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Marcus Smith Wants To Be The Spark Off The Bench

Marcus Smith Wants To Be The Spark Off The Bench

Eagles outside linebacker Marcus Smith started out today's practice working with the rest of the team, but once they got into the 7-on-7 pass drill, Smith was back over in the corner working with one

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Mychal Kendricks Is Confident Because He Knows He Can Play

Mychal Kendricks Is Confident Because He Knows He Can Play

Throughout the off season there's been talk about the Eagles trading inside linebacker Mychal Kendricks. He was rumored to be on the trading block when they acquired Kiko Alonso, then it died down and went

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Birds Are Stacked At The Inside Linebacker Spot

Birds Are Stacked At The Inside Linebacker Spot

The Eagles have an abundance of talent at the inside linebacker position.   They've got outstanding speed, along with good size and experience.  It's not an accident because Chip Kelly made it clear that one

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The Eagles Are Lacking Depth At Outside Linebacker

The Eagles Are Lacking Depth At Outside Linebacker

[caption id="attachment_44258" align="alignleft" width="300"] Jul 26, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles outside linebacker Connor Barwin (98) walks off the field after practice at training camp at the Novacare Complex in Philadelphia PA. Mandatory Credit:

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Eagles Marcus Smith Is Starting To At Least Look The Part

Eagles Marcus Smith Is Starting To At Least Look The Part

"Physically, he looks different", Eagles Pro Bowl outside linebacker Connor Barwin said to Comcast Sportsnet about second-year outside linebacker Marcus Smith. "He gained 15 pounds, he put on a lot of muscle, He's one of

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Eagles Lack Depth At OLB, Need Big Year Out Of Graham

Eagles Lack Depth At OLB, Need Big Year Out Of Graham

The Eagles have gotten better on the defensive side of the football, but their top pass rushing position, outside linebacker, is a question mark because they don't have much depth.  Long time Eagles passing rushing

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Crowded Situation At Inside Linebacker With Ryans, Alonso And Kendricks

Crowded Situation At Inside Linebacker With Ryans, Alonso And Kendricks

The Eagles have assembled an abundance of talent at the inside linebacker position, but they haven't told us publicly how they plan on using it.  I expect to see DeMeco Ryans and former Buffalo Bills

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Eagles Thinking Of Future With 3rd Round Pick, Jordan Hicks

Eagles Thinking Of Future With 3rd Round Pick, Jordan Hicks

The Eagles were expected to use their third pick in the NFL draft on an offensive lineman.  They surprised us all, when instead they added to their depth at the inside linebacker position. Eagles 3rd

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Eagles Sign DeMeco Ryans To New Two-Year Deal

Eagles Sign DeMeco Ryans To New Two-Year Deal

Eagles veteran inside linebacker DeMeco Ryans signed a new two-year deal today and expects to be ready to go when training camp starts.  Some onlookers thought the trade for Kiko Alonso was a sign the

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Eagles Restructure Connor Barwin’s Contract

Eagles Restructure Connor Barwin’s Contract

The Eagles restructured Pro Bowl outside linebacker Connor Barwin's contract as a way of rewarding him for leading the NFC in sacks with 14 1/2 and letting the rest of the current Birds roster know

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