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Eagles-Jets trade: Philadelphia acquires Michael Carter II

With less than one week until the November 4 NFL trade deadline, Howie Roseman has made a trade.

Here’s a look at the terms:

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES RECEIVE — CB Michael Carter II, 2027 seventh-round pick

NEW YORK JETS RECEIVE — WR John Metchie III, 2027 sixth-round pick

Carter (not to be confused with the former Jets and current Arizona Cardinals running back of the same name) played college football at Duke before being selected by former Jets general manager and current Eagles executive Joe Douglas with a fifth-round pick (No. 154 overall) in the 2021 NFL Draft.

Since then, he’s logged 25 starts in 65 career games played. The 26-year-old cornerback has two interceptions to go with his 26 passes defensed. MC2 has a 83.4 passer rating when targeted, which is good. But it’s been 109.7 in five this games this season, which isn’t so good.

Carter has experience playing both inside and outside … but he’s mostly been a nickel cornerback in the NFL. Here’s a look at his career snap counts by season, via Pro Football Focus:

2021 — Slot 614, Box 140, DL 17, Wide 4, FS 1
2022 — Slot 662, Box 56, DL 7, Wide 5, FS 2
2023 — Slot 571, Box 65, Wide 29, FS 4, DL 2
2024 — Slot 252, Box 20, Wide 7, DL 5 , FS 1
2025 — Slot 113, Box 18, DL 11, FS 2, Wide 1

One would think the Eagles could experiment with starting MC2 in the slot to free up Cooper DeJean to play on the outside. CB2 has been a weakness for the Eagles all season long with neither Adoree’ Jackson, nor Jakorian Bennett, nor Kelee Ringo stepping up to really lock down that starting job.

My understanding is Michael Carter, who plays in the slot, will provide more overall versatility to the #eagles secondary. I wouldn't expect Cooper DeJean to be moving to the outside.

— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) October 29, 2025

It’s possible that the Eagles could give MC2 a look on the outside. Or maybe he just ends up being a good depth player to have behind DeJean, which wouldn’t be crazy considering the low cost it took to acquire Carter.

My view: It doesn't need to be viewed as either/or. To borrow from Nick Sirianni, it can be both/and over a period of time (obviously not on a given play).

In other words, there might be matchups or situations that could warrant DeJean to play outside in nickel. There could be… https://t.co/vpTi2T560L

— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) October 29, 2025

Metchie’s departure is a little surprising in the sense that the Eagles only traded for him back in mid-August. But with undrafted rookie standout Darius Cooper back from injured reserve, Metchie fell to being WR5 on the depth chart. The Eagles’ remaining wide receivers on the active roster: A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Jahan Dotson, Darius Cooper, and Xavier Gipson. They also have Britain Covey, Terrace Marshall, and Quez Watkins on the practice squad.

It’ll be interesting to see how Carter, who is currently signed through 2027, fares in Philly. Certainly worth taking a shot at him for very little cost in terms of assets surrendered.

Here's how badly Michael Carter II wanted to join the champs: Sources say he agreed to delete the $5M guaranteed for injury in his 2026 contract year to complete the trade to the #Eagles. https://t.co/7C7qbpz3UW

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 29, 2025

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Thursday Night Football: Ravens vs. Dolphins

Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season will feature a matchup between the Baltimore Ravens (2-5) and the Miami Dolphins (2-6).

The Ravens lead the all-time series between these teams, 9-8, but the Dolphins have won two of their three most-recent meetings. They last faced of on New Years Eve in 2023, with Baltimore winning at home, 56-19.

Quarterback Lamar Jackson is also set to make his return on Thursday night, and try to turn things around for the Ravens the second half of the season.

Watch the game and discuss it with us in the comment section below!

Baltimore Ravens vs. Miami Dolphins​

TV Schedule​

Game time: 8:15 PM EST

Channel: Prime Video

Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025

Location: Hard Rock Stadium | Miami, FL

Announcers: Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit, Kaylee Hartung (field reporter)

Radio: Westwood One

Online Streaming​

FuboTV | Prime Video

Odds via FanDuel

Odds via Fanduel​

Baltimore Ravens: -7.5 (-420)

Miami Dolphins: +7.5 (+330)

BLG pick: Ravens -7.5

O/U: 51.5 points

SB Nation Sites​

Ravens: www.BaltimoreBeatdown.com

Dolphins: www.ThePhinsider.com

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Eagles News: Moro Ojomo among most underrated NFL defenders

Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links …

Ernest Jones, Divine Deablo headline top underrated NFL defensive players – SB Nation
IDL: Moro Ojomo, Philadelphia Eagles. Last season, Moro Ojomo, a seventh-round pick for the Eagles in 2022, upped his snaps pretty seriously and became a hidden gem in Vic Fangio’s defense. In 342 pass-rush snaps, he had a sack, five quarterback hits, and 33 quarterback hurries, ranking fifth on the team with 39 total pressures. Now in 2025, Ojomo has done even more to realize his NFL potential with a team-high four sacks, and 28 total pressures. That ties him with Jalyx Hunt (another Philly Secret Superstar right now) in terms of pressures. The 6’3, 292-pound Ojomo can also get it done on the outside — he’s been there on 18% of his snaps in 2025 — but the quarterback disruption has come mostly from inside. Ojomo can win one-on-ones as a three-tech tackle just as well as he can flip game and exploit blocking openings. Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis are obviously the Eagles’ IDL stars, but this season on the field, Ojomo’s been the guy to watch.

Eagles Film Room: Michael Carter II provides depth and flexibility – BGN
Carter’s arrival in Philadelphia is best viewed as a depth and flexibility move, rather than one that changes the depth chart dramatically. In the short term, I see him as a rotational nickel option who can contribute on special teams and in Dime packages (6 DBs), giving Vic Fangio another piece to mix into his sub-packages. His experience and football IQ make him a steady insurance policy behind Cooper DeJean. In certain matchups, potentially against teams with two elite outside receivers, Carter’s presence could allow DeJean to slide outside temporarily. He also gives the defense another player to use in Dime personnel packages, something Fangio has been more open to using this season. Long term, Carter’s best path to playing time will come through mastering the nuances of Fangio’s system. This is a defense built on communication, chemistry, and relationships, which makes it unlikely he’ll play meaningful snaps right away. Still, his versatility and willingness in run support give the Eagles a type of nickel profile they lacked behind DeJean.

Browns Myles Garrett, Eagles trade rumor makes too much sense for almost everyone – Dawgs By Nature
So, in general, a Myles Garrett deal between the Browns and Eagles, with a significant return, makes sense, on the surface level, for everyone. It stops making sense for Cleveland fans, for the upcoming dome stadium (and the prices involved) and for the Browns roster, which is not being torn down to the studs. Unlike playing “Madden” or even fantasy football, all-time great players are not replaced in equal value with two or three good to very good players. Garrett’s presence alone makes DT Mason Graham, LB Carson Schwesinger and DT Mike Hall Jr. better. His play can, at times, win games almost single-handedly. The deal also doesn’t make sense for Berry, unless he knows for sure he will get to complete at least four of the five years on the extension he signed last year. Garrett not only assures a more competitive product on the field but also gives the rest of Berry’s roster a chance to look better to owner Jimmy Haslam if the GM is on the hot seat.

Should the Eagles trade three first-round picks for Browns DE Myles Garrett? – PhillyVoice
Howie Roseman already tried to trade for Micah Parsons this season. They reportedly offered a couple of first-round picks, a third-round pick, a fifth-round pick, “and more.” The Cowboys more or less confirmed that the Eagles made the offer, but also added that under no circumstances would they have traded Parsons to their divisional rival. Instead, they traded Parsons to the Green Bay Packers for, in my opinion, a worse offer. So, you know, the Eagles have already proven that they will trade multiple first-round picks for an elite edge rusher. And yes, if the Browns are dumb enough to trade him for what will likely be three picks in the 20’s or 30’s, then the Eagles shouldn’t (and probably wouldn’t) hesitate for a second to pull the trigger, and then go win another Super Bowl or two. But I think it would take significantly more than three first-round picks.

2025 trade deadline needs for all 32 NFL teams – PFF
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES: PASS RUSHER: Last season, the Eagles placed in the top 10 in team PFF pass-rush grade (86.4), total pressures (305) and pressure rate (36.4%). They also ranked first in pass-rush win rate (56.7%). This year, they are outside the top 10 in both PFF pass-rush grade and win rate. Philadelphia is still very much in a Super Bowl window. For whatever the cap space allows, go for the home run. Make an offer for Trey Hendrickson, Jaelan Phillips or even Myles Garrett.

Game Review – PHI 38, NYG 20 – Iggles Blitz
Jalyx Hunt just finished the best two game stretch of his young career. He had the pick-six in Minny and then had his first sack of the season against the G-men. Hunt tackled Dart from behind on the third play of the game, showing that this wasn’t going to be a repeat of the first game when the Eagles had no answer for Dart’s legs. Josh Uche had a couple of good pressures when he looped to the inside. He just missed a strip sack. Replay ruled Dart’s arm had just started going forward and that wiped out his play. Patrick Johnson got burned by Skattebo on early TD pass. Great job by the rookie. Used his hands to get inside and free to the end zone. Johnson had a great rush off the edge that forced Dart to step up into a sack. Johnson also covered a screen pass and forced Dart to throw the ball into the ground.

NFL QB rankings, Week 9: Baker Mayfield bounced from No. 1; two new passers enter Tier 1 – NFL.com
QB11) Jalen Hurts. 2025 stats: 8 games | 70.2 pct | 1677 pass yds | 7.8 ypa | 15 pass TDs | 1 INT | 207 rush yds | 5 rush TDs | 3 fumbles.

Jordan Mailata Mic’d Up in REVENGE Win vs New York Giants – PE.com
Hear from the left tackle all throughout Sunday’s 38-20 victory over the Giants!

ESPN, ABC exit YouTube TV – PFT
After getting deals done with Fox in August and Comcast in September, YouTube TV failed to strike a new deal with the company that owns ESPN and ABC, among other channels. And so those channels are gone. Which means no ESPN or ABC college football on Saturday, and no Monday Night Football. This week, it’s Cardinals-Cowboys. Next week, it’s Eagles-Packers.

Late TDs key as DeSean Jackson, DelState win Philly bout with Mike Vick’s Norfolk State – Delaware Online
Delaware State’s prolific offense emerged rather belatedly, but not too late to secure a memorable win on Oct. 30 at Lincoln Financial Field. Two fourth-quarter touchdowns, the second a 76-yard run by James Jones with 6:38 left, allowed the Hornets to cement an eventual 27-20 win over Norfolk State in their MEAC football bout. The nationally televised game matched up ex-Eagles-turned-coaches – close friends DeSean Jackson at Delaware State and Michael Vick at Norfolk State.

Cowboys trade rumors: Brandon Aubrey suggested as trade piece by ESPN – Blogging The Boys
Back to Aubrey. He has something in common with the George Pickens who we mentioned up top. Aubrey is in the final year of his current contract which means the Cowboys are going to have to figure something out if they want to keep him around long-term. As noted with Pickens, that isn’t necessarily their specialty in terms of accomplishing it in an efficient manner. This also serves as an “argument” for trading him, if you want to have those kinds of discussions.

The Best NFL Bets for Week 9 – The Ringer
Arizona Cardinals at Dallas Cowboys (–2.5). The Dallas secondary wasn’t good to begin with, but now it’s been absolutely ravaged by injuries. The Cowboys and Bengals are in the running for the worst defense in the NFL, and both are breaking new ground on just how low professional defenses can be rated. I think Dallas is better than Cincinnati at full strength, but the secondary’s injury crisis has left Dallas starting practice squad–level players. Not only is Trevon Diggs out, but both starting safeties are likely to miss Monday night as well. It’s gotten so bad that the Cowboys had an undrafted rookie corner, Reddy Steward, playing safety on Sunday. The betting market has taken notice of the injury situation. The Cowboys moved from –3 to –2.5, and the total sits at 53.5. I continue to love betting on the Cowboys offense at home, where they have scored 40-plus points in all three of their games this year. They’ll need to score at least 28 to have any chance in this game, and for that reason, I’ll trust Dak Prescott at home. The Cowboys are still hitting explosive plays through the air and will continue to do so as long as Prescott has time to throw. Verdict: Bet Cowboys team total over 27.5.

