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Inside Saquon Barkley’s night at the Met Gala – ESPN
He also accomplished one of the most creative and viral highlights in recent memory, with his backward hurdle of a defender. Next season, he’s hoping to top it and will likely obey his mother’s request for him to retire the move. He hasn’t had a chance to practice it yet, but he has his sights on a spin move. “How can I adapt the spin?” Barkley explains. “It was a 180 move, so it would be cool if I could do a full 360.” He sees it clearly in his head, but it has to be the right time for it, and the move has to be perfected so that when it hits, it looks like something only Superman can do.
It looks like the Philadelphia Eagles will NOT be trading Dallas Goedert this offseason after all. The Eagles and Goedert “have been in negotiations on a reworked contract that would keep the tight end in Philadelphia,” according to a report from the Inquirer’s Jeff McLane. He adds that talks between the two sides picked up after the 2025 NFL Draft. This welcomed development comes after no shortage of trade rumors about the Eagles wanting to trade Goedert in part to save cash. Wanting to move on from Goedert at his current pay rate wasn’t totally inexplicable since the 30-year-old has struggled with injuries.
Mailbag: How many compensatory picks should the Eagles expect to receive in the 2026 NFL Draft? – PhillyVoice
Question from @premoveobserver (via Threads): Watching Vic Fangio’s reaction to the Jihaad Campbell pick, it’s clear that he has Howie’s ear and respect. I believe he played a major role in Jordan Davis’ fifth-year option being picked up. What do you see the big man doing in his second year in Vic’s system? … You can see Vic’s reaction to the Campbell pick at the 9:35 mark above. (On a side note: Re: the debate over whether Campbell will primarily be an off-ball linebacker or an edge defender, that other guy that walked in with Vic was linebackers coach Bobby King.) Anyway, I agree that the Eagles’ personnel department gives weight to Vic’s opinions. I’m not so sure Vic is super in love with Jordan Davis as a player, or he’d be playing him more. The Eagles invested a lot of draft capital in Davis before Vic joined the team. It feels more like the front office is hopeful that Davis can make a big leap in Year 4. As for 2025 expectations, with the loss of Williams in free agency Davis is going to have to play more. This time last year it was clear that Jalen Carter was going to have to play more with the loss of Fletcher Cox to retirement. He stepped up. I guess we’ll see if Davis can finally be a three-down player.
Dallas Stays in Philly – Iggles Blitz
Goedert will be the starter. You would think Calcaterra is #2, but I don’t think that is certain. Bryant is a guy who can block and catch. Granson is similar to Calcaterra in size and skill set. It sure feels like the Eagles want real competition. They would love for Calcaterra to have a breakout year and show he could be the TE of the future. But you can’t count on that. Bryant and Granson didn’t post big numbers last year, but each has had a 30-catch season in the past. They can get the job done. Calcaterra was awful as a blocker for most of the season. He got better after the loss to Washington and showed real progress. We know he is a good athlete who can make plays in the passing game.
5. The future of the position is unclear. Goedert, Calcaterra, Bryant, Granson, Jenkins, and Muse are all free agents after this season. The Eagles could attempt to re-sign Goedert, but this is one position without a succession plan in place. There’s no other position on the roster with this type of uncertainty in 2026. That’s why Fran Duffy has the Eagles taking a tight end in the way-too-early-mock draft. The Eagles usually like to have a mid-term and long-term plan. This is something to keep your eye on for the future, although let that be a March 2026 problem. For now, the Eagles are in a better situation with Goedert back.
Cornerback Cooper DeJean and safety Reed Blankenship became fast friends as soon as DeJean was drafted by the Eagles in 2024. As DeJean started to establish himself in the secondary, fans began to dub the duo the “Exciting Whites,” referencing a popular meme featuring a sign above a selection of white wines. One fan even made them T-shirts, which Blankenship and DeJean wore to a game. Now, they’re starting a podcast, appropriately titled “Exciting Mics.”
