Evan Macy

Evan Macy is the managing sports editor at PhillyVoice.com. Before spending five years at Metro Philly as sports editor, Evan worked at ESPN in Bristol CT, and has experience at several other smaller publications on the Northeast coast. Career highlights for Evan, a Temple grad and Lancaster native include covering Super Bowl LII, the 2016 DNC, the 2017 NFL Draft and a bevy of playoff games and golf tournaments.

evan@phillyvoice.com

October 11, 2018

Eagles

First fast start of the year propels Eagles to offensive explosion in victory

by Evan Macy

You probably don't remember this, but before Thursday night, the Eagles were the second worst first quarter offense in the NFL.

October 11, 2018

Eagles

Eagles injury update: CB Sidney Jones ruled out for rest of Giants game

by Evan Macy

As the second quarter kicked off, cornerback Sidney Jones was seen in the medical tent on the sidelines and eventually ruled out with a hamstring injury.

October 10, 2018

Eagles

NFL rumors: Eagles have best odds to land Le'Veon Bell; Bills coach addresses LeSean McCoy rumor

by Evan Macy

It seems like a safe bet that until either the Eagles make a trade for a running back or the Week 8 NFL Trade Deadline passes (10/30), you'll be reading articles like this one about players like Le'Veon Bell and LeSean McCoy.

October 10, 2018

Fantasy football

Fantasy football waiver wire: Pick up Jameis Winston, Josh Reynolds is Week 6 sleeper

by Evan Macy

The middle of the week means the part of the week with a football dry-spell is almost over. With injuries racking up, chances are you'll be scouring the waiver wire for pick ups. Here is one player from each position we recommend for Week 6:

October 9, 2018

NFL

NFL Rumors: Eagles reach out to LeSean McCoy, latest on Le'Veon Bell and more

by Evan Macy

Bell ringingThe Eagles opened up some cap space when they restructured Fletcher Cox' contract, which immediately begged the question: Shady's back?LeSean McCoy left the Eagles in very interesting circumstances — via a shocking trade from Chip Kelly amid allegations of racism — and not much has changed as far as dramatics go for the Birds' all-time leading rusher.

October 8, 2018

Fantasy football

Fantasy football Week 6 injuries: Is Saquon Barkley OK? Will Cooper Kupp, Brandin Cooks miss time?

by Evan Macy

There are some big names on our list of injuries below — and they have the ability to swing entire fantasy football match ups next week.

October 8, 2018

Eagles

Is the short week good or bad for struggling Eagles?

by Evan Macy

“It depends on the individual," Malcolm Jenkins said. "If you want to let it carry over, it will. If you attack the tape, take care of your body, get some rest, and move on, and deliberately correct the mistakes that you made, then it’ll make you better. So we’ll see how we handle it.”

October 7, 2018

Eagles

Malcolm Jenkins on roughing the passer calls: 'I think they just sometimes lack common sense'

by Evan Macy

"I don't know what he's supposed to do," a frustrated Malcolm Jenkins said after the loss. "When the quarterback has the ball, I know they don't want low hits on the quarterback but if you're falling down you're supposed to I guess let the quarterback go? The explanation rom the official was he has to avoid that hit, which means he can't do his job."

October 7, 2018

Eagles

Pass defense remains atrocious as Eagles fall to 2-3

by Evan Macy

The Eagles have been really successful in one key aspect of their defense this season — making opponents one dimensional.

October 6, 2018

Eagles

NFL rumors: If Eagles can't land Le'Veon Bell, Ameer Abdullah is a name to watch

by Evan Macy

Despite the fact that Philly has a notoriously aggressive general manager and the means to trade for him, or to sign him should the Steelers cut him, there is a strong belief among NFL insiders that Le'Veon Bell to the Birds is a bit of a stretch.