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Gone in a Huff - Inside The Birds
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Birds Bring in Marshall
April 10, 2025 2 MIN READ by The Philadelphia Eagles have added depth to their wide receiver room with a one-year deal for Terrace Marshall Jr., per NFL Network. The #Eagles have agreed to terms with WR Terrace Marshall Jr., sources say, as the former #Panthers, #49ers and #Raiders WR gets a 1-year deal. Contract done by Vince Taylor of @eliteloyaltysp.
Birds Bring in Marshall
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Vet Present - Inside The Birds
One week after losing Fred Johnson, the Philadelphia Eagles have picked up a veteran swing tackle with the reported signing of Kendall Lamm, per NFL Network. OT Kendall Lamm is signing a 1 year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles, per sources. Jeff Stoutland gets the 32-year-old veteran for his Super Bowl winning offensive line.
Foe to Friend - Inside The Birds
The Philadelphia Eagles have made another low-cost addition to their pass rush room, reportedly agreeing to a deal with Azeez Ojulari. Source: Pass rusher Azeez Ojulari is signing with the #Eagles on a one-year, $4M deal. Ojulari, who had 6.0 sacks last year, stays in NFC East with the Super Bowl champion. pic.twitter.com/pF0fqVZt4R — Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 17, 2025 Ojulari comes over from the NFC East foe New York Giants, where he was a second-round draft pick in 2021.
Special Changes - Inside The Birds
The Philadelphia Eagles have made a pair of special teams signings, setting up the exits for Rick Lovato and Britain Covey. After eight seasons as the team’s long snapper, the Birds are moving on from Lovato in favor of Charley Hughlett. Hughlett arrives to Philadelphia after 10 years with the Cleveland Browns. After non-tendering Covey, the Eagles picked up Avery Williams, a return specialist who spent four years with the Atlanta Falcons.
Bryant to Birds - Inside The Birds
The Philadelphia Eagles picked up key tight end depth on Thursday with the signing of Harrison Bryant, per NFL Network. Source: Former #Raiders and #Browns TE Harrison Bryant is signing with the #Eagles on a 1-year deal worth up to $2M, source says. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 13, 2025 With Dallas Goedert in the final year of his contract and a trade reportedly in the cards, the team adds to their TE room that also includes Grant Calcaterra and E.J. Jenkins.
Deal with Dillon
The Philadelphia Eagles finally made their first outside free agent signing of the offseason, reportedly agreeing to terms with running back AJ Dillon per Fox Sports. Dillon joins the defending Super Bowl champions after five seasons with the Green Bay Packers, though he missed the 2024 season due to a neck injury.
QB2 Shuffle - Inside The Birds
The everchanging backup quarterback picture for the Philadelphia Eagles will look different yet again in 2025. Per NFL Network, the team is trading away Kenny Pickett to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for Dorian Thompson-Robinson and a fifth-round pick. Formerly a 2022 first round pick, Pickett joins his third team in three seasons after the Pittsburgh Steelers traded him to Philadelphia in March of 2024.
Bye Bradberry - Inside The Birds
Less than 24 hours after releasing All-Pro cornerback Darius Slay, the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles made a more expected move, cutting ties with James Bradberry. First reported by ESPN, the release will also go down as a post-June 1 designation to save over $2 million in cap space. The #Eagles have informed cornerback James Bradberry he will be released when the new league year starts, per league sources. His agent can speak to other teams in advance.
Moore On the Carousel
January 6, 2025 1 MIN READ by The NFL coaching carousel is underway following the end of the 2024 regular season and the Philadelphia Eagles could find themselves as unwilling participants. Per ESPN, the New Orleans Saints have reportedly requested an interview with Eagles Offensive Coordinator Kellen Moore for their head coaching job. GETTY IMAGES: Eagles OC Kellen Moore has been requested for a head coaching interview.
Moore On the Carousel
The NFL coaching carousel is underway following the end of the 2024 regular season and the Philadelphia Eagles could find themselves as unwilling participants. Per ESPN, the New Orleans Saints have reportedly requested an interview with Eagles Offensive Coordinator Kellen Moore for their head coaching job. Moore’s stock has never been higher following the transformation of an Eagles offense that became stagnant by the end of their 2023 season.
Carter In, Slay Questionable
The final injury report for the Philadelphia Eagles ahead of Week 7 was released on Friday afternoon. As expected, LT Jordan Mailata (hamstring) and TE Dallas Goedert (hamstring) have both been ruled out against the New York Giants after missing the entire week of practice. Both are expected to miss multiple games.
