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Michael Vick Inactive for Eagles Sunday

As it turns out, Michael Vick will not get a chance to face his former team. The Philadelphia Eagles have announced their list of inactive players for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons, and Vick is among them. Vick was injured two weeks ago, as he dove for the end zone on a scramble in a loss to Washington. He...

Eagles Extend Kevin Kolb Through 2011

The Eagles are doing what they can to take any heat off new starting quarterback Kevin Kolb. Philadelphia gave Kolb a one-year contract extension through 2011 on Thursday, with the extra year being worth a reported $12.26 million guaranteed. "It does feel very special. I don't think it's just because now I'm the starter,...

NFL Hopefuls Play to Impress in East-West Shrine Game

ORLANDO -- John Estes has discovered potentially the quickest path from Hawaii to the NFL included a week layover in Florida. Estes, a center from the University of Hawaii, isn't a household name. He lacks size and, while technically sound, isn't outstanding in any one area. In fact, NFL scouts were not surprised when...

Iowa's Ricky Stanzi Out With Injury as Hawkeyes Lose

Breathe easier, America: the Iowa Hawkeyes' luck finally ran out. Quarterback Ricky Stanzi was injured just before halftime of today's 17-10 loss to Northwestern in Iowa City. Stanzi was tackled in his own end zone by Northwestern's Corey Wootton. He sprained his right ankle and fumbled the ball. Northwestern recovered the...

Pickin' on the Big Ten: Let's Go Bowling

Every Thursday, Pickin' on the Big Ten previews the weekend's games so Big Ten haters can get even more nervous. I don't know if you've noticed, but the rest of the college football universe is sort of obsessed right now. They have a deep, lingering fear of Iowa winding up in the BCS Championship Game. That, to them,...

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06/01/12 Phil Sheridan: Will the Eagles give Trent Edwards a... Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Philadelphia PA Either rookie Nick Foles is a prodigy and will be ready to step in and win a game or two by October, or the Eagles have left themselves more unprotected at the No. 2 spot than at any time since Mike McMahon was the mcman behind Donovan McNabb.
05/31/12 Philadelphia Eagles: Which Players Are Playing Next... Source: Bleacher Report I don't expect Trent Edwards to win the battle for backup quarterback next season, as he's competing with former fourth round pick Mike Kafka and last year's third round pick, Nick Foles.
05/30/12 What we know about Kafka Source: Philly.com - Philadelphia PA If the regular season started Sunday, Mike Kafka would be the Eagles' backup quarterback.
05/15/12 10 Position Battles to Watch in Philadelphia Eagles'... Source: Bleacher Report The back-up quarterback spot is an interesting one in Philly.
05/14/12 Which Philadelphia Eagles Could Still Be Dealt before... Source: Bleacher Report The NFL never used to be known for player trades.