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| Mock Draft #1: Newton's Fall? |
NFL Football |
04/01/2011 |
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| ant left tackle position should be high on the team's to-do list. As a former tight end with exceptionally nimble feet, Solder is tailor-made for Indy's pass-heavy offense and could give the team the blind-side bodyguard it's been clamoring for. 23) Philadelphia Eagles: Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado -- Philadelphia is set at one corner slot with ball-hawk Asante Samuel, but there's some serious concerns on the opposite side with Ellis Hobbs possibly forced to retire due to a neck injury and the remainder of the roster |
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| Eagles tackle Jason Peters arrested in La. |
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03/28/2011 |
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SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) - Philadelphia Eagles tackle Jason Peters is free on $628 bond after being arrested in Shreveport., La., for violating the city's loud music ordinance and resisting arrest. Police spokesman Bill Goodin said Monday that Peters refused to show his driver's license after police stopped him Saturday night because of the volume of music coming from his vehicle. The charge of resisting arrest was added because of Peters' refusal to show his license. Peters was a Pro Bowl selection this year, |
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| Eagles OT Peters arrested |
NFL Football |
03/27/2011 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - Philadelphia Eagles starting offensive lineman Jason Peters was arrested early Saturday for disturbing the peace and resisting arrest in Shreveport, Louisiana. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Pro Bowl tackle was pulled over after police heard loud music coming from vehicle and when Peters refused to give the officer identification, the resisting arrest charge was tacked on. Peters posted on bond on Saturday and was released. It's the second time this month that an E |
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| Vick co-defendant due in court on probation matter |
Headlines |
03/15/2011 |
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| District Court Judge Henry E. Hudson on Tuesday afternoon. Phillips was shot in the leg after a birthday party for Vick at a Virginia Beach nightclub in June. A probation officer says in court papers Phillips lied when he denied speaking with the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback that night. He also says Phillips failed to report run-ins with police, skipped a required mental health appointment and tested positive for marijuana use. In November 2007, Hudson sentenced Phillips to 21 months in prison and three ye |
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| Vick, Eagles mates plan to work out on their own |
NFL Football |
03/04/2011 |
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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - Michael Vick is making plans to get ready for next season despite the NFL's labor situation. The Philadelphia Eagles' Pro Bowl quarterback says he'll work out with some of his teammates on their own if there's a lockout. The league and the players' union agreed Friday on a seven-day extension of the collective bargaining agreement. Vick was in Atlantic City to receive the Maxwell Award for outstanding professional player. Eagles coach Andy Reid also was to be honored as the outsta |
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| Vick signs one-year tender |
NFL Football |
03/02/2011 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - The Philadelphia Eagles signed quarterback Michael Vick to a one-year franchise tender contract on Wednesday. The club placed the franchise tag on Vick February 15, giving the Eagles exclusive negotiating rights. Under the rules of the expiring collective bargaining agreement, the Comeback Player of the Year will earn a minimum of $16 million for the 2011 season, which is the average of the top five quarterback salaries in the National Football League. Both sides could also rea |
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| Hoosiers hire Deland McCullough as new RB coach |
Division I College Football |
03/02/2011 |
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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) - Indiana has hired Deland McCullough as its new running backs coach. He fills the final opening on coach Kevin Wilson's new staff. McCullough played professionally with the Cincinnati Bengals and Philadelphia Eagles, the CFL's Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the XFL's Chicago Enforcers, from 1996 through 2000. He also finished college as the career rushing leader at Miami (Ohio). Wilson was Miami's offensive coordinator when McCullough played there. He was an offensive and special teams in |
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| Vick signs 1-year deal with Eagles |
Headlines |
03/02/2011 |
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Michael Vick has signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles. The Pro Bowl quarterback was designated as the team's franchise player Feb. 15. He signed the franchise tender Wednesday. Vick led the Eagles to a 10-6 record and the NFC East title after replacing an injured Kevin Kolb in Week 1. Despite missing three games with an injury, Vick had his best season. He set career highs in yards passing (3,018), touchdowns passing (21), touchdowns rushing (9), completion percentage |
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| Hall of Fame RB Matson dies |
NFL Football |
02/19/2011 |
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| work) - Hall of Fame running back Ollie Matson died Saturday at the age of 80, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Matson played 14 years in the NFL with the Chicago Cardinals (1952-58), the Los Angeles Rams (1959-62), Detroit Lions (1963) and Philadelphia Eagles (1964-66). The third overall pick of the 1952 draft, Matson shared Rookie of the Year honors with Hugh McElhenny of the San Francisco 49ers. In 1959, the Rams traded a record nine players to get Matson. A six-time Pro Bowl selection, Matson rushed f |
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| Michael Vick cancels appearance on Winfrey's show |
NFL Football |
02/16/2011 |
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CHICAGO (AP) - Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick will not be appearing on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" after all. A show spokesman said Wednesday representatives of the NFL star called late Tuesday to cancel his appearance for personal reasons. The daytime talk show host's interview with Vick was set to air Thursday, Feb. 24. The interview was to cover Vick's time in prison, his work with the Humane Society and his return to the NFL. Vick missed two seasons and served 18 months in federal prison fo |
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