Eagles Look To Improve Defense In Free Agency
It was just three years ago when the Philadelphia Eagles were coming off their last division title and decided the best way to make a run at the Super Bowl was to spend freely in free agency.
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It was just three years ago when the Philadelphia Eagles were coming off their last division title and decided the best way to make a run at the Super Bowl was to spend freely in free agency.
Michael Vick said his goal is to go to a team where he can be the starting quarterback in 2014. If that opportunity fails to materialize, he could end up out west.
When NFL free agency arrives, the Philadelphia Eagles should be one of the most aggressive teams in the league.
A study from Emory University revealed the fans in NFL cities that were most receptive, and the fans in cities that were least receptive to Sam's announcement that he is gay.
The Eagles are either very close, or not close at all, to finding a way to part with wide receiver DeSean Jackson before next season, depending on who you talk to.
The Eagles have reportedly decided not to bring Michael Vick back in any capacity in 2014. That would likely suit Vick just fine, as he has expressed his desire to start, and Nick Foles has a firm grip on that spot in Philadelphia. Vick is one of the top free agent quarterbacks available in the NFL this year, and at least one star player wants him on his team.
The two names that keeping popping up in conversation when discussing who the Eagles should target in free agency, are safeties T.J. Ward and Jairus Byrd. Yesterday, both the Bills and Browns did not put the franchise tag on their respective safeties. Many wonder, which one the Eagles should pursue, if either at all.
The Eagles have released wide receiver Jason Avant, according to a report.
Jeremy Maclin wanted something that most athletes don't go looking for: a shorter contract.
Rob Ellis won't have a ring for his thumb, just yet.
The Eagles have re-signed defensive end Cedric Thornton to a one-year deal, the team announced Monday.
The Eagles made a big commitment to center Jason Kelce when they gave him a six-year, $37.5 million contract extension. The dollars and years were an obvious factor in keeping Kelce in Philadelphia, but it wasn't the only reason. The coach, and the front office, have impressed Kelce as well.
In July, Riley Cooper was caught on tape using a racial slur at a Kenny Chesney concert. The incident quickly became a national story and consequently, Cooper became a controversial figure. Many fans and media personalities expressed strong opinions saying the Eagles should cut Cooper because of the incident.
Some of the more memorable quotes from 94WIP's 7th annual Great Birds Debate.
Perhaps Rob Ellis put it best, when he proclaimed his love for the dysfunctional family he was standing up there with during the 7th Annual Great Birds Debate on Thursday at Chickie's and Pete's in South Philadelphia.
Furthermore, two of the Eagles top receivers, Riley Cooper and Jeremy Maclin, are free agents set to hit the open market. A controversial topic over the past couples months has been, which receiver should the Eagles re-sign? However, it looks like the Eagles may be able to keep both players in midnight green.
Eagles quarterback Nick Foles announces his engagement to girlfriend Tori Moore.
94WIP Afternoons host Rob Ellis has promised "one for the thumb," in Thursday's 7th annual Great Birds Debate. The odds are in his favor.
Jadeveon Clowney made things tougher for Johnny Manziel and the other potential No. 1 picks Monday.
Michael Vick wants to be a starting quarterback. That opportunity has come and gone in Philadelphia. A two hour trip up I-95 might give him the chance he wants.
The art of the verbal jab came early, growing up on the streets of Upper Darby. That was stone-busting terrain, rife with cutters that can dig deep if you don't watch your step.
The Philadelphia Soul are getting ready to embark on the 2014 Arena Football League season.
Chris reviews New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's latest town hall meeting and the coach of the Netherlands speed skating coach attacking football. He talks to Steve Cordasco on Finance Friday, CBS 3's Beasley Reece, and crisis manager Judy Smith.
Terrell Owens is back in town, and he's reminiscing.
A new study shows youth football players are diagnosed with fewer concussions than other injuries.
