EJ Smith
Pro Sports Reporter at The Philadelphia Inquirer
Eagles beat writer for @PhillyInquirer. Proud Temple alum and NABJ member. Norristown native and living-room guitarist for my two Rhodesian Ridgebacks.
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1 week ago |
inquirer.com | EJ Smith |Jeff Neiburg |Olivia Reiner
The Eagles selected Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord in the sixth round of the NFL draft with the 181st overall selection. Here’s how our writers evaluate the pick:Jeff McLane: 👍🏻In theory, drafting a quarterback every year — like former Packers general manager Ron Wolf once suggested — is smart. The position has so much worth relative to others that even a seventh-round gamble (see: Brock Purdy) can pay off in dividends.
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3 weeks ago |
inquirer.com | EJ Smith
Eagles players, coaches, and staffers will have to wait a little longer to collect their Super Bowl rings. The team has postponed its ring ceremony, which was originally scheduled for Friday, according to multiple team sources. The new date to commemorate the 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX remains unclear. » READ MORE: Design your dream Eagles Super Bowl ringThe Eagles’ original date fell in line with the players’ spring workout schedule.
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3 weeks ago |
inquirer.com | EJ Smith
When the Eagles moved up one spot to select linebacker Jihaad Campbell with the 31st pick in April’s draft, many questioned whether they did so with an eye toward deploying the Alabama star as an edge rusher. On Tuesday, ahead of the Eagles’ second practice of the offseason that was open to media, Vic Fangio provided a little more insight into Campbell’s potential role, among other topics.
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3 weeks ago |
gazettextra.com | EJ Smith
PHILADELPHIA - The Eagles finalized a trade Monday to send Bryce Huff to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for a 2026 mid-round pick. The framework of the deal was mostly agreed to last Friday, but both teams waited to make it official until after June 1 to allow the Eagles to spread the edge rusher's remaining cap hit over two seasons.
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3 weeks ago |
dailygazette.com | EJ Smith
PHILADELPHIA — The Eagles finalized a trade Monday to send Bryce Huff to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for a 2026 mid-round pick. The framework of the deal was mostly agreed to last Friday, but both teams waited to make it official until after June 1 to allow the Eagles to spread the edge rusher’s remaining cap hit over two seasons.
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And another just now against Terrace Marshall Jr. on a back-shoulder fade. Not the best ball placement from Tanner McKee on that one, though. #Eagles
Kelee Ringo just had a PBU against Danny Gray during a situational period against the twos. #Eagles
