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2025 Philadelphia Eagles Fantasy Preview: Jalen Hurts and the band will continue to win however they want
Mike Florio explains why the Eagles are going to hit a hard reset after they get their Super Bowl rings and why Nick Sirianni has the right mindset by taking everything one day at a time. The Eagles were a fantasy football goldmine in 2024 and this time had the defense to match which led to them destroying the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. The band is back and the roster is still loaded with not a single projected starter coming from free agency in 2025. Nick Sirianni has his share of haters for how he operates, but his results cannot be denied. He and Jalen Hurts have been the perfect coach-quarterback marriage on the field as they've not missed the playoffs since Hurts has been the starter in Philly. The Eagles can and will win games by how they see fit whether it's big days from Saquon Barkley or the passing game with Hurts, A.J. Brown, Devonta Smith and Dallas Goedert. With so many fantasy relevant players, the Eagles will continue to provide our roster with top-tier upside this season. 2025 Philadelphia Eagles Stats (Ranks) Points per game: 27.2 (7th) Total yards per game: 367.2 (8th) Plays per game: 65.5 (3rd) Dropbacks per game: 33.6 (31st) Dropback EPA per play: 0.17 (8th) Rush attempts per game: 36.5 (1st) Rush EPA per play: 0.06 (1st) Coaching Staff The Eagles started 10-1 in the 2023 season then stumbled down the stretch and subsequently were dominated by the Buccaneers in the Wildcard round of the playoffs. After that, Nick Sirianni was sort of put on an imaginary 'hot seat' by football fans on the internet. It was odd, but the vibes were there. Sirianni and GM Howie Roseman made the biggest splash of the 2024 offseason and brought in Saquon Barkley. Another big pivot was moving off of Brian Johnson and onto Kellen Moore at offensive coordinator. Both moves paid heavy dividends as the Eagles' rushing offense was historically great. The defense going from one of the worst in the NFL (26th ranked) in 2023 to the absolute best in 2024 didn't hurt either. Capping the season off with a blowout win over the Chiefs has put Sirianni amongst the league's best head coaches, if he wasn't already. With success in the NFL comes the losses of players and staff members who go on to get bigger contracts and promotions respectively. In this case for the Eagles it was the loss of Moore. Kevin Patullo, formerly the passing coordinator, is set to take over as offensive coordinator. He's been with the Eagles since 2021 (Jalen Hurts' first season as a full-time starter) and will look to let the good times roll. While he may add a few wrinkles, don't expect the Eagles to get away from what they do best and that's getting the ball to his best players and putting them in a position to excel. Patullo's familiarity with Hurts and the offense was a big reason he got promoted. The Eagles offense shouldn't miss a beat in 2025. Passing Game QB: Jalen Hurts, Tanner McKee WR: A.J. Brown, Johnny Wilson WR: Devonta Smith, Ainias Smith WR: Jahan Dotson, Terrace Marshall Jr. TE: Dallas Goedert, Grant Calcaterra Jalen Hurts attempted just 24 passes per game last season while ranking 22nd in total attempts with 361. Almost half of the Eagles' wins (six) last season being double-digit points played a large role in this. Despite this and as one of the elite quarterbacks (fantasy or otherwise) in the NFL, Hurts keeps his pass catchers highly relevant on a weekly basis in fantasy. As a passer, his decision making, deep ball accuracy (46% completion on passes thrown 20 or more yards) and the ability to extend plays will always give him the chance to come up with big gains. Frankly put, the Eagles don't need to throw the ball a million times a game to have a good and effective passing attack. This is evidenced by the fact A.J. Brown and Devonta Smith finished as WR12 and WR17 in fantasy points per game respectively. For good measure, Dallas Goedert was TE10. Here were their final stat lines for the season: Brown: 67-1079-7…13 games played Smith: 68-833-8 TD…13 games played Goedert: 42-496-2…10 games played Don't fall for the 'Brown isn't a WR1 because all they do is run' tales when the numbers and the on-field visuals stare you right in the face. When it comes to Jahan Dotson, I'd look for him to have a better year, but as long as everyone is healthy he shouldn't be considered for a spot on your fantasy roster. He's in a contract year so the motivation will certainly be there, but the opportunities won't (again, barring injury). Johnny Wilson is likely the Eagles' WR4 and will be used in red zone situations to utilize his 6-foot-6, 235-pound frame while Ainias Smith is solid backup slot receiver. Terrace Marshall Jr. was also brought in to provide further depth. There were questions about whether or not Goedert would still be on the Eagles in 2025, but those were answered when he agreed to a re-worked deal with the team. As noted above, he'll once again be a decent, but not good or great fantasy option who can give you big weeks