PHILADELPHIA (973espn.com) - With the first flurry of free agency done, teams start looking for bargains in Phase 2 and the San Francisco 49ers are at least contemplating adding a little Super Bowl flavor to the mix with free agent defensive back Jaylen Watkins...
At one point in the second half against the New York Giants, the Eagles were missing four opening day defensive starters. How long can the birds survive relying on backups to make the plays?
PHILADELPHIA (973espn.com) — After about four hours of unneeded subterfuge the Eagles officially ruled out defensive backs Corey Graham and Jaylen Watkins from Sunday's game with the New York Giants.
Both players are dealing with hamstring issues and Graham will be sitting for the first time in his NFL career after playing in 159 consecutive games...
There was however a bright light in the injury-riddled secondary. That belonged to third-round draft pick Rasul Douglas, who acquitted himself well in the game against the Chiefs in his first extended regular season action.
The Philadelphia Eagles visited the Kansas City Chiefs giving the pupil the opportunity to better the teacher. Eagles Head Coach Doug Pederson was formerly Andy Reid's Offensive Coordinator in Kansas City. The two paced opposing sidelines in week two.
In his return to Kansas City, Doug Pederson failed to secure a win losing 27-20 to his former mentor. It was a win for Andy Reid against the team he once led to the Super Bowl. Check out the latest edition of Grayson's Grades.