million with...

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Eagles awarded 4 comp picks for the 2024 NFL Draft

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports That brings the Eagles total up to 8 draft picks this year. The NFL announced the compensatory picks for the 2024 NFL Draft on Friday, and the Eagles were given four — one third rounder, two fifth rounders, and a seventh round pick — to supplement the talent they lost ahead of the 2023 season. With the four comp picks, Howie Roseman and Co. now have eight total draft picks to work with over the coming month and a half. Many of these were expected due to the Eagles losing guys like Andre Dillard, Javon Hargrave, Gardner Minshew, T.J....

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NFL Mock Draft 2024: Eagles 7-round simulation, Version 7.0

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Using the Pro Football Focus Mock Draft Simulator. Only picking for the Eagles and not trading. Round 1, Pick 22 - Jared Verse, Edge, Florida State Jared Verse would be a slam dunk pick at 22. Size concerns seem to have him slotted outside the top fifteen picks but he would be an excellent stand up rusher in Vic Fangio’s defense. Verse has a phenomenal first step, great bend around the edge and a relentless motor. With or without Haason Reddick in the picture, Verse would be an excellent long term option for the Eagles defense. Round 2,...

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Can the Eagles fill the void left by Jason Kelce?

Photo by Mitchell Leff/ PHILADELPHIA, PA — Jason Kelce did so many things on and off the field that the Eagles will be hard pressed to replace him in 2024. Granted, he was coming off his 13th NFL season and at the age of 36, was still considered one of the best, if not the best, center in the NFL. Cam Jurgens, who will be entering his third NFL season, was handpicked by Kelce in the 2022 draft to be his heir apparent. Jurgens started last season at right guard, between Kelce and right tackle Lane Johnson, so there is certainly much he gained from the experience. This...

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2024 NFL Draft positions of need: Interior offensive line

Photo by Peter G. Aiken/ Replacing a living legend like Jason Kelce can’t be that hard...right? Every team has different needs during NFL Draft weekend and, as you may have surmised from being a football fan for longer than 30 seconds, it informs each team’s board. The Philadelphia Eagles are no different and I have taken the liberty of selecting five position groups that could use some reinforcements from the college ranks heading into the 2024 season. The last group up is: interior offensive line. “The Eagles could go a number of different ways here…depending...

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Gonzaga Head Coach Randy Trivers provides insight on former players Caleb Williams and Olu Fashanu

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/ Gonzaga Eagles Head Coach Randy Trivers joins the Trap or Dive Podcast to discuss two of his former players and top draft prospects, Caleb Williams and Olu Fashanu. With the combine officially over, we had plenty to discuss on this Trap or Dive episode as the Commanders made some roster moves, and the top quarterback prospects all chose to skip the combine workouts. The Commanders released Logan Thomas, Nick Gates, and Charles Leno ahead of free agency. While the players themselves were not all surprising, the front office set the tone ahead of...

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The Linc - Rumors of CJGJ returning to Philly

Photo by Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 3/4/24. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... 2024 NFL Combine Day 2: Insider notes on NC State’s Payton Wilson and more - SportsKeedaThe Philadelphia Eagles will look to bring in a safety in the offseason, via free agency or the draft. People at the combine get the sense that there’s a real chance the Eagles bring back C.J. Gardner-Johnson, who is scheduled to hit the free-agent market. Gardner-Johnson played for the Eagles in 2022 before signing a one-year deal with the...

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NFC East news: Eagles’ Jason Kelce officially retires, Giants and Commanders draft plans

Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/ 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, into something glamorous in a take-your-shirt-off-and-pound-beers-kind-of way, which was just perfect when you’re talking about Jason Kelce. A sixth-round draft pick in 2011 who not only defied...

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The Linc - “Fletcher Cox will probably retire at some point this offseason”

Photo by Perry Knotts/ Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 3/3/24. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... NFL combine buzz: Latest intel on free agency, draft, trades - ESPN+ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported last month that Eagles center Jason Kelce told teammates he is retiring, and I’ve talked to multiple sources who believe defensive tackle Fletcher Cox will probably retire at some point this offseason, too. Now, retirements are tricky — plans are malleable as players emerge from the haze of the season — but there’s a real possibility the Eagles...

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Bengals reportedly gauging the safety market; Kevin Byard makes sense after being cut by Eagles

Photo by Andy Lyons/ The Bengals need safety help, and a two-time All-Pro is on the market. It’s no secret that the safety position left a lot to be desired for the 2023 Cincinnati Bengals, which could lead to some firepower being added to the position this year. The NFL Draft doesn’t appear to have any clear instant-impact safeties this year, and there may not even be one taken in Round 1. Plus, it seems unlikely the Bengals would want to add another young guy to the secondary. What they need is a veteran who’s already been through his NFL growing pains, not...

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The Giants are at a pivotal point in their season and if they lose to the Eagles, Mike Florio thinks they should consider tanking the season so they can draft their quarterback of the future. #NBCSports #Giants #NFL »

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