here and there. He hasn't played a full season of games since his rookie year in 2018 due to various injuries. In the event he does get banged up, Grant Calcaterra immediately becomes an interesting streaming option as he's coming off of a season in which he was the Eagles' fourth leading receiver (24-298-1). If the Eagles were to ever be in a string of games where they all of sudden become more pass oriented, whoever the tight end is (and not the WR3) would be the third option in the passing game. Running Game RB: Saquon Barkley, A.J. Dillon, Will Shipley, Keilan Robinson OL (L-R): Jordan Mailata, Landon Dickerson, Cam Jurgens, Tyler Steen, Lane Johnson Regression is easy to talk about when you're discussing a player who became just the ninth man in NFL history to rush for over 2,000 yards. If you're reading this article you likely know that's what Saquon Barkley accomplished last season which led to him finishing as fantasy's top running back. I will have Jahmyr Gibbs and Bijan Robinson ranked ahead of him, but why can't Barkley do it again? Because of regression? Sure, I'll take a 1,500-yard, double-digit touchdown season from him with no problem. There should be no worries about 'wear and tear' or regression when it comes to Barkely, I mean, are you going to play fantasy football like a chicken? Or are you going to get the best players? The only concern you should maybe have is that he won't catch as many passes, but when knew that would be the case coming into 2024. His 33 receptions last season were his lowest in a season outside of 2020 when he missed 14 games due to an ACL injury. Now, injuries do happen and Barkley has had his share. In the event he does miss time (knock on wood), you'd likely see a committee approach with Will Shipley and A.J. Dillon. The Eagles strong offensive line that is considered at this point the best in the league, will be bringing the whole band back with the exception of Mehki Becton (who started 15 games). Tyler Steen will step into his spot at guard full time and the unit should keep on rolling. Expect the Eagles to once again be a top five rushing offense, if not the best. Win Total (O/U 11.5) Getting 12 wins in the NFL is tough and it's a high number, but that's the life of a champion. After finishing the regular season 14-3 last season, it should be noted that a late blunder vs. the Falcons (aided by a Saquon Barkley drop) in Week 2 and a game in which Jalen Hurts did not finish (Week 16) were two of those three losses. They'll have to replace some starters on the defensive backend, but overall the roster is still strong and the rest of the NFL let them have another good draft. Outside of the division they'll face teams like the Chiefs, Bills, Lions, Cowboys and Buccaneers (who beat them early last season), but as of today the Eagles are better than all of them and for all these reasons is why I'm taking the over on 11.5 wins for the champs. Chris Simms explains to Ahmed Fareed why Jalen Hurts is ranked No. 10 in the "Truth Hurts" tier of his QB countdown due to his strong ability to be a clutch leader but his lingering areas for improvement.
CBS News
10 hours ago
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Philadelphia Eagles 2025 training camp schedule, players to watch, open practice and more
Training camp has arrived for the Philadelphia Eagles, who enter the 2025 season well-positioned to defend their Super Bowl LIX championship. Rookies and veterans reported to the NovaCare Complex in South Philadelphia on Tuesday for training camp. The team's first practice is scheduled for Wednesday. The Eagles enter camp with a new offensive coordinator after Kellen Moore left for the New Orleans Saints' head coaching job. Kevin Patullo is a familiar face inside the building, having been originally hired as part of head coach Nick Sirianni's staff in 2021, but the promotion comes with uncertainty. How will he and Super Bowl LIX MVP quarterback Jalen Hurts work together? The offseason brought changes, but the Birds' core remains intact. Saquon Barkley signed a historic contract extension. Cam Jurgens, who made the Pro Bowl in his first season replacing Jason Kelce at center, has a new long-term deal. Lane Johnson agreed to a one-year extension. Brandon Graham retired. Repeating as Super Bowl champions is rare in today's game. Before the Kansas City Chiefs repeated as champions in 2022 and 2023, the last team to win back-to-back Super Bowls was the New England Patriots in 2003 and 2004. On paper, though, the Eagles enter this season in as good a shape to win Super Bowl LX as any other team. Here's what Eagles fans need to know. Here are some dates fans can circle on their calendars. The Eagles' popular open practice returns again this summer, but fans will only have one opportunity to catch the Super Bowl LIX champions practice in pads at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles' only open practice is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 10, at the Linc. Ticket sales for the open practice benefit the Eagles Autism Foundation. General admission tickets are $10 and can be purchased on Ticketmaster. Eagles training