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Report: Eagles Getting Trade Calls for Wentz

Teams trying to trade for former Bison

PHILADELPHIA — NFL Network’s Ian Rapaport is reporting teams are calling the Philadelphia Eagles about trade interest in quarterback Carson Wentz. The Birds are in no rush to trade the former Bison. With a new head coach, the plan is for Wentz to return next season, however, general manager Howie Roseman has taken calls and discussed the issue. Wentz’s 10…

Vikings OC Kubiak Announces Retirement

Spent the last two seasons on Vikings staff

EAGAN, Minn. — (Vikings PR) Gary Kubiak is retiring after 25 seasons of coaching in the National Football League. Kubiak announced his decision in a statement Thursday afternoon: “It’s been the honor of my lifetime to work for 36 seasons as an NFL player and coach. I’ve been on a football field for most of my life, and now I…

Report: Eagles to hire Colts OC Nick Sirianni as head coach

Comes from former Eagles OC Frank Reich's staff

PHILADELPHIA (FOX 29) – The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly set to hire Indianapolis Colts Offensive Coordinator Nick Sirianni as head coach, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Sirianni, 39, was a late entry into the wide field of candidates the Eagles sifted through during their extensive search for a new leader. If officially hire, it would be Sirianni’s first experience as head coach. Sirianni’s professional…

Eagles part ways with head coach Doug Pederson

Eagles went 4-11-1 this season

PHILADELPHIA –  (FOX 29) The Philadelphia Eagles have parted ways with head coach Doug Pederson after a disappointing 4-11-1 season, the team announced on Monday. Owner Jeffrey Lurie released a statement on the team’s Twitter account explaining he believes it was “in both of our best interests to part ways.” “I have spent the last few weeks evaluating everything from this…

Maalouf Out as Special Teams Coordinator with Vikings

Spent two years in the position

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings are making a change..Head coach Mike Zimmer confirmed special teams coordinator Marwan Maalouf’s contract will be not be renewed. The unit struggled all season finishing 21st in the league. Out of 32 teams, the Vikes were 30th in field goal percentage , 31st in field goals made, 29th in punt return yards allowed, 30th in…

Wentz Needs Time to Decide on Future in Philadelphia

Was benched the final four games of the season

PHILADELPHIA, PA. — Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz needs time away to think about his future with the organization. The 2016 number two overall pick hopes the relationship won’t come to an end. The former Bison was benched the final four games of the season. Both sides have not discussed anything further. General manager Howie Roseman has said the Birds…

Vikings Reflect on Disappointing End to Season

Finished 7-9; missed playoffs

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings season comes to an end with a 7-9 record marking the fourth time in seven years under head coach Mike Zimmer the team  won’t be in the postseason. The struggles came on defense. In the league, 25th in giving up the pass and 27th in the run. The offense was a different story producing…

Report: Wentz Seeking Trade From Philadelphia

Former Bison QB was benched with four games left in the season

PHILADELPHIA, PA. — The Philadelphia Eagles ended its season with a 4-11-1 record and the only team in the NFC East not having a chance to win the division on the final day of the season. With the off-season beginning, it’s time to figure out the future of quarterback Carson Wentz. According to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen, Wentz plans to ask…

Dalvin Cook away from Vikings after father’s death

Running back is home in Florida

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The Minnesota Vikings on Wednesday confirmed Dalvin Cook is mourning the loss of his father, James Cook. The All-Pro running back won’t play in Sunday’s season finale against the Detroit Lions. “The entire Vikings organization is thinking of Dalvin and his family following the passing of Dalvin’s father, James Cook,” the team said in a statement. NFL Network reporter…

Carson Wentz benched. Eagles name Jalen Hurts starting quarterback.

Carson Wentz is the back-up

PHILADELPHIA – (FOX 29) Jalen Hurts will be the Philadelphia Eagles starting quarterback on Sunday, the team announced Tuesday afternoon. ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Chris Mortensen cited sources when they broke the news on Tuesday afternoon, a day after coach Doug Pederson stated he had yet to make a decision on who would start Sunday. The team confirmed Hurts had…