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Falcons Close to Landing Asante Samuel Via Trade

Falcons Close to Landing Asante Samuel Via Trade

The Asante Samuel trade rumors started last season after the Philadelphia Eagles acquired cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie in a trade with the Arizona Cardinals. Now they might finally come to fruition. According to Adam Schefter via Twitter, […]

Brian Dawkins Announces His Retirement From Football

Brian Dawkins Announces His Retirement From Football

On Monday, Brian Dawkins–widely considered one of the best safeties of his time–announced his retirement from pro football. The 16-year veteran broke the news via his Twitter account. Drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1996, Dawkins […]

Broncos Interested in Trading for Asante Samuel?

Broncos Interested in Trading for Asante Samuel?

As Mike Klis of The Denver Post points out, “the Broncos have an interest in acquiring Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel, according to two NFL sources.” This is a rather peculiar inquire by the Broncos at […]

2012 NFL Draft | Philadelphia Eagles Team Needs

2012 NFL Draft | Philadelphia Eagles Team Needs

The Philadelphia Eagles barely showed up at times in the first half of the 2011 season. After being called the “Dream Team” after several big free agency signings, they struggled to a pathetic 4-8 start. However, […]

2012 NFL Trade Rumors | Aquib Talib, Asante Samuel and Jabar Gaffney Being Shopped

2012 NFL Trade Rumors | Aquib Talib, Asante Samuel and Jabar Gaffney Being Shopped

With eight days left before the 2012 NFL Draft touches down on the NFL world, there are already some serious NFL trade rumors swirling around the league. There have been many players discussed in potential trade […]

Asante Samuel to Titans Trade Rumors Heating Up

Asante Samuel to Titans Trade Rumors Heating Up

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel has been the subject of trade rumors off and on recently, but he remained with the Eagles through the 2011 season despite there being some interest in him from other teams. […]

Eagles Sign DeSean Jackson To Five-Year Deal

Eagles Sign DeSean Jackson To Five-Year Deal

The Philadelphia Eagles have officially pulled the franchise tag off of DeSean Jackson, reaching a new deal with the 25-year-old wide receiver/return specialist. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter via his Twitter account, the Eagles signed Jackson […]

Philadelphia Eagles Franchise DeSean Jackson

Philadelphia Eagles Franchise DeSean Jackson

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver/return specialist DeSean Jackson has previously stated that he considers himself a top receiver in the league. Even after a disappointing 2011 season where both his contract and play on the field were […]

Eagles Listening to Trade Offers for DeSean Jackson?

Eagles Listening to Trade Offers for DeSean Jackson?

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Philadelphia Eagles are listening to trade offers for wide receiver DeSean Jackson. Jackson, a free-agent, is expected to be franchised tagged for the second straight season, if the Eagles […]

Eagles Likely To Franchise DeSean Jackson?

Eagles Likely To Franchise DeSean Jackson?

After a season in which he failed to report to training camp on time, missed meetings, drew a completely unnecessary taunting penalty, was benched, and ignored teammates on the sidelines, the Philadelphia Eagles are more than […]