Eagles notebook: Learning more about rookie class of 2025 – NBCSP
Coming from Virginia Tech, sixth-round edge rusher Antwaun Powell-Ryland, who led the country over the last two years in sacks, is very familiar with the best NFL player the Hokies have ever produced. “I met Bruce Smith when I was in high school and we didn’t really talk much while I was in high school, but when I came to Virginia Tech, he was probably one of the first guys to welcome me,” Powell-Ryland said. “And we talked a fair amount after that, like a really good amount of time. And it was times where he told me I could text him, record some stuff and ask him advice on whatever it is that I had. “So I definitely got a good relationship with Bruce. And he also kept in contact with me over this draft process. Just let me know when it’s time to get into the program, just be ready to work.” Smith isn’t a bad guy to have helping you along the way. The Bills took Smith with the No. 1 overall pick out of Virginia Tech back in 1985 and he went on to have a Hall of Fame career as the NFL’s all-time sack leader with 200 in 19 seasons. What’s the best piece of advice APR has gotten from Smith? “I would say as far as pass rushing, he told me when I had first got there, he was like, ‘Don’t ever waste a rep, no matter what,’” Powell-Ryland said. “Not just pass rush, but just don’t ever waste a rep, no matter what. We were talking pass rush because it’s not many chances that you get the rush the passer. Just making sure I keep that mentality I got to go at all times.”
NFL Mailbag: Issues That Led to the Steelers Trading George Pickens – SI
Looking back, the 2018 Eagles didn’t fall off a cliff. But they were slow out of the gate, starting 4–6 before rallying to make the playoffs at 9–7. Injuries and a wonky quarterback situation, plus some attrition on the coaching staff (OC Frank Reich and QBs coach John DeFilippo moved on), fed into a year marked with inconsistency. In 2023, it was the reverse. Philly started 10–1, and then collapsed late, losing five of their final six games before being blown out in the first round of the playoffs. Similarly, there were issues on the coaching staff after the success of the year prior led to the departures of both coordinators—Shane Steichen to Indianapolis and Jonathan Gannon to Arizona (the defense, in particular, was a mess down the stretch).The 2025 Eagles, like these predecessors, are also dealing with some staff changes, with OC Kellen Moore and QBs coach Doug Nussmeier off to New Orleans. Surely, they’ll have bumps like those teams had, too. We’ll see what they’ve learned from the past.
Traded players who will have biggest impact on 2025 NFL season – NFL.com
C.J. Gardner-Johnson: This seems like one of the ideal ways to use the trade market, scooping up a useful defender who, to hear Eagles GM Howie Roseman tell it, would still be starting in Philadelphia if not for a salary-cap crunch. Gardner-Johnson was credited by Next Gen Stats with allowing the most touchdown catches (eight) among safeties with 30-plus coverage snaps in 2024, but he also finished in the top 17 in that group in passer rating allowed (77.1) and EPA when targeted (-5.7). He should slide nicely into a secondary that helped Houston rank sixth against the pass, with his ballhawking abilities (six picks in 2024) making him an appealing complement to Calen Bullock (who broke out as a rookie with five picks of his own last season) and Derek Stingley Jr. (who became the NFL’s highest-paid defensive back after his second consecutive five-pick campaign).
Deaf Awareness Week: Meet Joy Harris, the Eagles’ sign language interpreter – PE.com
Before the start of the 2018 season, the Eagles hung the first Super Bowl Championship banner in franchise history. They also introduced a sign language interpreter for the National Anthem at home games. “The Eagles were looking to lead the way in creating a more inclusive experience for fans, and I knew right away I wanted to be a part of that,” said Joy Harris, who has held the role since its inception. “It felt meaningful, not just as a professional role, but as a chance to help open the gameday experience to more people in a very impactful way. So now, I have the privilege of interpreting the National Anthem at every home game. It’s beyond rewarding to play a small part in making the game more accessible for everyone. It is an honor to be part of the Eagles family.”
“Just why Amos, who was seen as a late first-rounder, fell so far was bemusing to most. Jeremy Fowler from ESPN provided some clarity on the situation, which centered on a back issue that came up during his medical assessments. Although the Commanders and Amos didn’t seem particularly concerned by the prognosis, the insider suggested it was enough for other teams to go in different directions. He also acknowledged that Washington got great value with a prospect many believe will be a plus starter sooner rather than later.”
