Eagles Hang On Against Redskins In Chip Kelly's Debut
Then, the Eagles hung on for dear life in a highly impressive 33-27 victory over Washington to the shock of many.
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Then, the Eagles hung on for dear life in a highly impressive 33-27 victory over Washington to the shock of many.
The 33-year-old Vick may be the old man on the block now, but he's proud to have helped pave the way for multidimensional quarterbacks in the NFL. More teams are turning to QBs who can run and the read-option offense has become the latest trend.
Washington is coming into the new season on a seven-game win streak, and they aren't looking to end that any time soon. The Philadelphia Eagles need to try and focus on every offensive weapon the Redskins have and stay away from their defensive stars. Philly also needs to expose RG3 if his knee really isn't 100 percent, and force him into making mistakes.
The Eagles spent their holiday Monday getting ready to start the Chip Kelly era next week against the Redskins.
Getting fired was the best thing to ever happen to Charlie Manuel in Philadelphia. Imagine he plays out the season, and the Phillies continue to play as poorly as they had. Charlie leaves, everyone is miserable, the season sort of fades away into nothingness.
Coach Chip Kelly talked to both quarterbacks Monday morning and informed them of his decision. For Vick, the decision served as a validation for his decision to remain with the Eagles this season.
Eagles head coach Chip Kelly said Michael Vick will be the team's starter for the regular season opener against the Redskins.
It's a rebirth for the once-dilapidated, muddy youth football field, thanks in part to Eagles' quarterback Michael Vick.
When Chip Kelly showed up, Michael Vick stuck around, and the rejuvenated QB has never looked better than he has in the first two preseason games.
Nick Foles or Michael Vick? It's the question we have been asking for months now. Well, last night, we may have finally gotten our answer.
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This is the part of the Eagles preseason that is usually pretty tough to get through. It's like coming down off of a caffeine high. When training camp starts, everyone is so fired up. Then there's the first preseason game, and everyone's fired up. And then we have to wait an entire month through terrible football and lesser storylines until we get an actual game.
After one preseason game we are really no closer to projecting a winner in the quarterback competition.
A new coach, a new system, a new attitude, a new excitement. It didn't matter. One of the most anticipated preseason games in over a decade for the Eagles resulted in a carryover of the same old problems.
So it begins tonight. The great experiment on whether Chip Kelly is as adept to getting an NFL team to think and react like him as he did college programs. We'll get to see the visionary's lab work out in the open, as the arduous process starts in getting the Eagles back on track again.
Michael Vick will start Friday night's Eagles preseason opener against the New England Patriots, Chip Kelly announced today.
Eagles QB Michael Vick's brother Marcus offers a bounty on Riley Cooper on Twitter.
It's not a quarterback controversy, it's a quarterback competition. Nick Foles says he's got what it takes to win the job.
More than 65,000 tickets were distributed for practice, and nearly half the people showed up. The estimated crowd of 30,000 was a club record for practice.
Jeremy Maclin's teammates knew something was terribly wrong when the wide receiver went down Saturday.
Michael Vick and Nick Foles may be the only two quarterbacks being mentioned with regularity during this training camp, but rookie Matt Barkley is stating his case to be in the discussion.
"I'm confident in myself and I'm very confident. That's the only reason why I'm standing here."
WIP poll shows that Eagles fans are rooting for Matt Barkley and Nick Foles over Michael Vick.
"There is an open competition," said Barkley, the Eagles' fourth-round pick out of USC. "I absolutely feel like I've got to be a part of it."
Brandon Marsh hit his first homer off a left-handed starter in nearly four years as the Phillies defeated the White Sox Friday night.
Four former employees of the now-shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier are working to preserve the nostalgia that once lined the Ocean City boardwalk.
Despite receiving $48 million without the ride-hailing tax being passed, the School District of Philadelphia is still cutting over 300 positions.
CBS News Philadelphia is taking you beyond Philly's Gayborhood and into welcoming communities across the Delaware Valley in this year's Pride special, "Small Town Pride."
