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Eagles reporter for Phila Inquirer, . Listen to my podcast “unCovering the Birds”

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Jason Kelce’s humanity made him a Hall of Famer for the #Eagles , Philly — and the media. My column on the the most present athlete I’ve covered — in more ways than one — and what it was like to be a (pestering) fly on the wall for all 13 of his seasons:
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Chris Long: I thought it was important that athletes with my skin color stood up with others protesting for racial equality.
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#Eagles LT Jordan Mailata on QB Jalen Hurts taking hits and popping up, except for the one it took a little longer on: “The one that scared me he just laid there. I ran over and said, ‘Stay down.’ And he said, ‘Pick me the fuck up.’ And I said, ‘Yes, sir.’”
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Gardner Minshew, now the #Eagles ' backup QB, on the last time he connected with Mike Leach: "Looking at my texts, a few weeks ago we had a little conversation. He just encouraged me to keep plugging. He always believed that [voice breaking] when I’d get a chance, I’d do well.
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Jason Kelce kindly said he wasn’t up for talking. But his face said it all. The #Eagles center, a future Hall of Famer, departing the locker room after maybe his last NFL game:
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Jason Kelce hugged most in the auditorium after his retirement announcement, including long-time OL coach, “the one person in the building” who always believed in him, Jeff Stoutland:
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“I’m gonna go drink some beers.” - #Eagles C Jason kelce at the end of his post-game interview
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Jeffrey Lurie and Jalen Hurts. Caption this.
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DeVonta Smith livid as he came off the field. Threw his helmet to the bench. Wanted the ball. Was open. Never saw a target on the #Eagles ' final two drives.
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An emotional Gardner Minshew on Mike Leach, who brought him to Wash. State to run his Air Raid offense for one year: "He said, 'There was something. There's a twinkle in this kid's eye.' And he always made me believe that and feel that I was special and that I could succeed.
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Skinny on why C.J. Gardner-Johnson is no longer in Philly: - #Eagles made multi-year offer early in FA. - He was looking for more. - They moved on, signed Bradberry, extended Slay. - He/agent overvalued not realizing market/league viewed him as risk. - Settled for prove-it deal.
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DeVonta Smith: “I have a Wawa addiction.”
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Gardner Minshew lived on an old prison bus this offseason. It was mostly parked outside his trainer’s gym in Florida, but the #Eagles allowed him to relocate to NovaCare during spring workouts. Minshew moved, but the bus “is still there,” he said. “I need to sell that thing.”
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LeSean McCoy, at the Super Bowl for the first time in his career with the Chiefs, said that when he retires it will be as an Eagle. #Eagles
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Chris Long shrine to Nick Foles:
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New #Eagles DT Jalen Carter and his new teammate Jason Kelce at the NFL draft in Kansas City. 📷 ⁦ @EmRies22
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Where were all these roll outs for Carson Wentz? #Eagles
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Nick Sirianni needs to remind Brian Johnson that A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith and Dallas Goedert are on offense.
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#Eagles LG Landon Dickerson suffered a hyperextension of his right elbow, but an MRI on Monday came back negative and he is expected to play in the Super Bowl, NFL sources said. He will likely wear a brace on his elbow during practice and in the game.
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There are only 4 NFC teams with winning records: #Eagles 6-0 Giants 5-1 Vikings 5-1 Cowboys 4-2 Eagles have beat two of out of possible three.
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#Eagles QB Jalen Hurts confirmed he was dealing with flu-like symptoms. On how it affected him: “We won.”
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#Eagles DE Chris Long was named NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year.
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Bills didn’t lose. Chiefs won. Overtime rules need to change.
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Fletcher Cox rocking the Reggie White. #Eagles
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#Eagles and Cowboys coaches trying to out-suck each other.
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#Eagles draft Georgia LB Nakobe Dean in the 3d round.
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#Eagles QB Jalen Hurts confirmed that he’s a Pro Bowl alternate at QB for the NFC.
