Eagles News: Resolution of Alleged Tampering Likely Coming This Week

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Sources: Falcons, Eagles likely tampering with decisions this week – ESPN
A resolution in the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles' alleged free agent tampering cases is expected to come this week, according to league sources. The Falcons were investigated for contact they may or may not have had with then-free agent quarterback Kirk Cousins ​​before signing with Atlanta. The Eagles were investigated for contact they may or may not have had with running back Saquon Barkley, then a free agent. The NFL has spoken to various members of both organizations. A league source indicated that the Falcons' alleged transgressions are considered more significant and that discipline should be harsher for Atlanta. In the past, the league has taken tampering seriously and disciplined teams accordingly.

Report: Resolution of Falcons and Eagles tampering cases 'likely to happen this week' – PFT
For the Eagles, the tampering investigation was sparked by a secondhand remark from Penn State coach James Franklin, who said Eagles general manager Howie Roseman had traded running back Saquon Barkley for leaving the Giants by pointing out the number of Nittany Lions loyalists in the group. Philadelphia fan base. There was nothing from Barkley, for example, acknowledging that he had spoken directly with Roseman or anyone else about the Eagles during the 52-hour trading window that strictly prohibits any direct contact between the team and the player. As for the Eagles, the only way to justify a sanction would be to engage in a very aggressive investigation that would go beyond the denials of the parties involved.

Expect the 2024 Eagles to be better late than early this time – BGN
The Eagles will be better in 2024, although their development may take some time. The most important factor in the 2024 season will be the two new coordinators, offensive coordinator Kellen Moore and defensive coordinator Vic Fangio. What comes with change at the NFL level is considerable learning. You can only do so much in short films and shells, in film studies and guided tours. The Eagles will face a rapidly rising learning curve. With Moore and Fangio, that should be the case. The problem will lie in two new systems that players will have to integrate on the go. This will result in early mistakes, players out of position, timeouts wasted getting players and formations correct, and players thinking more than reacting during the first month of the season.

Eagles Rookie NFL Player Comparisons: WR Ainias Smith – PhillyVoice
He reminds me a bit of old friend Olamide Zaccheaus, a small slot receiver with good, not elite speed, who runs good routes and has some run-after-catch ability (although the Eagles haven't given him much of the balloon in 2023). Like Smith, Zaccheaus also had a few running backs during his college career (Virginia), where he had 79 career carries. Smith had 72 career carries at Texas A&M. Smith's measurable size and athleticism are a bit better than Zaccheaus', with Smith likely also having higher athletic potential once he is fully healthy.

Inside Roob's Eagles Sightings: Seeing John Ross in a New Light – NBCSP
Ross was the ninth overall pick in the 2017 draft, but had only 957 yards passing over five seasons before retiring. Then the Eagles recruited him as a tryout player and eventually signed him. And on Thursday, we had the chance to talk to Ross about why he retired and why he came back this summer, and all of a sudden, a guy I'd always considered a first-round bust became a real person who faced real challenges. and I came out a better person. It was great to have the chance to meet him and hear his story. If you haven't seen the video, my colleague Dave Zangaro wrote about Ross' emotional press conference, his first opportunity to discuss the ups and downs of his career. Ross opened up about how he had to step away from football for mental health reasons after a never-ending series of injuries and how spending the last two years with his young son Kyrie, now 7, helped him to change his life: “He took me out of football. a bad place. Ross said that just having the chance to try out for the Eagles made him the “happiest person on Earth” and said being away from the game for so long taught him to appreciate football more than ever Ross showed so much joy and gratitude just by being in OTAs and for a guy who was top 10 there. is seven years old and now trying to revive his career against all odds, it was incredible to see I still think Ross is a huge longshot, but now he's a longshot that's impossible not to root for.

Cowboys officially receive salary cap space with Michael Gallup designation after June 1 – Blogging The Boys
While Gallup will have an $8.7 million cap hit in 2025, there is now nearly $10 million open in 2024 thanks to his release. At the start of the month, the Cowboys had $3.8 million in cap space according to OverTheCap, so if they want to be a little more active in things, they now have the opportunity to do so.

Drew Lock: No quarterback battle developing in New York – Big Blue View
Earlier in the offseason, reports surfaced that a battle for the starting quarterback job would heat up for the New York Giants in 2024 after the team signed free agent Drew Lock and the return of starter Daniel Jones from injury. During Thursday's OTA practice, the veteran Lock put those reports to rest when asked if he was the most popular player among fans. “I wouldn’t say that,” Lock told reporters. “I would say I appreciate people who respect my game and know what I can do. But you are the backup and you are there to help Daniel (Jones).

The 5 O'Clock Club: the new NFL kickoff for 2024 – Hogs Haven
Imagine the potential positive effect on league-wide scoring if returning teams can advance this average starting position on kickoffs beyond the 30-yard line. That alone could lead to increased scoring in the NFL, but it's also possible we see something else that's becoming increasingly rare in the NFL: kickoff returns for touchdowns. From 1994 to 2010, there was at least one player each season who had 2 or more TD returns on kickoffs in a season. This has only happened 5 times since the end of the 2010 season, and none of those 5 guys have scored more than 2 touchdowns on kickoff returns. In contrast, in 2009-10, three different players had 3 TD returns in a single season, and two more players did the same in 2007.

Injuries, resistance and more in the first NFL OTA sessions – SB Nation
The NFL's Organized Team Activities (OTAs) are in full swing to close out the month of May, with veterans and rookies reporting for voluntary spring workouts and light, unpadded sessions on the field. Here's a look at some of the biggest storylines emerging from OTAs, including injury updates, players holding out as they seek new contracts, players who are in “the best shape of their lives” ( hint: everyone) and more.

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