John McMullen

Philadelphia

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Articles

'High-Risk, High-Reward,' Former Eagles Safety Highlights Controversial Personnel De

2 weeks ago | si.com | John McMullen

PHILADELPHIA - A largely innocuous comment by Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio before an OTA practice earlier this week highlighted why playmaking safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson is preparing to play for the Houston Texans next season.
Eagles Minicamp Preview: Striking Alert, More Mukuba, And Finishing Strongly.

2 weeks ago | si.com | John McMullen

PHILADELPHIA - One day of mandatory work in the spring isn’t exactly going to highlight the meaning of NFL life in 2025 for the reigning Super Bowl champion Eagles. Still, it should be able to illuminate better the path forward for the latest incarnation of Nick Sirianni's team. On a personnel front, it will be good to see DeVonta Smith back in the mix. The fifth-year receiver has been absent from the two OTA sessions open to reporters, although that’s of little concern from the team’s standpoint.
Young Eagles Defender Has The Luxury Of Opportunity

3 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | John McMullen

Often, opportunity is everything with young players in the NFL. Few want their chance to come at the expense of another due to injury, but in a sport as violent and as dangerous as professional football, that path to playing time is going to exist. In Philadelphia, with a defense amid great turnover, in many ways, this is the offseason of Jeremiah Trotter Jr., the second-year legacy player out of Clemson.
The Mantra That Fuels Emerging Eagles Star

3 weeks ago | si.com | John McMullen

PHILADELPHIA - The list of the most important players of the star-studded Super Bowl champion Eagles can populate pretty quickly with obvious names. Perhaps, the most overlooked member of the exclusive club is third-year edge defender Nolan Smith, who is now the lead dog of Jeremiah Washburn’s pass-rushing group after an offseason of attrition.
Eagles Claim Return Specialist Off Waivers

3 weeks ago | miamiherald.com | John McMullen |Philadelphia Eagles

PHILADELPHIA - The Eagles were awarded running back/return specialist Keilan Robinson off waivers from the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to an NFL source. A 2024 fifth-round pick of the Jags out of Texas, the 5-foot-8, 191-pound second-year player was waived by Jacksonville on June 4. As the reigning Super Bowl champions, the Eagles are currently last when it comes to waiver-wire priority.
A Solid Start For One Eagles Rookie

1 month ago | yardbarker.com | John McMullen

During the first Eagles’ OTA practice open to the media, perhaps the most interesting back-and-forth at the safety position. Five different players were given first-team reps as Vic Fangio and Christian Parker try to see what they have at the position opposite Reed Blankenship. The churn was elevated due to the absence of Blankenship, who is reportedly dealing with a minor medical issue that is of little concern.
A Solid Start For One Eagles Rookie

1 month ago | sacbee.com | John McMullen |Philadelphia Eagles

PHILADELPHIA - During the first Eagles' OTA practice open to the media, perhaps the most interesting back-and-forth at the safety position. Five different players were given first-team reps as Vic Fangio and Christian Parker try to see what they have at the position opposite Reed Blankenship. The churn was elevated due to the absence of Blankenship, who is reportedly dealing with a minor medical issue that is of little concern.
A Solid Start For One Eagles Rookie

1 month ago | islandpacket.com | John McMullen |Philadelphia Eagles

PHILADELPHIA - During the first Eagles' OTA practice open to the media, perhaps the most interesting back-and-forth at the safety position. Five different players were given first-team reps as Vic Fangio and Christian Parker try to see what they have at the position opposite Reed Blankenship. The churn was elevated due to the absence of Blankenship, who is reportedly dealing with a minor medical issue that is of little concern.
Young Eagles Star Is On The Fast Track

1 month ago | yardbarker.com | John McMullen

Talk about a trajectory. Eagles’ second-year edge defender Jalyx Hunt went from an Ivy League safety at Cornell in 2021 to the centerpiece of the Eagles’ pass rush at Wednesday’s curtain-opening OTA practice at the NovaCare Complex. A late-bloomer physically, Hunt wasn’t heavily recruited coming out of high school but did get some preferred walk-on offers from FBS schools like Florida, Marshall, and SMU.
Patullo The Problem Solver: New Eagles OC Hits All The Right Notes

1 month ago | si.com | John McMullen

PHILADELPHIA - Kevin Patullo hit all the right notes on Wednesday at his first press conference as the Eagles’ new offensive coordinator. The veteran coach spoke with the confidence and self-assuredness of someone who has been there every step of the way during the impressive Nick Sirianni era, which has produced four postseason appearances, two Super Bowl berths, and a Lombardi Trophy over the past four seasons.