NFL Week 9 picks, predictions, schedule, odds, fantasy tips – ESPN
What we’re hearing on the Cowboys: At 3-4-1, the Cowboys are in must-win territory at the midway point of their season — not just for playoff purposes, but for feeling like ‘the-season-isn’t-slipping-away’ purposes. Since 2000, the Cowboys are 15-10 in games before their bye week. In the past 10 seasons they have made the postseason, they have lost the game before their bye only once and still made the playoffs (2018). That year, they made a season-changing trade for Amari Cooper before the trade deadline. Do they have a similar move in store this season? […] Stat to know: The Cowboys are the first team in NFL history to average 30.0 points per game and have a negative point differential through the first eight games.

2025 Washington Commanders Tank Watch Preview – Hogs Haven
I remain hopeful that Dan Quinn can right the ship when Jayden Daniels returns from his most recent hamstring injury. But I have to admit my confidence took a hit when what looked like successful adjustments in the first half on Monday Night gave way to more mistakes and missed opportunities when play resumed after the break. And if there are any more serious injuries to key players, we may soon reach a point where there’s not much the coaches can do. The Commanders missing the playoffs would be a bitter pill to swallow, following last season’s overperformance. However, some good could come from it in the long term. The silver lining to the cloud of a disappointing regular season is, of course, improved draft position. While I am not ready to throw in the towel on the 2025 season just yet, I thought this might be a good time to ask what it could mean for the long-term rebuilding project if the Commanders did fail to return to the playoffs this year.

Giants-49ers preview: New York offense has chance for success – Big Blue View
The 2-6 New York Giants host the 5-3 San Francisco 49ers in a Week 9 matchup at MetLife Stadium. The 49ers are looking to rebound after a 26-15 loss to the Houston Texans in Week 8, a setback that dropped them to third place in the NFC West. For the Giants, injuries continue to pile up, as running back Cam Skattebo joins star rookie Malik Nabers on injured reserve. FanDuel Sportsbook has New York listed as 2.5-point home underdogs, with the over/under set at 48.5 points. Robert Saleh’s defense was also bitten by the injury bug. Star linebacker Fred Warner joined edge defender Nick Bosa on injured reserve after Week 6. Starters Jordan Elliott (DT), Sam Okuyinonu (edge), and Dee Winters (LB) are also dealing with injuries, as are Yetur Gross-Matos (edge) and Bryce Huff (edge). On the other side of the football, though, Brock Purdy may return to the starting lineup for Kyle Shanahan.

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NFL Trade Rumors: “The Eagles are a team to watch” with Jaelan Phillips

The Philadelphia Eagles would sure love to acquire Myles Garrett but it’s quite possible that they won’t be able to pry him away from the Cleveland Browns.

If that’s the case, there are some more realistic edge defender options. And the Eagles are indeed in the market for a pass rusher, according to NFL insider Albert Breer.

“The Lions, Ravens, Commanders and (again) Eagles all have shown interest in adding edge rushers.”

Breer adds that Jaelan Phillips of the Miami Dolphins is specifically worth monitoring:

“The Dolphins are the first seller to be past their Week 9 game, and their edge rushers have elicited plenty of interest—Bradley Chubb, Jaelan Phillips and Matthew Judon could be moved. Phillips, still only 26 and in a contract year, might be the one with the most value, despite losing chunks of the past three years to serious injuries. The Eagles are a team to watch, with the question being how far Philly would go to get him (sounds like it’d cost at least a third-rounder).”

On one hand, the Eagles are slated to own three third-round selections in the 2026 NFL Draft (one from the New York Jets, one of their own, and a projected compensatory pick for losing Milton Williams). Phillips is a talented player with 26.5 sacks, 30 TFLs, and 64 quarterback hits in 56 career games played. He has experience playing for Vic Fangio from the 2023 season.

On the other hand, Phillips has missed 30 games over the last three seasons and he’s in the final year of his contract. The Eagles could be paying a significant cost for a rental.

What say you? Do you want the Eagles to trade for Phillips?

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NFL Trade Deadline: Eagles rumor tracker

The Eagles have a bye in Week 9 but Howie Roseman and the front office will be extra busy as we approach the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Roseman is notoriously thorough in checking around the league to know which players are available and will always make moves to add talent to the roster.

As we get closer to the deadline, the Eagles have already made one trade — bringing in CB Michael Carter II and sending the Jets WR John Metchie III — and are rumored to be in the mix for some others.

Rumors are just that, but there is definitely some depth concerns with the current Eagles roster, and this will be the last opportunity to add some help for the second-half of the season. Multiple reports suggest Howie is specifically looking for edge rushers, which isn’t really a surprise given the injuries to the position.

Here are some of the Eagles-related rumors approaching the deadline:

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• Nov. 1: Dianna Russini of The Athletic reported that the Eagles have called the Jets about Jermaine Johnson.
  • “The Eagles need an edge rusher and asked the Jets about Jermaine Johnson. It makes sense, considering former Jets GM Joe Douglas drafted him in New York and is now Philly’s senior personnel director. However, New York has held a high asking price of a second-round pick or better.”
  • Russini also noted the Eagles’ interest in Jaelan Phillips and poured cold water on the idea of Myles Garrett being traded.
• Oct. 31: “The Eagles are a team to watch with Jaelen Phillips,” according to NFL Insider Albert Breer:
  • “Phillips, still only 26 and in a contract year, might be the one with the most value, despite losing chunks of the past three years to serious injuries. The Eagles are a team to watch, with the question being how far Philly would go to get him (sounds like it’d cost at least a third-rounder).”
• Oct. 30: “Howie Roseman and the Eagles are super hot after Myles Garrett.”
  • “The likelihood is that Garrett won’t be moved. But it’s not impossible. And so where the “So you’re telling me there’s a chance?” meme from Dumb and Dumber applies, we all know Roseman is going to effort to acquire a truly special talent.“

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Eagles News: Jalen Hurts in the MVP mix

Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links …

Is Jalen Hurts in the MVP race? Here’s a look at the top candidates after Week 8 – NBCSP
The Eagles have never had a league MVP since the AP began giving out the award in 1957, but as the Eagles reach the bye week, Jalen Hurts is clearly in the mix. But it is a crowded mix. Hurts was runner-up to Patrick Mahomes in 2022 balloting, but as we approach the halfway point of the 2025 season he’s playing some of the best football of his life. Hurts is sixth in the NFL in completion percentage, sixth in touchdown passes, first in interception ratio, tied for third in touchdown ratio and even 11th in passing yards despite having just the 18th-most pass attempts. He’s also seventh in rushing touchdowns. Other Eagles among the top five vote recipients in the award’s history: Sonny Jurgensen was third in 1961, Pete Retzlaff fourth in 1965, Ron Jaworski fourth in 1980, Randall Cunningham second to Boomer Esiason in 1988 and second to Joe Montana in 1990, Seth Joyner fifth in 1991, Donovan McNabb second to Marshall Faulk in 2000, Carson Wentz third in 2017 and Saquon Barkley third last year. This year’s race is wide open eight weeks into the season. Here’s a look at the leading candidates, including eight quarterbacks, two wide receivers, two running backs and an edge. A reminder: The last 12 MVPs and 17 of the last 18 have been quarterbacks, with Adrian Peterson in 2012 the only exception since 2006. The last MVP who wasn’t a quarterback or running back was Lawrence Taylor in 1986.

NFL Trade Rumors: “The Eagles are a team to watch” with Jaelan Phillips – BGN
On one hand, the Eagles are slated to own three third-round selections in the 2026 NFL Draft (one from the New York Jets, one of their own, and a projected compensatory pick for losing Milton Williams). Phillips is a talented player with 26.5 sacks, 30 TFLs, and 64 quarterback hits in 56 career games played. He has experience playing for Vic Fangio from the 2023 season. On the other hand, Phillips has missed 30 games over the last three seasons and he’s in the final year of his contract. The Eagles could be paying a significant cost for a rental.

Eagles trade deadline primer: Will Howie Roseman add an edge rusher or another cornerback? – The Athletic
There are other options, such as Tennessee’s Dre’Mont Jones (who played for Fangio in Denver) and Atlanta’s Arnold Ebiketie, but the Eagles seem well stocked with rotational types. As the saying goes, though, you can never have enough pass rushers. If the Eagles are still seeking cornerback help, Seattle’s Riq Woolen has seemingly fallen out of favor since his Pro Bowl season as a rookie in 2022. You know who his defensive coordinator was that year? Clint Hurtt, who is now the Eagles’ defensive line coach, ran a scheme similar to what the Eagles run. They could also call New Orleans about Alontae Taylor, whose versatility and athleticism would fit in a secondary that could take the path of collecting young talent and seeing who emerges at the top of the rotation for the postseason. If the Eagles are seeking a tight end, it would make sense to find one with term on his deal, considering they don’t have a tight end under contract beyond this season. Las Vegas’ Michael Mayer would be a player who fits that description — a former second-round pick who has proven capable when on the field, but is currently behind Brock Bowers on the Raiders depth chart. Then again, the Raiders might not be inclined to move young talent.

Stevenson, Dean Lead Early Cornerback DVOA for 2025 – FTN Fantasy
It’s also interesting to see which cornerbacks have a big gap between DVOA and VOA (without opponent adjustments). Deommodore Lenoir of the 49ers is just a little bit better than average before the opponent adjustments, but comes out near the top of the league when we include them. Other receivers with strong opponent positive opponent adjustments are Benford, Kool-Aid McKinstry, and both Jets cornerbacks, Sauce Gardner and Brandon Stephens In the other direction, you’ve got Kelee Ringo of the Eagles. Believe it or not, even though it looks like he’s getting torched, Ringo comes out above average before we apply opponent adjustments! However, he spent a lot of time covering depth receivers from the Giants and the Buccaneers, and those haven’t been very good receivers this year so giving up yardage to them makes Ringo look pretty bad.

NFL Week 9 predictions, fantasy sleepers, upset picks, bets – ESPN
Rumors about the Vikings trading for a QB intensify. We’re getting J.J. McCarthy’s third start this week, and it’s a doozy. The Vikings are on the road in Detroit against a tremendous run defense and a confusing, aggressive secondary. I expect a ton of third-and-longs for McCarthy and some shaky pass protection. If this game gets ugly just two days before the NFL trade deadline, I’d expect Minnesota to make some calls for a viable QB2 who could moonlight as QB1. The Colts’ Anthony Richardson Sr.? The Eagles’ Tanner McKee? The Chiefs’ Gardner Minshew?

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones addressed controversial quote about prioritizing business – Blogging The Boys
Beyond that lies the actual point which is that Jerry said something incredibly tone deaf. He outright declared to the interviewer that the subject at hand was more of a priority to him than the state of the football team. Even if it was tongue-in-cheek or an off-hand comment in a casual conversation (that was being recorded for the interview to be clear) it was unwise. Jones literally used his own defense, the one he boasts responsibility for assembling, as a punchline. There have been a number of instances where Jerry has put his foot in his mouth and the world has kept on moving after each one of them like it will in this case. Nobody is pretending anything else is reality. It was a silly thing to say. That’s all that Jerry had to say about it. Instead… well. Yea.

Commanders fans have pulled the plug on the 2025 season – Hogs Haven
After only 8 weeks of an 18-week season, Commanders fans who answered our Reacts survey this week are almost totally checked out on the possibility of their favorite team making the playoffs or achieving any of the championship goals — division, conference, league — that they hoped for with varying levels of fervor at the start of September. In fact, 92% of those responding to our survey believe that the Commanders will miss the playoffs. The 8% who still believe seem to pin their hopes on the kind of ‘superhero’ play from a healthy Jayden Daniels that powered his team into the playoffs in his rookie season.

Mac Jones will start at QB for 49ers vs. Giants; Brock Purdy questionable – Big Blue View
The New York Giants, who have a long injury list of their own, will not have to face San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Brock Purdy on Sunday. Mac Jones will start at quarterback for San Francisco. Purdy has played in only two games this season, the last of which was Week 4, due to a toe injury. He is listed as questionable and will not start. Per The Athletic, San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan said Purdy is “not fully healthy” although he could be available in an emergency.

7 NFL trade deadline deals we want to see, starring Patriots, Packers, and more – SB Nation
A.J. Brown to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Let’s get this out of the way: The financials make it nearly impossible for the Philadelphia Eagles to move A.J. Brown. That being said … For pure content reasons we would love to see Brown move across Pennsylvania to Pittsburgh, to play alongside DK Metcalf and catch passes from Aaron Rodgers. Just imagine the kind of social media posts that would follow. Please, we need this.