camp isn't short of storylines and players to watch. The Birds won't have many position battles this training camp, but there are a few that will be worth monitoring. Here are some to follow as camp progresses. Kenyon Green, right guard: Replacing Mekhi Becton at right guard is the position battle to watch. The Eagles selected Tyler Steen in the third round of the 2023 draft, but the University of Alabama product lost the battle to Becton last summer. The Birds acquired 2022 first-round pick Kenyon Green from the Houston Texans in March. The Eagles liked Green coming out of college. He hasn't lived up to his draft status yet, but can a training camp at Stoutland University unlock his potential? Or does Steen, the early favorite, finally seize the opportunity? Right guard is the only offensive position up for grabs. The rest of the offense, barring injuries, is set. Sydney Brown and Andrew Mukuba, safeties: The Eagles' trading C.J. Gardner-Johnson to the Texans was the team's surprise move of the offseason, and it opened up a starting safety spot on the No. 1-ranked defense from last season. CJGJ's replacement will likely come in-house, between 2023 third-rounder Sydney Brown and 2025 second-rounder Andrew Mukuba. Brown and Mukuba were on the first-team defense during OTAs in May. Will Mukuba earn defensive coordinator Vic Fangio's trust to start in Week 1, or will Brown show enough consistency in camp and preseason to win the starting job? Joshua Uche, EDGE: Brandon Graham retired, Josh Sweat and Milton Williams left in free agency and the Eagles traded free-agent bust Bryce Huff to the San Francisco 49ers. The Birds signed Joshua Uche in free agency to help with their pass rush. Uche broke out in his third year in the NFL with the New England Patriots, logging a career-best 11 1/2 sacks in 2022. But the last two seasons have been underwhelming for the edge rusher. Last season, he was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs midseason. The Eagles are expecting Jalyx Hunt to leap in Year 2 and more from Nolan Smith in Year 3. Will Uche produce like he did in 2022 with the Patriots, or do the Birds have another Huff on their hands? Jihaad Campbell, linebacker: Howie Roseman went against the grain by trading up one spot to select Alabama inside linebacker Jihaad Campbell in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft. Campbell was one of the top-ranked linebackers in the pre-draft rankings, but he fell to the Eagles partially because of injury concerns. Campbell is recovering from shoulder surgery and didn't participate in the Eagles' offseason program. Campbell will likely be ready for training camp, and if so, how Fangio utilizes the linebacker will be something to watch. Will he be a more traditional inside 'backer, or will the Birds utilize him like they did in Zach Baun last season as a Swiss-army knife?
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Philadelphia Eagles 2025 training camp storylines to watch
The Philadelphia Eagles report to training camp Tuesday for the 2025 season after their second Super Bowl win in franchise history. After beating the Kansas City Chiefs, the Eagles went through an offseason marked by the loss of their offensive coordinator and several key defensive players. Here's a storyline to watch about every position group entering training camp Jalen Hurts delivered in the biggest moments last season and helped the Eagles win Super Bowl LIX. When NFL teams have success, coaching staffs get poached, a trend that has become the norm for the Eagles during the Hurts and Nick Sirianni era. Enter Kevin Patullo, who became the offensive coordinator after Kellen Moore departed for the New Orleans Saints' head coaching job. Patullo will be the sixth play caller Hurts has had since he entered the league in 2020, and his third straight season with a new OC. So, how will Hurts adjust to another new play caller? Patullo, who hasn't called plays in the NFL, might be new to the role, but he'll be a familiar voice for Hurts and the rest of the team's offense. He has been on the staff since Sirianni was hired in 2021, serving as the passing game coordinator and associate head coach the last two seasons. Patullo said he plans on building upon what the Eagles do well on offense with new wrinkles, and all eyes will likely be on the team's passing attack, which struggled at times in 2024 and ranked at the bottom of the league. Hurts, even in his college days, has dealt with offensive coordinator changes and adapted well to them. Last year, he said 95% of the offense being installed was new with Moore in his first season. Hurts likely won't be dealing with that with Patullo, but their relationship will be something to watch. Saquon Barkley is coming off the best season of his career, when he was named AP Offensive Player of the Year and set numerous franchise records. With that, Barkley had the largest workload of his career. He had 436 carries, including the playoffs. With that in mind, will the Eagles make more of an effort to manage Barkley's carries moving forward? After the season, the Eagles signed Barkley to a historic contract