Mailata Out - Inside The Birds
While the Philadelphia Eagles avoided the worst-case scenario when it comes to starting left tackle Jordan Mailata’s injury, they are expected to be without him for the next few weeks, according to Head Coach Nick Sirianni. Mailata exited the fourth quarter of the Philadelphia Eagles’ 20-16 Week 6 victory over the Cleveland Browns, having to be helped off and placed onto a cart. The team quickly ruled him out with a hamstring injury.
All Clear - Inside The Birds
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Tomlin's Time - Inside The Birds
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The Pittsburgh Steelers will look to continue their winning ways with the longest active tenured head coach in the NFL. Mike Tomlin and the team have reportedly agreed to a three-year extension, per NFL Network. The #Steelers have signed Mike Tomlin to a three-year contract extension through 2027.
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Inside the Birds: A Philadelphia Eagles Podcast
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Elite Payday - Inside The Birds
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The long-awaited payday for the NFL’s top wide receiver has arrived. Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings have agreed to a four-year, $140 million extension. 🚨 🚨 🚨 The #Vikings and All-Pro WR Justin Jefferson have a new deal to reset the WR market and make him the NFL’s highest-paid non-QB, sources tell me & @TomPelissero. It’s a mammoth, 4-year extension worth $140M — $35M per year — with $110M guaranteed.
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Inside the Birds: A Philadelphia Eagles Podcast
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Vet Depth - Inside The Birds
The Philadelphia Eagles have brought aboard another veteran offensive lineman. On Monday, the team announced the signing of guard Max Scharping. A former 2019 second-round pick for the Houston Texans, Scharping started 33 games in the first three seasons of his career, which already makes him the second most experienced interior lineman on the Eagles behind Landon Dickerson.
Vet Signings - Inside The Birds
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Teams are using the quiet part of the offseason to bolster their rosters with affordable, one-year additions.The Vikings re-signed veteran offensive tackle Dalton Risner, who started 11 games last season in his fifth year. Meanwhile, the Jets added Tarik Cohen, a once-promising Bears running back and kick returner who made All Pro in his second season but hasn’t played the last three seasons because of injuries. No free-agent signings after May 1 count against a team’s compensatory pick formula.
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Inside the Birds: A Philadelphia Eagles Podcast
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Eagles Sign John Ross
By Benjamin Paul via Inside The Birds, May 23, 2024 2 MIN READ by Just days after losing a wide receiver to retirement, the Philadelphia Eagles are bringing one back to the league. The team officially signed John Ross to a one-year deal. GETTY IMAGES: The Philadelphia Eagles sign 2017 first-round pick John Ross.
Eagles Sign John Ross
Just days after losing a wide receiver to retirement, the Philadelphia Eagles are bringing one back to the league. The team officially signed John Ross to a one-year deal. GETTY IMAGES: The Philadelphia Eagles sign 2017 first-round pick John Ross.
Return Game - Inside The Birds
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Another day, another set of NFL games announced leading up to Wednesday’s full league schedule release.Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets will travel to the Bay Area to battle the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on Sept. 9 for the first “Monday Night Football” game of the season, carried by ESPN. The first Thursday night game on Amazon, on Sept.
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Inside the Birds: A Philadelphia Eagles Podcast
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Right Opening Night
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It’s official. The two-time defending Super Bowl champions will open the 2024 NFL season against a familiar foe.The NFL on Monday announced that the reining champion Chiefs will open the league’s new season against the defending AFC North champion Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, Sept. 5 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Lamar vs. Mahomes to kick off the 2024 season.
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Inside the Birds: A Philadelphia Eagles Podcast
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On the Move - Inside The Birds
The New York Giants have made another addition to the wide receiver room with the signing of Allen Robinson. We have signed WR Allen Robinson đź“°: https://t.co/SRGjmcuqrR pic.twitter.com/zj3WsAuIBl — New York Giants (@Giants) May 9, 2024 Robinson, now 30-years-old, joins his fourth team in four seasons after spending the 2023 season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, recording 34 catches for 280 yards.
Hunt for GM? - Inside The Birds
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Eagles personnel executive Brandon Hunt was in Foxboro, Mass., to interview with the New England Patriots for their lead personnel job. Eagles director of scouting Brandon Hunt is interviewing today for the New England Patriots lead personnel job, per sources.
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Penny to the Panthers
By Benjamin Paul via Inside The Birds, A former (but seldomly used) Philadelphia Eagle has found a new landing spot. Rashaad Penny is reportedly heading to the Carolina Panthers, per ESPN. Source: Running back Rashaad Penny plans to sign with the #Panthers. Former first-round pick reunites with head coach Dave Canales from their Seattle days. Signing likely happening after rookie minicamp.
Penny to the Panthers
A former (but seldomly used) Philadelphia Eagle has found a new landing spot. Rashaad Penny is reportedly heading to the Carolina Panthers, per ESPN. Source: Running back Rashaad Penny plans to sign with the #Panthers. Former first-round pick reunites with head coach Dave Canales from their Seattle days. Signing likely happening after rookie minicamp.