VANITAS – Hyperviolets
VANITAS is the debut album from Hyperviolets. The title is taken from the name of a genre of paintings, prominent in 17th-century art, that serves as a reminder of the futility of earthly pleasures and the inevitability of death. The duo worked with this concept in mind, using death as a common starting point for the subject matter throughout and examining it through a different lens for each track. It is not meant to be a macarbe or morbid fixation but rather an embrace of truth, looking at death with a spirit of willingness and acceptance. [BLG Note: Check out this new band and new album from long-time friend of BGN and occasional front page contributor Brendan Ekstrom, who is a big Birds fan.]

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NFL Week 9 Early Games

The 2025 NFL season is nearly halfway over, and will continue Sunday at 1:00 PM, with a few interesting matchups including the Minnesota Vikings on the road against the Detroit Lions.

You can CLICK HERE for a full Week 9 Eagles fan rooting guide.

The Philadelphia Eagles are on bye this week, but there’s a solid amount of hate-watching available on Sunday. Click here to see which game is broadcasted in your region. For the early games, the Philadelphia area is set to receive Colts vs. Steelers on CBS and Vikings vs. Lions on FOX.

Here’s who the BGN writers are predicting to win.

Read on for more information on how to watch these NFL Week 9 early games.

Online Streaming​

FuboTV | Paramount+ | FOX One

Sunday, November 2​

All start times at 1:00 PM Eastern.

CHICAGO BEARS (4-3) at CINCINNATI BENGALS (3-5)
Channel: CBS

ATLANTA FALCONS (3-4) at NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (6-2)
Channel: CBS

SAN FRANCISCO 49ers (5-3) at NEW YORK GIANTS (2-6)
Channel: CBS

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (7-1) at PITTSBURGH STEELERS (4-3)
Channel: CBS

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (5-3) at TENNESSEE TITANS (1-7)
Channel: CBS

MINNESOTA VIKINGS (3-4) at DETROIT LIONS (5-2)
Channel: FOX

CAROLINA PANTHERS (4-4) at GREEN BAY PACKERS (5-1-1)
Channel: FOX

DENVER BRONCOS (6-2) at HOUSTON TEXANS (3-4)
Channel: FOX

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Sunday Night Football: Seahawks vs. Commanders

The NFL Week 9 slate of Sunday games will cap off with a Sunday Night Football matchup between the Seattle Seahawks (5-2) and the Washington Commanders (3-5).

The Commanders lead the all-time series between these teams, 13-7, and the home team has won the past two meetings. They last faced off in November 2023, when the Seahawks won in Seattle, 29-26.

Washington currently sits at No. 3 in the NFC East, behind the Eagles and Cowboys — although, they’re much closer to passing Dallas for the No. 2 spot than they are overtaking Philly at No. 1. With QB Jayden Daniels back on the field, this will be a big opportunity to turn things around if they want to be a playoff team in back-to-back years.

Here’s everything you need to know about tonight’s game.

Seattle Seahawks vs. Washington Commanders​

TV Schedule​

Game time: 8:20 PM EST

Channel: NBC

Date: Sunday, November 2, 2025

Location: Northwest Stadium | Landover, MD

Announcers: Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth, Melissa Stark

Online Streaming​

Peacock | FuboTV

Odds via FanDuel

Odds via FanDuel​

Seattle Seahawks: -2.5 (-158)

Washington Commanders +2.5 (+134)

Over/under: 48.5 points

SB Nation Blogs​

Seahawks: www.FieldGulls.com

Commanders: www.HogsHaven.com

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[Philadelphia Eagles]

Eagles News: Jaelan Phillips trade earns high grades

Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links …

NFL trade deadline grades: Jaelan Phillips, Jaire Alexander – ESPN
Eagles get: Edge Jaelan Phillips. Dolphins get: 2026 third-round pick. Eagles grade: A-. Dolphins grade: B-. Even though Smith could return from injury soon and Graham is coming out of retirement, the Eagles felt — and with good reason — that adding talent at edge rusher was a priority and made a move for Phillips, a good pass rusher in the final year of his contract. Injuries hampered Phillips’ career with the Dolphins. He suffered season-ending injuries to his Achilles and ACL in 2023 and 2024, respectively. But when he has been on the field, Phillips has always been quite impressive. He recorded 8.5 sacks as a rookie and then followed that up with a 7.0-sack season in 2022 in which he boasted a 23.9% pass rush win rate at edge that ranked fifth at the position that season. He has a 17.1% pass rush win rate at edge for his career and is at 16.5% this season, both a shade above average. Considering his track record and that he’s getting back to form after his ACL injury, I think it’s reasonable for the Eagles to expect him to be little better than that in the second half of the season. Phillips also generally scores well in run stop win rate, and that has particularly been the case this season, when his 30.5% RSWR at edge ranks 11th among edge rushers. There’s a pretty decent chance Phillips is a rental. He’s currently playing on his $13.25 million fifth-year option. While that means he might well be a stop-gap solution for Philadelphia, it opens up the pretty strong possibility that Phillips could leave in free agency and net Philly a compensatory pick (perhaps a fourth-rounder, just like Sweat is projected to earn the Eagles, according to OverTheCap). The Eagles have $23.8 million in cap space next year (per OverTheCap), so while they could make some signings, they probably won’t be huge players in free agency, thus making the comp pick quite likely. Framed in those terms — a 2026 third-round pick and around $6.6 million for half a season of Phillips and a likely 2027 fourth-round pick — this seems well worth it. The Eagles are true Super Bowl contenders, so the leverage on patching up any weakness is high. Anything that moves the needle on probability of a Lombardi Trophy is valuable.

Jaelan Phillips trade grades: Eagles address major weakness, as Dolphins prepare for future – The Athletic
Eagles’ trade grade: A-. The defending Super Bowl champions are the No. 1 seed in the NFC, and they’re in dogged pursuit of another ring. You must always respect bold moves in a situation like this. Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio had the same role with the Dolphins in 2023, so he’s familiar with Phillips. Fangio’s peers have always admired his ability to identify his scheme and personality fits, so you can be sure the Eagles will have a sound plan to maximize Phillips’ production as they attempt to topple the conference for the third time in four years.

Eagles-Dolphins trade: Philadelphia acquires LB Jaelan Phillips – BGN
There were plenty of reports indicating the Eagles were interested in trade if for Dolphins LB Jaelan Phillips ahead of the deadline, and Howie Roseman was able to make it happen early Monday morning. The Eagles have acquired Jaelan Phillips in exchange for a third-round pick in 2026, with the Dolphins also picking up a portion of his remaining salary.

Miami Dolphins trade Jaelan Phillips to Philadelphia Eagles – The Phinsider
The move comes just days after the Dolphins and long-time general manager Chris Grier decided to mutually part ways, with reports following the departure saying that Grier was hesitant to trade many of Miami’s top stars. With interim general manager Champ Kelly holding the reins of the franchise, clearly the Dolphins’ trade strategies have changed. Phillips, the 18th overall selection in the 2021 NFL Draft, leaves Miami after an injury riddled tenure with the club. Both his 2023 and 2024 campaigns were cut short due to gruesome lower body injuries. In 2023, he played in just 8 games before tearing his Achilles in a November contest against the New York Jets. In 2024, Phillips made it through just 4 games before tearing his ACL in a game against the Tennessee Titans. In four and a half years with the Dolphins, Phillips amassed 177 combined tackles, 26 sacks, one forced fumble and four fumble recoveries.

What the trade for pass rusher Jaelan Phillips means for the Eagles defense – PHLY
As Bo Wulf and I discussed on the emergency podcast on Monday morning, Phillips has a very high pressure rate (5th-best in the NFL among all edge rushers with at least 175 pass rush snaps, per NextGenStats), but a low sack rate and quarterback-hit rate. Is there a reason to be alarmed by that? Certainly. I get it. It paints the picture of a guy who has empty calorie rushes but doesn’t ACTUALLY impact the quarterback. Here’s what I will say after going through the tape: I think a lot of Phillips’ pressures showed a guy who can still win quickly off the ball but struggled a bit to finish in the backfield. I think that’s fair to say. He’s had a handful of missed tackles in the run game (more this year than any other year in his career) as well. When I’ve seen players like this in the past, college or pro, it can be a sign of poor lower body flexibility and stiffness. This was not an issue for Phillips earlier in his career, but after two serious lower-body injuries have ended his last two seasons, it wouldn’t be a huge shock if that has negatively affected his ankle flexion.

Everything You Need to Know Ahead of the NFL’s 2025 Trade Deadline – The Ringer
Edge Jaelan Phillips, Miami Dolphins. It feels like everything is building to a Phillips trade by Tuesday afternoon. He’s in the last year of his deal, the general manager who drafted him is gone, he’s playing on one of the league’s worst defenses, and he’s one of the few young Dolphins players who can potentially command a high draft pick in a deal. It was a winding road for Phillips to become a high-value edge rusher, as he dealt with several injuries in college and the pros, but he has Pro Bowl potential when he’s healthy. Entering Week 9, Phillips ranked top 10 in third-down pressures per game. He shows up when his defense needs him to affect the quarterback, and while his injury concerns might keep him from securing a long-term deal right now, he can certainly be a major addition for a contender in the short term. Dream destination: Philadelphia Philadelphia can’t hide its edge rushers’ lack of production because of its problems at cornerback, and it can’t hide its cornerback problems because it doesn’t get enough pressure. The Eagles could end this vicious cycle by adding a player like Phillips, who is able to consistently win his matchups, assuming he can stay healthy. [BLG Note: This was published about an hour before Phillips was traded but still relevant.]

Handing out 10 awards from the Eagles’ bye week – PhillyVoice
6) The ‘Nah’ Award: Comparisons to the 2023 team. During the first four games of the season, the Eagles beat a bunch of very good teams, but often didn’t look super convincing in doing so. They then also lost a couple of games to the Broncos and the awful Giants, and throughout that first third of the season, a lot of fans were unhappy with Patullo. Similarly, in 2023, the Eagles beat a bunch of good teams but didn’t always look convincing when they did, and fans were unhappy with both coordinators. Because of these surface-level similarities, the 2025 team was widely being compared to the 2023 team that collapsed in epic fashion down the stretch. That comparison always felt weird to me, given how bizarre the 2023 season was. I mean, they replaced their defensive coordinator in-season when they had a 10-3 record, lol. They had guys like Nick Morrow, Zach Cunningham, James Bradberry, Kevin Byard, Justin Evans, Terrell Edmunds, and Bradley Roby starting games. The defensive coordinator had no rudder and his replacement was even worse. Once the 2023 season started going sideways, it snowballed and the team never recovered. The 2025 team has already righted the ship after those two losses to the Broncos and Giants. We’ll see what becomes of this season. There are a lot of possibilities! But whatever it is, it’ll be its own thing.

Top Dog – Iggles Blitz
The Eagles didn’t have the top seed last year (Detroit did) so it doesn’t guarantee anything. Still, you’d rather have the bye than not. Getting an extra week of rest and having time to prepare is never a bad thing after a long season of NFL battles. Buffalo beat KC 28-21. That didn’t affect the Eagles, but it makes life hard for the Chiefs. They are now just 5-4. They’ve got two games with Denver left. They also have one with the Chargers, Colts and Texans. The Chiefs could go 9-8 or 10-7. Maybe they get hot and win out. But this season isn’t going to be about the top seed for them. They are going to have to battle their way into the postseason. Washington is about to drop to 3-6. What a disaster after last season’s playoff run. Who could have seen this coming?

NFL midseason crystal ball: 10 people who will shape the 2025 season’s second half – NFL.com
7) OC Kevin Patullo. The Eagles’ first-year offensive coordinator already has faced plenty of scrutiny this season. The defending Super Bowl champions have struggled offensively — they ranked 25th in the league in passing and 19th in rushing coming into Week 9 — and this team isn’t winning the NFC again unless Patullo can increase this unit’s potency. The good news here is that Philadelphia found a groove in its run game before the bye week. The team rushed for 276 yards in a 38-20 win over the Giants, with running back Saquon Barkley accounting for 150 of those yards on just 14 carries. The next step for Patullo is finding consistency in the passing game. There’s been a weekly dissection of wide receiver A.J. Brown’s mood swings in relation to his targets, but there have been real reasons for that frustration. The Eagles have too much talent to be so middling on offense. It’s up to Patullo to resolve that.