extension that will keep him in Philadelphia through 2028. The Eagles could be more incentivized to manage Barkley's workload moving forward. However, that would come at a cost, as the Eagles' offense gets worse with Barkley watching from the sideline. Entering training camp, the two top options to be Barkley's backups are Will Shipley and AJ Dillon, who missed the entire 2024 season with a neck injury. Barkley said this offseason would be different for him compared to previous years due to his 2024 workload. The Eagles did very little at wide receiver in the offseason, which means the No. 3 spot on the depth chart behind A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith will go to Jahan Dotson. When the Eagles acquired Dotson, many believed he would have had a greater impact. He only had 19 catches for 216 yards in the regular season, and most of them came in the team's regular season finale when they rested the starters. Dotson had a big game in the Super Bowl, catching two passes for 42 yards, including one where he nearly scored. Will he be more involved in 2025? In Philadelphia's offense, the No. 3 WR on the depth chart is never going to have a huge role behind Brown and Smith. Plus, tight end Dallas Goedert will eat up targets, and Barkley is also involved. If Dotson can provide the Eagles a reliable third option like he did in the postseason, that's all they need in 2025. But if Brown or Smith were to go down with a significant injury, would Dotson be able to step up? Time will tell. After an offseason filled with trade rumors, Goedert is back for an eighth season, but at times, it didn't seem like he'd return. Goedert and the team reworked his contract to return for this season. So, what should the Eagles expect from Goedert in a contract year? This season could be Goedert's last in midnight green. Goedert has been one of the better tight ends in the league over the last few seasons, but staying on the field has been an issue. When he's able to play, production isn't a problem. Goedert led Philadelphia in receiving in the playoffs en route to a Super Bowl LIX title. The 30-year-old will likely be a little more motivated to earn another contract, and that's a good thing for the Eagles. For the third straight season, Tyler Steen will have a chance to win the starting right guard job. Maybe the third time will be the charm for the former Alabama product. Entering camp, Steen is the frontrunner to land the job to start between center Cam Jurgens and right tackle Lane Johnson. Steen was the favorite to start last year until he got hurt in camp, leading to Mekhi Becton stepping into the role and never looking back. Steen's main competition for the right guard job will be Kenyon Green, who was acquired from the Houston Texans in the C.J. Gardner-Johnson trade, and Matt Pryor. The Eagles lost key pieces on the defensive line as Josh Sweat and Milton Williams departed in free agency, and Brandon Graham retired. Did they do enough to address the pass rush? While the Eagles are thinner than usual at edge rusher, they're expecting Nolan Smith and Jalyx Hunt to each take the next step and play larger roles. They signed Azeez Ojulari and Joshua Uche to add depth, but the two have had up-and-down NFL careers. On the D-line's interior, Jalen Carter enters his third year as one of the best defensive tackles in football. Jordan Davis enters a pivotal year, as the team is optimistic about his potential as a pass rusher. Moro Ojomo, who emerged in 2024, is expected to fill the void left by Williams' departure. Jihaad Campbell became the first linebacker the Eagles picked in the first round in more than 40 years in April's draft. The selection of the Gloucester Township, New Jersey, native was largely seen as a steal, but what type of impact will he make in 2025? In June, Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio told reporters Campbell wouldn't practice until August. Last year, Cooper DeJean missed the beginning of Eagles training camp with an injury, but that didn't stop him from making an impact on Philadelphia's Super Bowl season. If Campbell, who is dealing with a shoulder injury, stays healthy, he could add another chess piece to Fangio's defense alongside All-Pro linebacker Zack Baun. With Nakobe Dean expected to miss time, Campbell could fill the void and start in his place if he's healthy. Fangio said Campbell will begin at linebacker, but he could even get snaps at EDGE, the position he was recruited to play at Alabama. With the Eagles trading Gardner-Johnson to the Texans, the other safety spot is wide open. So, which Eagles player will take the reins? The favorite is rookie Andrew Mukuba, who the Birds selected with the No. 64 pick in the 2025 draft. Mukuba's main competition for the starting job will likely be third-year safety Sydney Brown, who has dealt with injuries throughout his time in Philly. He also isn't an ideal fit for Fangio's scheme. Fangio also said that Tristin McCollum, who joined the Eagles in 2023, will be involved in the competition. DeJean might even see time at safety this season. Fangio said the battle for the second starting safety spot