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a day ago
- Sport
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A.J. Brown reached another level after a workout at the Most Dangerous Gym in America
A.J. Brown didn't rest on his laurels after winning Super Bowl 59. He chose to get right back into the gym and take his skills to another level as the Birds look to repeat as Champions. Brown is a motivational speaker and a team captain. He recently traveled to the most "dangerous gym in America" to test his mind, body, and spirit. Brown worked out with Haddy Abdel and his team at the Diamond Gym, subjecting himself to taxing workouts and language that's unsafe for work. This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: A.J. Brown trained at the Most Dangerous Gym in America
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Madden 26 trailer puts the Super Bowl champs front and center in bold Eagles focus
Everyone's favorite sports simulation is back, and Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley was chosen to grace the cover. Correction... Everyone's favorite sim is almost ready for its return. August 14 is the release date for Electronic Arts' Madden 26 game, and yes, you read that correctly. That reads 'favorite sim'. No disrespect is intended to the makers and fans of the NBA 2K franchise. They've done a heck of a job with their product. But this is Electronic Arts' Madden NFL franchise. Come on. There's no debate. Madden is the grandaddy of them all, sort of like the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Madden 26's trailer dropped, and it's Eagles-heavy. This one ranks among the best they've ever done. Don't take anyone else's word for it. Feast your eyes, and take a look for yourselves. This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Philadelphia Eagles earn top billing in Madden 26 trailer
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Eagles defensive back duo set to launch a new podcast
The Eagles have one of the best secondaries in the NFL, and that talent is buoyed by stud safety Reed Blankenship, star slot cornerback, and future All-Pro, Cooper DeJean. The two have grown close over the past year, and formally embraced the nicknames, "Exciting Whites' based on the matching t-shirts the two stars wore to a game following a photograph of a sign in a supermarket of a wine selection named "Exciting Whites" going viral. Advertisement The Eagles won Super Bowl 59, and almost every player has capitalized on the success, including the two talented defensive backs. On Wednesday night, DeJean and Blankenship teased the first episode of a new podcast, 'Exciting Mics.' This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Eagles' Cooper DeJean and Reed Blankenship to launch a new podcast
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Sport
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Eagles hosted Villanova QB Connor Watkins on a predraft workout
The Eagles fancy themselves as a quarterback factory, and even after moving up Tanner McKee and acquiring Dorian Thompson-Robinson, the team is still evaluating signal callers. Aaron Wilson reports that former Villanova quarterback Connor Watkins had a predraft visit and workout with the Super Bowl champions on Friday. Watkins went 176 for 342 this year with 2,102 passing yards, 13 touchdowns, and just five interceptions. It was his third consecutive season with at least 2,000 passing yards. In the last three years, Watkins threw for 6,840 yards, 49 touchdowns, and 26 interceptions. Advertisement Overall, Watkins started 38 of 50 games at Villanova, passing for 7,309 yards and 50 touchdowns on 471 completions. The six-foot-three quarterback is also a capable dual-threat, rushing for 1,256 yards and 27 touchdowns. This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Villanova QB Connor Watkins visits Eagles ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft
USA Today
10-03-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Philadelphia Eagles 2025 free agency tracker: Rumors and signings
Philadelphia Eagles 2025 free agency tracker: Rumors and signings Eagles Wire is monitoring all of the cuts, re-signings, trades, restructures and new signings from earlier this month through free agency, which officially kicks off Wednesday. Philadelphia and 31 other teams are free to start negotiations regarding potential free-agent acquisitions, as the legal tampering window has opened 48 hours before the new league year kicks off. The Eagles focus will shift to reshaping the defense, and Philadelphia GM Howie Roseman made the first move, agreeing to a 3-year, $51 million deal with Zack Baun. We're monitoring the cuts, re-signings, trades, restructures, and new signings from earlier this month through free agency, which officially kicks off Wednesday. Eagles Wire is your source for tracking the comings and goings between now and throughout free agency. Be sure to check back for updates! Re-signed Zack Baun The days of Philadelphia not respecting the linebacker position are over, and Zack Baun is staying with the Eagles after agreeing to a massive deal. According to Adam Schefter, Philadelphia is re-signing the All-Pro linebacker to a three-year, $51 million contract, including $34 million guaranteed at signing and an additional $1.5 million in incentives and escalators. Eagles will lose Milton Williams The Athletic's Dianna Russini reports that Williams is finalizing a deal with the Carolina Panthers. A dominant pass-rushing defensive tackle who Jalen Carter overshadowed, Williams had five sacks and a career-high 40 quarterback pressures, according to Pro Football Focus, last season. His 47.8% defensive playtime was also a career-high. According to CBS Sports, the 40 pressures were four more than Williams had in the previous two seasons combined. Williams ranked fourth among NFL interior defensive linemen in PFF's pass rush win rate metric (17.5%).
