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| McNabb gets salary raise for next two years |
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06/12/2009 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - The Philadelphia Eagles restructured the final two years of Donovan McNabb's contract on Thursday, giving the franchise quarterback a raise for the deal that is set to expire at the conclusion of the 2010 season. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, McNabb's agent confirmed that the signal-caller will receive $24.5 million over the next two seasons, a total raise of $5.3 million. He was signed to a lengthy 12-year deal back in 2002 but had the final three seasons voided afte |
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| Eagle for Life? McNabb gets contract restructured |
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06/11/2009 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - The Philadelphia Eagles restructured the final two years of Donovan McNabb's contract on Thursday. The franchise quarterback's current deal is set to expire at the conclusion of the 2010 season. The Eagles, who signed McNabb to a lengthy extension back in 2002, did not release the financial details but have scheduled a press conference at 10 a.m. (et) on Friday. "We are thrilled that this all worked out," said Eagles president Joe Banner. "[McNabb] is a great football player, a |
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| Eagles' Westbrook has successful surgery |
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06/05/2009 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook had surgery on his right ankle Friday. The Eagles said Westbrook had two bone fragments removed and scar tissue cleaned out. In addition, there was some inflammation in the tendon that moves his big toe because that tendon was laying up against a loose bone fragment. While there is no specific timetable for Westbrook's return, Eagles head athletic trainer Rick Burkholder said it shouldn't affect him for the start of the season. " |
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| Patriots sign veteran RB Pass |
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06/04/2009 |
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| ll last season. The 5-foot-10, 217-pound Pass, who won three Super Bowls with New England, played in 78 regular-season games (11 starts) during his time with the Patriots. He started at fullback during New England's Super Bowl XXXIX victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. In 79 career games in the NFL, Pass has rushed for 526 yards on 128 attempts with three touchdowns. He also has caught 66 passes for 570 yards with one TD. The 31-year-old has 50 tackles on special teams. New England also released defensive lineman |
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| Eagles' Westbrook to have surgery |
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06/04/2009 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook will reportedly be out until the start of the regular season due to a nagging ankle injury. The team confirmed the two-time Pro Bowl selection will have surgery, a procedure called a debridement, to be performed by Dr. Mark Meyerson in Baltimore on Friday. According to a report earlier Wednesday on Comcast SportsNet, Westbrook will be out until the start of the regular season. The running back, who turns 30 by the opening of the |
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| Report: Eagles' Westbrook to have surgery, out until season begins |
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06/03/2009 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook will reportedly be out until the start of the regular season due to a nagging ankle injury. Comcast SportsNet reported Wednesday that the two-time Pro Bowl selection will see ankle specialist Dr. Mark Myerson in Baltimore and may need a procedure to clean out bone spurs in the ankle. The report also states that regardless of the whether or not Westbrook has surgery, he will be sidelined until the start of the regular season. The |
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| Chiefs name Donovan to management posts |
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05/21/2009 |
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| MO (MySportsbook) - The Kansas City Chiefs named Mark Donovan executive vice president and chief operating officer on Thursday. Donovan comes to the Chiefs after spending the last six seasons as senior vice president of business operations for the Philadelphia Eagles. "We are very excited to have Mark join our team," said team chairman Clark Hunt in a statement. "Mark's track record of success in the business of the NFL has earned the respect and praise of the entire league." During his tenure in Philadelphia, D |
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| Eagles defensive coordinator Johnson takes leave of absence |
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05/18/2009 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Johnson has been granted an indefinite leave of absence as he continues his treatments for cancer. The club announced in January that Johnson had been diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer. It was found in Johnson's spine, after he had experienced back pain and decreased mobility in weeks prior to the announcement. Johnson underwent treatment and had returned to the club as it gears up for the 2009 season, but now takes the leave as h |
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| Line of Scrimmage: Offseason Power Poll |
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05/15/2009 |
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| hat Anquan Boldin looks like he'll be sticking around along with Kurt Warner helps to enhance that feeling. With the confidence garnered by last season's postseason run offering a boost, this should be a double-digit- win team at the very least. 6 - Philadelphia Eagles (9-6-1) The Eagles don't have a great success rate when it comes to meeting high expectations (see: 2008 NFC Championship), though on paper, Andy Reid's club should have top-tier talent in 2009. An offense that was already very good might now posses |
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| Former Chiefs head coach Gansz passes away |
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04/27/2009 |
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| lle Jaguars as special teams coordinator (2000-01) and was a special teams coach with St. Louis, part of a Rams team that posted a victory in Super Bowl XXXIV. A well-traveled coach, Gansz also saw time as a special teams coordinator with Atlanta ('94-96) and Detroit ('89-93). In between his stints with the Chiefs, he coached with the Philadelphia Eagles ('83-85) and also spent time with Cincinnati ('79-80) and San Francisco ('78). Gansz's son, Frank, Jr., served as Kansas City's special teams coach from 2001-05. |
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