Highlights: All 100 of Jalen Hurts’ career passing TDs – PE.com
If you’re itching for some Eagles football during the Bye Week, check out all 100 of Jalen Hurts’ career touchdown passes during the regular season.

Packers News: Tucker Kraft’s injury throws wrench into Green Bay’s offense – Acme Packing Company
When the Green Bay Packers get into their facilities at Lambeau Field this morning, they will have a new, unwelcome challenge facing them. The coaching staff, particularly on offense, will have to figure out how to assemble a productive offense without one of their most important players. Tucker Kraft has become a do-it-all player for this team over the past season and a half, and in recent weeks he has been the Packers’ most dynamic receiving threat. Now, with what appears to be a torn right ACL likely sidelining Kraft for the 2025 season, Matt LaFleur must figure out how to replace his contributions in the aggregate. It will surely take multiple players and a somewhat dramatic shift in scheme and playing time to do so, however, speaking to the versatility that Kraft displayed. He’s the true throwback tight end, equally adept blocking on the line as he is catching the football and picking up yards after the catch. None of the other tight ends on this roster — Luke Musgrave, John FitzPatrick, or the soon-to-be-called-up Josh Whyle — can come anywhere close to matching Kraft’s skill set.

Cowboys trade rumors: Team willing to trade Mazi Smith as deadline nears – Blogging The Boys
Mazi Smith’s time with the Dallas Cowboys may be coming to an end. NFL Insider Ian Rapoport reported that Dallas is open to moving on from Smith before Tuesday’s trade deadline. Dallas also appears to be open to trading 2023 first-round DT Mazi Smith, who has only played in five games this season. This is the first time the team has been mentioned as potentially moving on from Smith. Coming out of training camp, Smith was on the brink of being released after preseason standout Perrion Winfrey came on strong to finish the summer. The Cowboys also picked Jay Toia in the draft, who they were high on as a developmental player at the one-tech position.

Daily Slop – 3 Nov 25 – Commanders appear rudderless after 3rd straight blowout loss and another injury for Jayden Daniels – Hogs Haven
“Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a dislocated left elbow during the fourth quarter of Sunday night’s 38-14 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, sources told ESPN. He is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday to confirm the diagnosis and help determine a recovery timeline. Daniels is expected to be sidelined indefinitely, but it is uncertain whether his season is over, according to sources.”

NFL Winners and Losers: This season is drunk – SB Nation
Loser: Everything about the Washington Commanders right now. The vibes are so off with the Commanders right now. The mounting injuries are one thing, but the coaching staff seems lost as to how they can right the ship. It’s been a horrible year for a team we all expected to take another step forward in 2025. Sitting at 3-6 it’s going to take an absolute miracle to make the playoffs this season. We all had them pegged to be a 10+ win team, and it’s a shame to see it all implode like this. I wrote all this right before Jayden Daniels was injured. Things keep going from bad to worse.

Giants-49ers winners and losers: A loss that looked all too familiar – Big Blue View
Wet Willies to … Brian Daboll — Yes, the Giants were under-manned. That isn’t an excuse for a team being lifeless, having the same issues week after week, for running a simplistic, unimaginative game plan that looked like the Daniel Jones stick route offense and the first game of the preseason on defense. Oh, and what is with running Dart over and and over and over two weeks in a row in games that were hopelessly out of hand. The job is to develop him, not kill him. The Giants are now 11-32 over the last 2½ years with Daboll at the helm. Injury-riddled at this point or not, it is a team that should be better than 2-7. One more thing: All I could think of when the score was 20-7 in the third quarter, the Giants had fourth-and-goal at the 3-yard line, and Daboll chose to kick the field goal rather than play for the touchdown was Joe Judge at the end of his tenure coaching to keep scores respectable rather than actually trying to win games.

YouTube TV, Disney squabble inches toward Monday Night Football – PFT
The fact that it’s not a big game (relatively speaking) takes some of the steam out of the situation. That changes next week, when the 6-2 Eagles visit the 5-1-1 Packers, who will be 6-1-1 or 5-2-1 (or, in theory, 5-1-2). So what’s it gonna be, Google and Disney? It’s not either/or. It’s both. Get your shit together, and give the people what they want. A deal.

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[Philadelphia Eagles]

Monday Night Football: Cardinals vs. Cowboys

The final game of Week 9 will be a Monday Night Football matchup featuring the Arizona Cardinals (2-5) on the road against the Dallas Cowboys (3-4-1).

The Cowboys lead the all-time series between these teams, 56-34-1, but the Cardinals have won seven of their eight most-recent meetings. They last faced off back in September 2023, when Arizona won at home, 28-16. Neither team is having a stellar 2025 season, but it’ll be a battle between one Philadelphia nemesis (former DC Jonathan Gannon) and another (the Dallas Cowboys), so the hate-watching should be good.

Here’s everything you need to know about tonight’s game.

Arizona Cardinals vs. Dallas Cowboys​

TV Schedule​

Game time: 8:15 PM EST

Channel: ESPN

Date: Monday, November 3, 2025

Location: AT&T Stadium | Arlington, TX

Online Streaming​

ESPN+ | FuboTV

Odds via FanDuel

Odds courtesy of FanDuel​

Arizona Cardinals: +3 (+152)

Dallas Cowboys: -3 (-180)

Over/under: 53.5 points

SB Nation Blogs​

Cardinals: www.RevengeoftheBirds.com

Cowboys: www.BloggingTheBoys.com

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[Philadelphia Eagles]

Cowboys spend big to trade for Jets’ Quinnen Williams

The Cowboys’ defense is bad. It’s been really bad. And the loss of Micah Parsons was far more impactful that owner Jerry Jones will ever care to admit. As Jones sat in his box for Dallas’ Monday Night Football game, he watched his team get embarrassed by a bad Cardinals team that put up 27 points.

After teasing a potential trade over the weekend, the Cowboys announced on Tuesday a deal with the Bengals to bring linebacker Logan Wilson to Dallas for a seventh-round pick. It wasn’t the most exciting news for Cowboys fans, as they were adding a player who was benched on another of the league’s worst defenses. But, Jones wasn’t done just yet, and with just two hours left ahead of the NFL trade deadline, actually made a blockbuster move.

The Cowboys are trading for DT Quinnen Williams, and in exchange, are sending a first-round and second-round pick, and Mazi Smith, to the Jets — who are having a bit of a fire sale at the moment.

Trade terms: Jets get the higher of the Cowboys’ two first-round picks in 2027 — their own or Green Bay’s. https://t.co/9UNc8wEsz9

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 4, 2025

Adding Quinnen Williams is a good move, but even Jerry Jones can make a good decision every once in awhile. Will it solve the Cowboys defensive problems? Probably not. But it will definitely have an impact, and the Eagles still have to face Dallas one more time this season.

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[Philadelphia Eagles]

Eagles Film Review: Jaelan Phillips is a talented pass rusher

The Eagles acquired Jaelan Phillips from the Miami Dolphins for a 2026 third-round pick. Howie Roseman is keeping me extremely busy this week, but this was an exciting player to watch at least! Phillips is playing on his fifth-year option and will be a free agent after the season. It’s a short-term play for a player with legitimate upside. Phillips is a former No. 18 overall pick who has battled through a moped accident, concussions, and two major lower-body injuries (Achilles in 2023, ACL in 2024).

When healthy, though, he’s shown real star flashes, especially under Vic Fangio in 2023 when he recorded 6.5 sacks in 8 games before his Achilles injury.

This is based entirely on the 2025 film! Let’s go!

Jaelen Phillips​

Phillips’ 2025 tape shows a player shaking off some rust after his injury and regaining his form. He’s not the 2023 version yet, but I think he’s been getting better throughout the year. This is what I saw in the film! I focused heavily on the pass rush because this is what the Eagles added him for.

Pass Rush​

Phillips wins with speed, fluidity, and rush sequencing. He’s not a pure bull-rush player, but a rhythm-based rusher who uses tempo, hand fighting, and inside counters to create space. He’s not going to blow you away with his speed-to-power moves. These were the things that stood out…

• Explosive get-off: His first step forces tackles to open early, creating angles for inside moves.

6) Look at the explosive first step to get inside the tackle! However, a fair criticism of him this year is that his pressures haven't resulted in more QB hits and sacks. He has had trouble finishing. pic.twitter.com/qlmFtk4bM3

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) November 4, 2025

• Inside counters & stunts: Excellent on loops and twists, timing his entry with great feel. His best pressures come when crossing the face of interior offensive linemen, exploiting guards with slower feet.

Jaelen Phillips Film Thread. 1) The first thing that stands out from his film is that he's been incredibly efficient rushing guards this year. He has this effortless athleticism about him where he can club and jump inside. He looks very coordinated and fluid on film. You can tell… pic.twitter.com/IIFlD2Yq4D

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) November 4, 2025

5) Here he wins again, rushing against a guard inside. He's been really successful when kicked inside this year. He does a great job of using his hands to get the linemen off his chest instantly, and then does a good job getting towards the QB quickly. pic.twitter.com/sq6uD2xk7x

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) November 4, 2025

8) Although this time it's against the tackle, he wins by jumping inside quickly once again, but this time he finishes the play off with a sack! I know the injuries have taken their toll, but he's still a very quick and explosive athlete with very good movement skills for the… pic.twitter.com/qq9MNHezza

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) November 4, 2025

9) Just an awesome rep, winning inside and getting to the QB. You can see he's more comfortable winning inside rather than bending the edge this season. This rep takes a lot of athleticism and fluidity and is a sign that he is still a very strong pass rusher who can have… pic.twitter.com/YtNAfCgsXw

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) November 4, 2025

• Hand usage: He knows how to win with technique, not just raw athleticism. This is a smart rusher.

4) I always love to see a pass rusher win with fast hands. The explosive first step is there and the hand usage is excellent. You can see he can't quiet bend the EDGE like he could before the injury, but he can still win in different ways, such as with hand usage. He will force… pic.twitter.com/T7IcmTurCY

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) November 4, 2025

7) This was one of his best pass rushers, showing off his speed and quickness that many interior linemen just can't deal with. That's a nasty club and he does good athleticism to get after the QB as well. From this years film alone, his best rushes come when crossing face inside,… pic.twitter.com/EpSimUt1xH

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) November 4, 2025

• Intensity: Against mobile quarterbacks, he can chase them down after getting pressure due to his speed and intensity. He plays hard!

3) This is a really good rep. I would describe him as 'relentless' and he has that hustle that I always want to see from top pass rushers. Look at the motor and effort on this particular rep. I'm not surprised Fangio has spoken about him glowingly. pic.twitter.com/vZR4dbHmxy

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) November 4, 2025

His bull rush is an interesting case study. He rarely threatens off the edge, where he plays too high and loses leverage. But inside against guards, it’s surprisingly effective!

11) Last one. I don't think he has a great bull rush, but he does flash some speed-to-power at times. Weirdly, they often came against guards too, which makes you wonder if he's more explosive when he's getting up the field quickly, and not being asked to bend the edge, which… pic.twitter.com/FGZi9atO3m

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) November 4, 2025

It’s a quirk that actually suits Fangio’s stunt-heavy fronts, allowing Phillips to collapse pockets rather than bend around them.

However, there are some obvious negatives that I’ve noticed from this year too…

• Finishing: He affects plays without always closing them. He has an excellent pressure rate this year, but hasn’t converted it to sacks and QB hits.

10) He does end up rushing really wide here, but he ends up getting pressure. However, as I mentioned earlier, he doesn't do a good enough job finishing the play and sacking the QB, and he allows him to get out the pocket and complete the pass. pic.twitter.com/cbRcoC2GLO

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) November 4, 2025

• Bending the edge: I think the injuries have affected his lower-body flexibility, and he can’t turn the corner like he did before.

2) He wasn't as consistent bending the edge as I would have liked to have seen. I think this is where the injuries may have hurt him. The ankle flexion and hip sink aren’t fully back. It looks like he needs an extra step to turn the corner and can end up running past the QB a… pic.twitter.com/EREzm1DKMy

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) November 4, 2025

• Hand placement/Rush lane integrity: Needs to strike earlier and lower to avoid losing leverage. He can get pushed too wide and behind the QB, which leaves escape lines behind him
• Coverage detail: I wasn’t overly impressed with him dropping into coverage, but I don’t think the Eagles are going to ask him to do it that much!

