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Reluctant Reid Pressed On Jarrett

Andy Reid did not have any particular interest in discussing the failed marriage between the Eagles and Jaiquawn Jarrett.

“With J.J., I really don’t have anything to say. I have respect for the kid. I know he’s going to hook on with a team that probably plays a little more his style in the secondary,” said Reid. “I know he’ll do a great job. The kid’s all class.”

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Maclin Won’t Practice, But Isn’t Ruled Out Yet

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jeremy MaclinJeremy Maclin’s status for Sunday’s home opener against the Ravens is up in the air, but he won’t practice today, Andy Reid said.

“He’s actually made progress here over the last couple days so that’s a good thing,” Reid said. “He’s feeling better. I wouldn’t list him as out today. That’s now how I’d list him, but he’s not going to practice.”

Be Well Philly

New Openings: Bikram Yoga University City and DIG Yoga

Yoga studios are popping up all over our area lately. In July we told you about Manayunk’s new Bikram studio, and now we’ve got two […]

City Life

Ethics Organization Names Jersey Rep. One of the Most Corrupt in Congress

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) has released its annual collection of who they deem the most corrupt members of Congress. This year, […]

City Life

Joe Biden Has a Potty Mouth

Vice President Joe Biden was in Shanksville, Pennsylvania at the memorial for the passengers of Flight 93. He was joined by the families of the […]

City Life

VIDEO: Political Ad Features “Jon Runyan” Literally Blocking Old People From Filling Prescriptions

In 2010, former Eagle Jon Runyan was elected to represent New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District in Washington. The Republican was elected over incumbent John Adler, […]

Be Well Philly

Philly’s New Trap Door Athletics Makes Fitness An Adventure

Earlier this week I got wind of a new local company called Trap Door Athletics, an initiative of two CrossFit athletes aimed, as the website […]

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Harbaugh Downplays Ed Reed Injury

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh is downplaying the severity of safety Ed Reed‘s hamstring strain.

“Everybody’s fine,” he said via the Baltimore Sun. “Nothing serious with anybody.”

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

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What They’re Saying: Eagles Take a Beating

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy ReidTime to check in on what the national media are saying about the Eagles this week. You probably could have guessed, but Michael Vick and Andy Reid are the focus of criticism around the country. Here’s the roundup.

The Scene

HughE Dillon One-Shot: United Way Party

Last night at the Cira Centre, the United Way hosted a party to celebrate the success of the “graduation” of two people from the United […]

Birds 24/7

Eagles Wake-Up Call: A Look At the 2011 Draft Class

General consensus seems to be that you should wait at least three years before evaluating a draft class.

But considering the Eagles released their 2011 second-round pick, Jaiquawn Jarrett, yesterday, now seems like a good time to at least assess how each of the team’s 11 picks is doing.

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What Experts Said About Jarrett When He Was Drafted

The Eagles decided earlier today that it was time to cut ties with Jaiquawn Jarrett.

Back in 2011, they took the safety out of Temple with the 22nd pick in the second round. Looking back at the selection, my recollection was that many thought the Eagles might have drafted him a little early, but most believed he was a good prospect.

The beauty of the Internet is that we can go back and look things up. Below is a look at what people said about Jarrett when the Eagles took him.

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Eagles Release Jarrett, Sign Gilyard

The Jaiquawn Jarrett experiment in Philadelphia has come to a close.

The former second-round pick out of Temple was released Tuesday to make room for wide receiver Mardy Gilyard.

The Eagles also signed tight end Derek Carrier to the practice squad and released fellow tight end Chase Ford.

Foobooz

Tonight: Play Video Games and Win NHL ’13

Tonight at Drinker’s West (39th and Chestnut), Crossing Broad is hosting an NHL ’12 Tournament on Xbox 360. To play, arrive before 8 p.m. and enter. […]

Be Well Philly

Glenn Schwartz: “I’m One of the Lucky Ones”

I found out I have high blood pressure during a live TV spot in the late ’90s. I was shocked. I’ve always been active, never […]