Dave Zangaro

Philadelphia

Producer and Writer at NBC Sports

Co-Host at Eagle Eye: A Philadelphia Eagles Podcast

I write/talk about the Eagles for @NBCSPhilly and I'm funny -- at least I laugh at my jokes.

Articles

Former Eagles' 1st-round pick finds a new team in NFC

5 days ago | nbcphiladelphia.com | Dave Zangaro

Former Eagles first-round pick Andre Dillard has found a new team. The No. 22 overall pick from the 2019 draft on Friday signed a one-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers. Dillard, 29, is now with his fourth team in four years but is - at least for now - sticking around in the NFL. The Eagles drafted Dillard in the first round out of Washington back in 2019 with the hope that he would one day replace the legendary Jason Peters at left tackle but that never happened.
Do Eagles have what it takes to become a dynasty?

5 days ago | nbcphiladelphia.com | Dave Zangaro

Behind the microphone shortly after the Eagles won Super Bowl LIX, Saquon Barkley thought back to the beginning of his career. The ups and downs it took to get to the mountaintop. Then he thought about his first day in an Eagles huddle, looking around him and seeing Pro Bowlers and All-Pros.
Eagles notebook: Learning more about rookie class of 2025

6 days ago | nbcsportsphiladelphia.com | Dave Zangaro

The Eagles’ 2025 Draft Class was together at the NovaCare Complex last weekend for a two-day rookie camp and their first chance to take the practice field at the facility. Aside from a brief viewing window open to reporters, the Eagles also held press conferences with all 8 of their Day 3 picks and we got to learn a lot more about the Eagles’ newest players.
Running it back with Dallas Goedert was always best option for Eagles

1 week ago | nbcphiladelphia.com | Dave Zangaro

For a lot of the offseason, the Eagles talked about Dallas Goedert like he was all but gone. But on Wednesday, we learned that Goedert is staying in 2025. That was always the best outcome. Because we can talk about salary and contracts and health and age but let's just simplify everything for a moment: The Eagles are better with Goedert than without him. And this is a team that will have a legitimate chance to repeat as Super Bowl champions in 2025.
Eagles rookie eager to follow in his father's massive footsteps

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Dave Zangaro

Eagles rookie eager to follow in his father's massive footsteps originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaBack in his prime, Chris Hinton probably could have wrestled an alligator and lived to tell about it. AdvertisementOf course, he didn’t. But, in true dad fashion, that’s what he told his son.
Former Eagles return man Britain Covey finds a new spot with NFC team

1 week ago | nbcphiladelphia.com | Dave Zangaro

Former Eagles punt returner Britain Covey has signed a one-year deal with the Los Angels Rams. Covey, 28, signed with the Eagles as an undrafted rookie out of Utah in 2022 and played in 38 games for the Birds over the last three seasons, primarily as a punt returner. He did get some time on offense too. This weekend, Covey posted a goodbye message to Philadelphia on Instagram.
Eagles lose longtime senior scouting director to the Raiders

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Dave Zangaro

Eagles lose longtime senior scouting director to the Raiders originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaAfter 23 years in the Philadelphia Eagles scouting department, Anthony Patch is leaving his post as senior director of college scouting to take a role with the Las Vegas Raiders, the Raiders announced on Monday. AdvertisementPatch joins the Raiders as senior personnel executive under new general manager John Spytek, who worked with Patch in Philadelphia from 2005-2009.
Early Eagles 53-man roster projection after the 2025 draft

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Dave Zangaro

Early Eagles 53-man roster projection after the 2025 draft originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaThere’s a long way to go before the Eagles have to trim their roster from 90 players to 53 and those spots will be won during this spring and really during training camp. AdvertisementBut now that the Eagles made it through the draft, let’s take a look at the roster and take a stab at a way-too-early roster projection.
Eagles make roster swap after rookie minicamp

1 week ago | nbcphiladelphia.com | Dave Zangaro

The day after the Eagles' two-day rookie camp ended, they made a swap on their 90-man roster. The Eagles on Sunday signed WR Giles Jackson and waived RB Tyrion Davis-Price to create the space on the roster. Jackson, 23, was at rookie camp on a tryout this weekend after going undrafted out of Washington. He obviously impressed enough to earn a spot on the Eagles' roster ahead of OTAs, which begin later this month.
Why Eagles rookie doesn't care if you think he's too small

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Dave Zangaro

Why Eagles rookie doesn't care if you think he's too small originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaMac McWilliams heard it a lot during his pre-draft process. Heck, he’s heard it his whole life. AdvertisementYou don’t have to tell him. He knows he’s undersized. “I try really not to think about it,” McWilliams said on Friday as the Eagles kicked off their rookie minicamp at the NovaCare Complex. “I go out there with the same mindset. I’m the biggest out there. That’s how I feel.