The
#Dolphins
traded five picks (including a first, second and two fourths) to pay Tyreek Hill, 28, an average of $30M per year.
The
#Eagles
traded two picks (a first and third) to pay A.J. Brown, 24, an average of $25M per year.
Remember when Carson Wentz vs. Dak Prescott was a thing?
2018 Wentz: 3 games, 914 yards, 5 TD, 1 INT
2018 Dak: 5 games, 961 yards, 5 TD, 4 INT
Last 15 games, Wentz: 3,903 yards, 36 TD, 7 INT
Last 15 games, Dak: 2,859 yards, 13 TD, 13 INT
New
#Eagles
WR DeVonta Smith asked by
@macongunter
on
@ChalkNetwork
which young QB-WR duo is best. Burrow and Chase? Tua and Waddle?
His answer: "Me and Jalen."
#Vikings
Pro Bowler C.J. Ham after upsetting the
#49ers
: “You look at the betting odds, you can call it an upset, but we know we have a chance to beat anybody. ... [They were] NFC champions, but that was last year." Also calls QB Sam Darnold's poise "top-notch."
Orthopedic source on
#Eagles
QB Jalen Hurts' injury: if it's a shoulder sprain, 10-14 days of rest would likely be recommended, but it's mostly a matter of pain tolerance. The risk of playing early is just prolonging full healing. Knowing Hurts, a one-game absence may be the max.
Random jersey number news:
#Eagles
CB Darius Slay (
@bigplay24slay
) appears set to switch from No. 24 to No. 2 in 2021. NFL Shop is already selling his single-digit jersey.
EXCLUSIVE: Source says U.S. House of Representative's Oversight Committee is now looking into the NFL's Jon Gruden/email scandal. The Committee issued a letter to Roger Goodell on Thursday requesting info on the Washington Football Team investigation. Story soon at
@CBSSports
.
Countless Eagles publicly went to bat for Carson Wentz after his demotion, even going so far as to downplay his 2020 issues. He had a bad year (and may benefit from leaving!), but to suggest his "personality" was a bigger issue than organizational/coaching dysfunction feels off.
Asked
#Vikings
RB Cam Akers if Kirk Cousins will ever get grills. And Kirk chimed in from the across the locker room! Also touched on Minnesota’s “statement” upset of the
#49ers
and what Akers told his QB in the huddle: “You an effin’ dog.”
Random observation:
#Eagles
RB Miles Sanders is very underrated entering 2020. Led all rookies in scrimmage yards. Averaged nearly 6 yards per touch. Top-10 talent.
Texas Tech's Zech McPhearson could be a steal of the 2021
#NFL
Draft. He's also got maybe the best bloodlines of his class: Mom and Dad are former pros, and all seven (7!) siblings played college sports.
Special pre-draft Q&A w/ Zech and the family:
The criticisms are absolutely warranted, but if we can excuse Dak Prescott's garbage stretches of 2017-18 when his supporting cast was depleted, we can do the same for Carson Wentz. One guy went from MVP to shorthanded; the other, vice-versa.
AMERICAN UNDERDOG, Lionsgate's upcoming movie about former
#NFL
star Kurt Warner, is officially on the books for a Dec. 10 release. More details on the film starring Zachary Levi, Anna Paquin and Dennis Quaid:
If Howie Roseman is exploring a Yannick Ngakoue trade, wouldn’t be shocked if he’s trying to unload Alshon Jeffery and/or Rasul Douglas in Jacksonville.
#Jaguars
need WR, CB help. Bears’ former assistant head coach is also on staff with Jags.
The
#Eagles
and
#Ravens
are uniquely built to win with their QBs' legs. But Baltimore could learn a thing or two from Philly about also prioritizing WR talent. Story for
@NFLonCBS
:
Saddest part about
#Eagles
’ embarrassing playoff loss? Plenty of fans are relieved they don’t need to watch this team play another game. Priority No. 1 for 2024: If current staff won’t admit/adapt to fix core issues (including failing to support star QB, WRs), find one that will.
#Vikings
WR Brandon Powell on Sam Darnold: “You better get that head turned around,” because “he can sling the ball.” Also believes Minnesota may have an “even better” lineup than the Super Bowl-winning
#Rams
he played for in 2021. 🎥 Full one-on-one:
MRI confirms
#Eagles
CB Zech McPhearson suffered a torn Achilles vs. Browns, per source. He’s expected out at least 7-8 months but is in good spirits and plans to return sooner, if possible. Had been battling for both outside and nickel opportunities entering 2023.