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New #Eagles RB Rashaad Penny shook every reporter’s hand before taking the podium for his introductory news conference. Been doing this a long time and pretty sure that’s the first time that’s ever happened.
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Kelly Green’s are in the #Eagles locker room:
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An #Eagles trade of DE Michael Bennett to the Patriots is going down as of this writing, NFL sources said. Draft picks still be ironed out.
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First row: Jalen Hurts, his girlfriend Bryonna Burrows, his agent Nicole Lynn Second row: Julian Lurie, Howie Roseman, Nick Sirianni
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HOUSTON — Jason Kelce meeting Jalen Hurts’ family.
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Jason Peters with some hardware:
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Jalen Hurts said he went to the 76ers-Lakers game the other night because he wanted to see LeBron James play for the first time, to meet him, and to introduce his father to a legendary player he grew up watching.
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NFL referee Shawn Smith's response to a pool reporter question on Jadeveon Clowney hit on Carson Wentz and why a penalty wasn't called: "He was a runner and he did not give himself up. We saw incidental helmet contact, and in our judgement, we didn't rule that to be a foul."
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#Eagles (No. 1 seed) will host the N.Y. Giants (No. 6 seed) in the divisional round of the playoffs on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 4:30 pm or 8:15 pm.
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Alshon Jeffery on his message of confidence to his teammates: “I just always tell them, ‘Ain’t nobody fucking with us.’” #Eagles
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Jalen Hurts and Donovan McNabb
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#Eagles don’t issue statements for many parting players. While Barnett didn’t exactly perform up to some first-round standards, he was no bust. He increasingly became known for undisciplined moments, but he had a long leash because he was internally admired. That may have gone…
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We've waived DE Derek Barnett.
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Jalen Hurts leaving the NovaCare auditorium with Big Dom after attending A.J. Brown’s news conference:
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Darius Slay’s reworked deal isn’t expected to include new money and should help clear salary cap space for the #Eagles this season, a source said.
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As others have reported, Darius Slay is now expected to remain with the #Eagles , two independent sources told The Inquirer. Told earlier he was being released, both sides decided to work together toward a resolution to keep the Pro Bowl CB in Philly. Will become official.
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A disgraceful end to a dreadful #Eagles season. Many will applaud the tank and three spots in the draft, but it spoke volumes about the current culture of the organization.
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#Eagles HC Doug Pederson on his parting message to his players: “Get used to this. This is the new norm in Philadelphia.”
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This is the Super Bowl, in terms of the NFL’s two best teams.
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Sean Desai wasn't the problem -- clearly. #Eagles
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No #Eagles player ever intentionally stayed in the locker room during the national anthem last season as a form of protest. No player ever knelt. Malcolm Jenkins raised his right fist, as did a few others on occasion. Chris Long placed his arm on Jenkins’s shoulder.
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Donald J. Trump
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The Philadelphia Eagles Football Team was invited to the White House. Unfortunately, only a small number of players decided to come, and we canceled the event. Staying in the Locker Room for the playing of our National Anthem is as disrespectful to our country as kneeling. Sorry!
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Dallas Goedert has his helmet on and Nick Sirianni had something to say to #Eagles reporters about the TE’s return from injury:
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Brandon Brooks, upon his retirement, took out a full page ad in this morning’s Inquirer thanking Philadelphia and #Eagles fans:
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Inside Carson Wentz’s turbulent season and the forces behind his regression. A perfect storm of organizational hero-worship, dubious coaching, injuries, poor roster management and Wentz himself led to one of the NFL’s worst-ever QB declines. The story:
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Boy, dressing Alshon Jeffery really worked out.
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LOS ANGELES — Nick Foles and the 2017 #Eagles getting their due at Super Bowl LVI media center.
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Jordan Davis just jogged in through the tunnel. Unclear how his ankle is feeling, but a positive sign for the Eagles NT. He’s eligible to return this week.
