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Eagles Cut Mike Patterson

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

And another one.

The Eagles parted with Cullen Jenkins earlier Monday, then later announced that they cut ties with fellow veteran tackle Mike Patterson as well.

“Mike Patterson is one of the toughest players I have ever been around in the National Football League,” said Eagles general manager Howie Roseman. “He has overcome many obstacles throughout his career and I have the utmost respect for him because of it. Coach Kelly and I each had great conversations with him today. He is a class act. He gave this organization eight great seasons of hard work and dedication and we wish him all the best as he continues his career in this league.”

Tagged with: Mike Patterson
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Eagles Change Course, Will Pay Patterson

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Sheil Kapadia — No Comments ↓

The Eagles had a change of heart today and have come to an agreement with Mike Patterson, agent J.R Rickert told Tim McManus.

“I’m pleased that the Eagles and Howie Roseman in particular were able to work on this with us and come to a resolution,” Rickert said. “I attribute the long-standing relationship we have had over the years as the reason we were able to do it.”

A league source tells McManus that Patterson will receive the full $150,000.

Tagged with: Mike Patterson, Sheil Kapadia, Tim McManus
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Twitter Mailbag: The Patterson PR Hit

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Tim McManus — No Comments ↓

Every Thursday we select a few of your Twitter questions and provide the long-form answers they deserve. For a chance to have your question published on Birds 24/7, send it to @Tim_McManus.

Tagged with: LeSean McCoy, Mike Patterson, Nick Foles, Twitter Mailbag
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Patterson’s Agent: ‘This Is Not the Message You Want To Send’

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Tim McManus — No Comments ↓

Mike Patterson‘s representation is prepared to file a grievance against the Eagles for their decision to place the defensive tackle on the non-football injury/illness list and cut his pay.

Patterson was hospitalized last week with viral pneumonia and missed Sunday’s game against the Bucs. The Eagles have since placed Patterson on NFI and called up Emil Igwenagu, who will give the Eagles another option at tight end with Brent Celek out with a concussion.

Agent J.R. Rickert contends that Patterson got pneumonia as a direct result of football-related activities, and that it is on the organization to prove otherwise.

“We tried to make that point to the Eagles and they disagreed,” said Rickert. “They said, ‘An illness is an illness.’

“He is entitled to the remaining 150 thousand of his contract and we’re going to take every step we can to ensure that he gets what he’s entitled to under his contract.”

Tagged with: Mike Patterson
Posted in Injuries

Injury Update: McCoy, Vick Not Ruled Out Yet

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

LeSean McCoy and Michael Vick are in Phase 5 of the rehab process from concussions suffered last month and returned to practice in a limited capacity today.

“We’re not listing them as out,” said head athletic trainer Rick Burkholder. “They’re still very much alive for things. We’ll see how they do today and take it day by day. Of course, they have to get through this fifth phase, they have to get to the independent [neurologist], which could be tomorrow, and they have to see [team doctor] Dr. [Gary] Dorshimer and get his clearance as well.”

Tagged with: Brent Celek, Jeremy Maclin, Kurt Coleman, LeSean McCoy, Michael Vick, Mike Patterson
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Making Sense Of the Eagles’ Inactives

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Sheil Kapadia — No Comments ↓

The following Eagles are inactive for today’s game against the Bucs: Kurt Coleman, LeSean McCoy, Michael Vick, Mike Patterson, Greg Salas, Chris Polk and Matt Kopa.

Tagged with: Bryce Brown, Colt Anderson, Kurt Coleman, LeSean McCoy, Michael Vick, Mike Patterson
Posted in Injuries

Cheat Sheet: Eagles’ Defense Vs. Bucs’ Offense

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Sheil Kapadia — No Comments ↓

From draft positioning to poor safety play, here are 10 things to know about how the Eagles’ defense matches up with the Bucs’ offense.

Tagged with: Akeem Jordan, Brandon Graham, Colt Anderson, DeMeco Ryans, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Kurt Coleman, Mike Patterson, Mychal Kendricks, Nate Allen, Todd Bowles
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DL Production: Graham Getting It Done?

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Sheil Kapadia — No Comments ↓

The Eagles’ pass-rush had some good moments early against the Cowboys, but was non-existent in the second half when Tony Romo completed all 10 of his pass attempts.

After the game, Andy Reid announced that the team was parting ways with Jim Washburn, although he admitted that the game’s results had little to do with his decision.

Meanwhile, Brandon Graham got the start for Jason Babin, and Vinny Curry was active for the second time this season, as the Eagles went with a 10-man rotation.

Here’s the weekly look at production. Hurries (and tackles) come directly from the Eagles’ coaching staff. Pass-rushing opportunities are tracked by Pro Football Focus. And the last column is from me – a measure of how often each defensive lineman notched either a sack or a hurry.

Tagged with: Brandon Graham, Cedric Thornton, Cullen Jenkins, Darryl Tapp, Derek Landri, Fletcher Cox, Jim Washburn, Mike Patterson, Phillip Hunt, Sheil Kapadia, Trent Cole, Vinny Curry
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Eagles Snap Counts: DL Rotation Without Babin

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Sheil Kapadia — No Comments ↓

Here’s a look at snap counts for the Eagles during their Week 12 loss to the Panthers. We’ll go position-by-position.

Tagged with: Bryce Brown, Clay Harbor, Damaris Johnson, Dion Lewis, Mike Patterson, Vinny Curry
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DL Production: Cole Gets Shut Out

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Sheil Kapadia — No Comments ↓

Here’s our weekly look at the Eagles’ defensive line production.

The Eagles had quite a few “close but no sack” moments against Robert Griffin III. In fairness to Jim Washburn’s unit, Griffin makes defensive linemen look silly on a weekly basis.

Here are the numbers. Sacks, hurries (a stat kept by the coaches) and pressure percentage (frequency with with each player notches a sack or hurry, given the opportunities).

Tagged with: Brandon Graham, Cullen Jenkins, Darryl Tapp, Derek Landri, Eagles Game Reviews, Fletcher Cox, Jason Babin, Mike Patterson, Sheil Kapadia, Trent Cole
Posted in Game Reviews