PHILADELPHIA — Just a week before the playoffs begin, the Eagles could be down to their third-string quarterback. Jalen Hurts was still in concussion protocol…
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As week drags on, concussed Jalen Hurts still inactive
By The Citizen on January 2, 2025
PHILADELPHIA — Nearly lost in the shuffle around the Eagles’ decision to sit Saquon Barkley against the Giants was the fact that quarterback Jalen Hurts…
Nick Sirianni, Eagles in wait and see mode approaching not-so-grand finale
By The Citizen on December 30, 2024
If you were seeking answers of substance to all things Eagles approaching their regular season finale, Nick Sirianni was on hand to avoid them Monday.…
The Giants lost by winning. They dropped from the No. 1 pick to No. 4
By The Citizen on December 30, 2024
The Giants lost by winning. A rare victory — 45-33 over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday — knocked the Giants out of control for the coveted No.…
Nick Sirianni, Eagles pursuing ‘bigger goals’ after beating Cowboys
By The Citizen on December 29, 2024
PHILADELPHIA — Nick Sirianni wore the hat given to NFC East champions as he sat at the podium and considered all the greatness that his…
Eagles Notebook: Birds, ‘Boys are teams on different trajectories
By The Citizen on December 29, 2024
PHILADELPHIA — Despite an opportunity for the Eagles to clinch the NFC East by beating their most hated rival, much of the first quarter against…
Saquon Barkley rushes past 2,000 yards, but record pursuit may hit hurdle
By The Citizen on December 29, 2024
PHILADELPHIA — Entering the regular season’s next-to-last game Sunday against Dallas, Eagles running back Saquon Barkley had 1,838 rushing yards and needed 268 to break…
Dallas’ Dak Prescott not a very happy spectator
By The Citizen on December 29, 2024
PHILADELPHIA — Dak Prescott had seen enough. Gear packed in his carry-on, “Girl Dad” baseball cap firmly tugged down on his forehead, the would-be Cowboys…
Eagles QB Kenny Pickett predicts he’ll be ‘good’ enough to play Sunday against Giants
By The Citizen on December 29, 2024
PHILADELPHIA — If Kenny Pickett proved anything Sunday, it’s that the previously seldom seen Eagles backup quarterback is gifted enough to take on the challenging…
EAGLES NOTEBOOK: Birds not overlooking Cowboys
By The Citizen on December 27, 2024
PHILADELPHIA — Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, as expected, will be out against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday with a concussion. Less expected would be the…
On Football: Nick Sirianni’s success often overshadowed by self-inflicted distractions
By The Citizen on December 27, 2024
By Rob Maaddi Nick Sirianni has the highest winning percentage among active NFL coaches and the fifth-best in NFL history. He should be lauded for…
Jalen Hurts (concussion) officially ruled out for Eagles against Cowboys
By The Citizen on December 27, 2024
By Dan Gelston PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Hurts is still in the NFL’s concussion protocol, forcing the Eagles to play against Dallas without their star quarterback.…
Former NFL receiver DeSean Jackson hired as football coach at Delaware State
By The Citizen on December 27, 2024
DOVER, Del. — Former Eagles receiver DeSean Jackson is taking over the football program at Delaware State. The school announced Jackson’s hire Friday in the…
Eagles QB Kenny Pickett calls Dallas game ‘a big opportunity’
By The Citizen on December 27, 2024
PHILADELPHIA — Four days after banging his head on the turf in Washington, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was nowhere to be found Thursday at NovaCare…
On verge of division title, QB questions loom for Eagles
By The Citizen on December 26, 2024
By Dan Gelston PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Hurts may sit out a potential NFC East clincher against Dallas because of the lingering effects of a concussion.…
Bill Bergey, a Pro Bowl linebacker for the Eagles, dies at 79
By The Citizen on December 25, 2024
By DAN GELSTON, AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA — Bill Bergey, a five-time Pro Bowl linebacker who played in a Super Bowl for the Philadelphia Eagles,…