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| The Eagles boasted the top defense in many fantasy leagues last season. They had 29 turnovers, 48 sacks and scored seven defensive/special teams touchdowns. This unit did it all last season. And much of the core unit of this defense returns this season. Trent Cole is the top rusher off the end, but the Eagles create pressure will many of their options because of all the blitzes they throw at the opposition. The Eagles secondary can shutdown an opposition with Asante Samuel and Sheldon Brown as their starting corners. And the addition of Sean Jones at safety bolsters the pass defense even more. Philly also does a good job of stuffing the run with tackles Brodrick Bunkley and Mike Patterson clogging up the middle. The Eagles special teams do a great job on returns. Quintin Demps averaged over 25 yards per kick return and scored a touchdown. And DeSean Jackson held down the punt return duties, averaging 8.8 yards per kick while scoring a touchdown. And this unit could get even better with Jeremy Maclin in the mix. Maclin was an electric return man in college and should get his chances on punt and kick returns for the Eagles this season.
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The Eagles are an elite fantasy defense. They do a good job of pressuring the quarterback and causing turnovers. Expect them to be near the top of the league in both categories this season. The Eagles also limit yards and points, and their return game is top notch. They should be on of the first three defenses off the board come draft day. |
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| Agent Drew Rosenhaus wrote on his Twitter page that he hopes to have a contract extension for Philadelphia Eagles OG Max Jean-Gilles before the next offseason. Jean-Gilles is entering the final year of a four-year contract. |
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| Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports agent Drew Rosenhaus said he has acquired Philadelphia Eagles OG Max Jean-Gilles as a client. Jean-Gilles is entering the final season of his contract. |
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| Bob Brookover, of the Philadelphia Inquirer, reports Philadelphia Eagles OG Max Jean-Gilles (leg) said he is about 60 percent healthy and is continuing to rehab from the broken leg he suffered last season. He hopes to be ready for training camp but has been told by doctors that his rehab would be tough because of his weight. |
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| Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Eagles OG Max Jean-Gilles (ankle) missed the team's practice Friday, May 1, because he is still recovering from ankle surgery. |
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| The Philadelphia Eagles have announced OG Max Jean-Gilles (fibula) underwent surgery to repair his broken fibula Thursday, Dec. 4. |
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| The Philadelphia Eagles have announced they have placed OG Max Jean-Gilles (fibula) on Injured Reserve, ending his 2008 season. |
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| Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports the Philadelphia Eagles will place OG Max Jean-Gilles (ankle) on Injured Reserve after breaking his ankle in the team's Week 13 game. |
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| The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Eagles OG Max Jean-Gilles (ankle) left the team's Week 13 game with a broken ankle and is out for the year. He was replaced by OL Nick Cole in the game. |
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| Bob Brookover, of the Philadelphia Inquirer, reports Philadelphia Eagles OG Max Jean-Gilles (shoulder) played through a shoulder injury in the team's Week 6 game. |
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| Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Eagles OG Max Jean-Gilles (knee) participated in practice Friday, Sept. 5. He is expected to play Week 1. |
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Injury Concern.