These are all fixable, mostly technical issues, and not related to effort. He’s clearly seeing the game well and plays very hard. The movement looks cleaner than it did early in the year, based on the games I watched.

Run Defense​

As I said, I focused mainly on pass rush, but from what I saw, he has been solid against the run. He sets a firm edge and forces cutbacks, helping funnel runs into pursuit. He’s not a pure run-stuffer, but he’s not a liability either, and he plays the position with discipline. I think you can play him on all downs and not worry too much.

Scheme Fit​

Fangio has blitzed more than usual to create pressure, which is unusual for his system. Phillips gives him a path back to his preferred structure where he can generate pressure with four rushers while keeping coverage integrity behind it. Obviously, Fangio has coached Phillips before and knows that he fits really well into his system. He has spoken very highly of him. There’s no projection needed here.

Expect Fangio to lean into stunts and twists with Pillips as a looper/inside penetrator. He can be used as a pure EDGE rusher, but can also line up inside on obvious passing downs as part of a 4 or 5 man front. Fangio knows how to use players who can win with movement, not just raw power, just like Phillips! Phillips also complements the Eagles’ existing edge mix well. I don’t think the Eagles have someone who plays as he does. He is a true pass rusher with an explosive get-off.

Overall​

This is a move I really like for the Eagles. This is my favorite move they have made, because I think he’s still got a lot to offer. Jaelan Phillips is a talented pass rusher (the kind that doesn’t come available often midseason), and he immediately gives the Eagles something they’ve been missing. His get-off, pursuit speed, and ability to stress protections inside or out make him different from anyone currently on the roster. In fact, I think he’s the most talented pure edge rusher the Eagles have right now. He’s not just another rotational body; he’s the type of player who can create splash plays, and that’s a valuable trait in a defense that’s had to manufacture pressure more than Fangio would prefer.

Yes, there are flaws. He still plays too upright at times, the bend and flexibility aren’t quite all the way back, and his injury history will always create some anxiety. But most players available midseason have issues. If a player like this were perfectly healthy and consistent, he likely wouldn’t be available or would cost a 1st-round pick! What you’re betting on here is the combination of elite traits and athleticism, scheme familiarity, and a physical trajectory that’s heading the right way the further away his bad injuries get.

Even if it’s just a one-year rental, I think the Eagles badly needed another pass rusher, so I’m glad they did something. Edge rushers with Phillips’ natural explosiveness and athleticism are incredibly difficult to find. If he closes the season strong, there’s no reason to rule out the Eagles trying to keep him beyond 2025. For now, this is precisely the kind of aggressive move that defines Howie Roseman as a general manager. He is rarely happy to settle for ‘good enough’ and wants to swing for the fences. I’m excited to watch him!

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[Philadelphia Eagles]

Howie Roseman talks through the Eagles’ deadline trades

The Eagles were active ahead of the NFL trade deadline, and among moves made earlier in the season, the team brought in three new players this past week. General Manager Howie Roseman spoke to reporters after the deadline, and explained some of their roster moves and their philosophy of not being afraid to fail.

“Excited about the three additions that we made on the trade market. Felt like the value of all three guys, knowing the players, having people here who have been and lived with these guys, really helped us get a sense of who these guys are, not just only as players, but as people too which is always important when you’re bringing in guys in the middle of the season.

It’s our job to make sure that we’re making sure that no stone is left unturned when we’re trying to acquire talent, that’s our job, and it doesn’t stop just because the trade deadline stopped here. We’ll continue to monitor every area to improve, and at the same time, understand that we have an opportunity here as a football team in the second half of the season, and then in the offseason with the amount of picks that we have.”

Here’s what else the GM had to say:

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On Jaelan Phillips trade​

“The process starts with college — we spent a lot of time with [Jaelan Phillips] coming out of college, knowing the person. It’s really easy to scout the player. Really, he’s got freak ability, he can rush, he can set the edge, he can play in space, he’s got a non-stop motor.

I think one of the most fun things to do is to put on his tape and watch his effort. And when you have the athleticism and the physical ability he has, with the effort he has, and then just going and seeing he was Walter Payton Man of the Year in Miami, the things that he does in the community. He comes from an unbelievable family, and then, obviously, Vic [Fangio] was with him.

A lot of times when you’re talking to your coaches, and you have a vision of how the player is going to fit, you have to have those conversations. But that discussion was really easy with Coach Fangio.“

As for the depth they have now on the edge, with Nolan Smith’s practice window opening up, Brandon Graham back to work, and then adding Phillips, Howie said that the Eagles’ best teams have been strong up front. The GM noted that they can never have enough pass rushers, and never have enough cover corners, and they’re hard to find. Overall, he’s excited about that room and the rotational options they’ll have, and adding Phillips gives them another piece to continue to be dominant.

Howie later talked about Phillips injury history and how they felt comfortable taking the risk that comes with giving away a third round pick. After watching film the past few years, and even some of his college tape, they came away with the feeling that they would regret not taking the risk because the potential upside is so high. The GM reiterated that he doesn’t want to ever have regrets about being too risk averse.

On A.J. Brown trade rumors​

Howie wanted to keep the focus on the guys they just added to the roster, but briefly addressed whether they entertained trade offers for their top WR.

“When you’re trying to be a great team, it’s hard to trade great players. A.J. Brown’s a great player. He wears a ‘C’ for a reason. He’s an important part of this team, of this organization, he cares about winning, he cares about his teammates. I think that when you’re a team like ours, that is looking forward to an opportunity to compete for a championship, you just don’t get rid of the guys like that. So, feel very lucky to have him on our team, and excited for the second half of the season with him.”

On the CB room and new additions​

“I think the first half of the season showed us how important corner depth is. We had a bunch of games here, where we didn’t have our full compliment of guys, and it’s a position that you need to have a bunch of guys here for the amount of game we’re trying to play in.”

He went on to talk about why he took advantage of the opportunities to bring in Michael Carter II and Jaire Alexanders.

Howie explained that Carter is another guy they knew really well coming out of college, and similar to Vic Fangio and Jaelan Phillips, former Jets’ GM Joe Douglas knows Carter really well and has a lot of experience with the person — he also pointed out the same is true with DB coach Christian Parker and Jaire Alexander.

“What we’re trying to do is, we’re trying to match up with all kinds of shapes and sizes at the wide receiver position in the secondary. When you have guys that can do that, it just gives you so much flexibility when you’re going to play different teams and the different types of receivers they have, the different types of tight ends, even backs coming out of the back field.

When you talk about Michael Carter, the guy has played an elite level inside, so that gives you flexibility there. Incredibly sharp guy. Joe Kasper coached him at Duke. He can play safety, which is really important. I think that we’ve always had that piece of a guy that could play nickel and also come into the game and play safety — last year we had that with Avonte [Maddox].“

Howie then went on to talk about Jaire Alexander, and recalled lauding the move made by the Ravens to sign him in the offseason. He noted that it obviously didn’t work the way either party had hoped, which is why he was available to the Eagles, but he appreciated the honest conversations with Baltimore about the situation.

“Sometimes in this league, you acquire information, you watch everything, and you feel like, hey, the risk is worth the reward here. I think when you talk about, still a young guy, knowing where his health is at now — feeling healthy, feeling good — we gelt like the risk was worth the reward with him.”

Other notables​

• Howie was asked about whether they talked to Jaelan Phillips about a contract extension ahead of his upcoming free agency, but the GM noted they have several players set to be free agents after the season. He doesn’t think that it’s helpful to a team trying to compete for a championship, to pick favorites or sign anyone in-season.
• He didn’t put too much stock in the allocation of assets between edge rushers and inside linebackers, and explained that a lot of that is based on rookie contracts, but there wasn’t any kind of philosophical shift in how they approach roster building.
• The GM laughed at the notion that Vic Fangio has “miniscule” input into roster building — something the DC said the week prior — and noted that the two talk a lot, about a lot of things, and he certainly has more input than discussed.
• Howie talked a little about how Brandon Graham re-joining the team came about, going back to August when the GM called him up and asked how he was feeling because they were in the market for an edge rusher. BG didn’t feel like it was the right time, but started working out a bit harder just in case, and when Howie called him a couple months later when Za’Darius Smith retired, his reply changed.
• While he couldn’t talk about any interest he may have had in trading for Micah Parsons before the season, or Myles Garrett at the deadline, he did say that when there’s an opportunity to be aggressive for certain players, they aren’t going to sit on their hands. Howie was clear that he would not live with regret, so if they feel passionate about something and think the value is right, they won’t hesitate to make a big move.

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com...eman-talks-through-the-eagles-deadline-trades

 

[Philadelphia Eagles]

What have we learned about the Eagles at the season midpoint?

If the playoffs started this week, which would be weird, the Eagles would be the #1 seed in the NFC. This is exactly where the team expected itself to be coming out of their bye. But what have we learned about the Eagles midway through the 2025 season?

NFL free agency was a waste of time​

• Joshua Uche and Azeez Ojulari have combined for 1 sack and 3 TFL, and have been replaced by trade this week and unretirement last week.
• Adoree’ Jackson is somehow still on the roster after the team traded for yet another CB last week.
• AJ Dillon is RB4, behind a RB that the team traded for in September.

These were all low risk signings, but low risk veteran signings almost always come with a low reward. Also see: the 2023 offseason where the Eagles got a null contribution from the signings of Terrell Edmunds, Justin Evans, Greedy Williams, and Rashaad Penny.

The good news here is that the Eagles have gotten squat from their free agency class and are still in the driver’s seat for the NFC. But again, that was the same situation they were in this time in 2023. Would some better depth have helped stop the end of season spiral? Perhaps that is one reason why they traded for four players since the season started.

Jalen Hurts keeps getting better​

Last year Jalen Hurts was overshadowed by Saquon Barkley’s incredible season. This season he doesn’t have anyone to steal his thunder, and he’s playing the best ball of his career. Matthew Stafford is the only other QB who has at least as many TDs as Hurts’ 15 and fewer than 3 interceptions.

At 4th in Intended Air Yards Per Attempt and 5th in Completed Air Yards Per Attempt, he’s certainly not throwing a lot of low risk, low reward passes. He’s not throwing a lot of passes of any kind, attempting 24 or fewer passes in five games.

Nor is his 70% completion percentage, 7th best, padded by RB screen or check down passes, with RBs accounting for just 17.8% of his completions, fewer than completion percentage leaders Drake Maye (20.5%), Jared Goff (23.6%), and Jordan Love (22%).

Let Jalen Hurts cook!

The NFC East is theirs again​

The 20 year streak of no repeat NFC East winner is going to end, and soon. The rest of the division has laid out a red carpet for the Birds. And all of it was completely predictable.

The Cowboys having 3 wins through 9 games feels like an overachievement. Dallas is giving up 31.2 points per game in losses and 30.3 in wins and their tie. The Bengals of the NFC.

The Giants being terrible is right on track. Brian Daboll should have been fired in the offseason and should be fired this offseason, but Jaxson Dart’s vibes, which include running the ball like he has a deathwish and a loss to the Saints, might be enough to keep his job. Whenever he goes, I will miss his child like, how has nobody sat him down and told him that grown men can not act like this temper tantrums about a 5 yard penalty on 2nd down.

And the Commanders? Oh boy. Their disaster season is going even worse than all but the hatest of haters could have seen coming. Who could have possibly seen that an old roster would have injury problems, or that a talentless defense that didn’t add talent would once again be bad, or that relying on your QB for your running game wouldn’t work?

The vibes might be back?​

The vibes on this team were just off all year. Not bad, just… off. They threatened to turn sour. Thursday night and divisional games can have some weird outcomes, and when you combine them you run the risk of some really weird outcomes. The Eagles got humiliated on Thursday Night by the Giants in Week 6. That they came back two weeks later and completely turned the tables is something.

Of course if they go out and lay a brick against the Packers, who just lost to the Panthers and two weeks before that needed a 14 point 4th quarter to beat the Cardinals by 4, then it was just beating up a bad Giants team. We should know immediately: between regular season openers, regular season byes, playoff byes, and Super Bowl byes, the Eagles are 12-1 under Nick Sirianni when they have a week off.

