Eagles FS Dawkins should play in opener (PA SportsTicker)
Philadelphia Eagles free safety Brian Dawkins, who has a mild tendon strain of his right ankle, should be ready to play in the team’s season opener against the St. Louis Rams on September 7.

Eagles WR Brown doubtful for Sunday (PA SportsTicker)
The Philadelphia Eagles likely will be without their two top wide receivers for Sunday’s season opener against the St. Louis Rams.

Eagles will give Hunt another try at fullback (Yahoo! Sports)
The last time the Philadelphia Eagles played a preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field, Tony Hunt broke free…

Reviewing the Regular Season Roster: Defense
After a busy off-season, the Eagles worked hard to improve their defense through free agency and the draft. Here is a breakdown of Philadelphia’s defense.

NFL 2008: A look at the season, by division (AP)
A look at the NFL divisions this season, with 2007 record in parentheses: AFC EAST NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (16-0, 18-1 including postseason) Strengths: Quarterback, with reigning NFL MVP Tom Brady; wide receivers Randy Moss and Wes Welker; a solid offensive line coming back from a poor performance in the Super Bowl loss, and a deep defensive line led by Richard Seymour.

Can Eagles Match Hype Against Rams?

If the Philadelphia Eagles want to prove the folks at Sports Illustrated right, Sunday afternoon’s home matchup against the St.

Eagles cut kicker, put CB on reserve list (AP)
The Philadelphia Eagles placed cornerback Jack Ikegwuonu on the reserve/non-football injury list and released a backup kicker Tuesday, cutting their roster to 75 players. Ikegwuonu, a fourth-round draft pick out of Wisconsin, is rehabilitating a knee injury he sustained while preparing for the NFL combine.

Eagles‘ depleted receiving corps takes another hit (AP)
The Eagles could play the season opener without their two top wide receivers after Reggie Brown missed his second straight practice Friday. Brown has been sidelined since straining his left hamstring in the second preseason game against Carolina. He took part in individual drills on Wednesday, but sat out the next two practices and is doubtful for Sunday’s game against the St.

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Eagles FS Dawkins should play in opener (PA SportsTicker)
Philadelphia Eagles free safety Brian Dawkins, who has a mild tendon strain of his right ankle, should be ready to play in the team’s season opener against the St. Louis Rams on September 7.

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Hunt gets chance at new spot (AP)
Tony Hunt has to make a living creating holes instead of running through them. The Philadelphia Eagles moved Hunt to fullback midway through the preseason, giving the second-year pro a better chance of making the roster. Hunt showed the coaching staff enough potential in a couple weeks to earn the starting job.

Could Kevin Curtis’s Injury Ultimately Benefit the Philadelphia Eagles?

Why? Because he spread out the field, created matchup problems, and generally took some of the pressure off his fellow wide receivers.

New FB Davis was close to starting role in Philly

Not only did the Bears get a fullback who is familiar with Ron Turner’s offense when they signed Jason Davis to the practice squad, they got a starting-caliber player.

McDougle doesn’t make Eagles (AP)
Jerome McDougle ran out of chances with the Philadelphia Eagles. The former first-round pick was among 12 players released Saturday to put the Eagles at the NFL’s roster limit. McDougle had a solid preseason, finishing with a team-high 2 1/2 sacks. But that wasn’t enough for the Eagles to keep the defensive end around.

Eagles pick up Tank Daniels

Newly acquired Eagle Tank Daniels, left, helps finish off a tackle during the Giants‘ Aug.

Browns claim OL Young off waivers

The Cleveland Browns were awarded offensive lineman Scott Young off waivers from the Philadelphia Eagles Monday.

Eagles cheerleaders psyched up for season

The Eagles‘ cheerleaders are often among the most talented squads in the league.

Eagles will Howard at right and left end (Yahoo! Sports)
Some more experimentation is coming this Friday night in New England when the Philadelphia Eagles meet the New…

Eagles G Andrews makes first start (PA SportsTicker)
FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts (Ticker) — Philadelphia Eagles guard Shawn Andrews, who missed most of training camp while battling depression, started Friday’s 27-17 preseason win over the New England Patriots.

