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USA Today
27-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Eagles legend gives new addition the seal of approval
Eagles icon gives a newcomer his seal of approval. What a difference a few months make. Hanging around the Philadelphia Eagles or watching them play for the past few seasons helped us get to know Milton Williams and Josh Sweat. Brandon Graham is a Super Bowl hero who felt like a best friend. All are gone now, which leaves the task of holding down the pass rush to some youngsters. Nolan Smith is now the leader of this group. Jalyx Hunt is the trusty sidekick. The Bryce Huff experiment is officially over. That opens the door for newcomers like Azeez Ojulari. That isn't new information or anything. Think of it as taking inventory. Early indications suggest some good news. That's a good thing. Word coming out of the NovaCare Complex is that one of the aforementioned new guys is making an early impression. Lane Johnson signs off on newcomer Josh Uche If memory serves, the last time Philadelphia saw EDGE Josh Uche, he caused a couple of headaches, namely a sack on Jalen Hurts and an additional hit on the starting quarterback. It's possible that the impression he made created a 'if you can't beat him, join him' theory, as Howie Roseman and company signed to a one-year, prove-it deal. How's that going, you ask? It appears that things are going relatively well. Recently, NBC Sports' Dave Zangaro recently mentioned him as "a standout newcomer", referencing a recent quote from the legend, Lane Johnson. 'Uche. I remember playing him (with the) Patriots. (He's) Really quick. He's very versatile with what he can do.' Lane Johnson knows a thing or two about good edge rushers. He's practiced vs. a few, and he's made his career (and legend) keeping some of the best off his quarterback. Lane has allowed just one sack in his last 700 pass-blocking snaps per PFF. If Uche is good enough to pass his eyeball test, he's good enough to pass ours. It's early, but things are off to a good start for the new guy in the City of Brotherly Love. That should put a smile on everyone's face as we approach training camp.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Kendall Lamm praises Eagles for their culture while shading his former team
It's completely understandable if everyone hasn't thought about this. Still, it's hard to avoid asking the question, seeing as we've heard so many stories about the Miami Dolphins running Vic Fangio out of town. What might they be thinking? Did they see the Philadelphia Eagles dismantle the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 59? One could argue the Dolphins could have used that type of punch last season, but who cares, right? Their loss is Philadelphia's gain. Advertisement What's the point, you ask? It's great you asked that question. Had this been about Fangio only, Kendall Lamm's recent comments may not have caught our attention. Kendall Lamm praises the Eagles' culture while taking a dig at his former team. Things have been relatively quiet since the Eagles closed the door on spring workouts, but no one believes Philadelphia is sitting idle. There's always the constant spectre of news breaking from the NovaCare Complex at any time. We didn't know that news would come by way of a reserve lineman. Lamm joined the Eagles by way of a one-year deal at the end of March. It seemed he'd compete for a reserve role along Philadelphia's offensive line. He recently spoke with ESPN. As you might expect, he was asked about his current team and his former. FinsXtra shared his quote: Now, here's the thing. From a journalistic perspective, this is completely impartial (wink) but further evidence of a theory that is often expressed. Philadelphia is one of the league's model franchises. One can certainly do a lot worse than being an Eagles fan. Advertisement Lamm used words like "late" and "toxic". Ouch... He seemed equally excited about sharing his joy about being in Philadelphia and his opportunity to take a shot at his former team. That brings us back to the Eagles' defensive coordinator hire in 2024. Upon further review, despite the complaints from players following Fangio's exit, it appears that Fangio may not have been one of Miami's true issues. None of the young players or