Philadelphia Eagles News

Freddie Mitchell comes up with a 28-yard reception on fourth-and-26 between Bhawoh Jue and Darren Sharper to keep the Eagles' game-tying drive alive in the fourth quarter.

EVERYBODY loves an underdog, and every year there is a rookie of humble pedigree who catches the imagination of Eagles fans.

Another week, another set of OTA's. The Eagles will hit the practice field with music blasting, sideline signaling and smoothies being made.

When Chip Kelly was asked what to make out of Dennis Kelly playing at starting right tackle over first-round pick Lane Johnson last week, Chip Kelly responded that "it's May 13." Well Monday was May 20, and the lineup is the same.

The previous Monday's peek was the first of the Chip Kelly era, so everything seemed exciting and new, from the blaring music to the relayed hand signals.

The Eagles enter their second week of OTAs this week, and they will practice throughout the next three weeks.

The Eagles are parting ways with Miguel Maysonet after a quick look at the undrafted free agent running back, according to an NFL source.

Chip Kelly has been open about his desire for versatile players, a trait sought by many coaches.

The Eagles coach already has provided the public with dozens of catch-phrases ranging from quarterbacks being like tea bags to his offense not thinking of invading another country.

At the conclusion of the Eagles' Academy for Men Sunday, at the indoor NovaCare field, participants' parting gifts included a posterized version of that amazing, reach-back onehanded catch Jason Avant made on the sideline Dec.

A few days ago we mentioned some of the more "viable" options at quarterback should the Jets want to consider bringing in in another veteran to compete with Mark Sanchez, Geno Smith and Greg McElroy.

Head coach Chip Kelly has done nothing to dispel the notion that rookie Matt Barkley, pictured, is in competition for the starting QB job with Michael Vick and Nick Foles.

It is certainly rare for a flat-out stud running back like LeSean McCoy to exit the field for anything but the occasional gasp of air, but when you consider his fragile, pint-sized frame, the Philadelphia Eagles may be looking for another back to take on the goal-line and short-yardage duties.

Since the hiring of former Oregon head coach Chip Kelly by the Philadelphia Eagles , there has been one common misconception floating around the masses.

Apr 25, 2013; New York, NY, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell introduces offensive tackle Lane Johnson as the fourth overall pick of the 2013 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles at Radio City Music Hall.

On any given day during the last several seasons you might have found five or six Eagles sprawled out in their locker stalls catching some midday zzzzs.

May 15, 2013; Kansas City, MO, USA; A general view of the Kansas City Chiefs practice field after the organized team activities at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex.

Michael Vick is clearly tired of answering questions about how he's not good enough at reading NFL defenses, Sheil Kapedia of Phillymag.com reports.

Tight end Clay Harbor and wide receiver Jason Avant have both spent time at different positions during practice this week, examples of coach Chip Kelly's emphasis on versatility and perhaps a way to add value to two players who are not guaranteed to make the final roster.

Dec 23, 2012; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan along the sidelines during the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.