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Favre watches backups in Jets‘ win over Eagles (AP)

Brett Favre slung a few passes during pregame drills and called it a night. He put a green cap on and stood on the sideline, arms folded, jersey slightly untucked and safe from harm. With Favre sitting out, fourth-string quarterback Erik Ainge led the New York Jets to a 27-20 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in the preseason finale Thursday night.

Eagles CB Brown upset over Rosenhaus video (AP)
Sheldon Brown didn’t need a YouTube video to get his message out to agent Drew Rosenhaus: Keep my name out of your mouth. Lito Sheppard still wants a new contract and his starting job back, but the Eagles cornerback did make one promise: No stomach crunches in his driveway. “Too much energy,” he cracked.

Eagles FS Dawkins should play in opener (PA SportsTicker)
Philadelphia Eagles free safety Brian Dawkins, who has a mild tendon strain of his right ankle, should be ready to play in the team’s season opener against the St. Louis Rams on September 7.

Man says he found dead shark in Lake Michigan

There’s no telling what might turn up in Lake Michigan. Rich Fasi of Traverse City says he found a dead 2-foot shark in the water while fishing on West Grand Traverse Bay on Wednesday.

Hunt must learn to play fullback on the fly

Now that he has locked up the starting fullback job, Tony Hunt can focus on other things — like how to play the position.

NFL 2008: A look at the season, by division (AP)
A look at the NFL divisions this season, with 2007 record in parentheses: AFC EAST NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (16-0, 18-1 including postseason) Strengths: Quarterback, with reigning NFL MVP Tom Brady; wide receivers Randy Moss and Wes Welker; a solid offensive line coming back from a poor performance in the Super Bowl loss, and a deep defensive line led by Richard Seymour.

Eagles at Steelers - 4 Things to Watch for
The team will finally get its first test against real competition tonight, as the Eagles are set to open their preseason schedule with a match up against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Here are four things to watch for in the game.

Eagles cut kicker, put CB on reserve list (AP)
The Philadelphia Eagles placed cornerback Jack Ikegwuonu on the reserve/non-football injury list and released a backup kicker Tuesday, cutting their roster to 75 players. Ikegwuonu, a fourth-round draft pick out of Wisconsin, is rehabilitating a knee injury he sustained while preparing for the NFL combine.

Klecko has a place on the Eagles

Defensive coordinator Jim Johnson might not know his players’ names inside and out, but he knows talent when he sees it.

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NFC East hones focus on special teams

Khary Campbell of the Washington Redskins was sitting at home the evening of April 26 when the phone rang.

NFL Preseason Preview - N.Y. Jets

By Tony Moss, NFL Editor — - Philadelphia Eagles fans wanting to get a glimpse of Jets quarterback Brett Favre at Lincoln Financial Field on Thursday night had better be in their seats early.

Browns claim OL Young off waivers

The Cleveland Browns were awarded offensive lineman Scott Young off waivers from the Philadelphia Eagles Monday.

NFL 2008: A look at the season, by division (AP)
A look at the NFL divisions this season, with 2007 record in parentheses: AFC EAST NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (16-0, 18-1 including postseason) Strengths: Quarterback, with reigning NFL MVP Tom Brady; wide receivers Randy Moss and Wes Welker; a solid offensive line coming back from a poor performance in the Super Bowl loss, and a deep defensive line led by Richard Seymour.

Eagles CB Brown upset over Rosenhaus video (AP)
Sheldon Brown didn’t need a YouTube video to get his message out to agent Drew Rosenhaus: Keep my name out of your mouth. Lito Sheppard still wants a new contract and his starting job back, but the Eagles cornerback did make one promise: No stomach crunches in his driveway. “Too much energy,” he cracked.

Game Preview: Eagles vs. Jets
The Eagles prepare to take on the New York Jets at home in their final preseason game of 2008. Details inside.

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Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Jets:

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Eagles Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Two of the biggest reasons the Eagles missed the playoffs for the second time in three seasons in ‘07 was an offense that was terrific between the 20s but inept in the red zone, and a defense that had trouble coming up with quarterback sacks and turnovers.

While they think they will be better in those two areas in ‘08, they’re still not sure. The offseason acquisition of opportunistic Pro Bowl cornerback Asante Samuel, who had 16 interceptions the last two years with New England, should help improve their takeaway total, which was a league-worst 19 last season.