From newsroom to taproom, the new lager is launching just in time for America's 250th anniversary.
Brandon Marsh hit his first homer off a left-handed starter in nearly four years as the Phillies defeated the White Sox Friday night.
Four former employees of the now-shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier are working to preserve the nostalgia that once lined the Ocean City boardwalk.
On Day 2 of the heat wave, highs will likely be in the mid-90s in the Philadelphia region.
Despite receiving $48 million without the ride-hailing tax being passed, the School District of Philadelphia is still cutting over 300 positions.
CBS News Philadelphia is taking you beyond Philly's Gayborhood and into welcoming communities across the Delaware Valley in this year's Pride special, "Small Town Pride."
Despite receiving $48 million without the ride-hailing tax being passed, the School District of Philadelphia is still cutting over 300 positions.
CBS News Philadelphia is taking you beyond Philly's Gayborhood and into welcoming communities across the Delaware Valley in this year's Pride special, "Small Town Pride."
This year's Delco Pride celebrations kick off Saturday with a parade in Media.
Due to rising electricity supply costs, PECO customers can expect to see their bills rise again in June 2026.
Police say someone ordered a pizza to a vacant unit in a public housing complex and then shot and killed a delivery driver.
Four former employees of the now-shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier are working to preserve the nostalgia that once lined the Ocean City boardwalk.
From newsroom to taproom, the new lager is launching just in time for America's 250th anniversary.
The NTSB released a preliminary report Thursday on the school bus crash in Gibbstown that left a child dead in May.
A 25-year-old man has been arrested after he doused his workplace in gasoline in a series of arsons in South Jersey Thursday, officials said.
After a controversial paid parking ordinance was recently repealed and rescinded, Diamond Beach residents are taking a stand again.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Delaware State troopers found the young girl dead in her bedroom after her father allegedly hit her multiple times with a belt.
This weekend's rare blue moon may be visible in the Philadelphia area this Saturday and Sunday.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Researchers at Penn Medicine say the revolutionary cancer treatment CAR-T therapy may also help patients with kidney failure.
Preliminary research out of Penn Medicine indicates that GLP-1 drugs could prevent breast cancer, but more study is needed.
ChristianaCare Hospital, Aston — Delaware County's first micro-hospital — is expected to treat 15,000 patients annually.
Penn is the official medical provider for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Philadelphia, and the city has been preparing for the event for years.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
PennDOT is replacing a bridge built in 1950 that carries State Road across the Darby Creek, linking Upper Darby and Springfield townships.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
A police pursuit that started in Philadelphia's Kensington section ended with a car fire along I-95 Friday afternoon, sources said.
SEPTA's board voted to approve its annual service plan Thursday, including the transit authority's first-ever comprehensive bus redesign.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
Brandon Marsh hit his first homer off a left-handed starter in nearly four years as the Phillies defeated the White Sox Friday night.
Adolis García hit his first home run in nearly a month as the Phillies beat the Padres 6-4 Thursday to complete a season sweep.
Cristopher Sánchez's historic scoreless streak ended, but J.T. Realmuto and Kyle Schwarber homered as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Padres, 3-2, at Citizens Bank Park.
Cristopher Sánchez's historic scoreless innings streak ended Wednesday night vs. the San Diego Padres in the top of the seventh inning.
Some Philadelphia city councilmembers are urging event organizers to get training about immigration enforcement before the World Cup.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Jaw-dropping artwork by local fourth-grade students come to life at the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival. Bill kelly reports.
Lindenwold High School high jumper Egypt Bolan’s versatility on and off the track is helping her reach new heights. Krystle Rich reports.
The union, which represents about 4,000 private sector hotel and food service workers in the Philadelphia region, rallied outside the Sheraton Hotel on North 17th Street Friday afternoon.
A Pennsylvania lawmaker wants the state to tap surplus tax revenue and give residents in the commonwealth a little celebration money for America’s 250th birthday.
This year’s Philly Pride March and Festival is moving to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, and organizers tell our Josh Sanders they expect even bigger crowds this year.