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com...arned-about-the-eagles-at-the-season-midpoint

 

[Philadelphia Eagles]

NFL Power Rankings: Week 10 Edition

Now that Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season is in the books, it’s time for an incredibly meaningful and serious exercise: NFL Power Rankings! What differentiates these rankings from all the others is that they’re THE only truly accurate ones in the entire universe. Hard to believe, I know. Let’s take a look at how all 32 teams stack up.

1 – Los Angeles Rams (Last Week: 3) – If Jordan Davis doesn’t block a game-winning field goal attempt, the Rams are 7-1 with their sole loss coming by three points in overtime to a division rival. They’ve yet to look bad this year. Matthew Stafford has been red hot lately; he’s thrown 16 touchdowns and zero interceptions over his last five starts.

2 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers (LW: 2) – The Bucs will be majorly tested upon returning from their Week 9 bye. Their next three games: vs. Patriots, at Bills, at Rams.

3 – Seattle Seahawks (LW: 5) – The Seahawks are one point away from being tied with the Rams for second in point differential. They rank first in DVOA. Seattle is a legit force in the NFC playoff picture.

4 – Philadelphia Eagles (LW: 7) – The Eagles had an awesome bye week. All of their NFC East rivals lost. And so did two of their top competitors in the NFC. If the season ended today, which it doesn’t, the Birds would be the No. 1 seed. There’s reason to believe the best is yet to come. They seem to be figuring things out and the roster could be better now that they’re getting healthier and Jaelan Phillips is here to help the pass rush.

5 – Detroit Lions (LW: 1) – The Vikings were playing with much more purpose than the Lions were playing with in Week 9. Detroit’s offense has cooled off a bit by their usual standards with their banged up offensive line proving to be an issue.

6 – Indianapolis Colts (LW: 4) – Ah, there’s the Daniel Jones we’re all more familiar seeing. The Colts probably don’t have to worry about him turning it over five times in one game again soon but this was a reminder that that snowball potential is there.

7 – Buffalo Bills (LW: 8) – On one hand, a very good win over a hot Chiefs team. On the other hand, Josh Allen beating Patrick Mahomes in the regular season won’t be interesting until Allen’s eventually able to beat Mahomes in the playoffs. If that ever happens.

8 – Kansas City Chiefs (LW: 6) – If the season ended today, the 5-4 Chiefs would not make the playoffs. Perhaps the weight of being the Super Bowl losers is taking a toll on them as it’s done with many other teams.

9 – Denver Broncos (LW: 10) – It feels like the Broncos stage a comeback every week. Probably not the most sustainable way to win games. But you can’t question their resilience.

10 – New England Patriots (LW: 11) – The Pats are 7-2 and they have the NFL’s easiest remaining schedule. This weekend’s game against the Bucs will arguably be the toughest test they’ve faced thus far.

11 – San Francisco 49ers (LW: 12) – Very big game for the Niners on Sunday with an opportunity to sweep the Rams and earn a valuable head-to-head tiebreaker over LA in the NFC West. With that division being so competitive, there isn’t much room to stumble.

12 – Green Bay Packers (LW: 9) – Are the Packers frauds? They only have two losses but they were home games against the Bengals and Panthers. And they failed to beat the Cowboys, who don’t look so good. Jordan Love is coming off his worst game of the season.

13 – Pittsburgh Steelers (LW: 15) – Should’ve known better than to bet against Mike Tomlin as a home underdog. The Steelers won’t be able to rely on going +5 in turnover differential each week but this was a big win for them as the Ravens loom large to eventually overtake the AFC North.

14 – Los Angeles Chargers (LW: 13) – Good teams win but great teams cover. The Chargers did not cover in a win over the Titans. Good, not great.

15 – Baltimore Ravens (LW: 20) – The 3-5 Ravens have the next four games: at Vikings, at Browns, vs. Jets, vs. Bengals. Very possible they go on a run here now that Lamar Jackson is back. Adding Dre’Mont Jones to their defense was a nice and much-needed move.

16 – Jacksonville Jaguars (LW: 18) – Tired of the Jags winning when they’re clearly not actually any good.

17 – Chicago Bears (LW: 16) – You know how I know the Bears aren’t good? They have the best turnover differential in the NFL by far and they still have a negative point differential.

18 – Carolina Panthers (LW: 23) – The Panthers have the worst point differential of any team with a winning record. They’re not seriously contending but they’re no longer a complete pushover.

19 – Minnesota Vikings (LW: 22) – Big win by the Vikings to go into Detroit and get back to .500. J.J. McCarthy isn’t ready to do the heavy lifting but he can be a better game manager than Carson Wentz.

20 – Dallas Cowboys (LW: 14) – Jerry Jones tried to sweep an embarrassing home loss to the Cardinals under the rug by being active ahead of the NFL trade deadline. There’s some massive downside to the Quinnen Williams deal in the scenario that the Cowboys struggle in 2026 and give a high 2027 first-round pick to the Jets. Getting back to the present, Dallas is +850 to make the playoffs. If you’re unfamiliar with gambling terms, that means that a $100 bet on the Cowboys making the postseason would win you $850. So, it’s a long shot.

21 – Houston Texans (LW: 19) – The Texans were in a good position to beat the Broncos before C.J. Stroud got hurt. Just not really their year.

22 – Atlanta Falcons (LW: 21) – Still no idea what to make of this team on a week-to-week basis.

23 – Arizona Cardinals (LW: 27) – Kudos to the Cards for benching Kyler Murray, who clearly has Big Loser Energy. Jacoby Brissett is less talented but he gives Arizona a better chance to win.

24 – Cincinnati Bengals (LW: 25) – They’re definitely not the Cincinnati Bengalds. Because there’s no d.

25 – Washington Commanders (LW: 17) – It was apparent all along that the Commanders’ 2025 offseason was foolish. Now they have to pay for their hubris of thinking they could merely pick back up where they left off in 2024 by burning a year of Jayden Daniels’ rookie contract. And there are limited opportunities for Washington in the 2026 NFL Draft since they only have two picks in the first four rounds. By contrast, the Eagles are currently projected to have as many as seven picks in the first four rounds.

26 – Cleveland Browns (LW: 26) – The Browns return from their bye to play the Jets in North Jersey. Cleveland is entering the game as 2.5-point road favorites!

27 – New York Giants (LW: 24) – Oh, look, the Giants are very bad again.

28 – Miami Dolphins (LW: 28) – The Dolphins fired their general manager who had been in place since 2016. They were 0-3 in the playoffs during that stretch. Moving on was overdue.

29 – New York Jets (LW: 29) – The Jets are worse in the short-term with Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams gone. But I do think it’s worthwhile to stock up on picks and try to get a real franchise quarterback.

30 – Las Vegas Raiders (LW: 30) – The Raiders showed a lot more fight than they did in their last outing but they came up just short.

31 – New Orleans Saints (LW: 31) – The Saints have lost their last three games by multiple possessions. They’re bad.

32 – Tennessee Titans (LW: 32) – The Titans losing out from here isn’t impossible. They do eventually get a home game against the Saints. Maybe they win that? Would be bad in terms of trying to get the No. 1 overall pick.

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/nfl-power-rankings/162969/nfl-power-rankings-week-10-edition

 

[Philadelphia Eagles]

Jaelan Phillips on Eagles trade: “Literally the greatest thing that’s happened in my whole life”

The Eagles made a big move ahead of the NFL trade deadline to bring in edge rusher Jaelan Phillips, and things must’ve been really bad in Miami because he is loving every little thing about coming to Philadelphia — even the weather. He spoke to reporters on Thursday, after his first official practice with his new team, and didn’t dilute how happy he was about the trade.

“I mean, I thought I was excited at Day 1, talk to me now, like this is literally the greatest thing that’s happened in my whole life probably. But, it’s just, awesome. The guys are awesome, everybody’s been super welcoming. I love the environment here, I love the vibe here. City of Philly has given me a very warm welcome — I got about 20x the amount of Instagram likes I ever got on a post before from the Philly fans, so shout out to y’all. But yeah, it’s been great so far, getting out there practicing. I love the weather here, I love the locker room. Everything’s awesome.”

The fact that Phillips was excited to begin with, but that his excitement has only grown in his short time with the team, just emphasizes what has been known about the Eagles culture. Head coach Nick Sirianni spoke on Thursday about having an orientation process in place for new players, and it’s something the coaches and staff are all well-versed in to get guys up to speed. Phillips’ familiarity with DC Vic Fangio helps, too, and should allow him to acclimate a little quicker.

“I just think it’s a pivotal point in my career. I have a baby on the way — a little boy coming —, coming here, obviously contract year next year, I’m taking it day-by-day, but I just truly feel like this is an amazing opportunity for me to come in, and I’m just grateful to do everything I can to help the team.”

Things have been rough for the Dolphins, but aside from all the losing, the locker room has seemed an even bigger mess this season, so it’s nice to hear Phillips’ general appreciation for being in Philly — and what that implies about the internal vibes.

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com...reatest-thing-thats-happened-in-my-whole-life

 

[Philadelphia Eagles]

Eagles Injury Report: Cam Jurgens misses practice again

The Philadelphia Eagles issued their second official injury report in advance of their Week 10 road game against the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football.

The Eagles listed two players under DID NOT PARTICIPATE: Cam Jurgens and Adoree’ Jackson.

Jurgens also missed practice on Thursday, which points to him not playing against the Packers. It’ll likely be Brett Toth starting at center for the second game in a row. The Eagles could look to activate Willie Lampkin from injured reserve to have more interior offensive line depth.

Jackson was limited on Thursday. He missed Friday’s practice due to a “personal matter.” It’s currently unclear if he’ll be able to play on Monday.

The Eagles listed six players under FULL PARTICIPATION: Moro Ojomo, A.J. Brown, Saquon Barkley, Nolan Smith, Jakorian Bennett, and Willie Lampkin

Ojomo was upgraded from limited on Thursday to full go on Friday. He’s on track to play.

Brown, Barkley, Smith, Bennett, and Lampkin were all full go for the second day in a row. Smith told reporters he expects to be activated from injured reserve to play against the Packers.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES INJURY REPORT (FRIDAY)​

DID NOT PARTICIPATE

CB Adoree’ Jackson (concussion/personal matter)
C Cam Jurgens (knee)

FULL PARTICIPATION

WR A.J. Brown (hamstring)
RB Saquon Barkley (groin)
CB Jakorian Bennett (pectoral)
G/C Willie Lampkin (knee/ankle)
DT Moro Ojomo (concussion)
EDGE Nolan Smith (triceps)

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GREEN BAY PACKERS INJURY REPORT (FRIDAY)​

Four changes from the Packers’ Thursday injury report:

1. Rookie starting wide receiver Matthew Golden was downgraded from limited to DNP. Doesn’t seem like a good sign for his chances of playing. The Packers are already without Jayden Reed and they have multiple other receivers on their injury report.
2. Speaking of … Malik Heath, who has played the fourth-most wide receiver snaps for the Packers this season, was added to the report with a hip injury.
3. Packers depth receiver Savion Williams was upgraded from limited to DNP.
4. Packers backup quarterback Malik Willis was added to the injury report with a calf injury.

Starting cornerback Nate Hobbs and rotational edge rusher Lukas Van Ness missed practice for the second day in a row. They’re not on track to play.

DID NOT PARTICIPATE

WR Matthew Golden (shoulder)
CB Nate Hobbs (knee)
DL Lukas Van Ness (foot)

LIMITED PARTICIPATION

OG Aaron Banks (neck)
LB Edgerrin Cooper (foot)
WR Malik Heath (hip)
RB Josh Jacobs (not injury related – veteran rest)
DL Micah Parsons (pectoral)
OL Zach Tom (back)
LB Quay Walker (calf)
WR Christian Watson (knee)
WR Dontayvion Wicks (calf)
WR Savion Williams (foot)
QB Malik Willis (calf)
DL Colby Wooden (shoulder)

FULL PARTICIPATION

K Brandon McManus (right quadricep)

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com...jury-report-cam-jurgens-misses-practice-again

 

[Philadelphia Eagles]

Eagles Film Review: Analyzing Jalen Hurts’ 2025 season so far

At the bye week, I wanted to take a step back and look at Jalen Hurts’ 2025 season so far. This article brings together every one of my weekly film reviews through the first eight games, using quotes and key takeaways from those pieces to form a complete assessment of Hurts’ season to date. Film clips are included throughout to support the points made.

