Former Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter‘s landing spot in the draft has been the subject of much discussion since word broke that he faced criminal charges in connection to a car crash that killed one of his Georgia teammates and a member of the team’s football staff in January. Carter entered no-contest pleas to misdemeanor [more] … [Read more...] about Jalen Carter to visit Bears Monday, has met with Eagles
Darius Slay: I was almost a Baltimore Raven
During the opening week of free agency, the Eagles gave cornerback Darius Slay permission to seek a trade, then planned to release Slay, before agreeing on a new two-year contract that kept Slay in Philadelphia. Slay now says that during that process, he almost went to Baltimore. On his Big Play Slay podcast, Slay explained [more] … [Read more...] about Darius Slay: I was almost a Baltimore Raven
Dan Campbell thinks defenses will solve the quarterback push play
The NFL has opted for now not to remove from the rulebook the ability to shove the quarterback from behind. Lions coach Dan Campbell believes the league eventually won’t have to. Via Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, Campbell thinks defenses will adapt — and that they eventually will shut down the strategy. “That’s [more] … [Read more...] about Dan Campbell thinks defenses will solve the quarterback push play
Eagles to sign Kentavius Street
The Eagles are bringing in another defensive lineman. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Philadelphia is signing defensive tackle Kentavius Street. Street spent last season with the Saints, playing a rotational role on the club’s defensive line. He was on the field for 46 percent of New Orleans’ defensive snaps, recording 3.5 sacks, five, tackles for [more] … [Read more...] about Eagles to sign Kentavius Street
Jeffrey Lurie: Offenses dominate the NFL, so we want Jalen Hurts for a long time
Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie isn’t making any secret of the fact that he sees signing quarterback Jalen Hurts to a lucrative contract as a wise investment. Lurie said at the league meeting that he views having a great offense as the key to winning Super Bowls, a great quarterback as the key to a great [more] … [Read more...] about Jeffrey Lurie: Offenses dominate the NFL, so we want Jalen Hurts for a long time