Report: Cowboys plan is for George Pickens to play out rookie deal in 2025 – Blogging The Boys
As noted, getting ahead on contracts is not exactly something the Cowboys have shown to be their modus operandi in recent memory. Last year they delayed deals for both Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb. They are currently negotiating with Micah Parsons. For what it’s worth, 2025 is set to be (as things currently stand) the final year of Parson’s deal as well as DaRon Bland’s deal. While he is not in that exact same situation, Tyler Smith is also eligible for an extension for the first time. We can now add George Pickens to the players with the fewest amount of sand left in their hourglasses. Ultimately this is a road they are comfortable with and appear ready to go down it with their newest acquisition.
The Big Winner of the George Pickens Trade Is Dak Prescott – The Ringer
We’ll have to wait to see how Pickens gets along with the rest of the Cowboys locker room and whether there’s any bickering between him and Lamb over target shares. But on paper, this move should bring the best out of both receivers. Pickens will get more one-on-one looks on the perimeter and will be paired with a better quarterback, and Lamb should enjoy more space over the middle. But make no mistake, Prescott is the biggest winner in this deal—and one of the biggest winners of the offseason. The Cowboys have patched up a young offensive line that should naturally improve in 2025, and with a younger, more electric backfield consisting of free-agent signing Javonte Williams and fifth-round rookie Jaydon Blue, they’ll no longer be spoon-feeding carries to a washed-up Ezekiel Elliott. Even if the run game isn’t that much better, Prescott now has two load-bearing receivers he can lean on when opponents force the Cowboys to be one-dimensional. If Pickens is a seamless fit in Dallas’s locker room, or even if he just doesn’t cause too much trouble, this could be the most talented receiving corps the Cowboys have ever put around their $60-million-per-year quarterback. If this setup fails, though, and Dallas has another postseason disappointment, pointing the finger at Prescott may finally be justified.
ESPN still thinks the New York Giants are the worst team in the NFL – Big Blue View
Maybe so. But it’s also a brutal reminder that even when you add a Super Bowl champion (Wilson), a former No. 1 overall pick (Winston), and a promising rookie (Dart), the national media still thinks you’re dragging behind the pack. But maybe that’s the spark the Giants need. They’re still 32nd—until they prove they shouldn’t be.
Broncos LB Alex Singleton provides an update on his recovery from his ACL injury – Mile High Report
Singleton told DNVR’s Zac Stevens that his recovery is going good, he feels like he’s on schedule, and he is working his way into doing things with his teammates. When asked to give a timetable for when he’ll be ready to go, Singleton said he can’t fully say when that will be (Sean Payton’s rules on injuries), but did leave Broncos fans with some good news. He said that there should be “no worries about 49 playing this year”.
Titans waive WR Tay Martin, LB Kyron Johnson – PFT
They confirmed the previously reported signing of defensive lineman James Lynch along with announcing that they have waived wide receiver Tay Martin and linebacker Kyron Johnson. Both players were waived with injury designations. […] Johnson did not play in the regular season last year. He had eight tackles in 16 games for the Eagles in 2022 and he made six appearances for the Steelers in 2023.
It has somehow been 20 years since the San Francisco 49ers took Alex Smith No. 1 overall – SB Nation
It has been a week since the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft was completed, and while we all knew that the Tennessee Titans were going to take Cam Ward with the No. 1 overall pick, I would imagine that the new reality of everything is still shocking to Cam. That is what comes with being the No. 1 overall pick. Your life is instantly changed and you belong to a very exclusive club. Pressure mounts and you have to deliver or people will remember all of the players that were taken behind you. Someone I always admired for how they handled this type of pressure took a little bit longer than some would have liked to realize the potential of the selection. The San Francisco 49ers took Utah’s Alex Smith at No. 1 overall (sorry, Aaron Rodgers) back in the 2005 NFL Draft and as much as I don’t want this to be true… 2005 was somehow 20 years ago.
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