Tag: philadelphia eagles

  • Eagles RB Westbrook still questionable (AP)

    With two starters ruled out and two others, including running back Brian Westbrook, listed as questionable, the Philadelphia Eagles go into their biggest game of the season with key health issues. The Eagles (4-2) host the New York Giants (5-2) on Sunday with first place in the NFC East at stake. But Westbrook is questionable after suffering a concussion in last Monday's victory over…

  • Zorn: ‘Skins to start Campbell vs Eagles (AP)

    Jason Campbell will remain the Washington Redskins starting quarterback. Coach Jim Zorn said Tuesday on his ESPN980 radio show that he will stick with Campbell for Monday night's game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Campbell was benched at halftime of Sunday's 14-6 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

  • Animal rights group set to protest Vick (AP)

    A Bay Area animal rights group is planning a protest against Michael Vick before his game against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday. The group In Defense of Animals says it will protest outside Oakland Coliseum before Vick plays his first road game for the Philadelphia Eagles since being reinstated to the NFL following an 18-month prison sentence for his involvement in a dogfighting ring.

  • McNabb can’t practice, likely out Sunday (AP)

    FILE - In this Sept. 13, 2009, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb(notes) (5) grimaces as he is examined after being injured on a touchdown run during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C.. McNabb is doubtful for Sunday's game against New Orleans because of a cracked rib.

    Donovan McNabb is still not able to practice and it appears unlikely he will play this week. McNabb, who suffered a broken rib in a season-opening win over the Carolina Panthers, is expected to miss his second straight game as the Philadelphia Eagles (1-1) meet the Kansas City Chiefs (0-2) at Lincoln Financial Field.

  • McNabb not practicing, Vick may be No. 2 (AP)

    Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kevin Kolb(notes) throws a pass during practice at the team's NFL football training facility, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009, in Philadelphia.

    Superman. The Wildcat Originator. Michael Vick has the nicknames ready. All he needs is a chance to play. After spending 18 months in federal prison and sitting out the first two games as the final league penalty for his role in a dogfighting ring, Vick is eligible to play his first regular-season game in 33 months when the Philadelphia Eagles host the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.

  • Vick eligible to play in third game (AP)

    Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick(notes) is seen during afternoon practice at NFL football training camp in Philadelphia, Monday, Aug. 31, 2009.

    Michael Vick got the green light for full reinstatement in the NFL on Thursday when commissioner Roger Goodell said the disgraced quarterback could play later this month instead of waiting until October. Vick, recently signed by the Philadelphia Eagles, will now be able to play in the Sept. 27 game at home against the Kansas City Chiefs.

  • Vick scores first TD since 2006 (AP)

    Michael Vick has scored his first NFL touchdown since the 2006 season, giving the Philadelphia Eagles a 14-7 lead over the New York Jets early in the second quarter. Playing in his second game with the Eagles, Vick lined up at quarterback, faked a handoff and ran up the middle from 2 yards out 25 seconds into the quarter Thursday night.