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Tuesday 05/14/2013
Updated: May 15, 2013 - 1:04 am
Eagles sign former Cowboys RB Felix Jones

The Philadelphia Eagles are going to give former Dallas Cowboys running back Felix Jones an opportunity to resurrect his career.

Monday 05/13/2013
Updated: May 14, 2013 - 12:23 am
Eagles' practices are music to their ears

PHILADELPHIA - The Eagles seemingly heard music from everyone except The Eagles during Monday's practice at the NovCare Complex.

Friday 05/10/2013
Updated: May 10, 2013 - 1:17 am
Eagles sign second-round pick Ertz and four others

Tight end Zach Ertz, the Philadelphia Eagles' second-round pick, was among five draft choices to sign with the team Thursday.

Thursday 05/02/2013
Updated: May 02, 2013 - 7:37 pm
Michael Vick shows his speed

Eagles quarterback Michael Vick got tired of hearing running back LeSean McCoy run his mouth and decided to run with his feet.

Sunday 04/28/2013
Updated: April 28, 2013 - 2:55 pm
Ocean City High School grad Chris Harris gets Ravens tryout

Ocean City High School graduate Chris Harris will be trying out for the Baltimore Ravens this week.

Saturday 04/27/2013
Updated: April 28, 2013 - 12:25 am
Eagles trade up and draft USC QB Matt Barkley

PHILADELPHIA - The Eagles finally drafted their quarterback of the future Saturday.

Friday 04/26/2013
Updated: April 27, 2013 - 12:27 am
Eagles draft Stanford TE Zach Ertz, LSU DT Bennie Logan

PHILADELPHIA - Eagles coach Chip Kelly drafted an old rival Friday.

Thursday 04/25/2013
Updated: April 26, 2013 - 12:21 am
Eagles take Oklahoma offensive lineman Lane Johnson with 4th pick of NFL draft

PHILADELPHIA - University of Oklahoma offensive tackle Lane Johnson will go down in Eagles' history as coach Chip Kelly's first-ever draft pick.

Tuesday 04/23/2013
Updated: April 23, 2013 - 7:51 pm
Leonard Weaver retires as an Eagle

If it had not been for one play early in the 2010 season, fullback Leonard Weaver would probably be getting ready to play for new Eagles coach Chip Kelly.

Monday 04/22/2013
Updated: April 22, 2013 - 10:16 pm
Leonard Weaver to retire Tuesday

Three years after suffering a gruesome knee injury, former Eagles fullback Leonard Weaver will formally announce his retirement.

Thursday 04/18/2013
Posted: April 18, 2013 - 8:12 pm
Eagles 2013 schedule

Monday, Sept. 9 - at Washington (7:10 p.m.)

Wednesday 04/17/2013
Updated: April 18, 2013 - 12:21 am
Eagles making smooth(ie) transition

PHILADELPHIA - Eagles defensive end Trent Cole and 73 other players walked off the practice field at the NovaCare Complex Wednesday to find individually prepared protein smoothies waiting for them in the lobby, along with a basket of protein bars and fruit.

Updated: April 18, 2013 - 12:21 am
Vick's confident he'll be the starter

PHILADELPHIA - Until Nick Foles, Dennis Dixon or someone else is named the Eagles' starting quarterback, Michael Vick considers it his job to lose.

Tuesday 04/16/2013
Updated: April 17, 2013 - 12:29 am
Eagles coach Chip Kelly focuses on football not Oregon's problems

PHILADELPHIA - Eagles coach Chip Kelly was more interested in discussing the future than the past Tuesday.

Updated: April 16, 2013 - 2:39 pm
Chip Kelly statement about Oregon

PHILADELPHIA - Here is Eagles coach Chip Kelly's statement regarding alleged infractions at the University of Oregon:

Monday 04/15/2013
Updated: April 15, 2013 - 2:04 pm
Social media plays role in Eagles' draft process

PHILADELPHIA - When it comes to examining players for the upcoming NFL Draft, the Eagles' scouting and coaching staffs are just as concerned with a players' with character as they are with his speed, strength and intelligence.