the veterans in Philadelphia seems to be complaining. They have consistently praised Coach Fangio for his coaching style. Too often, we mentioned players for being spoiled and coddled. Most of us weren't there, so we can't make that claim about the Dolphins. We don't know what's happening in Miami, but if that's the case, it may explain why they continue to underachieve in South Florida. Stay tuned. Discussions might be born at some point about a talented team that doesn't want to be pushed past its comfort level for the sake of being better. When that happens, nothing good follows. Advertisement Did we mention how fortunate Birds fans are? It makes you appreciate Nick Sirianni more. No one had better make disparaging comments about his coaching style again. This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: New Eagles star Kendall Lamm praises Philly for its team culture
CBS News
11-06-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Eagles announce 2025 open practice and single-game tickets go on sale Thursday
Single-game tickets for the Philadelphia Eagles' 2025 season will go on sale at 10 a.m. Thursday, the team announced Wednesday. The Super Bowl LIX champions also announced their only open practice at Lincoln Financial Field, scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 10. Additionally, the Birds announced players will report to the NovaCare Complex in South Philly for training camp on Tuesday, July 22. How to get single-game tickets for the 2025 season The Eagles say fans can buy single-game tickets for the 2025 season beginning at 10 a.m. Thursday on The team says there is a four-ticket limit per household. "Due to high demand, fans are encouraged to visit Ticketmaster as soon as they go on sale," the Eagles wrote in a news release. How to get tickets for the Eagles' only open practice in 2025 The Eagles will have only one open practice at the Linc this summer, and fans can also begin buying their tickets Thursday morning. General admission tickets for the public practice are $10 and will go on sale at 10 a.m. Thursday on Ticketmaster. The team will also sell $40 VIP tickets for the open practice, which will provide fans with a chance to enjoy a "special on-field experience" before the event. The team also stated that anyone over the age of 2 will require a ticket. Unlike single-game tickets, there are no ticket limitations for the open practice. Parking is free. The public practice is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 10. Ticket proceeds will go toward the Eagles Autism Foundation, the team said.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jason Kelce, 37, Turns Heads Amid Significant Weight Loss
Jason Kelce is looking slim and trim after dropping nearly 30 pounds post-retirement from the NFL. The podcast host stepped out at the Wissahickon Course in Philadelphia at the 2025 Truist Championship pro-am golf tournament on May 7. He shared some photos on social media and fans instantly noticed that Kelce, 37, had lost noticeable weight. "Jason looks so great," one person wrote. "Damn, Jason is looking so [fire]," someone else said. "Looking so lean. Def lost that bulk being a center in the NFL," a third comment read. "Someone lost a lot of weight," a fourth Instagram user added. While out on the golf course, someone pointed out that Kelce had "lost a little weight." "I'm trying," he replied. He then shared that he weighed 270, which is 25 pounds less than what he weighed when he was playing football for the Philadelphia Eagles. Kelce retired from playing professional football last year. He shared his decision during an emotional press conference at the Philadelphia Eagles Training Center at the NovaCare Complex on March 4, 2024. "So this all brings us here to today, where I announce that I am retiring. Where I announce I am retiring from the NFL after 13 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles and today, I must admit, I am officially overrated, vastly overrated," he said. "It took a lot of hard work and determination getting here. I have been the underdog my entire career, and I mean this when I say it: I wish I still was," he added. Aside from playing golf and co-hosting the New Heights podcast with his brother, Travis Kelce, Jason and his wife, Kylie Kelce, are raising four daughters.
