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USA Today
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Jalen Carter praises Eagles rookie defensive tackle Ty Robinson: 'That Boy is Fire'
Jalen Carter praises Eagles rookie defensive tackle Ty Robinson: 'That Boy is Fire' The Philadelphia Eagles selected former Nebraska star Ty Robinson in the fourth round, and All-Pro defensive tackle Jalen Carter has praised the rugged defender The Philadelphia Eagles selected former Nebraska star Ty Robinson in the fourth round, and All-Pro defensive tackle Jalen Carter has praised the rugged defender through six OTA sessions. The Eagles selected Robinson with the 111th overall pick in April's draft. After a recent practice, Carter was asked about the rookie and raved about his potential. In 2023, Robinson was an Honorable Mention All-Big 12 Conference after playing in all 12 games with 11 starts (29 tackles, 4 TFLs with one sack, 6 PBUs). In 2024, during his final season with the Huskers, Robinson was named Third-team All-Big Ten Conference after starting all 13 games (37 tackles, 12.5 TFLs with seven sacks, 4 PBUs, FF). Here's what Lance Zierlein of said about the rugged defensive tackle: "Bully with a roughshod playing style that forces blockers to match his physicality. Robinson is built for the trenches with the versatility to play in odd or even fronts. He's first into contact with his hands and mitigates average knee-bend with brute force in his upper half. He's powerful to set edges but lacks length to control and quickly shed NFL blockers. He's an effort rusher with active hands who can exploit a weak edge and thrive in gaming fronts but possesses average creativity. Robinson might not be a star, but his effort, strength and demeanor could make him a productive pro for years to come."
USA Today
16-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Eagles host Syracuse running back on a local visit
Eagles host Syracuse running back on a local visit Eagles brought in a dual-threat running back on a pre-draft visit The Philadelphia Eagles are conducting more work on running backs in the upcoming NFL Draft. According to his Instagram story, Syracuse running back LeQuint Allen visited the NovaCare Complex this week on a pre-draft visit. Allen is a Millville, New Jersey native, so this qualifies as a local visit. LeQuint Allen's Scouting Report via Lance Zierlein: Allen is a versatile back with adequate size and speed. He's decisive and gets what he can on most carries but lacks burst, imagination and contact force to create on his own. He's a reliable pass-catching option with natural hands and an ability to run routes and find yards after the catch. His pass-protection willingness and execution stands out against others in this class. Allen's ability to cover kicks and return punts adds to his value as a potential Day 3 pick who could compete for a role as a third-down option. Philadelphia hosted Texas RB Jaydon Blue on a top-30 visit last month, so they're clearly interested in adding more talent to their backfield. The Eagles extended Saquon Barkley this offseason and have newly signed A.J. Dillon and second-year player Will Shipley behind him. Kenneth Gainwell was the team's primary pass-catching back on third downs last season. With Gainwell leaving for Pittsburgh in free agency, Allen's versatile skill set could help fill those snaps. Allen posted 2,085 rushing yards and 30 total touchdowns over his final two seasons at Syracuse.
CBS News
09-04-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Could Justin Simmons' ties to Vic Fangio lead to him signing with Philadelphia Eagles?
The Philadelphia Eagles have a need at safety after trading C.J. Gardner-Johnson to the Houston Texans, and they could fill the void in free agency by adding a veteran with experience playing under defensive coordinator Vic Fangio . That veteran could be Justin Simmons, the 31-year-old safety who played with the Atlanta Falcons last season. During an appearance on the Up & Adams Show with Kay Adams on Tuesday, Simmons was asked about how much his connection with Fangio and Eagles passing game coordinator and defensive backs coach Christian Parker could play a role in where he signs in 2025. "Yeah, it really does. As honest as I can be, a lot of it, too, going back to your question about Atlanta – there was a lot of new, right? There was a new system, there was a new way to do it," Simmons said. "Going to Philly with Vic, you know exactly what you're getting out of me, and I know exactly what you're getting out of them because I've been in the system. I still have a ways to go to mastering it, but there are some things and nuances that I know that Vic likes, that I know that Christian Parker likes, and I know I can help in that area." This marks the second time this offseason that Simmons has discussed potentially playing in Philadelphia next season. In March, Simmons said on the "Talkin' Ball" podcast with New York Giants beat writer Pat Leonard that the Eagles and Washington Commanders are "high" on the list in terms of his potential landing spots in free agency. Simmons played in 16 games last season for the Falcons. He had two interceptions, seven pass deflections and 62 total tackles. Spotrac projects Simmons to earn a one-year, $5.8 million deal. Simmons played under Fangio with the Denver Broncos for three seasons while he was the team's head coach. He earned Second-Team All-Pro honors in two of those three seasons in Denver. After winning the Super Bowl, the Birds dealt Gardner-Johnson and a 2026 sixth-round pick to the Texans in March for guard Kenyon Green, a former first-round pick in 2022, and a 2026 fifth-round pick. In-house options like third-year safety Sydney Brown will get a chance to compete for the job left open after the Gardner-Johnson trade, but the Birds could also draft a player or decide to eventually sign a veteran like Simmons later this offseason. "Obviously, moving on from C.J. and what he's poured into that city is big shoes to fill, but I love what they have going on with [Reed] Blankenship and rest of the supporting cast there, so I don't know. It's interesting," Simmons said. "I'm excited to see what happens."
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown visits 10-year-old Philly plane crash survivor in hospital
The Brief The Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl champion A.J. Brown visited one of the survivors of the deadly plane crash that occurred in Northeast Philly January 31. Andre Howard III was hit in the head while protecting his sister during the Philly plane crash and underwent surgery. PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver is following through on his word to visit the 10-year-old boy who was critical after a medical plane crashed in Northeast Philly January 10. The visit made for a heartwarming moment. What we know Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown made good on a promise he made to a young boy severely injured when that medical jet crashed in northeast Philadelphia. Brown visited 10-year-old Andre Howard at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Wednesday with the Vince Lombardi trophy in tow. The backstory Andre Howard III was rushed to the hospital after his dad says he dived to protect his sister during the devastating plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia on January 31. The 10-year-old was hit by flying metal debris and had to have emergency brain surgery. He was in a medically induced coma. When Andre woke up, he asked if he missed the Super Bowl, which he didn't, and was able to watch the Eagles get the big win against the Kansas City Chiefs. Brown heard about the boy's story while in New Orleans for the Super Bowl and said he would be playing for the hero boy on Super Bowl Sunday. Brown also promised to pay him a visit when he gets back to Philadelphia. A promise he kept. The Source The information in this story is from Andre Howard III's family and officials.
NBC News
10-02-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Watch highlights from Super Bowl 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles ended the Kansas City Chiefs' winning streak 40-22. Kendrick Lamar's halftime show featured SZA and Samuel L. Jackson, and the NFL paid tribute to victims of recent U.S. tragedies, including the L.A. wildfires and the New Orleans New Year's Day attack, with a special pre-game performance by Lady Gaga on Bourbon Street.