Thursday 04/11/2013
Posted: April 11, 2013 - 12:54 pm
Eagles trade RB Dion Lewis to Browns

The Eagles continued their busy offseason Thursday by trading running back Dion Lewis to Cleveland in exchange for linebacker Emmanuel Acho.

Thursday 04/04/2013
Updated: April 05, 2013 - 12:31 am
Ryans excited about new regime

PHILADELPHIA - New Eagles coach Chip Kelly is seemingly changing everything except the team's nickname.

Posted: April 04, 2013 - 5:36 pm
Eagles announce preseason schedule

New Eagles coach Chip Kelly will get his first chance to display his innovative offense in a game situation at Lincoln Financial Field against New England on the week of Aug. 8-11.

Thursday 03/28/2013
Updated: March 29, 2013 - 12:21 am
Eagles acquire DE Clifton Geathers from Colts

The Eagles added their 11th new player in the last two weeks Thursday when they traded FB Stanley Havili to Indianapolis in exchange for DE Clifton Geathers.

Monday 03/25/2013
Updated: March 25, 2013 - 1:20 pm
Eagles sign P Donnie Jones

The Eagles continued their offseason roster overhaul Monday by signing veteran punter Donnie Jones to a one-year contract and releasing Mat McBriar.

Friday 03/15/2013
Updated: March 15, 2013 - 10:16 pm
Eagles trade for WR Arrelious Benn

PHILADELPHIA - The Eagles added their ninth player in the last three days on Friday by acquiring WR Arrelious Benn in a trade with Tampa Bay.

Thursday 03/14/2013
Updated: March 14, 2013 - 9:15 pm
Eagles sign LB Connor Barwin, S Kenny Phillips, DB Cary Williams

PHILADELPHIA - The Eagles continued to revamp their roster Thursday by signing former Houston Texans linebacker Connor Barwin to a six-year deal, former New York Giants S Kenny Phillips to a one-year deal and ex-Baltimore CB Cary Williams for three years.

Wednesday 03/13/2013
Updated: March 13, 2013 - 10:43 pm
Newest Eagle promises "shocking" season

PHILADELPHIA - Fresh off a Super Bowl appearance with San Francisco, Eagles defensive tackle Isaac Sopoaga is also expecting big things from his new team in the 2013 season.

Tuesday 03/12/2013
Updated: March 12, 2013 - 9:15 pm
Eagles agree to terms with five players, including TE James Casey

So much for the conservative approach to free agency.

Updated: March 12, 2013 - 10:10 pm
Eagles release cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha

Cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha's disappointing tenure with the Eagles ended today.

Monday 03/11/2013
Updated: March 12, 2013 - 12:17 am
Eagles re-sign Dorenbos, Anderson

Long snapper Jon Dorenbos and safety Colt Anderson are staying with the Eagles.

Tuesday 03/05/2013
Updated: March 05, 2013 - 10:20 pm
Eagles sign QB G.J. Kinne to 2-year deal

The Philadelphia Eagles finally officially signed quarterback G.J. Kinne on Tuesday.

Monday 02/25/2013
Updated: February 26, 2013 - 2:53 am
Eagles release DTs Cullen Jenkins, Mike Patterson

Eagles coach Chip Kelly and general manager Howie Roseman continued their rebuilding project on Monday by releasing defensive tackles Cullen Jenkins and Mike Patterson.

Friday 02/15/2013
Updated: February 16, 2013 - 12:25 am
Eagles sign free-agent offensive lineman

The Eagles added some depth to their offensive line Friday by signing tackle Ed Wang to a two-year contract.

Thursday 02/14/2013
Updated: February 15, 2013 - 12:24 am
Eagles sign former Oregon QB Dennis Dixon

Eagles coach Chip Kelly will be reunited with one of his former quarterbacks at the University of Oregon this season.

Wednesday 02/13/2013
Updated: February 13, 2013 - 6:30 pm
Eagles hire Tom Gamble as VP of player personnel

The Philadelphia Eagles filled a big hole in their front office Wednesday by hiring Tom Gamble to serve as their vice-president of player personnel.

Monday 02/11/2013
Updated: February 11, 2013 - 11:31 pm
Eagles re-sign Michael Vick to a one-year contract

When it came time for new Eagles coach Chip Kelly to evaluate quarterback Michael Vick, he decided to look beyond the turnovers and injuries that marred his last two seasons and opted to focus on the intangibles.

