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

Eagles OTA observations: Jalen Hurts finally airs one out

2 days ago | nbcsportsphiladelphia.com | Dave Zangaro

The Eagles were back on the practice field Tuesday afternoon for their fifth of six OTA practices this spring and this one was the second open to reporters. It was a perfect and sunny day for a practice and the Eagles went for about 1 hour and 20 minutes before the final whistle. The Eagles will have their final OTA on Thursday and will finish up their spring schedule with one day of mandatory minicamp next Tuesday. After that, it’s a long break before training camp in late July.
5 questions for another glimpse at Eagles’ 2025 OTAs

3 days ago | nbcsportsphiladelphia.com | Dave Zangaro

The Eagles have made it halfway through their OTAs.After holding three voluntary practices last week, they’ll hold three more this week on June 2-3 and June 5. After that, they’ll have just one mandatory minicamp day on June 10 before breaking for the summer. Reporters were allowed to just one OTA practice last week and will be able to watch again on Tuesday. Because of that, it’s a somewhat limited viewing opportunity but we did learn plenty from last Wednesday’s practice.
Eagles-49ers Bryce Huff trade becomes official as we learn terms

3 days ago | nbcsportsphiladelphia.com | Dave Zangaro

The Eagles and 49ers made their Bryce Huff trade official on Monday night as we learned the terms of the deal. The Eagles on Monday evening officially announced the Bryce Huff trade that we all learned about before the weekend. The Eagles are trading Huff to the 49ers, pending a physical, for what they are calling a “2026 mid-round pick.” What is that mid-round pick? Well, it’s a conditional pick.
Eagles sign OL who impressed them at rookie camp

3 days ago | nbcsportsphiladelphia.com | Dave Zangaro

The Eagles have signed rookie offensive lineman Marcus Tate, who was at the NovaCare Complex during rookie minicamp on a tryout earlier this spring. Tate, 22, was a four-year starter (37 starts) at Clemson. Tate mostly played left guard but has some experience at tackle as well. Tate (6-5, 321) is the second tryout player from rookie camp to earn a contract with the Eagles this offseason, joining wide receiver Giles Jackson from Washington.
Saquon Barkley (backwards) hurdles his way onto cover of Madden

3 days ago | nbcsportsphiladelphia.com | Dave Zangaro

Eagles superstar running back Saquon Barkley has landed the cover of Madden 26. The cover image for the video game is of Barkley’s legendary backwards hurdle in kelly green against the Jaguars from the 2024 season on his way to having the most productive rushing season in NFL history. @Saquon hurdled his way onto the cover of #Madden26Coming 8.14.25. Pre-Order Today.
Eagles rookie OL already impressing Jordan Mailata

4 days ago | nbcsportsphiladelphia.com | Dave Zangaro

Jordan Mailata hasn’t been around the Eagles’ newest crop of rookies very long but their two Day 3 offensive tackles have already been impressing the veteran left tackle. Mailata ahead of OTAs praised both sixth-round pick Myles Hinton from Michigan and sixth-round pick Cameron Williams from Texas. What has stood out most about them? “The effort, the grind,” Mailata said this spring. “A couple days we had to get on them a little bit. I got on them a little bit.
The important next step in Jalyx Hunt’s development

6 days ago | nbcsportsphiladelphia.com | Dave Zangaro

Just a few years ago, before transferring to Houston Christian, Jalyx Hunt was a safety at Cornell. Last year at this time, he was a talented but raw third-round edge rusher. This year? The 24-year-old returns for Year 2 with the Eagles after an encouraging rookie season with an understanding of how to reach his extremely high ceiling. “I’m way more comfortable, man,” Hunt said at OTAs this week. “Last year, it was all coming at you fast. You just try to keep your head, play your role.
Eagles working toward finalizing a trade to send Bryce Huff to 49ers

6 days ago | nbcsportsphiladelphia.com | Dave Zangaro

After an extremely disappointing 2024 season with the Eagles, edge rusher Bryce Huff is going to be a one-and-done in Philadelphia. The Eagles and 49ers are working toward finalizing a trade that will send Huff to San Francisco for a mid-round pick, a league source confirmed to NBC Sports Philadelphia. The trade will not become official until after June 1, when Huff will reunite with his former coach Robert Saleh in San Francisco. ESPN’s Adam Schefter first reported the pending trade.
Will Eagles use Cooper DeJean differently in Year 2?

1 week ago | nbcsportsphiladelphia.com | Dave Zangaro

It was just a handful of snaps in an indoor practice in May. So maybe don’t get too carried away just yet. But it could be a sign of things to come. As Cooper DeJean enters his second NFL season in 2025, the Eagles are at least toying with the idea of playing him as an outside corner in addition to his role as a nickel cornerback. “I’ll play wherever, to be honest,” DeJean said on Wednesday. “Wherever they put me on the football field, I’ll play there.
Will Eagles use Cooper DeJean differently in Year 2?

1 week ago | nbcphiladelphia.com | Dave Zangaro

It was just a handful of snaps in an indoor practice in May. So maybe don’t get too carried away just yet. But it could be a sign of things to come. As Cooper DeJean enters his second NFL season in 2025, the Eagles are at least toying with the idea of playing him as an outside corner in addition to his role as a nickel cornerback. “I’ll play wherever, to be honest,” DeJean said on Wednesday. “Wherever they put me on the football field, I’ll play there.