Becton for Backup
Following the conclusion of the NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles are once again hitting the free agent market to shore up remaining needs. The team is addressing the swing tackle position, reportedly agreeing to a one-year deal worth up to $5.5 million with former first round pick Mekhi Becton per ESPN.
Hunt for Edge Depth
In exchange for moving up in the second round, the Philadelphia Eagles gave up their additional pick in the second but acquired a third-round pick in the process. Following multiple further trade downs, the Eagles went with edge rusher Jalyx Hunt at pick No. 94. The Houston Christian product caught the team’s attention during the draft process. Andrew DiCecco of InsideTheBirds.com reported his visit to the NovaCare Complex in April.
Double Down - Inside The Birds
The always-aggressive Howie Roseman struck early in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, trading up to eighth pick of the second round the 40th overall. With now their only second round selection, the Philadelphia Eagles added to their defensive backfield once again by picking Cooper DeJean. DeJean is coming off a stellar three-year collegiate career with Iowa, recording seven interceptions over the past two seasons.
Youth Cornered - Inside The Birds
A major run on offense in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft allowed for the Philadelphia Eagles to have their selection among every possible first round cornerback. In the end, the Eagles selected Quinyon Mitchell out of Toledo with the 22nd overall pick of the draft. Mitchell becomes the first CB selected in the opening round by the team since All-Pro Lito Sheppard in 2002.
Pay Day For A.J.
In what has become extremely familiar news, the Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to a contract extension with a star player on their offense. All-Pro wide receiver A.J. Brown and the team have reportedly agreed to a three-year, $96 million extension, per NFL Network. Sources: The #Eagles and star WR AJ Brown agreed to terms on a new 3-year extension for $96M, the highest for any WR in NFL history. He’s now under contract thru 2029 & his total guarantee of $84M is also the highest.
Ahead Of The Game
The Philadelphia Eagles have locked in another key piece to the offense. Wide receiver DeVonta Smith and the team officially agreed to a three-year contract extension through the 2028 season, the team announced Monday. Per NFL Network, the new deal is worth $75 million with $51 million in guarantees. The #Eagles have paid another big-time, rising player. This time, WR DeVonta Smith gets a 3-year, $75M contract extension that includes $51M guaranteed, sources say.
Depth Acquisition
The Philadelphia Eagles have added to their tight end room after a rotational loss earlier in the offseason. Veteran TE C.J. Uzomah has reportedly agreed to a one-year deal with the team, per NFL Network. FA TE CJ Uzomah, the former #Bengals and #Jets starter, is expected to sign a one-year deal with the #Eagles, per me and @MikeGarafolo. Uzomah, who flew to Philly today and passed his physical, should bolster their passing attack and give the offense an added weapon.
Here to Stay - Inside The Birds
The Philadelphia Eagles continue to reward their elite offensive line with top of the market deals. Left tackle Jordan Mailata and the team have agreed to a three-year extension, per Adam Caplan. Reporting for @pfn365: #Eagles and starting LT Jordan Mailata have agreed to a 3-year, $66m extension ($22m apy) with $48m gtd, source said. The $22m average per season makes him the 4th highest paid OT in the #NFL. Mailata was selected in the 7th rd of the 2018 draft.
Nickel's Back - Inside The Birds
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Reddick Resolution
The Haason Reddick saga has concluded for the Philadelphia Eagles, ending in a trade. Reddick has been traded to the New York Jets for a conditional draft pick, per ESPN. Trade: Eagles are sending edge-rusher Haason Reddick to the New York Jets for a conditional 2026 third-round pick that could be a second, sources tell ESPN. The 2026 pick becomes a 2nd if Reddick has 67.5% playtime this season and has 10 or more sacks.
Pickett Pickup - Inside The Birds
March 15, 2024 2 MIN READ Team Trades for New Backup QB by The Philadelphia Eagles have joined in on the recent bevy of trades for a backup quarterback. According to ESPN, the team is set to acquire 2022 first round pick Kenny Pickett from the Pittsburgh Steelers. Trade terms, per sources: đSteelers get pick No. 98 and two 2025 7th-round picks. đEagles get QB Kenny Pickett and No. 120. Itâs a similar value to Washington got for Sam Howell.
Sweat Stays - Inside The Birds
In a week where Josh Sweat’s days as a Philadelphia Eagles appeared to be numbered, it concludes with a reworked deal to keep the Pro Bowl edge. Per ESPN, his new deal increases his guaranteed money while decreasing his 2024 cap hit. GETTY IMAGES: Pro Bowl edge Josh Sweat returns to the Philadelphia Eagles on a reworked contract Sweat had become the subject of trade talks along with fellow edge rusher Haason Reddick, with both set to be a free agent following the ‘24 season.