But Samuel and the rest of the Eagles‘ secondary need help from a pass rush that was very inconsistent last year.

Hunt must learn to play fullback on the fly

Now that he has locked up the starting fullback job, Tony Hunt can focus on other things — like how to play the position.

Eagles pick up Tank Daniels

Newly acquired Eagle Tank Daniels, left, helps finish off a tackle during the Giants‘ Aug.

Eagles release McDougle

Jerome McDougle ran out of chances with the Philadelphia Eagles. According to The Associated Press, the former first-round pick was among 12 players released Saturday to put the Eagles at the NFL’s roster …

Former 1st-rounder McDougle Among Eagles‘ Final cuts

Defensive end Jerome McDougle, a former first-round pick who saw his career derailed by a slew of injuries and misfortune, was among the cuts made as the Philadelphia Eagles reached the 53- man roster maximum …

NFC East hones focus on special teams

Khary Campbell of the Washington Redskins was sitting at home the evening of April 26 when the phone rang.

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McDougle doesn’t make Eagles (AP)
Jerome McDougle ran out of chances with the Philadelphia Eagles. The former first-round pick was among 12 players released Saturday to put the Eagles at the NFL’s roster limit. McDougle had a solid preseason, finishing with a team-high 2 1/2 sacks. But that wasn’t enough for the Eagles to keep the defensive end around.

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Grotz: Kolb offers glimpse of future

What you won’t be seeing is Donovan McNabb going to the sidelines on third down like Ron Jaworski once did.

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Former Cowboys lineman Cornish dies (AP)
Frank Cornish IV, an offensive lineman on two of the Dallas Cowboys‘ Super Bowl champion teams in the 1990s, died over the weekend at age 40. Cornish was pronounced dead Saturday morning at a Grapevine hospital, where he was taken from his home in nearby Southlake. His death was caused by heart disease, the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s office found.

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Preseason Position Battles- Guard
Andrew Pluta examines the competition at left guard as the Eagles prepare for training camp. Find out who has the best shot at being the starter on opening day inside.

Former 1st-rounder McDougle Among Eagles‘ Final cuts

Defensive end Jerome McDougle, a former first-round pick who saw his career derailed by a slew of injuries and misfortune, was among the cuts made as the Philadelphia Eagles reached the 53- man roster maximum …

Eagles release DT von Oelhoffen (PA SportsTicker)
The Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday released veteran defensive tackle Kimo von Oelhoffen.

Eagles WR Curtis has sports hernia surgery (PA SportsTicker)
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Kevin Curtis underwent successful sports hernia surgery Thursday morning.

Grotz: Kolb offers glimpse of future

What you won’t be seeing is Donovan McNabb going to the sidelines on third down like Ron Jaworski once did.

McDougle doesn’t make Eagles (AP)
Jerome McDougle ran out of chances with the Philadelphia Eagles. The former first-round pick was among 12 players released Saturday to put the Eagles at the NFL’s roster limit. McDougle had a solid preseason, finishing with a team-high 2 1/2 sacks. But that wasn’t enough for the Eagles to keep the defensive end around.

Happy Trails?
As teams around the league trim their rosters during the preseason to meet the 53-man limit each year, they are often forced to let go of some familiar faces. Here is a look at three players who could see their days of playing for the Eagles end in the near future.

Curtis has reason for optimistic outlook

Philadelphia, PA - PHILADELPHIA - Kevin Curtis couldn’t offer a timetable for his return to the Philadelphia Eagles lineup, but still provided an optimistic outlook.

Favre Likely To Sit Out Jets’ Last Preseason Game

Jets head coach Eric Mangini said Tuesday that he is considering sitting quarterback Brett Favre in New York’s last preseason game, Thursday against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Eagles Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Two of the biggest reasons the Eagles missed the playoffs for the second time in three seasons in ‘07 was an offense that was terrific between the 20s but inept in the red zone, and a defense that had trouble coming up with quarterback sacks and turnovers.

While they think they will be better in those two areas in ‘08, they’re still not sure. The offseason acquisition of opportunistic Pro Bowl cornerback Asante Samuel, who had 16 interceptions the last two years with New England, should help improve their takeaway total, which was a league-worst 19 last season.

But Samuel and the rest of the Eagles‘ secondary need help from a pass rush that was very inconsistent last year.

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