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Jeff Neiburg @jeff-neiburg.bsky.social · 5h

This story has been updated following the Lane Johnson news. It now includes this: "it’s fair to wonder if the makeup of the offensive line will make it possible for this offense to reach its full potential."

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Jeff Neiburg @jeff-neiburg.bsky.social · 7h

On Sean Mannion, still with the same conviction, leading the offense into London with the same plans. Which brings William Edward Hickson into the conversation in his hometown… www.inquirer.com/eagles/sean-...

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Eagles will ‘keep leaning into’ Sean Mannion’s plans after offense stalls in consecutive games

"We believe in the things that we’ve installed," Mannion said Tuesday.

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Jeff Neiburg @jeff-neiburg.bsky.social · 13h

Jeffrey Lurie said earlier this year that the Eagles are in their “exploratory research” phase when it comes to building a new stadium or renovating the Linc. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where the Eagles play on Sunday, is a good place to gather data: www.inquirer.com/eagles/nfl-w...

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Retractable grass, modern amenities, and more: Why the Eagles will pay close attention to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie has new stadium dreams that could be animated by this week's trip to London.

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Jeff Neiburg @jeff-neiburg.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The Eagles leave for London Friday, fly overnight, arrive Saturday morning, have a walkthrough, rest, play the game Sunday, then fly home. Concern about jet lag? "We went through all of this," Nick Sirianni said. "We feel like this is giving our team the best chance to win."

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Jeff Neiburg @jeff-neiburg.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Snap counts showed the carnage from Sunday as several Eagles went down ... plus some other notes on the numbers: www.inquirer.com/eagles/live/...

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Eagles snap counts show extent of Birds injuries

The Birds next head to London to face Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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Jeff Neiburg @jeff-neiburg.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

It's now 4.5. The Eagles are slated to be underdogs in consecutive games for the first time since 2023. For some perspective, they were favored in all but one of their 2025 contests.

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Jeff Neiburg @jeff-neiburg.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Like they were today, the Eagles are 3.5-point dogs for their Week 5 matchup vs. Jacksonville in London.

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Jeff Neiburg @jeff-neiburg.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

“It’s tough because that’s one of our brothers,” Cam Jurgens said. “We miss him out there.” Lane Johnson’s late absence forced the Eagles to scramble a little. It’s unclear if he’ll be back for Week 5. www.inquirer.com/eagles/lane-...

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Lane Johnson’s late-breaking absence forced the Eagles to scramble. It’s unclear if he’ll be back for Week 5

"We miss him out there," Cam Jurgens said of Johnson after Sunday's loss.

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Jeff Neiburg @jeff-neiburg.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

The Eagles are now up to nine three-and-outs on 12 third-quarter drives this season.

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Jeff Neiburg @jeff-neiburg.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Huge swing there for the Eagles. It was about to be halftime with the Eagles ahead 13-10 and the Rams getting the ball out of the break. Quinyon Mitchell's penalty stopped the clock, put more time back on, and the Rams decided to try to go get points.

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Jeff Neiburg @jeff-neiburg.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

A fan in front of the press box just yelled toward the Eagles coaching booth for Sean Mannion to call a run. Instead Jalen Hurts throws a deep ball to Dontayvion Wicks that draws a penalty and puts the Eagles on the 10-yard line with a chance at the end zone...

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Jeff Neiburg @jeff-neiburg.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Quinyon Mitchell's penalty turns out to be a break for the Eagles. Rams were gonna let the clock run out to halftime. What a swing.

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Jeff Neiburg @jeff-neiburg.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Well, Jake Elliott looks back to the old Jake Elliott. He's 2-for-2 outside of 55 yards so far this season. Now 4-for-4 on FGs on the season and 7-for-7 on XPs.

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Jeff Neiburg @jeff-neiburg.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Drew Kendall was in and now out of the medical tent. He's back on the bench. A reminder, the Eagles are super thin at OL today with Lane Johnson's unexpected late absence.

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Jeff Neiburg @jeff-neiburg.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

The Eagles did not announce Riq Woolen as a starter, but they announced three edge rushers -- Nolan Smith, Jonathan Greenard, Jalyx Hunt.

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Jeff Neiburg @jeff-neiburg.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Does Kevin Willard think Villanova successfully closed the gap between the Wildcats and UConn/St. John’s? Here’s his answer from yesterday… full story at the link below: www.inquirer.com/college-spor...

“Absolutely,” he said Thursday. “I think in practice, if you come watch practice, the level of physicality, it’s almost a little bit too much. I haven’t practiced longer than 90 minutes so far. Just the experience we have, the games that these guys have played in, they understand what high-level basketball is all about.

“I think one of the issues last year was we were so young at times we just didn’t understand the physicality we were going to have to play. Last year’s group played with unbelievable heart and passion. It’s why we won so many games. It just wasn’t old enough and physical enough to be able to understand what you have to do to win at a little bit higher level.”

