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Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Eagles' Fullback Comments Take New Light in Waiver Claim
Eagles' Fullback Comments Take New Light in Waiver Claim originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie turned heads during league meetings this offseason when he declared that the organization hoped to bring back the fullback position in 2025. Advertisement Their latest pickup may not be a true fullback, but he certainly sheds new light on the comment about change in general. The Eagles claimed running back/return specialist Keilan Robinson off waivers from the Jacksonville Jaguars. Robinson was a fifth-round pick in the 2024 draft and recorded just five offensive snaps during his rookie campaign. So what's the big deal? The Alabama and Texas product recorded over 900 kick-return yards in college while adding over 1,100 yards from scrimmage on the offensive side of the ball. At 5-9 and 183 pounds, Robinson is hardly a fullback; he's the farthest thing from that. Advertisement He is set up to compete for a spot on the practice squad. ... but his experience as a returner could also help the team. The organization signed Avery Williams in the offseason, which could be seen as adding competition to the role. Hypothetically, though, let's say Robinson can earn a spot on the game-day roster. Can he add a wrinkle as an extra back? This waiver claim of Robinson isn't specific to the fullback position ... but it does show Philadelphia's continuous pursuit to run the football is never-ending. And it's not just because of Saquon Barkley's excellence, either. The organization has truly committed to bringing players who can operate a run-first offense. ... with more news about what can be done with a fullback maybe on the horizon. Advertisement Related: Eagles Legends to Coach Against Each Other at Lincoln Financial Field Related: Eagles' Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean Already Ranked Among NFL's Best CB Duos This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
14-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Eagles sign former Falcons return specialist in free agency
Eagles sign former Falcons return specialist in free agency Report: Ex-Falcons return man Avery Williams signs with Eagles in free agency According to a report from The Athletic's Dianna Russini, the Philadelphia Eagles are signing former Atlanta Falcons running back Avery Williams to a one-year contract. The 26-year-old spent last season as Atlanta's starting punt returner. The Falcons drafted Williams in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL draft out of Boise State. Despite entering the league as a defensive back, former Falcons head coach Arthur Smith moved Williams to running back during his second season. Last year, Williams returned 20 punts for 185 total yards, while returning 15 kickoffs for another 408 yards (27.2 yards per return). Atlanta did not give Williams a single carry at running back last season. In 2022, he rushed for 109 yards and one touchdown on 22 carries. The Falcons have already re-signed Pro Bowl wide receiver/special-teamer KhaDarel Hodge to a two-year deal. Plus, wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud split time with Williams returning kicks, so perhaps he'll take over full time in 2025. Stay up to date with each reported signing using our 2025 Falcons free agency tracker.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
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Chapel Hill residents on alert after shots fired at NC trooper hit cars amid 113 mph chase on I-40
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — Some Chapel Hill residents are on alert while the search continues for three suspects wanted for shooting at a North Carolina trooper during a chase that reached speeds around 113 mph over the weekend. The early Saturday morning chase involving a stolen car came to a crashing end at the Timber Hollow Apartments on Timber Hollow Court near Mendel Drive. 'I looked outside. I saw two officers with lights on pull up at the side of our building. So that made me worry a little bit more about what was going on,' resident Laila Valentine said. 'I checked it a little bit later. There was more officers that came. They had the K-9 dogs sniffing around and flashlights.' According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, the suspects also shot and hit several parked cars at the complex and crashed into others around 3 a.m. Saturday. Nigerian man extradited stateside to face charges in Rock Hill teen's 2022 death 'They came through and we heard gunshots that woke us up in my apartment,' resident Avery Williams said. 'I was pretty worried. I had like a I pretty like confident and the state trooper because he was like right behind the suspects. ' The chase started just after 2:30 a.m. when a trooper with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol tried to stop a driver traveling 113 mph in a 65-mph zone on I-40 west near the 266-mile marker in Orange County, officials said. The driver failed to stop and during the chase, the trooper confirmed the fleeing driver was in a stolen car. Trio wanted after shooting at trooper during 113 mph Orange County I-40 chase with crash in Chapel Hill, officials say As the suspect vehicle entered the town of Chapel Hill, the occupants began firing at the trooper and hit several parked cars in an apartment complex on Timber Hollow Court near Mendel Drive. There were no reports of anyone injured. The three suspects then crashed the stolen car dead end of Mendel Drive. The ski-masked-wearing suspects jumped out of the wrecked car and took off running through nearby woods. Neighbors woke up to the gunfire along with flashing police lights and sirens. 'A car was getting chased by a state trooper, then they came through and we heard gunshots that woke us up in my apartment,' Williams added. 'And this is our neighbor's car. It was shot here. But you can see the bullet hole. But on another car, two windows were broken. You can see the glass on the ground.' Timber Hollow residents told CBS 17 that their apartment management notified them to be on alert as the search goes on for the three armed and dangerous suspects. Officers said anyone with information about the shooting and chase should contact 911 or the Chapel Hill Police Department at 919-968-2760. Callers who wish to remain anonymous can call Chapel Hill-Carrboro-UNC Crimestoppers at 919-942-7515. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
