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The Eagles signed RB A.J. Dillon to a one-year deal. Dillon missed the entire 2024 season after a neck injury that dated back to 2023. He was medically cleared last week, though, and will now battle for a role behind Saquon Barkley in Philadelphia.
Eliot Shorr-Parks of 94WIP.com in Philadelphia says he believes the Eagles are on the verge of splitting with TE Dallas Goedert. "Teams around the league know Dallas Goedert is available in trade and the Eagles are willing to move him," Shorr-Parks posted Saturday. Goedert turned 30 in January and is heading into the final year of his contract. He's reportedly seeking an extension, but it doesn't sound like the Eagles want to extend.
The Eagles have agreed to a three-year contract with LB Zack Baun that will make him one of the league's highest-paid players at the position, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Baun gets $51 million total, with $34 million of that guaranteed and another $1.5 million available in incentives. The $17 million annual average trails only Baltimore's Roquan Smith, San Francisco's Fred Warner, and Chicago's Tremaine Edmunds among non-edge LBs. The move also marks a change for the Eagles, who have traditionally skimped on LB contracts under GM Howie Roseman. They let T.J. Edwards walk for big money in Chicago after his breakout across 2021 and 2022 (on his rookie contract). Baun arrived in Philly on a one-year, $3.5 million deal last offseason. The last "big money" LBs for the Eagles were Mychal Kendricks and Nigel Bradham back in 2019.
The Eagles have agreed to a two-year extension with RB Saquon Barkley, according to multiple reports. The deal reportedly tacks onto the two years remaining on his current deal, keeping Barkley with the team through 2028. Barkley gets $36 million guaranteed at signing, an average value of $20.6 million per year, and another $15 million available via incentives.
The Eagles named Kevin Patullo their new OC. He replaces Kellen Moore, who took the Saints' HC job earlier this month. Patullo has no play-calling experience at any level but has been with the Eagles since HC Nick Sirianni took over in 2021, serving as passing game coordinator and adding the associate HC title for the past two years. Patullo has been "an integral part of the transition between OCs the past few years and a trusted part of Nick Sirianni’s coaching staff," according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. It's a continuity hire by the Eagles. Expect the 2025 offense to look similar to 2024's in terms of play design and run/pass split -- although Patullo's lack of experience adds some downside to the situation.
Eagles TE Dallas Goedert (ankle) is not listed on the final injury report for Sunday's NFC Championship vs. the Commanders. He returned to a full practice on Friday after sitting out the previous two days. Goedert probably won't be at 100% this weekend (is anyone at this time of the year?), but we're not expecting the ankle to be a major factor.
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts (knee) is not listed on the final injury report for Sunday's NFC Championship vs. the Commanders. He was a full participant in practice on Thursday and Friday. Hurts said Friday that the injured knee is "progressing" but that he expects to wear a brace on Sunday. We're not projecting him for his usual volume or efficiency on the ground. That figures to mean even more work for RB Saquon Barkley.
Eagles TE Dallas Goedert (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's walkthrough. We don't have any more details on his ankle injury or whether Goedert is in danger of missing Sunday's NFC Championship game. He's had a nice playoff run so far, catching eight balls for 103 yards and a score in two games. We'll see if Goedert gets back on the field on Thursday.
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts (knee) was listed as limited on Wednesday's practice report. It was an estimate as the team only held a walkthrough. "It's just been progressing," Hurts said of his knee. "Taking it a day at a time. I was able to participate and being involved in stuff. Taking it one day at a time." Hurts is a virtual lock to play in Sunday's NFC Championship vs. the Commanders, but it remains unclear how effective he'll be with his legs. We're currently projecting him for 29 rushing yards -- well below his season-long average of 42.
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts said after Sunday's win over the Rams that he's "confident" he'll be ready for the NFC Championship against the Commanders. Hurts injured his left knee in the third quarter of the Rams game. He didn't miss any snaps but clearly wasn't at 100% the rest of the way. Hurts took a safety on the possession after the injury and didn't have a carry the rest of the game. So, while he'll likely be out there this weekend, it remains to be seen how effective he'll be with his legs. Hurts totaled 80 rushing yards and one TD in two games against Washington this season.
Eagles LB Nakobe Dean left Sunday's win over the Packers with a left knee injury. NFL Network reports that it's a torn patellar tendon, which not only ends Dean's season but will challenge his readiness for 2025.
Eagles WR A.J. Brown told reporters Friday that he's ready to play Sunday against the Packers, despite the knee issue that has limited his practice time this week.
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts has cleared concussion protocol, HC Nick Sirianni announced on Friday. Hurts will start Sunday's Wild Card game vs. the Packers and should be a full-go. Green Bay ranks fourth in adjusted fantasy points allowed to QBs and limited Hurts to 19.4 fantasy points back in Week 1. Hurts checks in just fourth in our Wild Card Round QB Rankings.
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts (concussion, finger) was a full participant in Thursday's practice. He's on track to be cleared for this weekend's Wild Card game vs. the Packers. We'll see how Hurts is listed on the final injury report tomorrow.
Eagles WR A.J. Brown will be held out of Thursday's practice as he deals with a knee issue. "The expectation is that A.J. Brown will play on Sunday, from what I understand," The Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane writes. "The Eagles are limiting his workload so he’s as close to 100 percent as possible by Sunday." Brown has been on the injury report with a knee since Week 16, so this is seemingly something he's been dealing with. He played his usual allotment of snaps in Weeks 16 and 17 before sitting out the finale. We'll keep a close eye on Brown's status over the next few days, but we're tentatively not expecting this to impact his outlook for Sunday's game vs. the Packers.
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts (concussion, left finger) was limited in Wednesday's practice. It's unclear exactly where he is in the concussion protocol, but the limited practice means he's at least made some progress. We're expecting Hurts to play against the Packers on Sunday but will keep you updated on his status over the next few days.
Eagles HC Nick Sirianni told reporters Monday that QB Jalen Hurts remains in the league concussion protocol. He suffered the injury early in the team's Week 16 loss to Washington.
Eagles TE Dallas Goedert (knee) is active for today’s game vs. the Giants. Philadelphia is sitting most starters, but Goedert will get some playing time after missing the past four weeks. We’re expecting him to play limited snaps and would avoid him in fantasy lineups.
Eagles RB Will Shipley (concussion) is active for today’s game vs. the Giants. RB Kenneth Gainwell is the only other active RB for Philadelphia. Expect Shipley to get the ball plenty in this one. He cracks the top 25 in our Week 18 RB Rankings.
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley, WR A.J. Brown, and WR DeVonta Smith are inactive for today’s game vs. the Giants. QB Jalen Hurts (concussion) was already ruled out of this meaningless game.
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