BREAKING:
@CBSSports
has obtained statements from six former
#Washington
employees addressing the U.S. House Oversight Committee at their D.C. hearing. They include new allegations of misconduct, including by owner Daniel Snyder. Full story:
The Oversight Committee is asking the NFL to produce all documents, communications, reports or findings in connection with the WFT investigation by Nov. 4: "We hope and trust the NFL shares the Committee's goal of protecting American workers from harassment and discrimination."
Reporting with
@VoiceOfTheStar
:
#Cowboys
' Byron Jones likely to command $16M per year, and odds are strong he stays in the NFC East, with the
#Eagles
among expected suitors.
Whatever Carson Wentz's future, he won't be forgotten.
#Eagles
fans are flooding his foundation with donations thanks to
#Project11
from
@975JKShow
.
"He will be always part of the greatest Philadelphia sports story ever told." –
@JohnKincade
Full story:
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts on
@AdamSchefter
podcast:
• Any contact with Carson Wentz after trade? "No, sir."
• Wentz with Colts: "I send him my blessings. I hope he takes off."
• What did trade say? "I think it shows the trust and what (the Eagles) think I can be as a player."
Asked
#Titans
QB
@malikwillis
how he’s grown going into Year 2. One area: “Not comparing (myself) to anybody.” Says he reads Scripture daily to stay humble and confident through it all.
How does Jalen Hurts, the undeniable face of the
#Eagles
, stay so composed, as he did in his big-game debut? Asked him before the season, and again on Super Bowl Week. Both times he cited his maturing faith in Jesus. “You have to keep Him in the center.”
@seanjwagner
*Eagles fans offer their opinion on an opinionated ranking of coaches.
“Time to take the oldest, overused stereotypical national-media shot at Eagles fans!”
“This is what rural America looks like.”
President Trump just visited Mankato, Minnesota. Hundreds took to the streets to protest his outreach and promote racial justice. Story:
Two years before Mike McDaniel became the head coach of the
#Dolphins
, he called me in between 49ers meetings just to talk about John David Washington, Denzel's son.
They shaped each other more than most realize. One of my favorite stories for
@CBSSports
:
Imagine how 2020 may have looked different if, in 2016, the President of the United States saw an NFL player protesting and said, “How can I help?” rather than, “If you don’t like this country, you can leave.”
Who is Trey Lance?
Asked his college roommate, childhood best friend, high school coach and potential NDSU successor.
From tattoos to TDs to apartment shenanigans, inside the QB's journey from small town and small school to the NFL's next big thing:
Before Jalen Hurts led the
#Eagles
to an NFC title bid, he was already a champion in the community — “like gold” in his hometown, a family friend explained.
On and off the field, the star QB is wired to influence, and grounded by faith in God. A snippet from our conversation:
@ConroyForReal
More from Alex Convery if you’re interested (he talks Viola as MVP of the cast, Matt and Ben trading barbs with a producer over the NBA Finals, and more):
#Eagles
QB
@JalenHurts
says he’s bumping Luther Vandross and Frankie Beverly to prep for
#SuperBowlLVII
. Also cites John 13:7 as his motivating Scripture, pledging to “keep God at the center, regardless of the circumstance.”
Inside Nick Sirianni's rapid rise to
#Eagles
coach:
• The phone call he made after his interview
• Colleagues comparing him to Kevin Stefanski
• The time refs flagged him for his enthusiasm
• Why he's "gonna be good when there's an issue"
Full story:
“I'm an attacker. I'm a hunter ... You gotta take food off another grown man's plate.”
Spoke w/ new
#Eagles
S
@KVonWallace
about everything from his draft-day phone call to his Brian Dawkins connection to his future nickname and hairstyle:
@CBSSportsHQ
@seanjwagner
How are you using the “complete body of work” as an evaluation tool and somehow missing Pederson’s much better playoff win percentage? If regular-season wins are your big thing, why is Mike McCarthy not listed?
The
#Eagles
have now represented the NFC in a Super Bowl in each of the last three decades, with three different HC/QB pairings:
🟢 2004 - HC Andy Reid, QB Donovan McNabb
🟢 2017 - HC Doug Pederson, QB Nick Foles
🟢 2022 - HC Nick Sirianni, QB Jalen Hurts
@WillBrinson
But they were probably running here, so they were willing to let time expire or try an extremely long FG. Timeout allowed them more time/opportunity to readjust after the next run. Either way, Staley helped enable their win.
