Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 7/12/25.
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Execs, coaches, scouts rank NFL’s top 10 interior offensive linemen for 2025 – ESPN+
5. Landon Dickerson, Philadelphia Eagles. Highest ranking: 3 | Lowest ranking: Unranked. Age: 26 | Last year’s ranking: 7. Dickerson wasted little time establishing himself along Philadelphia’s vaunted line, earning a Pro Bowl nod in each of the past three seasons. “Explosive power — holy smokes,” a veteran NFL offensive line coach said. “Strength, durability. He’s built to last. The organized mass he can help create is top-notch.” Evaluators saw premier status for him entering 2024, which largely proved true since Dickerson helped lead Philadelphia to a championship. But one oddity accompanied his profile — ESPN stats attributed 11 sacks to Dickerson, the most of any player in our top 10. An Eagles source was surprised to hear that number, adding Dickerson was at no point a liability in the pass game. Further research shows Dickerson struggled early with six sacks allowed in the first seven weeks but picked it up late, averaging an impressive 97 pass block win rate from Week 8 through the Super Bowl. Dickerson was dealing with a knee issue during the championship run. He played through it. “He was banged up some, and it looked like he played a bit heavier [in 2024],” an NFL coordinator said. “He played well, but I actually think he’ll be even better next year.” [BLG Note: Cam Jurgens earned an honorable mention.]
The Evolution of Jalen Hurts: Part 1 – Learning When Not to Be a Hero – BGN
He still makes plays outside of structure, but he knows when to throw it away, when to scramble, and when to reset and find a safer option. That “do-it-all” instinct is still in him—but it’s controlled now. He’s learned that not every play has to be a highlight, and that sometimes the best play is to live to fight another down. He’s significantly more calm and controlled when playing out-of-structure. He doesn’t force the ball anywhere near as much as he used to. It’s extremely hard to improve arm strength, but the ball has more zip on it in the 2nd lot of clips, too. The biggest difference I noticed when reviewing the film was the willingness to hang in the pocket. He escapes but keeps his eyes down the field. The 3rd clips against the Cowboys is the perfect example of this. Compare that play to the interception from the 1st set of videos against the Cowboys! Even when breaking the pocket, Hurts now has the willingness to keep his eyes down the field and try to find an open receiver. As the title suggests; Hurts has learnt when not to be a hero.
Eagles 2025 most important list: DeVonta Smith – NBCSP
After the final practice of minicamp, Eagles reporters got a chance to speak with DeVonta Smith for the first time since the immediate aftermath of the Super Bowl LIX win. Smith was asked where his catch of the Dagger against the Chiefs ranks among the best catches in his career. “Top three,” Smith said. If you needed any reminder of just how clutch Smith has been, even dating back to his time at Alabama, that was a pretty good one. As he gets set to enter Year 5 of his NFL career, the former first-round pick hasn’t yet been a Pro Bowler or an All-Pro. He’s firmly entrenched as the No. 2 receiver in Philly behind A.J. Brown. But there’s a reason Smith is one of the most popular athletes in Philly.
Brandon Graham to emcee Red Bull’s greased pole race on the Delaware River – Inquirer
Thousands of Philly fans took to the streets after Brandon Graham and the Eagles won Super Bowl LIX — and some attempted to climb the poles. Now, Graham will serve as emcee as Philadelphians put their greased-pole-climbing abilities to the test during the second annual Red Bull Championship Run. The 100 competitors will gather at Spruce Street Harbor Park along the Delaware River, and race to climb a greased pole, inspired by the city’s iconic fan tradition of attempting to climb utility poles after they’ve been covered in preventive grease, originally in the form of Crisco.
Ndamukong Suh announces his retirement – PFT
Ndamukong Suh, who hasn’t played in an NFL game since Super Bowl LVII two and a half years ago, today made it official that his NFL career is over. While not a surprise, the timing of the announcement had personal significance to Suh because today is the first anniversary of the death of his father.
How will the Commanders resolve the months-long extension impasse with star receiver Terry McLaurin? – Hogs Haven
First of all, there is no dispute about whether McLaurin has earned a contract extension or whether the Commanders want to give it to him. Back in April, Adam Peters, Washington’s GM, publicly stated the team’s desire to make Terry McLaurin a “Commander for a long time”. Peters described the discussions with Terry’s agent at that point as “really positive”. He emphasized McLaurin’s value to the team and community as both a player and a leader, acknowledging his career-best 13 touchdowns in 2024. Despite McLaurin having one year remaining on his current deal, the team aims to secure him on a long-term contract. So, what is holding the team back from getting this deal done? We’ve seen rumors about the front office relying on the Mike Evans contract to low-ball Terry, alongside contrasting claims that McLaurin’s agent is being unreasonable in his demands and dealings, and even speculation that the two sides can’t agree on the length of the deal.
Cowboys Point/Counterpoint: Should a trade be on the table for Micah Parsons? – Blogging The Boys
Tom: Let’s get radical. How about the team tells Parsons they are not going to do an extension at all? I am sure a lot of people are reacting strongly to that. But consider some facts. Parsons is a top ten pass rusher, but many consider him to be barely in the top five, or even just outside. He has a clear tendency to pile up sacks against lesser opponents while largely disappearing in big games against better teams. Good offensive lines seem to have a way to neutralize him. It’s time to have a real talk with him about needing to prove he can help the team win those big games. If not, it may be time to contemplate life without him. See if he would be open to a trade, or seeing how things stand next year.
Pro Football Focus only ranks the Giants’ secondary 24th – Big Blue View
Just how good can the New York Giants defense be? While we’re all excited about their defensive line, the ceiling for the unit as a whole could be determined by their secondary. The Giants added two of the top free agents in this year’s class, and they also had two of the top rookie defensive backs in the NFL last year. They’re looking to field a group consisting of Paulson Adebo, Deonte Banks, Dru Phillips, Jevon Holland, and Tyler Nubin — with Cor’Dale Flott and Dane Belton pushing for playing time as well. All told, that looks to be an exceptionally young, athletic, and talented secondary. And yet, Pro Football Focus only ranks the Giants’ secondary 24th in the NFL.
Najee Harris fireworks injury is latest in NFL player July 4 mishaps – SB Nation
It was 10 years ago that Jason Pierre-Paul changed his life forever when a firework exploded in his hand at a Fourth of July gathering, causing significant damage and leading to the All-Pro defensive end to lose a portion of his finger. Now Chargers running back Najee Harris is the latest to have a fireworks-related mishap, but thankfully it isn’t as serious. Harris’ agent released a statement on Thursday to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport that his client sustained an injury on July 4, but will be ready for the upcoming season.
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