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4 days ago | inquirer.com | Jeffrey McLane |Jeff Neiburg |Olivia Reiner |EJ Smith

The Eagles selected former Boston College center Drew Kendall with Pick No. 168 in April’s NFL draft. Here’s how our beat reporters evaluate the fifth-round selection:Jeff McLane 🤷🏻‍♂️The Eagles got into a bit of a bind when center Cam Jurgens suffered a back injury in the postseason. Lacking a true backup, they slid left guard Landon Dickerson from left guard to center, and the results were pretty bad.

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The prominence of his own voice may be the biggest change for Kevin Patullo this offseason. The Eagles’ decision to promote Patullo to the offensive coordinator role earlier this year ensured there would be a familiar voice calling plays in Jalen Hurts’ helmet next season. Still, the new gig has required some getting used to for the former pass game coordinator now that he’s the one running meetings during the Eagles’ organized team activities this week.

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The Eagles selected Georgia linebacker Smael Mondon with the 161st overall pick of the NFL draft. Here’s how our writers evaluate the selection:Jeff McLane: 🤷🏻‍♂️Howie Roseman went to the Georgia well again when he drafted this three-year starter at inside linebacker in the fifth round. Mondon doesn’t quite have the upside of other Philly Dawgs, but he’s also the first of the group whom the Eagles selected after the first four rounds.

3 weeks ago | inquirer.com | EJ Smith

Skip to contentby EJ SmithYong Kim / Staff PhotographerWith the Eagles’ schedule now officially set, the road to defending their Super Bowl title has become significantly clearer. It won’t be an easy path, with several high-profile matchups. Here are the Birds' six biggest games next season. David Maialetti / Staff PhotographerWith the Eagles’ schedule now officially set, the road to defending their Super Bowl title has become significantly clearer.

3 weeks ago | inquirer.com | Jeffrey McLane |Jeff Neiburg |Olivia Reiner |EJ Smith

Now we know who, when, and where the Eagles will be playing this season. Here’s how our Eagles beat writers see things unfolding. Week 1Thursday, Sept. 4 vs. Cowboys 8:20 p.m.Jeff McLane: The NFL’s traditional marquee opener matches the Super Bowl champs up against the less deserving Dallas Cowboys. The Eagles get to at least raise their second title banner in the face of Jerry Jones and their NFC East rivals. A victory would have more meaning.