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Philadelphia Eagles news, rumors and injuriesEagles | LeGarrette Blount held in check Thu, 17 Aug 2017 19:54:53 -0700 Philadelphia Eagles RB LeGarrette Blount rushed for eight yards on five carries in the preseason game against Buffalo Bills Thursday, Aug. 17. He also caught two passes for 15 yards during the game. Fantasy Tip: Blount will be the main ball carrier for the Eagles this season and probably will not be used much in the passing game. He probably should be considered a No. 3 running back in standard leagues because of his touchdown potential. He will not have as much value in point-per-reception leagues. Comment () | Share: Eagles | Nick Foles will not play Thu, 17 Aug 2017 15:41:45 -0700 Philadelphia Eagles QB Nick Foles (elbow) will not play in the preseason game against the Buffalo Bills Thursday, Aug. 17. Comment () | Share: Eagles | Jason Peters not playing Thursday Thu, 17 Aug 2017 15:08:57 -0700 Philadelphia Eagles OT Jason Peters (personal) will not play in the preseason game against the Buffalo Bills Thursday, Aug. 17. OT Lane Johnson will start at left tackle, while OT Matt Tobin will start at right tackle. Comment () | Share: Eagles | LeGarrette Blount unimpressive so far Tue, 15 Aug 2017 19:49:48 -0700 Philadelphia Eagles RB LeGarrette Blount "hasn't exactly stood out" during training camp so far, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane. Fantasy Tip: McLane notes Blount's skill set is one better suited for games than practices, but it is a bit concerning he isn't distinguishing himself from the Eagles' runners in some way, shape or form. Blount is the heavy favorite for early-down and goal-line work, but owners would be wise to view him as no more than a low-end RB3, especially considering he figures to have next to no role in the passing game. Comment () | Share: Eagles | Darren Sproles to be used more in space Tue, 15 Aug 2017 09:25:56 -0700 Philadelphia Eagles RB Darren Sproles will probably be used less as a runner this season and more as a receiver in 2017 after the team added LeGarrette Blount in the offseason, according to the Philadelphia Daily News' Paul Domowitch. "That's just our thing now. More so than even last year. We're trying to get mismatches. Once you get (the ball to us) in space, that's our strength," Sproles said. Fantasy Tip: It sounds as if Sproles won't come close to matching his 94 carries from last season, but he'll likely shoot right past the 52-catch mark he reached in 2016. The Eagles also figure to work in rookie Donnel Pumphrey in order to keep the 34-year-old fresh, but Sproles should be the man in the passing game for what appears to be his final NFL season. Sproles has an excellent chance to blow right past his 12th-round ADP and serve as a back-end RB3. Comment () | Share: Eagles | Ryan Mathews released Tue, 15 Aug 2017 08:43:49 -0700 Updating an earlier report, Philadelphia Eagles RB Ryan Mathews was released Tuesday, Aug. 15. Comment () | Share: Tue, 15 Aug 2017 08:11:08 -0700 Philadelphia Eagles RB Ryan Mathews (neck) has been medically cleared Tuesday, Aug. 15, and a decision on his roster status is imminent. Fantasy Tip: Mathews is likely to be cut, and he could land somewhere of immediate fantasy use. For instance, if he were to land in Dallas, he could be an RB4 target for the first few weeks. It's too early to speculate, and his status should be monitored. Comment () | Share: Eagles | Trey Burton's usage to increase Tue, 15 Aug 2017 07:33:29 -0700 Philadelphia Eagles TE Trey Burton is expected to see more targets out of the slot after the team traded WR Jordan Matthews. Burton and Wentz are close friends, and the two have a rapport on the field. Burton received 36 targets in the last six games last year, and he caught 23 of them. Fantasy Tip: Burton appears to be a PPR diamond in the rough as a TE2. Zach Ertz has had a myriad of injury issues, and Burton has some upside. Comment () | Share: Eagles | Nick Foles won't play Thursday Mon, 14 Aug 2017 20:16:46 -0700 Philadelphia Eagles QB Nick Foles (elbow) will not suit up for the team's next preseason game Thursday, August 17, against the Buffalo Bills. He hopes to play the week after opposite the Miami Dolphins. Comment () | Share: Eagles | Decision on Ryan Mathews coming soon? Mon, 14 Aug 2017 11:19:48 -0700 Philadelphia Eagles RB Ryan Mathews arrived in Philadelphia Monday, Aug. 14, which could generate a decision on his status with the Eagles in the near future. Fantasy Tip: The Eagles' backfield is crowded even without Mathews. He ran for nearly 700 yards and eight touchdowns last year, but LeGarrette Blount is taking over his role. Mathews is somewhat of a misfit right now. Don't be surprised to see him cut. Comment () | Share: Mon, 14 Aug 2017 06:33:07 -0700 Philadelphia Eagles QB Nick Foles (elbow), OG Brandon Brooks (ankle) and WR Bryce Treggs (leg) returned to practice Monday, Aug. 14. Comment () | Share: Eagles | Wendell Smallwood back at practice Mon, 14 Aug 2017 06:28:00 -0700 Philadelphia Eagles RB Wendell Smallwood (hamstring) returned to practice Monday, Aug. 14. Fantasy Tip: Smallwood was making some noise before he lost a week due to injury. He has some work to do, but he's in the RB5 category. Comment () | Share: Eagles | Philly adds Rashard Davis Sun, 13 Aug 2017 15:41:41 -0700 Undrafted free-agent WR Rashard Davis (James Madison) signed with the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Aug. 13. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also waived CB Mitchell White. Comment () | Share: Eagles | Alshon Jeffery still limited Sat, 12 Aug 2017 13:29:46 -0700 Philadelphia Eagles WR Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) was limited to individual drills during practice Saturday, Aug. 12. The Eagles may consider not playing Jeffery in the second preseason game. Fantasy Tip: Jeffery recently returned to practice but is still not ready to participate in all drills. He should be ready for the start of the start of the season, but owners will need to monitor the situation. Jeffery is expected to be the main target in the passing game for the Eagles and should be seen as a No. 2 fantasy receiver. Comment () | Share: Eagles | Several Eagles miss practice Saturday Sat, 12 Aug 2017 13:29:18 -0700 Philadelphia Eagles WR Bryce Treggs (calf), QB Nick Foles (elbow), RB Wendell Smallwood (hamstring), WR Paul Turner (shoulder) and TE Anthony Denham (calf) did not participate in practice Saturday, Aug. 12. Comment () | Share:  |
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