Friday 02/08/2013
Updated: February 09, 2013 - 12:11 am
Eagles complete coaching staff

The Eagles finally got around to officially announcing new head coach Chip Kelly's staff of assistant coaches Friday.

Thursday 02/07/2013
Updated: February 08, 2013 - 4:00 pm
Eagles hire Billy Davis as defensive coordinator

The Philadelphia Eagles have hired NFL veteran assistant coach Billy Davis as their new defensive coordinator.

Tuesday 02/05/2013
Updated: February 05, 2013 - 2:32 pm
Eagles in no hurry to cut Vick

The Philadelphia Eagles are apparently in no rush to make a decision on quarterback Michael Vick, even with a deadline looming.

Thursday 01/31/2013
Updated: February 01, 2013 - 5:18 pm
Eagles raising ticket prices

The Eagles will be raising their ticket prices next season for the first time since 2009.

Monday 01/28/2013
Updated: January 28, 2013 - 1:04 pm
Eagles interview Billy Davis for D.C. position

The Eagles are still searching for a defensive coordinator to join new head coach Chip Kelly's staff.

Friday 01/18/2013
Updated: January 18, 2013 - 7:51 pm
O.C. native Mike Lombardi joins Browns

Ocean City native Mike Lombardi is returning to the NFL.

Thursday 01/17/2013
Updated: January 17, 2013 - 6:41 pm
Chip Kelly's ready for the NFL

PHILADELPHIA - The Eagles came away from their initial meeting with Chip Kelly earlier this month convinced that he would be the perfect choice to be their new head coach.

Updated: January 27, 2013 - 10:22 pm
Eagles hire Oregon's Chip Kelly as new head coach

Even after Chip Kelly announced he was returning to the University of Oregon earlier this month, the Philadelphia Eagles still hoped he would consider making the jump to the NFL.

Wednesday 01/16/2013
Updated: January 16, 2013 - 5:22 pm
Ventnor's Roman still an NFL head coaching candidate

Now that the Eagles have hired Chip Kelly to be their new head coach, Ventnor native Greg Roman will become one of the top  candidates in Jacksonville.

Monday 01/14/2013
Updated: January 14, 2013 - 9:10 pm
Eagles schedule 2nd meeting with Bradley

The Eagles pulled yet another surprise Monday in their search to find their next head coach.

Sunday 01/13/2013
Updated: January 13, 2013 - 4:42 pm
Eagles coaching list keeps growing

The Eagles' ever-expanding list of potential head coaches got even bigger on Sunday when word got out they had interviewed FOX Sports analyst and former Baltimore Ravens head coach Brian Billick.

Saturday 01/12/2013
Updated: January 12, 2013 - 5:14 pm
Eagles set to meet Gus Bradley today

The Eagles aren't waiting until next week to resume their coaching search.

Tuesday 01/08/2013
Updated: January 08, 2013 - 3:40 pm
Eagles to interview Lovie Smith

Add former Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith to the list of possible Eagles' head coaches.

Monday 01/07/2013
Updated: January 07, 2013 - 6:26 pm
Andy Reid thanks Eagles' fans

Andy Reid opted to take the high road from Philadelphia to Kansas City Monday.

Sunday 01/06/2013
Updated: January 06, 2013 - 12:06 pm
Eagles confirm meeting with Chip Kelly

The Eagles confirmed through their web site Sunday morning that they met with University of Oregon coach Chip Kelly Saturday as part of their search for a new head coach.

Friday 01/04/2013
Updated: January 04, 2013 - 6:41 pm
Eagles expand coaching search

The Eagles are expanding their search for Andy Reid's successor.

Updated: January 04, 2013 - 12:53 pm
Andy Reid headed to Kansas City

Former Eagles coach Andy Reid apparently already has a new job.

David Weinberg
James Clark
  • James Clark
  • Sports Writer
    The Press of Atlantic City
  • E-mail: jclark@pressofac.com
  • Phone: 609-272-7000
  • James Clark has been following local high school sports since his time as a student at Ocean City High School in the 1980s. Clark also serves as The Press' soccer blogger and coaches his twin sons' U13 soccer team.
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