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Jason Kelce Exits With Knee Sprain; Maclin, Dunlap Hurt

Philadelphia Eagles center Jason KelceEagles center Jason Kelce left the game with a right knee sprain early in the third quarter against the Ravens. He will not return.

Wide receiver Jeremy Maclin also exited in the third quarter with a hip pointer after making a key block on a 24-yard catch and run by Brent Celek. Maclin, who suffered a hip injury against Cleveland, walked off the field very gingerly.

King Dunlap was forced out of the game as well with a hamstring injury and replaced by Demetress Bell at left tackle. Bell is dressing in his first game as an Eagle after being inactive Week 1 against the Browns.

Dunlap’s return is doubtful, while Maclin is questionable.

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Making Sense of the Eagles’ Inactives

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean JacksonThe Eagles announced inactives, and both DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin will play against the Ravens.

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Eagles Wake-Up Call: Using Celek Against the Ravens

In the second half of last season, tight end Brent Celek was one of the Eagles’ most reliable, productive options in the passing game.

He averaged 69.6 yards per game and had an outstanding catch rate (receptions per targets) of 73 percent in the final 10 games. Celek led all tight ends (yes, that includes guys like Rob Gronkowski and Jimmy Graham) in yards after the catch.

But when Jason Peters injured his Achilles in the offsesason, a reasonable question to ask was: How would it affect Celek? Specifically, would he be called on to block more in passing situations?

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Live Chat: Eagles Vs. Ravens

Join Tim and Sheil for a live chat as the Eagles host the Ravens at the Linc at 1 p.m.

On a mobile device? Click here to join the chat.

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What They’re Saying About the Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles RB LeSean McCoy.Is anyone picking the Eagles to beat the Ravens? Here’s a roundup of what the national media are saying about the Week 2 matchup.

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Listen Live: Birds 24/7 Radio

Tim and Sheil broadcast live from 6-7 on 97.5 The Fanatic. They’ll break down Sunday’s Eagles-Lions game and look at what’s next for the Birds. Listen live right here.

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How The No-Huddle Impacts the Eagles Defense

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker DeMeco Ryans.The Ravens offense deployed the no-huddle 36 percent of the time against the Bengals in Week 1. Judging by the 37 points and 430 total yards the offense racked up, it’s safe to say that the approach worked.

The Eagles are expecting a heavy dose of it come Sunday.

“We’re preparing for the worst,” said Trent Cole. “We’ve been preparing this whole week for that no-huddle situation.”

What does it mean for this defensive unit? And how will they cope with the challenges the no-huddle brings? Let’s break it down by position.

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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.

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Mike Check: Vick’s Matchup With the Ravens

We’ve devoted plenty of space here to Michael Vick’s struggles in Week 1. But here’s a breakdown of two specific areas – blitz and play-action – with an eye on Sunday’s matchup against the Ravens.

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Eagles Wake-Up Call: Graham Hungry For More

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon GrahamHere are the number of snaps each Eagles defensive end received in Week 1 against the Browns:

Trent Cole: 42
Jason Babin: 41
Darryl Tapp: 20
Phillip Hunt: 15
Brandon Graham: 4

Four.  That’s not a lot to work with for the former first-round pick, who has fought back from microfracture knee surgery and a torn ACL to try and get back in the mix. But Graham says he’s thankful for every morsel he’s fed.

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Reserve Shuts The Doors

For a couple days now, word has been leaking out that Reserve—the Old City steakhouse that opened in February–was headed for a fall. There were […]

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Ed Reed Probable For Sunday

Baltimore safety Ed Reed has been a limited participant at practice this week because of a hamstring strain but is listed as probable for Sunday’s game against the Eagles.

Reed injured the right hamstring during  an interception return for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against Cincinnati. In the process, he became the all-time NFL leader in career interception-return yards (1,497), topping Rod Woodson.

Linebacker Paul Kruger and defensive end Pernell McPhee returned to practice and, though both listed as questionable, are expected to play against the Eagles Sunday, according to the Baltimore Sun.

Ravens tackle Jah Reid, who is dealing with a strained right calf, will likely sit out.

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To Do: Rest in Peace 5K at Laurel Hills Cemetery

Halloween meets 5K in this costumed run on October 6th. Get dressed in your best costume and kick off the spookiest season of the year […]

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Diary of a Marriage: Turning Ruined Romance Into Unexpected Romance

Crap. I touched my kneecap, and then, gingerly, my thigh. Just as I feared: My finger left a ghastly white imprint on my lobster-red skin, […]

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Cheat Sheet: Eagles Offense Vs. Ravens Defense

Here are 10 things to know about the matchup between the Eagles’ offense and the Ravens’ defense Sunday afternoon. Click here for the breakdown of the Eagles’ D against Baltimore’s offense.