97.3 ESPN » Eagles http://973espn.com South Jersey's Sports Radio Fri, 24 May 2013 19:59:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Mike Vick Given the Key to Atlantic City http://973espn.com/mike-vick-given-the-key-to-atlantic-city/ http://973espn.com/mike-vick-given-the-key-to-atlantic-city/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 13:21:32 +0000 Mike Gill http://973espn.com/?p=168711 Eagles quarterback Michael Vick was given the key to the city of Atlantic City from Mayor Lorenzo Langford on Thursday.

"Michael Vick is caring and compassionate enough to reach out to our city when we were at our lowest point during the immediate aftermath of Super Storm Sandy," said Mayor Langford. "Twelve hours aft

]]> http://973espn.com/mike-vick-given-the-key-to-atlantic-city/feed/ 0 Mike Vick was given the key to Atlantic City (Photo: WPVI.com) Eagles' QB Competition Takes Shape http://973espn.com/eagles-qb-competition-takes-shape/ http://973espn.com/eagles-qb-competition-takes-shape/#comments Sat, 18 May 2013 05:04:42 +0000 Mike Gill http://973espn.com/?p=167491 At the start of this week, the on-the-field portion of the Philadelphia Eagles competition for the 2013 starting quarterback position officially got underway with the beginning of Organized Team Activities at The Nova Care Center

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]]> http://973espn.com/eagles-qb-competition-takes-shape/feed/ 0 Mike Vick, Nick Foles and Matt Barkley will compete for the Eagles starting QB job (Photo: http://nbcsportsmedia.msnbc.com/) Expect Matt Barkley to be a Part of Eagles QB Competition http://973espn.com/expect-matt-barkley-to-be-a-part-of-eagles-qb-competition/ http://973espn.com/expect-matt-barkley-to-be-a-part-of-eagles-qb-competition/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 14:23:48 +0000 Mike Gill http://973espn.com/?p=166244 The Eagles' quarterback competition will be better armed this season.

That was evident from the start of Philadelphia's rookie minicamp, which began on a clear  Monday afternoon, the only thing not clear is who will be under center for the team's opener vs

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]]> http://973espn.com/expect-matt-barkley-to-be-a-part-of-eagles-qb-competition/feed/ 0 Could Matt Barkley "get the nod" as the Eagles' starter? (Photo:abclocal.go.com) Eagles Ink Former Cowboys RB Felix Jones http://973espn.com/eagles-ink-former-cowboys-rb-felix-jones/ http://973espn.com/eagles-ink-former-cowboys-rb-felix-jones/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 12:51:24 +0000 Mike Gill http://973espn.com/?p=166233 Former Dallas Cowboys running back Felix Jones has agreed to sign with the Philadelphia Eagles on a one-year deal, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter on Tuesday.

The 2008 first-round draft choice out of Ar

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]]> http://973espn.com/eagles-ink-former-cowboys-rb-felix-jones/feed/ 0 Felix Jones worked out for the Eagles on last Tuesday and signed a week later. (photo: REUTERS/Mike Stone) Donovan McNabb Set to Retire as an Eagle http://973espn.com/donovan-mcnabb-set-to-retire-as-an-eagle/ http://973espn.com/donovan-mcnabb-set-to-retire-as-an-eagle/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 03:51:10 +0000 Mike Gill http://973espn.com/?p=166219 Although he had a messy exit from Philadelphia in 2010, Donovan McNabb said Monday he intends to retire as an Eagle in September.

"I will retire as an Eagle and I look forward to that opportunity

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]]> http://973espn.com/donovan-mcnabb-set-to-retire-as-an-eagle/feed/ 0 Free agent Donovan McNabb announced on his NBC Sports Radio show that he will retire as a member of the Eagles in September. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) Eagles Sign Five Draft Picks http://973espn.com/eagles-sign-five-draft-picks/ http://973espn.com/eagles-sign-five-draft-picks/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 11:58:07 +0000 Mike Gill http://973espn.com/?p=165627 On the eve of their rookie mini-camp, the Eagles signed five of their eight draft picks, including tight end Zach Ertz, the team’s 2nd round pick from Stanford. The Eagles also inked contracts with safety Earl Wolff (5th round), and three 7th round selections: defensive end Joe Kruger, cornerback Jordan Poyer and defensive end David King

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]]> http://973espn.com/eagles-sign-five-draft-picks/feed/ 0 Eagles agreed to terms with No. 35 overall pick TE Zach Ertz on a four-year contract. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images) Ronde Barber Calls it Quits After 16 Years http://973espn.com/ronde-barber-calls-it-quits-after-16-years/ http://973espn.com/ronde-barber-calls-it-quits-after-16-years/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 04:02:04 +0000 Todd Ranck http://973espn.com/?p=165298 Three-time All-Pro Ronde Barber is retiring after a 16-year career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that included a Super Bowl title and five Pro Bowl appearances.

The Bucs announced Wednesday night that the 38-year-old twin brother of former New York Giants running back Tiki Barber will not return to play on a defense overhauled since the end of last season

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]]> http://973espn.com/ronde-barber-calls-it-quits-after-16-years/feed/ 0 Eagles Work Out Free Agent Felix Jones http://973espn.com/eagles-work-out-free-agent-felix-jones/ http://973espn.com/eagles-work-out-free-agent-felix-jones/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 22:00:09 +0000 Mike Gill http://973espn.com/?p=164916 Free agent Felix Jones worked out for the Eagles today per a league source.

Jones is coming off a career-low 3.6 yards per carry on his 111 carries and although he play in all 16 games last season, he battled two sore knees and a shoulder issue all season

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]]> http://973espn.com/eagles-work-out-free-agent-felix-jones/feed/ 0 Felix Jones worked out for the Eagles on last Tuesday and signed a week later. (photo: REUTERS/Mike Stone) Eagles Guard Evan Mathis to Have Ankle Surgery http://973espn.com/eagles-guard-evan-mathis-to-have-ankle-surgery/ http://973espn.com/eagles-guard-evan-mathis-to-have-ankle-surgery/#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 22:04:24 +0000 Mike Gill http://973espn.com/?p=164622 Eagles left guard Evan Mathis is likely out until training camp after undergoing ankle surgery. The surgery is described as "minor," and was done to address "swelling and discomfort" in Mathis' ankle

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]]> http://973espn.com/eagles-guard-evan-mathis-to-have-ankle-surgery/feed/ 0 Eagles LG Evan Mathis is likely out until training camp after undergoing ankle surgery. (Getty Images) Carson Palmer Calls Matt Barkley a 'Steal' for the Eagles http://973espn.com/carson-palmer-calls-matt-barkley-a-steal-for-the-eagles/ http://973espn.com/carson-palmer-calls-matt-barkley-a-steal-for-the-eagles/#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 03:34:11 +0000 Mike Gill http://973espn.com/?p=163713 At least one current NFL quarterback thinks the Eagles got a steal by taking USC signal-caller Matt Barkley in the fourth round; Cardinals QB and former Trojan Carson Palmer is a fan of the pick.

"For him to go in the fourth round is an absolute steal," Palmer said on NFL Total Access. "I th

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]]> http://973espn.com/carson-palmer-calls-matt-barkley-a-steal-for-the-eagles/feed/ 0 Eagles traded up with the Jaguars to select USC QB Matt Barkley with the No. 98 overall pick (Getty Images)