Minnesota has been good to the
#Eagles
:
🟣 2016: Traded 1st + 3rd to PHI for Sam Bradford
🟢 2017: Lost 38-7 to PHI in NFC Championship
🟣 2017: Hosted Eagles' first Super Bowl win
🟢 2018: Week 17 loss sent PHI to playoffs
🟣 2021: Week 17 loss sends PHI to playoffs
Nate Burleson's new long-term deal with CBS:
• Weekday co-host on "CBS This Morning"
• Continued analysis on "NFL Today"
• Select appearances on Nickelodeon
• Expanded role at NFL Network
Full story:
Carson Wentz has done himself no favors in 2020 (and has never been perfect), but this can't be overstated:
#Eagles
leadership failed him at multiple turns. Who knows how this saga ends, but he deserves credit for what he accomplished on and off the field.
#Eagles
QB Nick Foles to GMs turned off by his humility: "Quite frankly, I don't want to play for you." Says on
@Sports_Spectrum
that his worth doesn't come from job titles.
Again, Wentz was bad in 2020. Did behind-the-scenes actions/flaws contribute to that? Perhaps! But the QB, HC and GM all failed. Just not convinced *he* is the primary, let alone sole, reason for the entire operation cratering. Team better be sure, too, before making a move.
"One time I asked him, 'Is this like an act, or are you like this all the time?'"
Inside Jalen Hurts' rise to QB1:
• Peers predict his
#Eagles
future
• The time he took another QB's seat on purpose
• Why he's beloved on and off the field
Full story:
Spoke with
#Cowboys
star
@MicahhParsons11
as he surprised Make-A-Wish kids in Las Vegas. “Life is so much bigger than you,” he says.
Also had another strong endorsement for new Washington head coach Dan Quinn: “He’s going to turn that Commanders team around.”
Anyone up in arms about an NFL team paying Sam Bradford should note that Kirk Cousins, who is 4-19 vs. winning teams and has zero playoff wins, is set for $132M in career earnings after his reported Vikings deal.
@PHLEaglesNation
@KVonWallace
For those interested, this quote was taken from an interview I did with K’Von for CBS Sports. Feel free to check out the full story and share this link:
At this point, if you’re an
#Eagles
fan, you almost want it to get as bad as it can get so that the coaches/GM have no choice but to acknowledge the glaring holes. Just one of many issues, but WR situation is inexcusable.
The
#Colts
,
#49ers
and
#Packers
are among teams interested in
#Steelers
WR/return specialist Ray-Ray McCloud ahead of 2022 NFL free agency, per source:
"He's different than anybody I ever coached."
While others were playing video games in college,
#Bears
rookie QB Tyson Bagent was walking on his hands and making a cold tub out of the Potomac River.
Exclusive Q&A w/
@tyhaines16
, his D-II college coach:
Just spoke w/
@CBSSports
rules analyst
@GeneSteratore
. He confirms
#Chiefs
OT Jawaan Taylor was "egregiously" misaligned vs.
#Lions
. False-start concerns more complex: "Am I going to shutter-speed, frame-by-frame officiate all night?" Overall, a "wakeup call" for real game speed.
League source suggests
#Eagles
' interest in Jadeveon Clowney hasn't changed since early summer, but "for the right price, they would be interested." No clarity on the "right" compensation (RB/draft-pick package possible?), but regardless: "He isn't staying in Houston."
Spoke w/
#Patriots
RB Brandon Bolden (
@BB_HulkSmash
), who had good nuggets on:
🔴 A possible Tom Brady comeback (this July?!)
🔵 Mac Jones' ceiling
🔴 Bill Belichick's future (never leave the NFL)
🔵 His cancer battle and inspiring grandpa
Full story:
Props to Cody Parkey for pointing to the sky after such a tragic ending for his Bears, though. Having faith and being humble doesn’t have to be contingent on things going smoothly.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Carson Wentz and Dalvin Cook are among NFL players helping transform food trucks into meal delivery services. Inside story on their efforts through
@vikingstable
and
@AO1Foundation
:
Leading the
#Eagles
is his job. Changing lives is his reality.
So privileged to speak w/
@JalenHurts
(and those he's touched) for this special story on the QB's calmness, confidence, faith, fashion, and legacy.
#FlyEaglesFly
Full story and video:
Gets lost because he feels/acts more experienced than he is, but
#Eagles
QB Jalen Hurts is four games into his first No. 1 job, and he's on pace for 4,700 yards, 29 TDs, 8 INTs, 900 rushing yards in 2021.