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VICK, EAGLES END UP WINNERS AGAINST JAGS

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Mike Vick’s debut with Eagles went smoothly. The talk in the press room prior to start of the Eagles-Jacksonville Jaguars preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field; was how the home crowd would react when convicted dog-killer Michael Vick entered the field for the first time? Rumor had it Vick might be included in the first […]


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EAGLES LEGENDARY DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR JIM JOHNSON HAS DIED

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Tuesday, July 28, 2009 The Philadelphia Eagles are saddened to announce Jim Johnson has passed away this afternoon at the age of 68 after a courageous battle with cancer. Eagles president Joe Banner and head coach Andy Reid will be available to the media at approximately 7 pm tonight in the media tent adjacent to the practice […]


30 Jul 09 - NFL - No CommentsRead More »


LeSEAN McCOY SIGNS FOUR-YEAR DEAL WITH EAGLES

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The Philadelphia Eagles today announced they have agreed to terms with RB LeSean McCoy on a four year contract. McCoy was the club’s 2nd round draft choice in 2009. The Eagles have now come to terms with seven of the eight members of their 2009 draft class. A shifty running back with a knack for finding […]


29 Jun 09 - NFL - No CommentsRead More »


MCNABB GETS CONTRACT UPGRADE

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McNabb is a happy camper. The Philadelphia Eagles today announced they have restructured the final two years of the contract of QB Donovan McNabb. His current contract is set to expire after the 2010 season. McNabb and Eagles head coach Andy Reid will be available to the media on Friday at 10 am in the NovaCare […]


11 Jun 09 - NFL - No CommentsRead More »


THE US ARMY PRESENTS THE MHP LIBERTY STRONGMAN CLASSIC JULY 3 & 4 IN PHILLY AREA

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Josh Thigpen hoists an Atlas Stone at last year’s show. An Al Thompson and Footballstories, Inc. event The U.S. Army PresentsThe MHP Liberty Strongman ClassicAlso presented by Joe the Jeweler and Sheraton Suites ***JULY 3 & 4 As part of Welcome America! ***Come see some of the top strongmen in the world perform amazing feats […]


4 Jun 09 - NFL - No CommentsRead More »


WESTBROOK TO UNDERGO SURGERY ON FRIDAY, JUNE 5

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The Philadelphia Eagles today announced that RB Brian Westbrook is scheduled to undergo surgery on Friday, June 5, in Baltimore, MD. The surgery, which will be performed by Dr. Mark Meyerson, is a debridement of his right ankle.


3 Jun 09 - NFL - No CommentsRead More »


EAGLES COMPLETE THEIR 13TH ANNUAL PLAYGROUND BUILD

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Eagles Complete their 13th annual playground build July 3, 2009 – Philadelphia, PA  Philadelphia Eagles players, coaches, cheerleaders and staff joined 500 students at the Potter-Thomas School in the West Kensington section of Philadelphia today as part of the Eagles 13th Annual Playground Build. Eagles Youth Partnership teamed up with Eagles owners Jeffrey and Christina Lurie, team President […]


3 Jun 09 - NFL - No CommentsRead More »


DELAWARE COUNTY NATIVE AND NFL STAR ANTHONY BECHT TO HOST SUMMER FOOTBALL CAMP AGAIN

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Anthony Becht starred at Monsignor Bonner and eventually became a first round pick of the New York Jets in 2000. NFL tight end Anthony Becht may have changed teams once more, but his devotion to the football scene in the Delaware Valley has not. The former first round draft pick of the New York Jets […]


22 Apr 09 - NFL - No CommentsRead More »


EAGLES SPIKE BROWN’S REQUEST FOR A TRADE

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Sheldon Brown – not a happy camper. Photo by contrastphotography.com Yesterday, the Eagles answered Sheldon Brown’s request for a trade. “Um, NO!!!” Brown, the Eagles starting cornerback since 2004, the year he signed a six-year contract extension, is wrapped up through the 2012 season. Seeing the money for defensive backs skyrocket over the last few […]


21 Apr 09 - NFL - No CommentsRead More »


EAGLES INTRODUCE PETERS TO PHILADELPHIA

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Jason Peters Talk about beefing up the offense. Shortly after the Eagles 2008 season came to an end at the NFC title game in Arizona, reports surfaced that Donovan McNabb did not want to negotiate an extension to his contract unless the Birds front offense went out and got the five-time Pro Bowl signal caller […]


21 Apr 09 - NFL - No CommentsRead More »