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Eagles Release Mat McBriar, Sign P Donnie Jones

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Tim McManus — No Comments ↓

The Eagles signed punter Donnie Jones to a one-year contract Monday and released Mat McBriar.

Jones, formerly of the Texans, is a two-time All-Pro selection.

“Donnie Jones is a guy that we have admired over the last several years,” said Eagles general manager Howie Roseman. “He has one of the strongest legs in the entire NFL and we’re excited we had a chance to sign him. We watched a lot of tape on him and he’s coming off a very good season with Houston. We feel he’ll add a good element to our special teams units.”

Tagged with: Donnie Jones, Mat McBriar
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Special Teams Fails the Eagles (Again)

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Sheil Kapadia — No Comments ↓

With the game tied at 17 in the fourth quarter Mat McBriar set up to punt.

The Eagles had 13 minutes and 52 seconds to decide what the conversation would be in this city Monday morning. Would people be talking about a 4-5 team that was just one game back of the Giants in the loss column? Or a 3-6 team that had lost five in a row and would be searching for a new coach in the coming weeks?

Bobby April’s special-teams unit provided the answer.

Tagged with: Bobby April, Colt Anderson, Mat McBriar, Sheil Kapadia
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Roseman Talks McBriar Move, Dawkins Tribute

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Tim McManus — No Comments ↓

Howie Roseman shed some light on the decision to cut Chas Henry and sign veteran punter Mat McBriar.

The Eagles general manager revealed that they brought McBriar in Tuesday for a workout and noticed notable improvement in his kicks from the preseason. The 33-year-old McBriar is coming off an injury to his non-kicking foot.

“We did see a difference,” Roseman told the team’s website. “He seems healthier and he’s booming the ball now.”

Tagged with: Alex Henery, Chas Henry, Howie Roseman, Mat McBriar
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Eagles Release Henry, Add McBriar

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Sheil Kapadia — No Comments ↓

Three weeks into the season, the Eagles have cut ties with punter Chas Henry and added veteran Mat McBriar.

Tagged with: Chas Henry, Mat McBriar, Sheil Kapadia
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Take 3: Projecting the Eagles’ 53-Man Roster

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Sheil Kapadia — 6 Comments ↓

With the Eagles just eight days away from cutting their roster down to 53 players, the battle between Kapadia and McManus continues. Today, Sheil provides his projection, along with a confidence rating for each position.

10 Things To Watch: Eagles vs. Patriots

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Sheil Kapadia — 2 Comments ↓

In no particular order, here’s what I’ll be keeping an eye on tonight when the Eagles take on the Patriots in their second preseason game.

Tagged with: Chas Henry, Chris Polk, Danny Watkins, DeMeco Ryans, Demetress Bell, Jaiquawn Jarrett, King Dunlap, Mat McBriar, Michael Vick, Mychal Kendricks, Nick Foles, Nnamdi Asomugha, Sheil Kapadia, Stanley Havili
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Eagles Release New Depth Chart

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Sheil Kapadia — 6 Comments ↓

The Eagles released a new depth chart today, in advance of Monday’s preseason game against the Patriots. Here are some notes on where players, including left tackle Demetress Bell, are listed.

Tagged with: Damaris Johnson, Demetress Bell, Derek Landri, Jaiquawn Jarrett, King Dunlap, Mat McBriar, Sheil Kapadia
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10 Things To Watch: Eagles vs. Steelers

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Sheil Kapadia — 10 Comments ↓

Football in Philadelphia makes its long-awaited return tonight as the Eagles host the Steelers at Lincoln Financial Field.

Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m., and the game will be broadcast locally on 6-ABC.

Tim and I will be there, and we’ll be hosting a live chat right here, so be sure to join us.

Meanwhile, here’s a cheat-sheet for you: 10 things to keep an eye on this evening.

Eagles Release Depth Chart

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Sheil Kapadia — No Comments ↓

The Eagles have released their depth chart for Thursday night’s preseason opener against the Steelers.

Not a lot of surprises, but here are some notes.

Tagged with: Derek Landri, Dion Lewis, Mat McBriar, Sheil Kapadia
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Cooper To Have Surgery, Out Six Weeks

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Sheil Kapadia — 3 Comments ↓

Riley Cooper will have surgery Monday to fix his fractured left collarbone and will be out for about six weeks, Eagles coach Andy Reid said today. Does that mean the Birds are in the market for help at wide receiver?

Tagged with: Jason Babin, Mat McBriar, Riley Cooper, Sheil Kapadia
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