Amid a season of disappointment, Eagles rookie Fletcher Cox is providing a bright spot.
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Eagles DL Production: Cox Provides a Bright Spot
Tagged with: Brandon Graham, Cullen Jenkins, Darryl Tapp, Derek Landri, Fletcher Cox, Jason Babin, Mike Patterson, Trent Cole
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DL Review: Cox In a Pass-Rush Rut
Rookie Fletcher Cox has been really good against the run, but he’s in a pass-rushing rut. Here’s the weekly breakdown of the defensive line.
Tagged with: Brandon Graham, Cullen Jenkins, Derek Landri, Fletcher Cox, Jason Babin, Mike Patterson, Phillip Hunt, Sheil Kapadia, Trent Cole
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Eagles Snap Counts: Babin Still Ahead Of Graham
Here’s a look at snap counts for the Eagles during their Week 9 loss against the Saints. We’ll go position-by-position.
Tagged with: Brandon Graham, Bryce Brown, Clay Harbor, David Sims, Jason Babin, Mike Patterson, Phillip Hunt, Riley Cooper, Sheil Kapadia
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Posted in Eagles Snap Counts
Injury Updates: Allen, Jenkins And Patterson
Nate Allen did not practice again on Saturday because of a hamstring strain and is officially listed as questionable for Monday night’s matchup against the New Orleans Saints. Andy Reid said Allen will travel with the team and be a game-time decision.
If he can’t go, David Sims will get the start. The Eagles acquired Sims from the Browns before the season. He’s never played a defensive snap in the NFL and could be faced with trying to deal with Drew Brees and the Saints’ offense in his first action.
Tagged with: Cullen Jenkins, Damaris Johnson, Danny Watkins, David Sims, Dennis Kelly, Mardy GIlyard, Mike Patterson, Sheil Kapadia
Posted in Injuries
Posted in Injuries
How Patterson’s Return Could Affect the DT Rotation
Andy Reid said Thursday he’s going to work Mike Patterson back into the defensive line rotation at practice for the first time all season.
Does that mean the veteran could be on the field Monday night against the Saints?
“There is a chance there. Absolutely, there’s that chance,” Reid said.
Patterson Returns, Thinks He Can Have Impact
Eagles veteran defensive tackle Mike Patterson returned to practice today for the first time since having offseason brain surgery.
As Tim noted earlier, Dr. Robert Spetzler, the Arizona surgeon who performed the surgery, is the person who gave him the OK.
“They just wanted to give it time for the bone to heal,” Patterson said. “They just wanted to give it some time, and they gave it time. They just felt more comfortable for me to play now than earlier.
“I’ve been sending him [Spetzler] X-Rays every few months here and he’s been looking at them, keeping track of them, and he just told me and the Eagles I was ready to play and got cleared.”
Asked if he can return and make an impact this season, Patterson said, “Most definitely.”
Source: Mike Patterson Cleared For Return
Mike Patterson has received medical clearance to resume play and is expected to return to practice as early as Monday, according to a league source.
Dr. Robert Spetzler, the surgeon out of Arizona who performed Patterson’s brain surgery, has cleared the defensive tackle.
Eagles Wake-Up Call: Could Patterson Return?
The Eagles could activate defensive tackle Mike Patterson on Monday, a league source tells CSN’s Derrick Gunn.
However, the source added that Patterson is a “ways off from game ready.”
Eagles Cut Mike Patterson’s Salary
According to multiple reports, the Eagles have cut Mike Patterson’s salary. Patterson could miss the entire 2012 season as he recovers from offseason brain surgery.
Eagles Snapshot: Defensive Line Preview
Throughout the course of the week, we’ll be providing position-by-position previews of the entire Eagles roster. We start with the defensive line.
Tagged with: Brandon Graham, Eagles 2012 Preview, Fletcher Cox, Jason Babin, Mike Patterson, Phillip Hunt, Sheil Kapadia
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