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Tim McManus
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NFL/Eagles reporter, ESPN.
"Being in the NFL is hard. Being an Eagle is harder."

On the winning culture that has taken hold in Philadelphia, and everything that comes along with it: www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
'Being in the NFL is hard ... being an Eagle is harder': The trials and tribulations of Philly's demand for greatness
There is a palpable demand for greatness that both fuels achievement and creates an underlying uneasiness for the current Philadelphia Eagles.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:27 PM
“This is literally the greatest thing that has happened to me in my whole life, probably.”

I think Jaelan Phillips is happy to be in Philly: www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Phillips: Trade to Eagles best thing that's happened
Eagles linebacker Jaelan Phillips said being traded from the 2-7 Dolphins to the 6-2 Eagles was "the greatest thing that has happened to me in my whole life."
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November 7, 2025 at 1:52 AM
“He wears a ‘C’ for a reason.”

Eagles GM Howie Roseman on his trade-deadline dealing and the decision not part with A.J. Brown. www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Roseman: Brown too valuable to Eagles to trade
Eagles GM Howie Roseman praised wide receiver A.J. Brown as a "great player" and team captain and said, "You just don't get rid of guys like that."
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November 5, 2025 at 12:50 AM
The Eagles announce they’ve agreed to terms with Brandon Graham.

He’s officially back.
October 21, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Za’Darius Smith informed the Eagles of his retirement this morning.

An abrupt departure. A depleted edge group takes another hit.
October 13, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Eagles LB Jihaad Campbell was not at practice today.

He was excused for personal reasons.
October 3, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The Eagles made multiple moves Tuesday.

— Placed LS Charley Hughlett and DE Ogbo Okoronkwo on injured reserve

— Signed LS Cal Adomitis to the active roster

— Released LB Lance Dixon from the practice squad.
September 30, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Nick Sirianni on AJ Brown:

“I question nothing about his desire to play great football, his desire to be a good teammate, his desire to be here.”
September 29, 2025 at 8:06 PM
The latest on the Eagles' injury front, which includes an IR stint for Nolan Smith:

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Sources: OLB Smith out through Eagles' Nov. bye
Eagles outside linebacker Nolan Smith Jr. strained his triceps Sunday and now is expected to be sidelined through the team's Nov. 2 bye, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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September 24, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Asked about the possibility of signing safety CJ Gardner-Johnson, Eagles coach Nick Sirianni stressed that he’s happy with the group he has.
September 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The last time the Eagles blocked two field goals in a single game was September 21, 1975, against the New York Giants.

Exactly 50 years ago today.
September 21, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Eagles and Rams warming up.

The Eagles have won 11 straight games at home.

Have also won 18 of their last 19 games overall, their best 19-game stretch in franchise history.
September 21, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Some key stats and a little perspective on the much discussed Eagles offense: www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
'We're constantly in self-critical mode': The Eagles offense is still figuring things out
With offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo, Philly is working on balancing ball protection with explosiveness.
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September 19, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Eagles TE Dallas Goedert back at practice after missing Week 2 with a knee injury.
September 17, 2025 at 7:31 PM
“People think, ‘We’re the best team in the NFL. This is going to be easy.’ Nah. This will be the hardest thing they've ever done.”

Nick Sirianni led the Eagles to the highest success. He spent part of the offseason trying to figure out how to handle it. www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Sirianni recruited Auriemma, Saban, Staley and more to teach the Eagles how to win, again
Sirianni brought in sporting legends to speak with the Eagles to inspire success post-Super Bowl win.
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September 12, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Did not see Eagles TE Dallas Goedert (knee) at practice.

RB Will Shipley (oblique) was off to the side.
September 11, 2025 at 6:52 PM
The Eagles signed DT Gabe Hall to the practice squad and released DT Jacob Sykes from the practice squad.
September 11, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Dallas Goedert, Will Shipley and Tanner McKee all sidelined for practice Wednesday as Eagles get ready for the Chiefs.
September 10, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Jalen Carter out at Eagles practice after avoiding a Game 2 suspension.

No sign of TE Dallas Goedert.

RB Will Shipley is watching off to the side.

G Landon Dickerson is practicing.
September 10, 2025 at 7:21 PM
A series of moves for the Eagles:

They signed OLB Patrick Johnson to the active roster.

Signed RB Montrell Johnson and OL Hollin Pierce to the practice squad.

Released WR Elijah Cooks from the practice squad.
September 8, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Eagles announce signing of DE Za'Darius Smith, place FB Ben VanSumeren on Injured Reserve.
September 5, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Jalen Carter addresses the media
September 5, 2025 at 7:44 AM
“Every time we talk, it's, 'I want to leave a legacy that's memorable. I want people to talk about the Eagles like they do the New England Patriots in the 2000s.' …He’s talking it into fruition."

What fuels A.J. Brown:

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'I'm going to be that person:' Eagles' A.J. Brown wants more for himself, and for others
All indications point to Brown being "hungrier than ever," as the Eagles begin to defend their title.
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September 4, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Eagles G Landon Dickerson is back on the practice field.

He missed Monday’s session with a back ailment.
September 2, 2025 at 4:57 PM