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Jeff Neiburg @jeff-neiburg.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

St. John's president Brian Shanley, in his opening remarks at Big East media day: These players are still students! They are not professionals! Shanley, moments later: When we sought a new commissioner, we wanted someone with pro sports experience.

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Jeff Neiburg @jeff-neiburg.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

DeVonta Smith's target share, intermediate issues, how many under center play actions?!, and more numbers to know ahead of Eagles-Rams: www.inquirer.com/eagles/stats...

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DeVonta Smith’s target share, intermediate issues, and other numbers to know ahead of Eagles-Rams

Smith has been targeted a whole lot by quarterback Jalen Hurts. Is that 100% a good thing?

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Jeff Neiburg @jeff-neiburg.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Cooper DeJean said there’s just not enough talking going on right now on defense. “Communication is key” in Fangio’s defense, he said, with all of the moving parts.

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Jeff Neiburg @jeff-neiburg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Communication issues, tackling problems, and a few other concerning trends plagued the Eagles’ defense last night. “We just got beat, straight up,” Jonathan Greenard said. www.inquirer.com/eagles/defen...

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Eagles defense ‘not on the same page,’ as Ben Johnson and Case Keenum pick them apart

The Eagles made Keenum, a 38-year-old journeyman who hadn't played in a game in three years, look like prime Tom Brady in Monday's 27-7 loss to Chicago.

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Jeff Neiburg @jeff-neiburg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Three minutes later... a go-for-it decision on fourth-and-5. I don't understand.

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Jeff Neiburg @jeff-neiburg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

If I'm reading Nick Sirianni's lips correctly (a big if), and he does say to Hurts something along the lines of "yard and a half" ... the issue is it shouldn't be Tush Push or punt. There are other ways to get 1.5 yards.

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Jeff Neiburg @jeff-neiburg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

You gotta go for that first down, IMO.

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Jeff Neiburg @jeff-neiburg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Delete the swing pass from the playbook.

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Jeff Neiburg @jeff-neiburg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

A little System of a Down between plays here at Soldier Field. I dig it.

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Jeff Neiburg @jeff-neiburg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

From the NFL's operations website:

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Jeff Neiburg @jeff-neiburg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Jalen Hurts is out of the medical tent and back on the sideline.

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Jeff Neiburg @jeff-neiburg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The run blocking has been a lot better tonight. Schematically, the Eagles have looked pretty solid on offense. Obviously a couple costly penalties, but there's a lot to like about the way it looks.

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Jeff Neiburg @jeff-neiburg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The Eagles certainly are not mastering the things that require no talent.

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Jeff Neiburg @jeff-neiburg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Michael Carter II is in for Marcus Epps to start this second defensive drive.

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Jeff Neiburg @jeff-neiburg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The Eagles came out in 11 personnel with Johnny Mundt as the tight end and ran pass play for a first. Then Zach Ertz subbed in for Mundt and the Eagles ran for another first down on the next play.

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Jeff Neiburg @jeff-neiburg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

To tee. Braden Mann was out there to hold for the opening kickoff, this time with a tee. Jake Elliott: "Just the way I was able to make the ball move in the air, I liked what I was able to accomplish..."

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Jeff Neiburg @jeff-neiburg.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Hello from Chicago, where it is a spectacular morning and later will be a spectacular evening for football. About 65 degrees with minimal wind at kick.

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Alex Coffey @byalexcoffey.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Joe Mihalich grew up at La Salle. And when he had a stroke in 2020 that robbed him of his voice, it was La Salle that helped him find it again. The school has given him weekly speech therapy, an opportunity to coach, and as he puts it, "a reason to live" www.inquirer.com/college-spor...

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Jeff Neiburg @jeff-neiburg.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Nerves like he never had before, reunions in the building, and a new locker stall next to an important player. The next stage of Zach Ertz’s football life is underway: www.inquirer.com/eagles/tight...

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Zach Ertz was ‘nervous’ for his first practice back with the Eagles. The next stage of his football life is underway.

Ertz's first practice with the Eagles since 2021 brought with it some emotions and a desire to contribute to a team that needs him.

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Brendan Quinn @bfquinn.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A forewarning that this one is difficult. But it’s a credit to Duncan Robinson and his family for telling it. They hope it’ll help others. And maybe it’ll be a good reminder that “we can all be a little less certain about knowing what someone is going through.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/761...

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Jeff Neiburg @jeff-neiburg.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The Eagles are slated to be without Dallas Goedert for a few weeks after the tight end suffered a sprained MCL. There's no obvious receiving threat in the room ready to play right now, and Howie Roseman may need to make a move. Story: www.inquirer.com/eagles/dalla...

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Source: Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert will miss time with knee injury

Goedert suffered a sprained MCL in Sunday’s 24-20 win over the Tennessee Titans, which may force Howie Roseman to make a roster move to bolster the tight end depth.

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Jeff Neiburg @jeff-neiburg.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

League source confirms Dallas Goedert is slated to miss a few weeks. Rapoport and Schefter were on it. The Eagles will have some decisions to make.

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