will take all of training camp and into the preseason. Quinyon Mitchell and DeJean will both return as starters after excellent rookie years, but Philadelphia's cornerback depth is thinner than it was in 2024. Will third-year cornerback and former Georgia Bulldog Kelee Ringo make the leap and earn a starting role for the 2025 season? Darius Slay and Isaiah Rodgers are both gone. All the team did at cornerback in the offseason was sign veteran Adoree' Jackson and draft UCF's Mac McWilliams in the fifth round. Based on the moves, the Eagles are hoping Ringo, 22, becomes the starter on the outside alongside Mitchell. Dependable kicking in the NFL is hard to come by. For the past eight seasons, Jake Elliott has been better than dependable for the Birds as one of the league's best kickers. But last season, Elliott struggled at times. In 17 regular-season games, Elliot went 28 for 36 (77.8%) on field goal attempts, the second-worst mark of his career. Elliott also went 1-for-7 on field goal attempts for 50 yards or more. However, Elliott rebounded in the playoffs, despite missing three extra-point attempts. He connected on 10 of his 11 field goal attempts as the Eagles won another Super Bowl. The Eagles have confidence in Elliott. They handed him a four-year contract extension before the 2024 season, but his performance in 2025 will be worth monitoring.
Reuters
3 days ago
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Fly, Eagles fly: Super Bowl rings feature pop-out wings
July 19 - The Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl LIX championship rings include a hidden button that extends a pair of wings when pressed. The Eagles received their diamond-draped jewelry in a team ceremony on Friday night honoring their 40-22 win against the Kansas City Chiefs on Feb. 9 in New Orleans. "Our Super Bowl LIX Championship Ring represents the commitment, determination, and sacrifice of every member of our organization who helped deliver another World Championship for Eagles fans everywhere," Eagles chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie said in a statement. "From the start of training camp to our celebration on Broad Street, this team was deeply connected on every level. Our players, coaches, and front office staff all worked so tirelessly throughout the season to raise another Lombardi Trophy." In addition to the unique wings feature, the rings include two sayings from head coach Nick Sirianni: "You can't be great without the greatness of others," and the mantra "Tough. Detailed. Together." Forty points of diamonds spell out "World Champions," reflecting the number of points Philadelphia put on the scoreboard to win its second Super Bowl championship. The five diamonds on the special feature button represent the five Eagles players who scored against the Chiefs: Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Cooper DeJean and Jake Elliott. Scores from all of Philadelphia's playoff wins are inscribed inside the ring along with the number 145, representing the record total of postseason points the Eagles tallied. --Field Level Media
CBS News
3 days ago
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Birds get their bling! Philadelphia Eagles receive Super Bowl LIX rings
Months after their dominating win in Super Bowl LIX, the reigning world champions of professional football, the Philadelphia Eagles, gathered together at Ballers at The Battery to receive their Super Bowl rings Friday night. Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie, the architect of the roster, executive vice president and general manager Howie Roseman, and head coach Nick Sirianni were all joined by their wives as they got dressed up to differing degrees and walked the green carpet. The players seemed to be much more eager than the team's brass to show off their best attire for the evening. Players are set to report to training camp on Tuesday, and their first practice will be on Wednesday. So it's fitting in a way that they get their rings on Friday, celebrate their achievement once more, and then close that chapter as they begin their title defense. "We want a ring that tells a story and ... it can't just be beautiful in design," said Jason Arasheben, owner and operator of Jason of Beverly Hills, "it has to be robust in storyline, as far as telling the story of the season, the team, the city and the fans. So a lot goes into designing a ring of this caliber." Arasheben said they've done 16 championship rings across all four major sports, and still described the Birds' new bling as "the greatest championship ring in Super Bowl history." "We try to outdo each other with every championship ring, and with this being our latest championship ring, we feel like this is hands-down the greatest championship ring in history," he said. Arasheben said with this specific ring, they're proud to introduce something that has never been done. "When you see this ring, you'll understand exactly what I'm talking about," he said. The Eagles shared a breakdown of all the intricacies the ring showcases that pay homage to the team's season and Super Bowl LIX MacAulay contributed to this report.