I didn’t write a full Hurts review last offseason, so this serves as a comparison to my last detailed evaluation of Hurts as a player, which was my 2024 article reviewing his 2023 season. That piece concluded that Hurts was still an excellent quarterback, let down by a poorly designed offense. Two years later, the context feels a little bit different. The offense has been inconsistent (which might be a bit generous), but Hurts seems to have risen above it.

Weeks 1–3: A Fantastic Start​

The season opened with one of Hurts’ finest all-around performances. Against Dallas in Week 1, I called it “one of the best games I’ve seen Jalen Hurts play.” He “carried the offense on his back,” bailing out the structure multiple times when pockets collapsed. He made a lot of plays with his legs in this one.

4) Jalen Hurts ability to extend plays and rush in this one was outstanding. This wasn't a 'one-read and run' performance. He was getting through his reads well. He wanted to throw first, but had no choice but to escape when nothing was open. He moved as well as I've seen in a… pic.twitter.com/mpnmRQtcRB

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) September 7, 2025

Hurts’ “processing was exceptional” at times, as he consistently eliminated covered routes and found his checkdowns with patience. He didn’t force throws, didn’t panic, and punished Dallas’ poor rush-lane discipline whenever it appeared. He continued to show off his beautiful deep shots, too…

8) My goodness, this is an absolute DIME! The Eagles dial up a much better concept against quarters (double post cross). Dotson takes advantage of outside leverage and Hurts puts it on the money. You couldn't hand it to him any better. I'm shocked these down-the-field shots… pic.twitter.com/aYRIRcc2tv

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) September 7, 2025

Week 1 was very positive. His athleticism looked back to 2022 levels, and he started the season with a top performance.

Week 2 against Kansas City continued the trend of composure. Hurts was “outstanding against the blitz,” staying calm and “unfazed by pressure.” Spagnuolo’s disguise packages never rattled him.

2) This might surprise some, but I really liked the Eagles' plan against the blitz in this game. What stood out was how calm Hurts was against the blitz. He did not panic in the slightest. He's really developed this area of the game over the past couple of years. This was one… pic.twitter.com/f3n0TAfkHZ

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) September 15, 2025

Hurts used to panic when he had free rushers running at him, but that seems to have vanished.

3) The Eagles were happy to throw into the oncoming rusher multiple times and they had some success with it. I think this is good process. There were several instances where a single broken tackle could have led to a significant gain, as seen here. Once again, just look at how… pic.twitter.com/LmJBTnPcde

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) September 15, 2025

The offense wasn’t flawless. The passing game “looked average at best against zone” (which sadly, was a sign of things to come) with Hurts perhaps “eliminating plays downfield too early” and being slightly risk-averse at times.

9) However, despite some positivity, it's clear that the Eagles' drop-back pass game has been a bit of a disaster through 2 weeks. They have no answers against zone coverage. They run 2×2 so often that they can't flood any zones or create a Hi-Lo on the 2nd level defenders. They… pic.twitter.com/eqgrVgrMFl

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) September 15, 2025

Still, the positives far outweighed the negatives. Hurts’ composure, decision-making, and willingness to play within structure were excellent.

Week 3 against the Rams was much of the same. Hurts played well despite the offense looking pretty rough at times. The first half was messy with poor spacing, bad routes, and little rhythm.

5) That play before was 1st and 10. This is the VERY next play. It's embarrassingly bad. AJ Brown doesn't know what he's doing, so he stands there. Darius Cooper and Dallas Goedert run the same route. Matt Pryor doesn't block anyone, and Landon Dickerson (who is either not… pic.twitter.com/P5Twp7Qjn2

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) September 22, 2025

But, “Hurts and A.J. Brown simply took over the game because they are exceptional players.” Hurts’ anticipation stood on a few occasions, such as when he “delivered a perfect deep ball to Brown,” and his throw on a deep dig to DeVonta Smith showcased elite timing.

9) All of a sudden, the Eagles remembered they had AJ Brown. This is just a straight-up DIME outside the numbers. It doesn't have to be complicated. You have an elite receiver who wins outside the numbers and a QB who throws an outstanding deep ball. Get him isolated out wide and… pic.twitter.com/B2EEXQ6ojT

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) September 22, 2025

I wrote that “Hurts doesn’t get enough credit for his ball placement,” and I feel that way about him in general. His consistency on quick curls and short outs from Empty was excellent, despite the scheme being awful at times. Even when the offense stumbled, Hurts’ gave it some life.

11) Jalen Hurts middle of the field dime! The Eagles run mesh with a crosser against zone, and it doesn't work (shock!), but they have DeVonta Smith running a very slowly developing dig, and the pass pro holds up so Hurts can fire it in! Hurts throws with decent anticipation,… pic.twitter.com/RT8vSJhymv

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) September 22, 2025

Weeks 4–6: A Step Backward​

The Week 4 win over Tampa Bay was one of the strangest games of the year. The first half was terrific. I wrote that “the first drive of the game showed how far Hurts has come against pressure.” Todd Bowles’ blitzes have historically rattled him, but this time Hurts “calmly recognised the pressure, set his feet, and ripped a completion despite a free rusher.” The difference was clear:

Eagles Offense All22 thread vs. Bucs. 1) It wasn't perfect all game, but I think we have now reached the point with Hurts where I don't fear the blitz at all. The progression this year has been obvious. He is fine with free rushers in his face and will stand and deliver. This was… pic.twitter.com/5SWQ5iIrgM

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) September 29, 2025

By halftime, Hurts was 15-of-16 passing. That is no joke. Bowles is an exceptional defensive mind, and Hurts was winning pretty easily. The offense was “balanced, creative, and exceptional in the red zone.” I noted that the red-zone plan was “outstanding” and that “Hurts’ throwing over the middle has stood out,” citing a seam strike to Goedert as one of his best throws of the season.

But then came the collapse. Hurts went 0-for-8 in the second half, and the offense “had seven drives, five of which ended in three-and-outs.” The tape showed a mix of issues: Hurts missed a couple of deep balls he usually hits, but the structure around him fell apart. The offense lost all creativity; “the easy buttons were gone.”

11) I've spoken extremely highly of him this year because I think he's played well, but Hurts missed some stuff in the second half. We can agree the scheme may suck at times and the coaching staff is not helping him out, but he had some downfield shots that he just missed this… pic.twitter.com/z3OXSRafuC

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) September 29, 2025

I wrote that “the receivers looked frustrated and lazy at times,” jogging through routes and creating no separation. The lack of detail in route spacing and blocking became glaring. Even Hurts’ body language showed frustration after several broken plays.

After the early stretch of command, this second half felt like a worrying concern of things to come…

Week 5 against Denver was defined by frustration, but Hurts himself continued to show notable growth in key areas. I wrote, “Hurts’ improvement against the blitz is real,” as he completed eight of nine passes under pressure in the first half, including a touchdown.

4) It's not all bad. It's pretty clear the Eagles play against the blitz is really good this year. If you want to blitz Hurts and this offense, they seem to have easy answers. Hurts threw a couple of quick slants really well in this game, to both DeVonta Smith & AJ Brown. This is… pic.twitter.com/AXvTgKV5nz

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) October 6, 2025

However, some hesitation crept back in when the first read wasn’t available. For an athletic quarterback, Hurts “rarely creates on the move” in those moments, and his “cautiousness out of structure” was noticeable. The offense around him was often static and Hurts started holding the ball too often. He seemed to get back into some of his old bad habits.

10) You all know this by now, but in the 2nd half, the Broncos stopped blitzing (largely) and played more zone, and the Eagles do not have answers. They don't know how to stress zone defenses at all. This was 3rd and long.

You can discuss Hurts being weaker against zone… pic.twitter.com/LQ5rndUnaI

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) October 6, 2025

The most puzzling issue remained his lack of involvement as a runner. This hasn’t changed, and it’s still confusing me!

Week 6 against the Giants was where the frustration peaked. The offense, in my own words, “was broken.” The structure offered Hurts little help. I still stand by this comment based on the film alone from this game. Several concepts were “unworkable against zone,” and even well-designed plays suffered from timing issues.

8) It's not just the playcalling and sequencing; I flat-out hate some of the offensive design on some of these plays. The Eagles get AJ Brown wide open on a slant route (he could take this all the way to the house), but they've asked Cameron Latu to block this unknown young… pic.twitter.com/GV2SEtyjTa

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) October 13, 2025

Hurts “didn’t actually play that poorly” (24-of-33 for 266 yards), but the film revealed a few “awful throws” that left a sour taste, including a “bad miss” to Smith on busted coverage. You know the one. The usual crowd were active on Twitter, letting us know that they don’t think Hurts is very good. Fortunately, Hurts would indeed bounce back after this disaster.

12) This is obviously a disaster. As a QB, when you see busted coverage, the worst thing you can do is overthrow your receiver. However, to add a little bit of context, DeVonta Smith is pushed inside, which slows him down, preventing him from getting back out wide. QB's are often… pic.twitter.com/px8DiHVIFM

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) October 13, 2025

Still, this wasn’t regression in the old sense of Hurts playing terribly. Hurts continued to look calm in empty formations and made quick reads when the design allowed. It felt more like an offense still searching for rhythm than a quarterback playing terribly. I was pretty consistent in my analysis that the scheme was more to blame than the quarterback.

Weeks 7–8: Elite​

Hurts reminded us in Week 7 that he is still an elite quarterback. Week 7 against Minnesota was, as I said, “one of the best games of Jalen Hurts’ career.” His stat line of 19 of 23 for 326 yards, three touchdowns, and a perfect passer rating was reflected in the film. The “ball placement, timing, command, and confidence were all elite.” He picked apart disguise looks with ease, diagnosing coverages and releasing on time with authority. This was against a defense that was shutting down passing games with ease, too. No one was passing successfully on this Vikings’ defense.

8) Boom. What an absolute beauty on the post-cross shot play. The Eagles come out in under center with 6 OL and the Vikings match by bringing an extra defender down into the box, as they had done all game.

This time, the Eagles fake it and finally run play action. The OL does a… pic.twitter.com/KK0FE0qzcp

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) October 20, 2025

Hurts’ “decisiveness stood out throughout the game,” and his processing was excellent. Against a defense known for confusing quarterbacks, he “threw to every level, and his timing was perfect.” His 79-yard play-action strike to DeVonta Smith was a highlight, but even more impressive were the subtle moments. I labeled the touchdown throw to AJ Brown as “Anticipation with a capital A,” and several pocket movements that showed total control.

14) This is one of Hurts' best throws this year. Once again, the Eagles attack vertically with a double post concept (which always seems to work – let's run it more?!) and Hurts gets the ball out perfectly on time. The initial post takes away the safety and AJ Brown does a great… pic.twitter.com/C4X0GeyFOB

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) October 20, 2025

Equally important, Hurts was “brilliant outside of structure,” keeping his eyes downfield and throwing with precision on the move. This was one of the most significant differences from earlier weeks, where he sometimes hesitated once the structure broke down.

11) Phew, what an unbelievable rep by Hurts and AJ Brown. The Eagles run all hitches (they still do this too often) and Hurts breaks the pocket and finds AJ Brown for a massive conversion. AJ Brown does a great job coming back to the ball to give Hurts a chance at making this… pic.twitter.com/BpdZ519wYj

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) October 20, 2025

Week 8 continued that form, with another ruthlessly efficient performance. Hurts showed the development he has made in recent years, with some great throws to the middle of the field.

5) Look at the impact under center play-action has on the Giants' linebackers! This stuff isn't hard. The run game helped the passing game. They ran with Latu as a lead blocker twice before this fake, so the sequencing is great.

For someone who has historically never thrown to… pic.twitter.com/qqLhSuA5K1

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) October 27, 2025

He “stood in and ripped it” on a throw to Smith between the hashes and followed it with another anticipation throw under pressure.

9) Hurts and DeVonta Smith were in sync this week. Smith's routes were a thing of beauty all game. Hurts had some outstanding sideline shots, such as this one, where he threw with great anticipation as he was about to get hit. When Hurts is comfortable with a player and a… pic.twitter.com/g9ez3YLMKk

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) October 27, 2025

The headline numbers (15/20, 179 yards, 4 TDs, 0 INTs) summed up the performance. Hurts was decisive, accurate, and unbothered by contact. For all the talk that he ’can’t throw to the middle of the field’, the film showed otherwise. His placement and timing there have become quietly consistent. I summed it up this way: “Over the last two weeks, he’s accounted for seven touchdowns with no turnovers, and he is playing great football. Long may it continue.”

