ProFootballTalk.com » Philadelphia EaglesThe Best Pro Football Scoop on the InternetEAGLES CUT MCDOUGLE, GET DOWN TO 53- August 30, 2008 The Philadelphia Eagles have announced that they are now down to the NFL limit of 53 players on the roster. The biggest news is that Jerome McDougle, the talented 2003 first-round draft pick, is no longer an Eagle. The Eagles had high hopes for McDougle when they drafted him, but the record will show that he ...http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/08/30/eagles-cut-mcdougle-get-down-to-53/ PHILADELPHIA EAGLES PRESEASON ONE-LINERS- August 29, 2008 Coach Andy Reid says QB Kevin Kolb is playing good football. Kolb played the first half, guiding the Eagles to 13 points on their first three possessions. Reid showed faith in WR DeSean Jackson by not playing him in the preseason finale. CB Nick Graham reflects on the experience of being a bubble player. Says DE Jerome McDougle of ...http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/08/29/philadelphia-eagles-preseason-one-liners-6/ EAGLES TAKE FIRST STEP TOWARD 53- August 29, 2008 The Philadelphia Eagles have announced that they have released eight players, trimming their roster from 75 player to 67. Gone are receiver Bam Childress, cornerback Therrian Fontenot, cornerback Nick Graham, receiver Jamal Jones, running back Ryan Moats, safety Marcus Paschal, offensive lineman Stefan Rodgers, and linebacker Pago Tagofau. All teams are required to cut their rosters to ...http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/08/29/eagles-take-first-step-toward-53/ SI CURSES EAGLES, PREDICTS STATUS QUO IN AFC- August 28, 2008 Earlier this year, Dr. Z of Sports Illustrated cured the Vikings&8217; Kavorka by picking them to win the Super Bowl. His employer now has placed an official curse on the Philadelphia Eagles. SI has picked the Eagles to advance to the Super Bowl, where they are predicted to lose to the Patriots. We think it&8217;s possible that ...http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/08/28/si-curses-eagles-predicts-status-quo-in-afc/ EAGLES TRIM THREE, INCLUDING LAWTON- August 23, 2008 With the initial cut-down day coming on Tuesday, August 26, the Eagles have dropped from 80 players to 77, leaving them two above the limit at the looming deadline. Gone arereceiver Frantz Hardy,fullback Luke Lawton, and guard Cameron Stephenson. Lawton is the most seasoned of the three. He played in 11 games with the Colts in 2007, ...http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/08/23/eagles-trim-three-including-lawton/ PHILADELPHIA EAGLES PRESEASON ONE-LINERS- August 23, 2008 QB Donovan McNabb led three long drives as the Eagles beat the Patriots. Rookie WRPR DeSean Jackson had 4 catches for 64 yards and a 76-yard punt return for a touchdown to end the first half. WR Hank Baskett had two catches for 15 yards and what at first looked like a touchdown but was ruled to ...http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/08/23/philadelphia-eagles-preseason-one-liners-5/ EAGLES CURTIS NEEDS SPORTS HERNIA SURGERY- August 20, 2008 The Philadelphia Eagles have lost their No. 1 receiver for what is being described as &8220;a significant amount of time.&8221; Coach Andy Reid confirmed today that wide receiver Kevin Curtis will have sports hernia surgery. Curtis got hurt in Thursday&8217;s preseason game against the Carolina Panthers. He attempted to practice but hasn&8217;t been able to go ...http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/08/20/eagles-curtis-needs-sports-hernia-surgery/ NO BOLDIN-FOR-SHEPPARD TRADE IS IN THE WORKS- August 19, 2008 Despite apparent rumors to the contrary, we&8217;re told that the Cardinals and the Eagles presently are not discussing a trade that would send receiver Anquan Boldin to Philly and cornerback Lito Sheppard to Arizona. That said,such amove would make sense. Boldin wants out of Arizona, and Sheppard wants out of Philadelphia. The Eagles need a receiver ...http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/08/19/no-boldin-for-sheppard-trade-is-in-the-works/ FIRST CUTS COMING- August 19, 2008 In a week, NFL teams will be forced to make their first adjustments to the roster. But it won&8217;t create nearly the same kind of heartburn that it used to; the roster must be trimmed only by five spots, from 80 to 75. And since the old NFL Europa exemptions are long gone, the reduction should ...http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/08/18/first-cuts-coming/ REAGOR GOES UNDER THE KNIFE- August 18, 2008 Eagles defensive tackle Montae Reagor underwent arthroscopic surgery on Monday, the team has announced. The clean-out procedure was performed on Reagor&8217;s left knee. No timetable has been set for his return. Reagor, a former starter with the Colts, was involved in a car accident during the 2006 season, on the way to the RCA Dome for a ...http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/08/18/reagor-goes-under-the-knife/ |