Rams know Sunday's game against the Eagles has more than just playoff implications

The Rams spent the week, the season really, saying no game was bigger than any other. But players and coaches acknowledged that marquee subplots make Sunday’s matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles at the Coliseum one of the most highly anticipated games on this season’s NFL schedule. “Our players

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Eric Reid: NFL wants to use breast cancer, military funds to quiet protesting players

49ers safety Eric Reid claims the NFL’s proposed initiative to contribute $89 million to social justice causes is shifting money away from breast cancer and military support programs, according to Slate.com . Earlier this week, reports surfaced that the NFL had proposed the massive funding initiative

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NFL not saying whether Ronald Darby is also under investigation

The NFL has confirmed that Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston is being investigated after an Uber driver accused him of groping her crotch. Eagles cornerback Ronald Darby has said he was in the car with Winston and the driver. So does that mean the NFL is investigating Darby as well? The league isn

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Eagles say Zach Ertz will play, no call on Jay Ajayi yet

The Eagles offense welcomed a new face this week when the team made a trade with the Dolphins for running back Jay Ajayi, but it’s not clear at this point if they’ll be playing with him on Sunday. Coach Doug Pederson said, via multiple reports, at his Friday press conference that no decision has been

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Denver Broncos vs. Philadelphia Eagles: Prediction, preview, pick to win

DENVER BRONCOS (3-4) AT PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (7-1) KICKOFF: Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Lincoln Financial Field. TV: CBS, Ian Eagle, Dan Fouts, Evan Washburn (field reporter). SERIES HISTORY: 13th regular-season meeting. Eagles lead series, 7-5. The Broncos have won three of the last four. The most historic meeting

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Report: Jason Peters thought to have MCL tear, MRI coming

Philadelphia Eagles left tackle Jason Peters left Monday night’s game against the Washington Redskins on the back of a cart after injuring his right knee when a pair of players tumbled into the side of his leg. According to Les Bowen and Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer, the initial impression

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Eagles offense opens ‘Monday Night Football’ with 4 straight penalties and an interception

The Philadelphia Eagles entered Monday with a lot of momentum and the NFL’s longest winning streak, but that definitely didn’t translate into a hot start against Washington. After Washington opened the game with a field goal on its first possession, Philadelphia just went in the wrong direction. First

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Both sides say NFL protest talks productive, more to come

The dialogue Tuesday was of a much different nature, and from the way NFL team owners, Commissioner Roger Goodell and a bunch of players reacted, the discussions were informative, enlightening and potentially impactful. In an unprecedented move, the league invited players and representatives from their

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Both sides say protest talks productive, more talks to come

The dialogue Tuesday was of a much different nature, and from the way NFL team owners, Commissioner Roger Goodell and a bunch of players reacted, the discussions were informative, enlightening and potentially impactful. In an unprecedented move, the league invited players and representatives from their

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Week 5 fantasy wrap: Aaron Jones demands your attention

Packers vs. Cowboys: What looked like the game of the week lived up to the hype, as there were five fourth quarter lead changes, culminated by this masterful drive by Aaron Rodgers…Rodgers and Dak Prescott combined for seven touchdowns with just one turnover (albeit that one was a pick-six) in a shootout

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Jason Peters: Chargers are basically playing 16 road games

The good news for the Chargers is that, unlike their L.A. neighbors, the home stadium doesn’t have empty seats. The bad news is that plenty of those seats are occupied by fans of the visiting team. “I mean, it’s almost like the Chargers got 16 away games,” Eagles tackle Jason Peters told reporters after

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Carson Wentz, Eagles Benefit From Audible To Starting Plan

It happened so quickly, was so out of the blue, that Carson Wentz had no time to overthink the situation. He was in a field hunting when the call came from Eagles head coach Doug Pederson that the team had traded starter Sam Bradford to Minnesota. Wentz was then told that he was being promoted to the

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Doug Pederson: LeGarrette Blount “a big part of our offense”

If Eagles running back LeGarrette Blount is on the bubble in Philadelphia, somebody should probably tell coach Doug Pederson. Becuase Pederson praised the veteran back’s work, and suggested that he’s not really on the bubble at all. Via Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, Pederson was asked about Blount

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Whose stock is up, whose is down after Eagles' second preseason game

The Eagles beat the Bills 20-16 Thursday night, but the score couldn’t matter less. What matters is what happened on the field as the Eagles evaluate and prepare their roster for the 2017 season.  Here’s a look at who helped and hurt their stock in the game: Stock Up Ronald Darby, cornerback

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Eagles trade Jordan Matthews and a 2018 draft pick to Bills for cornerback help

The Bills announced two big trades on Friday, both involving swapping cornerbacks and receivers with NFC teams. While the Sammy Watkins news will generate the biggest headlines, the other deal could have a huge impact as well. The Eagles have shipped receiver Jordan Matthews and a third-round draft pick

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Lane Johnson says he'll give out beer to everybody if Eagles win a Super Bowl

Lane Johnson has been catching everyone’s attention in training camp with the blonde wig that he’s been wearing to practice. But that’s not the only thing Johnson has done to make headlines recently. Check out what Johnson had to say following Philadelphia’s open practice at Lincoln Financial

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