Philadelphia Eagles News

NFL may alter sudden death

Mar 22nd - 3:05am - Philly.com
ORLANDO - In a sport built on intricate game plans in which inches often decide outcomes, the last thing the NFL wants to rely on is randomness.

No salary cap, and NFL free agents being left out in cold

Mar 22nd - 2:57am - Philly.com
The first 3 weeks of uncapped free agency haven’t quite lived up to expectations for the players. There have been a handful of big-money deals, but for the most part, the owners have been very restrained in their spending. Many teams are reducing costs by releasing older players.

Shawn Andrews done with Twitter

Mar 22nd - 2:47am - Philly.com
After changing his Twitter tag over the weekend, Shawn Andrews announced Saturday that he will no longer be using the social networking tool.

Thinking Out Loud About The Running Game

Mar 21st - 10:07pm - PhiladelphiaEagles.com
As the Mike Bell Watch continues -- New Orleans has until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday to match the offer sheet Bell signed with the Eagles last week -- there is a piece of this puzzle that needs to be discussed. Bell is a 225-pound back, known for his slashing style between the tackles and not as much for the multi-dimensional... Read more

NFL owners set to meet

Mar 21st - 2:03am - Philly.com
When the NFL holds its annual owners meetings in Orlando, starting today, two of the more hotly discussed topics will be overtime and Donovan McNabb.

You Talkin' to Me? Runyan in new ballgame, entering political arena

Mar 21st - 1:26am - Philly.com
From: Gonzalez, John To: Ford, Bob; Fox, Ashley Subject: Runyan Jon Runyan officially announced he's running for Congress. I did the same about four years ago. It wasn't easy. Lots of hand-shaking and baby kissing. (Note to Runyan: Ask permission before doing the latter; gets awkward when you just lean in... Read more

Phil Sheridan: Eagles' purge says a lot about '09 season

Mar 21st - 1:21am - Philly.com
This Eagles off-season is the strangest of the Andy Reid era, not least because we've learned a lot more about what was wrong in 2009 than about what could be right in 2010.

Saints may not match Eagles' offer for Bell

Mar 20th - 3:02am - Philly.com
The clock is still ticking for the Saints, who have until 11:59 p.m. Tuesday to match the Eagles' offer for running back Mike Bell.

Babin a Titan as Eagles don't match

Mar 20th - 2:34am - Philly.com
Jason Babin officially is no longer an Eagle. Tennessee acquired the defensive end after the Eagles declined to match the Titans' offer.

TODAY'S VILLANOVA GAME

Mar 20th - 2:34am - Philly.com
Who: Villanova (25-7) vs. Saint Mary's (27-5) What: NCAA South Regional second round When: Today, 1:05 p.m. TV/Radio: CBS3/ESPN (950-AM, 97.5-FM)

News, Notes And Things I Think ...

Mar 20th - 12:51am - PhiladelphiaEagles.com
In a remarkable turnaround, the Dallas Cowboys scored three wins over the Eagles in 2009 after the end-of-the-season shellacking (44-6, we all remember) the Eagles administered one year earlier. How did it happen? There are many theories, of course, but here is one to think about: Dallas got better because it improved... Read more

Titans sign defensive end Jason Babin of Eagles to offer sheet (The Canadian Press)

Mar 19th - 10:20pm - Yahoo! Sports
NASHVILLE - Tennessee has acquired defensive end Jason Babin after the Philadelphia Eagles declined to match the Titans' offer.

Draft mockery 2: The Eagles will take ...

Mar 19th - 1:33pm - Philly.com
Almost every mock draft has changed its projection for the Eagles pick, No. 24 in next month's NFL draft.

Birds add Tapp, subtract Curtis as well as Howard

Mar 19th - 3:21am - Philly.com
On the day they introduced and signed 25-year-old Darryl Tapp to a three-year contract, the Eagles cut the aging and increasingly expensive Kevin Curtis and Darren Howard.

Eagles release Curtis, Howard

Mar 19th - 3:21am - Philly.com
Now that there is no NFL salary cap, the Eagles can shed any contract they feel doesn't reflect a player's current and future value. That reality hit home yesterday for two once highly touted free-agent signees - defensive end Darren Howard (2006) and wideout Kevin Curtis (2007), who were released.

Eagles' McCoy on life after Westbrook

Mar 19th - 3:18am - Philly.com
LeSean McCoy said yesterday he has been working out occasionally with his mentor, Brian Westbrook, but understandably they don't talk much about Westbrook's future. That's a touchy subject between the Eagles' all-time leader in yards from scrimmage (9,785) and his designated replacement.

Niners' GM McCloughan out?

Mar 19th - 3:04am - Philly.com
There are conflicting reports regarding the job status of San Francisco 49ers general manager Scot McCloughan. AOL Fanhouse reported yesterday that the 49ers are cutting ties with McCloughan over a personal matter not related to team issues.