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#Eagles DT Fletcher Cox on finishing No. 28 in this year’s NFL Network Top 100: “We all know the truth. You’re not going to tell me there’s 27 people in the league better than me. Turn the tape on.”
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GLENDALE, Ariz. — Merrill Reese said he’s wearing the same tie — one from Merion GC — he wore 5 years ago when he called the #Eagles ’ Super Bowl win over the Patriots.
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RE: Alshon Jeffery. Not sure what the short week has to do with him not being ready for the Giants game. He’s been on the active roster for 7 weeks. Just an inexcusable waste of a spot. #Eagles
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Darius Slay on the current state of the #Eagles : “Shit sucks.”
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#Eagles injury report for Lions game: NONE.
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#Eagles QB Jalen Hurts at the end of his news conference: "Be careful what you wish for."
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#Eagles CB Darius Slay on the NFL's decision to have a season amid a pandemic: "We shouldn't have played."
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EXCLUSIVE: Dona Kelce’s chocolate chip cookies she made and packed for sons, Jason and Travis, for Super Bowl week:
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Malpractice that #Eagles QB Jalen Hurts doesn't have better blitz answers vs. a defense that blitzes as much as any defense in the NFL.
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Jalen Hurts walked up behind Doug Pederson, tapped hm on the shoulder and his former coach turned around and gave him a long bear hug after the #Eagles defeated the Jaguars, 29-21. Eagles are 4-0 and still the only undefeated team in the NFL.
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#Eagles QB Jalen Hurts: “My third year starts tomorrow.”
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Louis Vuitton boxes greeted #Eagles ’ o-linemen at their locker stalls today. QB Jalen Hurts gifted his blockers travel bags for the holidays. A.J. Brown noticed and jokingly (maybe) wondered what WRs were getting. “I know how expensive those bags are because I have like 3.”
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#Eagles defense the last 10 drives: TD TD TD TD TD TD End of game TD FG TD
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And you thought you were upset about the Jalen Reagor pick ...
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“Fuck you, congratulations.” What Jason Kelce said he told his brother Travis when seeing him after the Chiefs beat the #Eagles . Said he got emotion when he saw his parents after the game.
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Thought Carson Wentz had a very good outing in difficult throwing conditions. Was efficient. Knew when to scramble. Picked up some key first downs with his legs. No turnovers. A franchise QB win. #Eagles
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Bad news for the #Eagles : Kenny Gainwell fumbled near the goal line. Good news for Eagles fans: Coaches may finally be forced to realize that Gainwell doesn't deserve the touches they've been giving him.
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Jalen Reagor on boos at the Linc: “It was funny, honestly. … Derek Barnett told me just embrace that type of stuff cause, I mean, it shows [fans] are paying attention. That’s like saying once a coach stops yelling at you, and stops coaching you, then you should be worried.”
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Jalen Hurts will start at QB for the #Eagles on Sunday vs. the N.Y. Giants, NFL sources said. Not a huge surprise. Hurts (right shoulder) was listed as questionable on Friday after being a limited participant at practice all week. He missed the previous two games.
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#Eagles ' Injury Report vs. the 49ers in the NFC championship: NONE. Every player, including T Lane Johnson (groin) and CB Avonte Maddox (toe), is available to play.
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Brent Celek missed only 1 game in 11 seasons. As of 11/16 he had played through the following injuries: torn right PCL, concussion, double sports hernia, torn right MCL, bruised left hip, torn right biceps, torn ligaments in thumb, high left ankle sprain, and torn right labrum.
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DeVonta Smith just broke DeSean Jackson's #Eagles record for receiving yards by a rookie (912 yards).
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Chris Long put his left arm around Malcolm Jenkins, who has held his fist during the national anthem, throughout tonight's rendition.
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#Eagles LT Jordan Mailata said he “dodged a bullet” on his shoulder injury. Said he feared the worst after he had to pop it back in. Scan revealed an injury that could be day to day. Has a chance to play Sunday.
