Jimmy Kempski

Jimmy Kempski has covered the Philadelphia Eagles since 2013, with stops at the Allentown Morning Call and Philly.com before joining PhillyVoice in 2014. His year-round coverage includes analysis and breaking news, told through words and poorly drawn stick figures. Follow him at the social media outlet of your choice @JimmyKempski.

jimmy@phillyvoice.com

August 9, 2020

Eagles

Eagles LB Jatavis Brown retires from the NFL

by Jimmy Kempski

The Jatavis Brown era in Philadelphia lasted longer than the LeCharles Bentley and Frank Gore eras, but as with everything in life, all good things must come to an end.

August 9, 2020

Eagles

Grocery shopping: Five college prospects who could interest the Eagles in the 2021 NFL Draft

by Jimmy Kempski

During the college football season each year, as long as you're watching the games, we point out five players each week to watch who make logical sense for the Eagles in the following year's draft. We'll see soon enough if the college football season can function semi-normally this year, but for now we'll cover some guys who have opted out of the 2020 season to prepare for the 2021 NFL Draft. We'll kick it off with five guys who are all potential first-round picks, because why not.

August 8, 2020

Eagles

A pair of recent NFC East high draft picks are in big trouble

by Jimmy Kempski

On Friday, there was bad news for a pair of players on the Washington Football Team and the New York Giants. One has already been released, and the other is likely to follow.

August 7, 2020

Eagles

Eagles mailbag: Who is this year's Boston Scott?

by Jimmy Kempski

In our Hurricane Isaias Eagles chat on Tuesday, there were a lot of questions that we could not get to in time or other questions we did answer but could use more color. And so, let's do a mailbag post to answer some of the overflow, as well as some commonly asked questions on Twitter and via email.

August 7, 2020

Eagles

Report: Eagles to sign DE Vinny Curry

by Jimmy Kempski

According to a report from Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, the Philadelphia Eagles are signing now 32-year-old defensive end Vinny Curry back to the team.

August 6, 2020

Eagles

A look at Carson Wentz's red zone and third down efficiency, explosive plays, and fumbles

by Jimmy Kempski

In previous offseasons, Carson Wentz has identified some facets of his game that he felt needed improving, from mechanics, to diet, to situational football. During the 2020 offseason, Wentz said that his focus is on red zone, third down, explosive plays, and his fumbling issues. Let's take a look at all four of those themes, and show where he is at this point in his career, as well as future outlook.

August 5, 2020

Eagles

Updated Eagles COVID-19 reserve tracker

by Jimmy Kempski

As the NFL attempts to have a football season in 2020 amidst a pandemic, perhaps it's worth tracking each of the Philadelphia Eagles' players and staff who have had to quarantine as a result of a positive coronavirus test (or exposure to someone who has tested positive), as well as anyone who has chosen to opt out of the 2020 season.

August 4, 2020

Eagles

Recap: Eagles chat with Jimmy Kempski

by Jimmy Kempski

Beginning at noon today, Jimmy Kempski will take your questions in another Eagles chat. Be sure to join him here.

August 4, 2020

Eagles

Eagles claim TE Caleb Wilson off waivers

by Jimmy Kempski

The Philadelphia Eagles announced on Tuesday that they claimed tight end Caleb Wilson off of waivers, after he was let go by the Washington Football Team on Monday. Wilson is the son of Chris Wilson, who was formerly the Eagles' defensive line coach from 2016 to 2018.

August 4, 2020

Eagles

Five Eagles training camp battles to watch

by Jimmy Kempski

The Philadelphia Eagles began actual physical activity at training camp on Monday, and will continue their ramp-up period with on-field walk-throughs until they begin holding full-team, on-field practices on August 12. Let's take a sneak preview at contributing roles that are up for grabs, and who is fighting for them.