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Philadelphia Eagles Injury Update Week 17 New York Giants
December 29th, 2012 at 11:49 AM
***PHOTO1***The Philadelphia Eagles have been crippled by injuries all season long and the season finale against the New York Giants will be no different.  Rookie quarterback Nick Foles will miss the game with a broken hand.  Michael Vick will get the start in what may be the most important game...

Nick Foles Suffers Broken Hand; Michael Vick Likely to Start Season Finale
December 24th, 2012 at 1:07 PM
Monday afternoon during head coach Andy Reid's weekly press conference at the NovaCare Complex, it was revealed that quarterback Nick Foles suffered a broken hand during the game on Sunday against the Washington Redskins and that it would be unlikely he would start. As it stands now, Michael Vick is...

Eagles Injury Report; Thursday Vs. Cincinnati Bengals
December 11th, 2012 at 5:08 PM
The Philadelphia Eagles are coming off of a dramatic come from behind victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  With the Bengals coming into Philly for a Thursday night game, the Eagles players won't have much time to recover.   Michael Vick and LeSean McCoy have returned to practice after passing...

Philadelphia Eagles Snap Historic Losing Streak with 23-21 Last Second Victory Against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
December 10th, 2012 at 12:41 PM
Nick Foles lead the Philadelphia Eagles down the field late in the fourth quarter to snatch a victory from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  Foles took the snap with two seconds left in the game, rolled right, and hit Jeremy Maclin in the endzone to win the game 23-21.  The jubilation...

The Philadelphia Eagles Look Towards the Future of the Team
December 4th, 2012 at 10:28 PM
  There have not been many bright spots for the Philadelphia Eagles this year as the team went from a promising contender to start the season to one of the worst teams in the NFL. But last Sunday Night's game against the Cowboys did have some positive takeaways for the future...

Andy Reid Announces Nick Foles Will Start at Quarterback for the Rest of the Season
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:30 PM
Monday afternoon at his weekly press conference, Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid announced that rookie quarterback Nick Foles would start in Michael Vick's position for the rest of the season, even if Vick is deemed healthy enough to play. Currently, Vick has not passed the tests necessary to come...

With a Top-Five Draft Pick Looming, Michael Vick Could Miss the Rest of the Season
December 1st, 2012 at 5:15 PM
The last time the Philadelphia Eagles faced off against the Dallas Cowboys, the Eagles not only lost the game to their division rival they also lost their starting quarterback. Michael Vick was injured in the game and suffered a concussion. On late Thursday night, Howard Eskin of FOX 29 reported...

Vick’s Concussion Lingering; Unable to Pass ImPACT Concussion Test
November 29th, 2012 at 6:24 PM
Almost three weeks ago on Sunday Night Football Michael Vick was knocked to the ground twice by the Dallas Cowboys, hitting his head each time.  The Philadelphia Eagles embattled quarterback is still struggling with the concussion he sustained that night.  Vick failed his imPACT concussion test today and will not be...

What to Expect from the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football
November 26th, 2012 at 12:07 PM
  ***PHOTO1*** There are no brighter lights than during Monday Night Football.  The Philadelphia Eagles will be on a national stage when they take on the Carolina Panthers later tonight.  Before the season, this game was supposed to feature two explosive quarterbacks with high expectations.  The Carolina Panthers have struggled to win...

Time for the Philadelphia Eagles to Face the Music Following Their 6-31 Debacle in the Nation’s Capitol
November 18th, 2012 at 4:13 PM
The Philadelphia Eagles lost today to the Washington Redskins 6-31.  The loss drops the Eagles to 3-7 and virtually eliminates the birds from any chance at the playoffs.  Robert Griffin III was incredible all afternoon, running for big gains, throwing touchdown passes, protecting the ball, the rookie did it all....

Philadelphia Eagles Announce Michael Vick is Out for Sunday’s Game Against the Washington Redskins
November 17th, 2012 at 6:20 PM
On Friday afternoon, the Philadelphia Eagles announced that quarterback Michael Vick will not be playing this Sunday against the Washington Redskins due to a concussion he suffered last week against the Dallas Cowboys. Rookie quarterback Nick Foles will start in place of Vick. ***PHOTO1*** At the beginning of the season, a matchup...

Now is not the Time for the Philadelphia Eagles to Replace Michael Vick with Nick Foles
November 8th, 2012 at 8:52 PM
With the Philadelphia Eagles season quickly turning into a disaster, many fans have started the chant to bring in rookie backup quarterback Nick Foles to take over for Michael Vick.  Vick has been under major scrutiny for his play this year as he has turned the ball over more than...

Fantasy Football Preview for the Philadelphia Eagles, Week 9 at the New Orleans Saints
November 1st, 2012 at 11:16 PM
As many fantasy owners have come to accept, 2012 has not been the year to own Philadelphia Eagles players on your team. Players like Michael Vick and LeSean McCoy have not lived up to their high draft spots while players like DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin have not provided the...

Michael Vick Will Be the Starting Quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 9
October 31st, 2012 at 11:48 AM
Since the end of Sunday afternoon's loss at home to the Atlanta Falcons rumors have run around the football world that Michael Vick would be benched for rookie quarterback Nick Foles. However, on Wednesday morning Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid announced that Vick would be the starter for the...

Philadelphia Eagles on the Verge of Implosion
October 30th, 2012 at 3:36 PM
The Philadelphia Eagles have gotten off to a 3-4 start this season.  For many teams this would be an average start, still plenty of time time to turn it around.  For a team like the Eagles who considered themselves to be on the verge of a dynasty, the start is...

“FrankenStorm” to Play a Part in Sunday’s Atlanta Falcons at Philadelphia Eagles Matchup
October 26th, 2012 at 12:56 PM
As if Coach Andy Reid and the Philadelphia Eagles did not have enough on their plate for their upcoming game against the NFL's only undefeated team.  The 6-0 Atlanta Falcons boast a high powered offense with elite players all over the field.  Besides worrying about the Falcons offense the Eagles...

The Numbers Behind Michael Vick’s Disappointing 2012 Season
October 23rd, 2012 at 10:24 PM
After a week 7 bye in which they were forced to quickly pick up the pieces left from a disastrous fourth quarter loss to the Detroit Lions, the Philadelphia Eagles face a huge challenge against the league's consensus top team, the Atlanta Falcons.  The already intense pressure on Michael Vick...

Philadelphia Eagles Come Crashing Down in the Fourth Quarter: Part One, Offense
October 15th, 2012 at 7:57 PM
The Philadelphia Eagles surrendered a 10 point fourth quarter lead to the Detroit Lions and eventually lost in overtime.  With the loss, the Eagles fall to a pedestrian 3-3 on the season.  The Philadelphia Eagles have been inconsistent and turnover prone all season and yesterday was no different.  While the defense...

Philadelphia Eagles Michael Vick, Proud Owner of a Dog
October 12th, 2012 at 3:04 PM
***PHOTO1***Philadelphia Eagles starting quarterback and national icon Michael Vick has confirmed that he and his family own a dog.  After being convicted on dogfighting related charges, Vick served 18 months in federal prison.  After his release Vick was placed on probation and part of his probation prohibited him from owning a...

Philadelphia Eagles Allow the Pittsburgh Steelers to Steal the Win.
October 8th, 2012 at 12:09 PM
***PHOTO1***Michael Vick's two lost fumbles proved to be costly as the Philadelphia Eagles lost 14-16 against the Pittsburgh Steelers yesterday.  The loss was a tough one for Eagles nation.  Vick was able to throw a touchdown pass with 6:33 left in the fourth quarter to put the Eagles up 14-13....