Comparing Hurts: 2023 vs. 2025​

In my 2023 season review, I concluded that Hurts remained an excellent quarterback, but was let down by injuries and an offense that didn’t suit him. That year felt like a step backward. This year has been more uneven than dominant, but it’s clearly trending upward over the past two weeks. The quarterback’s growth is evident. These were some of the areas I looked at in 2023, so I thought I would see how he compares to what I said about him then.

Processing and Poise​

Then: I wrote, “Hurts has gotten better at reading the defense and eliminating what isn’t there quickly.” But his growth was limited by schematic chaos.

Now: That mental side of his game has definitely progressed. He has been better this year at eliminating what isn’t there. Hurts is diagnosing defenses faster and more confidently than at any point in his career.

Deep Ball and Ball Placement​

Then: I wrote that Hurts was an “incredibly good deep-ball thrower” who “throws with fantastic anticipation and placement.”

Now: I think this remains his trademark. His deep ball accuracy is still exceptional. However, his ball placement, particularly on timing throws and between the hashes, has been better than it was a couple of years ago. He’s developed into one of the league’s most accurate quarterbacks from the pocket.

Mobility and the Run Game​

Then: Injuries limited his mobility, but I wrote, “He is still an elite rushing threat when healthy.”.

Now: He’s fully healthy, but the staff is using his legs more selectively. That approach has drawn criticism from many (including myself!), but I guess it’s a trade-off between long-term durability and week-to-week explosiveness. When Hurts does run, his burst and vision still look good, but I think it’s very fair to point out that he was a more important part of the run game two years ago. He hasn’t been a big part of the run game at all.

Handling Pressure and the Blitz​

Then: This part of Hurts’ game received a ton of criticism, but I was defensive of Hurts, stating, “It’s not Jalen Hurts’ fault the Eagles are bad against the blitz.” I thought the scheme was atrociou,s and Hurts didn’t have a chance to play against the blitz. I’m not fully excusing Hurts, but I honestly don’t think he had a fair chance with the scheme around him. I think I’ve proven correct…

Now: He’s turned that weakness into a defining strength. His performance against pressure has been superb. I’ve repeatedly said things, such as “unfazed by the blitz,” or “calmly throwing on time despite a free rusher.” This area might represent the most significant single year-to-year leap of his career. And, it doesn’t surprise me at all!

Jalen Hurts vs the blitz over the past two weeks:

21/25
354 passing yards
5 TDs, 0 INTs
perfect 158.3 passer rating pic.twitter.com/2SpAYHjdIy

— PFF (@PFF) October 27, 2025

Final Thoughts​

Jalen Hurts isn’t quite in the Tier 1 “elite tier” of quarterbacks in my opinion, and it’s hard to evaluate him without considering the huge amount of weapons at his disposal. Still, I think he’s sitting comfortably at the top of the next tier. If we’re being honest, rankings can feel arbitrary, and I rarely release them for that reason, because people will ignore all the analysis in the article and just comment on that number. I said in 2023 that Hurts is good enough to lead the Eagles to a Super Bowl. I was proven correct. If the question is whether Hurts can lead this version of the Eagles to success, my answer remains the same: yes.

For what this Eagles offense wants to be, I honestly believe there’s nobody better suited to run it. And for what this franchise values (accountability, work ethic, and leadership), I wouldn’t want anyone else leading the team.

Hurts’ growth against the blitz has been dramatic. His accuracy and ball placement are consistent week after week, and his comfort throwing over the middle is now starting to show. He’s become an outstanding quarterback. I did not think he could become this player when the Eagles drafted him. I was totally wrong and underestimated him as a competitor, a leader, and a person.

Since becoming the starter, Hurts has been at the center of one of the most successful stretches in Eagles history. He’s not just a quarterback. I think he’s the tone-setter for the entire organization. A leader, a winner, and a player who’s grown into the exact type of quarterback this team demands. More than anything else, I think Hurts is resilient and accountable. He continues to improve parts of his game every year.

Hurts’ evolution is the biggest reason why the Eagles remain a contender every single season. Some players are just winners…

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Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com...view-analyzing-jalen-hurts-2025-season-so-far

 

[Philadelphia Eagles]

Eagles-Packers Final Injury Report

The Philadelphia Eagles issued their third and final official injury report in advance of their Week 10 road game against the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football.

The Eagles ruled one player OUT: Cam Jurgens.

Jurgens hasn’t practiced since suffering a knee injury in Week 7. That the Eagles have yet to place him on injured reserve indicates they think he’ll be back by Week 12 at the latest. ESPN’s Tim McManus noted he saw Jurgens walking normally on Saturday.

With Jurgens out, the Eagles will likely start Brett Toth at center. Toth played well in his Week 8 start against the New York Giants.

The Eagles ruled three players QUESTIONABLE: Nolan Smith, Jakorian Bennett, and Willie Lampkin.

All three players were full participants in practice all week. The Eagles have until 4:00 PM Eastern on Monday to activate them to the roster in order to play in Green Bay.

Smith told reporters he’s ready to play against the Packers. The Eagles have been without their starting edge rusher since he went on IR with a triceps injury after the team’s Week 3 win. Smith will be part of a five-man rotation that also features Jaelan Phillips, Jalyx Hunt, Brandon Graham, and Joshua Uche.

Bennett could conceivably start at CB2 if the Eagles decided to activate him. But he might be a depth option until an opportunity arises for him to play. We’ll see.

Lampkin could be activated to help provide more interior offensive line depth since Jurgens is out. Maybe even some action as a fullback?! I’ll believe that much when I see it.

A.J. Brown, Saquon Barkley, Adoree’ Jackson, Moro Ojomo, and Kylen Granson are all listed without game statuses.

This means they’re ready to play despite appearing on the injury report this week.

Important to see that Brown and Barkley are good to go.

Jackson was back in full on Saturday after being limited on Thursday and then missing Friday’s practice due to a “personal matter.” Jackson might start at CB2? Or will the Eagles go with Kelee Ringo? Or Bennett? Probably not new addition Jaire Alexander, right?

Ojomo was limited on Thursday before being upgraded to full go on Friday and Saturday.

Granson was added to the report on Saturday with an abdomen injury but he practiced in full and will be ready to play.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES INJURY REPORT (SATURDAY)​

OUT

C Cam Jurgens (knee)

QUESTIONABLE

CB Jakorian Bennett (pectoral)
G/C Willie Lampkin (knee/ankle)
EDGE Nolan Smith (triceps)

…

RESERVE/RETIRED

EDGE Za’Darius Smith

Smith unexpectedly retired from football on October 13.

RESERVE/INJURED

CB Jakorian Bennett (practice window open)
S Marcus Epps
OT Myles Hinton
LS Charley Hughlett
G/C Willie Lampkin (practice window open)
EDGE Azeez Ojulari
EDGE Ogbo Okoronkwo
EDGE Nolan Smith (practice window open)
FB Ben VanSumeren
OT Cameron Williams
WR Johnny Wilson

The Eagles opened Bennett’s 21-day practice window to return from IR on October 22. The Eagles opened Smith’s 21-day practice window to return from IR on November 4. The Eagles opened Lampkin’s 21-day practice window to return from IR on November 6. Hughlett, Hinton, and Williams are currently eligible to return from IR. Epps and Ojulari are eligible to return from IR after Week 13. BVS, Wilson, and Okoronkwo suffered season-ending injuries.

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GREEN BAY PACKERS INJURY REPORT (SATURDAY)​

The Packers ruled two players OUT: starting cornerback Nate Hobbs and rotational edge defender Lukas Van Ness.

Neither player practiced this week.

The Packers ruled four players QUESTIONABLE: starting right tackle Zach Tom, rookie starting wide receiver Matthew Golden, and rotational wide receivers Dontayvion Wicks and Savion Williams.

Tom was limited in practice all week. Guessing he’ll play. If not, that’s a significant loss for the Packers.

Green Bay is dealing with multiple wide receiver injuries. Golden seems unlikely to play since was limited on Thursday and then had to sit out on Friday and Saturday. Wicks and Williams were limited the past two days. Jayden Reed remains on injured reserve. Christian Watson has been on a pitch count since recently returning to the field.

OUT

CB Nate Hobbs (knee)
DL Lukas Van Ness (foot)

QUESTIONABLE

WR Matthew Golden (shoulder)
OL Zach Tom (back)
WR Dontayvion Wicks (calf)
WR Savion Williams (foot)

…

RESERVE/PHYSICALLY UNABLE TO PERFORM

DL Collin Oliver
OG John Williams

RESERVE/INJURED

DL Brenton Cox Jr.
OT Travis Glover
TE Tucker Kraft
RB MarShawn Lloyd
LB Nick Niemann
WR Jayden Reed

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/163043/eagles-packers-final-injury-report

 

[Philadelphia Eagles]

Eagles sign former Falcons starter to practice squad

The Philadelphia Eagles announced changes to their practice squad on Saturday afternoon. Here’s an overview:

• EDGE Antwaun Powell-Ryland was released from the practice squad.
• DT Ta’Quon Graham was signed to the practice squad.

Let’s sort through this news on a player-by-player basis.

ANTWAUN POWELL-RYLAND​

APR was the Eagles’ final pick (No. 209 overall) in the 2025 NFL Draft. Here’s a recap of the transactions he’s been involved in since coming to Philly (via Pro Football Reference):

• August 26, 2025: The Philadelphia Eagles waived OLB Antwaun Powell-Ryland.
• August 27, 2025: The Philadelphia Eagles signed OLB Antwaun Powell-Ryland to the practice squad.
• September 5, 2025: The Philadelphia Eagles released OLB Antwaun Powell-Ryland.
• October 1, 2025: The Philadelphia Eagles signed OLB Antwaun Powell-Ryland Jr. to the practice squad.
• October 2, 2025: The Philadelphia Eagles released OLB Antwaun Powell-Ryland.
• October 3, 2025: The Philadelphia Eagles signed OLB Antwaun Powell-Ryland to the practice squad.
• November 8, 2025: The Philadelphia Eagles released OLB Antwaun Powell-Ryland.

It won’t be surprising if the Eagles bring APR back again, whether that’s soon or sometime down the road. They are more intrigued than not at all by his upside but they clearly don’t think he’s ready to contribute in 2025.

TA’QUON GRAHAM​

Graham was a fifth-round pick (No. 148 overall) out of Texas by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2021 NFL Draft. He’s made 16 starts in 51 career games played. During that span, Graham has logged 88 tackles, 13 quarterback hits, five TFLs, one sack, and one forced fumble.

Graham was recently released by the Falcons on November 5. Here’s what our associates over at The Falcoholic had to say about the move:

Graham was a fifth round pick who has been a reliable rotational run stopper all this time, which is hardly Grady Jarrett but is very solid value for a fifth rounder in today’s NFL. But Graham returned to a suddenly deep defensive line rotation from an injury that cost him all but two games thus far and scuffled a little bit, and that’s all it took to get the axe when the Falcons needed to open a roster spot.

It’s a surprise because outside of a couple of bad stretches here and there over the years, Graham has always been a solid player. In 2022 and 2023 in particular, he was a consistent 15-20 snap per game player who regularly made an impact against the run, and he put together a 2022 where he actually was a useful pass rusher who delivered eight quarterback hits in limited opportunities. Those chances had dwindled in 2024 and he was injured in 2025, as mentioned, and the coaching staff had shifted multiple times from the group that brought Graham to Atlanta.

Perhaps injuries have taken a toll on Graham. The Falcons seem to think so.

But not a bad player for the Eagles to add to the practice squad for some more interior defensive line depth.

EAGLES PRACTICE SQUAD​

Each player below is eligible to be temporarily elevated to the active roster up to three times in the regular season unless otherwise noted.

EDGE Patrick Johnson (two elevations remaining)

DT Gabe Hall (two elevations remaining)

TE E.J. Jenkins (two elevations remaining)

LB Chance Campbell

CB Tariq Castro-Fields

WR Britain Covey

DT Ta’Quon Graham

WR Danny Gray

DB Brandon Johnson

C/G Jake Majors

QB Kyle McCord

CB Parry Nickerson

OL Hollin Pierce

S Andre’ Sam

CB Ambry Thomas

WR Quez Watkins

OT Luke Felix-Fualalo (international exemption)

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/news/163048/eagles-sign-former-falcons-starter-to-practice-squad