John McMullen

Philadelphia

Reporter and Editor at Freelance

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Articles

2025 Schedule: Toughest Stretch Will Come Late For Eagles

1 day ago | si.com | John McMullen

PHILADELPHIA - The Eagles’ defense of a Super Bowl LIX championship will start at Lincoln Financial Field for the first time in six years, and against NFC East rival Dallas in the City of Brotherly Love for the first time in over 50 years. Philadelphia hasn't opened a season at home since 2019 against Washington, and it hasn't had the Cowboys in Philadelphia to begin a campaign since 1970. The Cowboys and Eagles will kick off the entire NFL season on Thursday, Sept. 4.
NFL Again Betting On Eagles-Commanders In NFC East

1 day ago | si.com | John McMullen

PHILADELPHIA - In recent seasons, the NFC East has been a tale of the haves and have-nots, with the reigning Super Bowl champion Eagles headlining the former category, generally with the Dallas Cowboys. Last season, there was a seismic shift in the division thanks to the arrival of Jayden Daniels with the Washington Commanders.
Two Eagles' Rookie Camp Tryout Players Catch On Elsewhere

2 days ago | yardbarker.com | John McMullen

There were 28 tryout players at the Eagles’ rookie camp earlier this month, and only one earned a spot on Philadelphia's 90-man offseason roster to date, undrafted rookie receiver Giles Jackson of Washington. Two others caught on elsewhere on Tuesday.
Two Eagles' Rookie Camp Tryout Players Catch On Elsewhere

2 days ago | si.com | John McMullen

PHILADELPHIA - There were 28 tryout players at the Eagles’ rookie camp earlier this month, and only one earned a spot on Philadelphia's 90-man offseason roster to date, undrafted rookie receiver Giles Jackson of Washington. Two others caught on elsewhere on Tuesday.
Eagles' Early Schedule 'Leak' Themes

2 days ago | si.com | John McMullen

PHILADELPHIA - The first four games revealed on the Eagles’ 2025 schedule highlight several themes. The most obvious is just how in demand the star-studded, reigning Super Bowl champions are with networks and streaming platforms lining up for Philadelphia’s passion.
A Perfect Opener For NFL, Eagles

3 days ago | si.com | John McMullen

PHILADELPHIA - The NFL is coming in hot, announcing that the 2025 season opener will be the Super Bowl champion Eagles kicking off defense of their second Lombardi Trophy on Thursday, Sept. 4, by hosting division rival Dallas. From a business perspective, the league and NBC/Peacock get a batting practice fastball right down Broadway with America’s Team vs. the It Team.
Eagles Sign Another Draft Pick

3 days ago | myrtlebeachonline.com | John McMullen

The Eagles have signed fifth-round rookie offensive lineman Drew Kendall to his four-year rookie contract. Kendall was the 168th overall selection in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft last month. The 6-foot-4, 308-pound Boston College product is the son of 1996 Seattle first-round pick Pete Kendall, who spent 13 seasons and played 188 games in the NFL with the Seahawks, Arizona, New York Jets, and Washington.
Eagles Reward Rookie Tryout Participant

1 week ago | si.com | John McMullen

PHILADELPHIA - Fresh off rookie camp, the Eagles have rewarded one tryout participant with an extended look. Philadelphia signed undrafted rookie wide receiver/return specialist Giles Jackson to the offseason 90-man roster and waived running back Tyrion Davis-Price, who spent the entire 2024-25 Super Bowl LIX-winning season on the practice squad.
Eagles' Friends and Teammates Highlight NFL's Counterintuitive Culture

1 week ago | si.com | John McMullen

PHILADELPHIA - Professional football isn’t your average profession. The idea of helping train or mentor a potential replacement is counterintuitive, yet all 32 NFL teams often demand it each season. That scenario was turned up in Philadelphia over draft weekend when the Eagles selected Georgia middle linebacking prospect Smael Mondon at No. 161 overall, a former teammate and close friend of the Eagles’ current Mike linebacker, Nakobe Dean, with the Bulldogs.
Eagles Sign Fifth-Round Rookie CB

1 week ago | si.com | John McMullen

PHILADELPHIA - The Eagles finished their two-day rookie camp Saturday and already have half of their 10-man draft class under contract with on-field OTAs set to begin later this month.