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Inside the Eagles: Roseman played a role in hiring Washburn, sources say

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Andy Reid's decision to fire Jim Washburn was viewed as the Eagles coach owning up to his mistake in hiring the defensive line coach in the first place.

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

The last time the Redskins hosted a Monday night game, Eagles quarterback Mike Vick had a night for the ages.  Now, his career in Philly most likely belongs to the ages. The declaration from coach Andy Reid that rookie Nick Foles will serve as the start…

Zach Berman, philly.com

The Eagles finalized their 53-man roster by signing offensive lineman Matt Kopa from the Patriots' practice squad.

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While I was making my way down I-95 to FedEx Field this afternoon, Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid announced that rookie quarterback Nick Foles would be his starter for the remainder of the season, even once Michael Vick is recovered from his concus…

Samer Kalaf, deadspin.com

After suffering their eighth straight loss last night, the Philadelphia Eagles tossed defensive line coach Jim Washburn. Washburn was brought in only for his "Wide 9" scheme—hell, they signed the now-crazypants Jason Babin just to help the for…

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid says rookie Nick Foles will be the starting quarterback even when Michael Vick returns from a concussion.

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid says rookie Nick Foles will be the starting quarterback even when Michael Vick returns from a concussion.

Brian McIntyre, yahoo.com

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid has named rookie Nick Foles the team's starting quarterback for the remainder of the 2012 regular season. "It gives one of your players the opportunity to play here, the next four games, as a starter," …

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

The two assistant coaches Andy Reid has fired this season apparently did not get along. Jim Washburn, the Eagles defensive line coach who was fired this morning, had so little respect for Juan Castillo, the Eagles defensive coordinator who was fired ear…

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) The foundering Philadelphia Eagles have fired defensive line coach Jim Washburn as they try to fix a broken pass defense amid an eight-game losing streak.

Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com

It’s not technically a white flag, but it probably signals the end of a few careers with the Eagles. Coach Andy Reid said a few moments ago that rookie quarterback Nick Foles will start the rest of the season, even if Michael Vick is well. At the moment…

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So the Philadelphia Eagles lost again, which isn't even news anymore. And they fired another defensive coach, which got many of my Twitter followers musing about deck chairs and the Titanic. These things happen, over and over again, and the feeling of i…

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

The Panthers are playing a lot of big games down the stretch. At least if you’re an NFL draft junkie. While we spend most of our time in December dissecting the teams in the playoff hunt, we’ll also spend some of our time looking at the teams racing t…

Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com

Bryce Brown has proven two things in the last two weeks. One, that he can run well enough to be an NFL starter. Two, that LeSean McCoy has nothing to worry about as the Eagles’ starter. Brown has 347 rushing yards and four touchdowns the last two weeks,…

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Tony Romo was brilliant Sunday night in the Dallas Cowboys' victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. But every quarterback who plays the Eagles these days is basically a mix of Tom Brady, Johnny Unitas and Flash Gordon, and anyway Romo's been good for a wh…

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

Beating the Eagles on Sunday night leaves the Cowboys within striking distance of an NFC playoff berth. But at this point, Dallas likely needs to run the table the rest of the way, in addition to getting some help, to make the postseason. And considerin…

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ARLINGTON, Texas - The primary sources of the Eagles' offensive problems are fairly obvious. You can see them with your own eyes, both on the field and on the stat sheet.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

The foundering Philadelphia Eagles fired defensive line coach Jim Washburn Monday, as they try to fix a broken pass defense amid an eight-game losing streak.

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Pretty amazing that every team in the other seven NFL divisions finished Week 13 before the NFC East began it. The Cowboys and Eagles gave us an entertaining game Sunday night (though, sadly for Eagles fans, one with a too-familiar result), and ideally …

Toni Monkovic, nytimes.com

In his commentary segment at halftime of the Cowboys-Eagles game, Bob Costas spoke in favor of stricter gun control in the wake of Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher's murder-suicide.

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Up-Down Drill Nick Foles The rookie quarterback had his best game as a starter. Foles stood in early and took a big hit before he connected with Brent Celek. He made smart decisions, and he didn't turn the ball over. The kid may have a future.

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ARLINGTON, Texas - Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox and center Dallas Reynolds both started Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys despite being listed as questionable.

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ARLINGTON, Texas - Time moves so slowly now. For the Eagles, for all of them, the end cannot come soon enough. The destruction has been wrought, and the smoke floats lazily over the ruins, and the only thing preventing the cleanup from beginning is the …

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Here are some observations and ruminations about Sunday night's Eagles-Cowboys game: ARLINGTON, Texas - Bryce Brown's rushing has been a revelation the last two games, but some of the credit for all those yards has to go to the Eagles' offensive line.

Vaughn Johnson, philly.com

Cartoonist Rob Tornoe draws a weekly cartoon for the Philadelphia Inquirer's sports section as well as during each Eagles game. Here's a look at the Birds' game against the Dallas Cowboys on Dec. 2. For all of Rob's Eagles cartoons, click here.Email Rob…

Matt Loede, eaglesgab.com

With every passing game, the end seems to be getting closer and closer for Andy Reid and probably many of the Eagles. Sunday night in Dallas, the team couldn’t stop Tony Romo and the Cowboys, losing again 38-33. Philly had a 27-24 lead when Romo led an …

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ARLINGTON, Texas - Bryce Brown deserves to be a featured running back for some team.