Reunited! - Inside The Birds
The Philadelphia Eagles are bringing back a familiar face to revitalize their safety room. C.J. Gardner-Johnson is returning on a three-year deal, per NFL Network. Veteran DB Chauncey Gardner-Johnson is returning to the #Eagles on a three-year deal worth up to $33 million, per his agents Kevin Conner and Robert Brown at @UniSportsMgmt. Gardner-Johnson just turned 26. Now back with the team he helped reach a Super Bowl.
The Mann - Inside The Birds
The Philadelphia Eagles will have stability at the punting position entering the 2024 season. Adam Caplan of “Inside The Birds” is reporting the re-signing of Braden Mann to a two-year deal. https://twitter.com/caplannfl/status/1767590600004583913 Mann first arrived to Philadelphia in September of 2023, providing an instant upgrade at punter. The 26-year-old ranked fourth in the NFL in net yards per punt (43.8) and seventh in yards per punt (49.8).
Inside Help - Inside The Birds
Depth is on the way for the Philadelphia Eagles’ interior offensive line. The team is reportedly signing center Matt Hennessy to a one-year deal. The Eagles are signing OL Matt Hennessy, a league source tells @Bo_Wulf and me. They agreed to terms on a one-year deal. Hennessy, 26, started 22 games for the Falcons since entering the league as a third-round pick in 2020 out of Temple. Adds depth on the interior.
Baun 'Backer - Inside The Birds
On day one of the legal tampering period in free agency, Eagles personnel chief Howie Roseman has already made his seemingly annual one-year bargain acquisition at linebacker. The Philadelphia Eagles are signing LB Zack Baun, per ESPN. Saints free-agent LB Zack Baun plans to sign a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2024 Baun joins the Birds after four years with the New Orleans Saints.
Huff Around The Edges
The Philadelphia Eagles have made their first splash of the 2024 free agency period. Former New York Jets edge rusher Bryce Huff has agreed to a three-year deal with the Birds, per ESPN. Jets free-agent DE Bryce Huff is signing a three-year, $51.1 million deal with the Philadelphia Eagles once free agency opens, per sources. The deal will make Huff the highest-paid non-QB undrafted free agent in NFL history, per sources.
See Ya, Swift - Inside The Birds
The Chicago Bears have reportedly struck first in the free agency legal tampering period, agreeing to terms with now-former Philadelphia Eagles RB D’Andre Swift. The #Bears have agreed to terms with RB D’Andre Swift on a three-year, $24 million deal, sources tell me and @RapSheet. After a career year with the #Eagles, Swift heads to Chicago to be a big piece in Shane Waldron’s offense.
Done Deal - Inside The Birds
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Fangio Familiarity
In a free agency period where the Philadelphia Eagles need to rebuild their safety room, yet another All-Pro will be entering the market. The Denver Broncos are releasing Justin Simmons, per NFL Network. Sources: The #Broncos are releasing All-Pro and Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons in a move to clear salary cap space. Simmons becomes one of the top free agents immediately. He was to count $18.25M against the cap. Now, free.
Maddox Cut - Inside The Birds
The Philadelphia Eagles have made another expected move to maximize their cap space in the 2024 free agency period. Slot cornerback Avonte Maddox has been released, per ESPN. More roster moves: The Philadelphia Eagles are releasing CB Avonte Maddox after six seasons, per sources. He had a $9.6 million salary cap hit for 2024. The two sides will keep talking and are open to a reunion.
Leaving the Birds Nest
The Washington Commanders are not waiting to dive into the free agent market. New general manager Adam Peters has made his first signing, picking up all-time great Eagles tight end Zach Ertz, per NFL Network. Three-time Pro Bowl TE Zach Ertz is signing with the #Commanders on a one-year deal worth up to $5 million, per source. It’s a reunion for Ertz and Kliff Kingsbury, who got him a ton of targets in Arizona, on a deal negotiated by agent and TE guru @SteveCaric of @WassermanNFL.
Tag, They're It! - Inside The Birds
The franchise tag deadline has passed with the following players receiving one: Baltimore Ravens DT Justin Madubuike (Non-Exclusive) Carolina Panthers EDGE Brian Burns Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins Chicago Bears CB Jaylon Johnson (Non-Exclusive) Indianapolis Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. (Non-Exclusive) Jacksonville Jaguars EDGE Josh Allen Kansas City Chiefs: CB L’Jarius Sneed (Non-Exclusive) Tampa Bay Buccaneers S Antoine Winfield Jr. Several received the non-exclusive version of the tag...
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