New York Times
09-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Eagles mailbag: Where does Cooper DeJean play, fate of Bryce Huff and more
Rookie minicamp is over. As May unfurls, a countdown continues until the Philadelphia Eagles return to the NovaCare Complex for six offseason workouts and a one-day mandatory minicamp on June 10. After a maintenance-oriented offseason, Philadelphia's starting offensive lineup remains mostly unchanged from Super Bowl LIX. The defense underwent a significant turnover for yet a third offseason. The Eagles spent the first five of their 10 draft picks on defensive players, signaling another intriguing transition under defensive coordinator Vic Fangio. As the dust settles from the team's major roster moves, let's get to some of your most pressing questions about the Eagles. Note: Submitted questions have been edited for clarity and length. Advertisement With Darius Slay gone, who should we expect to fill that role? Will Cooper DeJean grab it or can we expect one of the peripheral guys to step up, allowing DeJean to continue where he's been thriving? — Kaleb J. This is the most pressing question of the offseason. The decision will affect the shape of the secondary. The only reason this is up for debate is because of how superb Cooper DeJean was at nickel. DeJean was a playmaking machine as an outside cornerback at Iowa. The Eagles drafted DeJean as a cornerback. When DeJean returned from a summer hamstring injury, nickel was the defense's most pressing need, and, even then, Fangio said he'd eventually want to see DeJean at cornerback. I expect DeJean to move to cornerback. It is an invaluable position, one DeJean is most gifted to fulfill. DeJean is entering the second year of a four-year rookie contract, and his resume already includes a fourth-place finish for defensive rookie of the year and a pick-six that turned Super Bowl LIX into a beatdown. If his trajectory at nickel continues, he'd warrant an extension of greater value than the three-year, $40 million contract the Chicago Bears recently awarded Kyler Gordon, the NFL's highest-paid nickel. That's substantially less than the three-year, $90 million extension the Houston Texans awarded Derek Stingley, the NFL's highest-paid cornerback. The value gap alone is reason enough for DeJean to replace Slay. The Eagles could rationalize paying above-market to keep DeJean at nickel. They could convince themselves that they value the position more than other NFL teams. The Eagles deployed nickel 80.5 percent in 2024, up from 73.5 in 2023 and more than any season since 2014, according to TruMedia. Only four teams broke the 80 percent threshold last season (Commanders, Texans, Eagles, Bills). Fangio could also try to double up DeJean by deploying him at cornerback in base packages and in the slot in nickel and dime packages. But I think that would make things needlessly complicated, as it did last year when Fangio briefly considered deploying Quinyon Mitchell at both positions before ultimately keeping him outside. The Eagles must also balance two questions: 1) What is DeJean's best position? 2) What is the defense's best-possible secondary? Kelee Ringo has been developing in the background for two seasons. The Eagles also signed Adoree' Jackson, an eight-year starting cornerback. It's too soon to say whether either Ringo or Jackson will perform well enough to keep DeJean inside. But if DeJean indeed plays cornerback, the Eagles are equipped with options at nickel. Both of the defensive backs they drafted — Drew Mukuba (No. 64 overall), Mac McWilliams (No. 145) — have experience playing in the slot. It's worth remembering that Sydney Brown played more snaps in the slot (141) than he did at safety (137) as a rookie in 2023. General manager Howie Roseman emphasized Mukuba as a 'cover safety,' and if Mukuba wins the starting job opposite Reed Blankenship, perhaps Brown (5-10, 211) could be a fit at nickel. Advertisement What do you see happening at starting right guard? — Josh C. I see another low-investment option rising from a crowded position battle. It's presumptuous to say Tyler Steen is the projected starter. The 2023 third-round pick is the best positioned to win the job. But he was also the frontrunner last year before Mekhi Becton seized the starting role in training camp. Kenyon Green is this year's renovation project. But Green, another former first-round pick, struggled more than Becton prior to his arrival in Philly, and Green missed the 2023 season with a shoulder injury. Others in the mix: Matt Pryor, who started in 13 games at right guard for the Chicago Bears last season; Trevor Keegan, a 2024 fifth-round pick who was inactive for nearly all of his rookie season; fifth-round rookie Drew Kendall, a career center at Boston College. The Eagles couldn't afford to retain Becton but didn't invest significant draft capital at the position. At the very least, they afforded themselves options. Hi Brooks: Would you please provide the Eagles faithful with an update on Bryce Huff and their