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This just in: Jason Peters just as washed up at RG. #Eagles
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DE Josh Sweat, who is listed as questionable following an illness, traveled with the #Eagles to Tampa for Sunday’s game with the Bucs. Sweat was all smiles as he entered the team hotel, per source. That source: Me.
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Tom Donahoe, #Eagles senior scout, with an awkward exchange with Howie Roseman after the Milton Williams pick.
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@CrossingBroad That last dude is NOT happy
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#Eagles start their exit interviews tomorrow. HC Nick Sirianni will meet with his players and then there will be coaching meetings. He will eventually meet with owner Jeffrey Lurie and GM Howie Roseman. No secret that if he stays, there will have to be significant changes made…
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The second man in line, looking at the camera, was my Uncle John. Was framed and placed just outside the casket at his funeral. Until that moment had never known he served.
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Michael Beschloss
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US soldiers above Omaha Beach on day after D-Day:
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Brian Johnson won’t be returning to the #Eagles as offensive coordinator, NFL sources said, confirming @RealDGunn . Nick Sirianni will have to replace both his OC and DC. Colts OC Jim Bob Cooter was mentioned as a possibility, but he won’t be among the top candidates, I’m being…
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Derek Barnett and Andre Dillard just exchanged blows in one on ones and wrestled each other to the ground. It had been brewing. These two have a history. #Eagles
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The #Eagles ’ reasoning for signing for Saquon Barkley, and spending more on the RB position than normal, is simple: They think he’s worth it and will be the 3-down back they really haven’t had since LeSean McCoy. Barkley can run, catch and block and the Eagles didn’t have a RB…
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Former #Eagles RB LeSean McCoy, now part of the, ahem, fourth estate, asks Jalen Hurts a question:
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Howie Roseman wanted credit for wearing his Sixers-colored shoes on the night they beat the Knicks.
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Jalen Mills has his detractors, but he’s been excellent since returning from injury and Sunday might have been his best effort ever. Mills allowed just 3 catches for 11 yards when he was targeted 9 times by my count. Not a stretch to say #Eagles may re-sign him this offseason.
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“Hurts-Brown ‘22”
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More from Malcolm Jenkins on Orlando Scandrick: “For us to move on as a team, we can’t have motherfuckers like that in the room.”
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Malcolm Jenkins on Orlando Scandrick’s comments: “I could give two shits about people who aren’t here.” #Eagles
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0-2-1 sounds about the same as 0-3, IMO. #Eagles
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On a positive note, the #Eagles should get TE Dallas Goedert (forearm) back this week and the expectation, from what I’m hearing, is that LB Zach Cunningham (hamstring) should be ready by Sunday for the Cowboys game.
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Passes to Quez Watkins typically don't end well.
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Carson Wentz completed 31 of 40 passes for 319 yds and a TD w/o an INT (108.2 rating) w/o #Eagles ' top 3 WRs from Week 1, their top RB for most of the season, their all pro-caliber RT, their Pro Bowl TE and another WR for stretches in 17-9 win over Dallas Sunday. Is that enough?
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#Eagles had Nolan Smith as a potential target at No. 10, per a team source. That he would last 20 spots and fall into their laps at No. 30 may seem like revisionist history, but that has apparently been the case.
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#Eagles in the playoffs … Vikings are cooked.
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Jalen Hurts, #Eagles QB1: “I think this is an exciting time to be an Eagle.”
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An emotional LeSean McCoy: My biggest regret was not being able to play for the #Eagles in my prime.
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Of the 49ers’ 314 passing yards vs. the #Eagles , 213 yards came after the catch. LB Nicholas Morrow, alone, accounted for 151 YAC yards, per PFF. Other Eagles could have helped minimize the damage on those plays, of course. But Morrow, overall, allowed 6 catches for 175 yards…
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Gardner Minshew has been excused today to attend Mike Leach’s funeral in Mississippi, per the #Eagles . So he won’t participate in the team’s walkthrough ahead of the Cowboys game even though there is a strong chance he has to start on Saturday.
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