plans for next year? — H2O S. All signs logically point to Bryce Huff suiting up for the Eagles through the 2025 season. His three-year, $51.1 million contract secures that near-certainty. The Eagles can't cut him without incurring exorbitant debt against the cap, and it's difficult to think of a trade scenario that'd be sensible for both teams. Either ending would also force Roseman to accept failure. He admitted before Super Bowl LIX that he's 'stubborn' on such things and believes the story is yet to be written on Bryce.' There's certainly a role at edge rusher for Huff to seize. In terms of snap share, Josh Sweat (59.4 percent in 2024) and Brandon Graham (29.7) left behind sizable gaps that must be filled. Organizations would certainly hope that their biggest investments would be the ones to step up. Huff represents the largest cap hit on defense for the Eagles in 2025. That still represents the belief the Eagles had in initially signing Huff, who, in his age-25 season with the New York Jets, amassed 10 sacks and 10 tackles for loss while playing just 42 percent of defensive snaps in a rotational role. Nolan Smith and Jalyx Hunt are promising young players. Fangio still needs a rotation, if not an every-down starter for each side. Huff is entering a full offseason with the Eagles following an underwhelming 2024 season in which he missed five games on injured reserve after undergoing midseason surgery on a wrist injury he'd been playing through. Absent a best-case scenario in which Huff becomes the every-down edge rusher they believed he'd become (or at the very least, an effective pass rusher), the Eagles essentially acquired insurance by signing Azeez Ojulari and Josh Uche to one-year deals. First-round pick Jihaad Campbell can also provide pass-rush snaps along the edge. This is essentially a make-or-break year for Huff. It becomes financially feasible for the Eagles to offload his contract in 2026. If he doesn't establish a foothold in Philadelphia by then, it will become the expectation that he'll spend the 2026 season elsewhere. Advertisement The Eagles are clearly not as good without Dallas Goedert. And, the Eagles did not draft a TE. What do you think happens? — Matthew S. Looks like you sparked the news, Matthew. I'm sure Roseman saw your question and rushed to get a deal done before our mailbag closed with more queries on Goedert and their tight end situation. As I'm sure you read, the Eagles re-worked Goedert's contract to keep him in Philly for the 2025 season. They saved themselves about $4 million in cash by renegotiating the deal, which isn't as much as they'd have saved in a trade, but it still affords them some wiggle room as they make preparations for future extensions with other players. In terms of immediate on-field production, this was the best-case scenario left available to the Eagles. Goedert was Philadelphia's third-leading receiver in 2024 despite missing seven regular season games, and he led the Eagles with 215 receiving yards in all four of their postseason games. He's been effective when healthy. Still, the restructured contract is only a temporary solution at tight end for the Eagles. Goedert was already entering the final year of his contract. Similar to Sweat's contract situation in 2024, Goedert's performance in 2025 will influence whether or not he stays with the Eagles on a more affordable contract for 2026 and beyond. I was surprised to see the Eagles not select a tight end in the draft. Roseman said the tight ends available to them were never the best player available on their draft board. That places the Drew Mukuba pick under scrutiny against Cleveland's selection of Bowling Green's Harold Fannin three picks later. Perhaps Grant Calcaterra, Harrison Bryant or Kylen Granson will prove themselves worthy of a contract extension. Otherwise, the Eagles will enter the 2026 offseason as one of the top buyers in the tight end market. How much of a future does Jake Elliott have with the Eagles? His 2025 season was a bit dicey. Does kicker become a focus in the next draft? — Dave R. Jake Elliott's four-year, $24 million contract extension seems to afford him security through at least the 2026 season. The Eagles can't part with him without taking a significant dead money hit until 2027 (unless they trade him). That being said, there's nothing yet that signals to me that the Eagles are realistically thinking of any other option at kicker. Roseman, coach Nick Sirianni and special teams coordinator Michael Clay were repeatedly supportive of Elliott throughout his slump on kicks of 50-plus yards. If words weren't enough, they never brought another kicker in, even as a backup. Same goes for the 2025 draft and the subsequent flurry of undrafted free agents. Elliott's struggle with kicks of 50-plus yards was indeed troubling, and if it persists in 2026, I'd expect the Eagles to address the issue then. But the organization seems convinced that Elliott has earned the benefit of the doubt. (Top photo of Cooper DeJean: Bill Streicher / Imagn Images)
