Jimmy Kempski

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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

September 5, 2025

Eagles

Report: Eagles are signing EDGE Za'Darius Smith

The Philadelphia Eagles are signing three-time Pro Bowl edge defender Za'Darius Smith, according to several media reports. Smith is entering his 11th season in the NFL, after playing for the Baltimore Ravens, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, Cleveland Browns, and Detroit Lions. He'll turn 33 on Monday.

September 5, 2025

Eagles

Handing out 10 awards from the Eagles-Cowboys game

The Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys played a weird, wild opening night football game on Thursday (and into Friday). The Eagles were fortunate to have more points than the Cowboys when there was no time left on the clock. As always, win, lose, or tie, we hand out 10 awards.

September 5, 2025

Eagles

Report: Eagles FB Ben VanSumeren done for the season

VanSumeren was poised for a bigger role in 2025, and even said on Tuesday that he was going to get carries. His season ended on the first play of 2025.

September 5, 2025

Eagles

Eagles film breakdown: LBs Zack Baun and Jihaad Campbell are big, smart, versatile, athletic freaks

In the wake of the Philadelphia Eagles' 24-20 win over the Dallas Cowboys, I was eager to get a look at the film to see Zack Baun and Jihaad Campbell working together, especially since we didn't often get that opportunity during training camp, since Baun missed most of the summer with a back contusion. The results were fun, as Baun and Campbell are a pair of big, versatile, smart, athletic freaks with the potential of being the best linebacker duo in the NFL.

September 4, 2025

Eagles

Jimmy Kempski's Week 1 NFL picks, locks, survivor pool selection

For the gambling degenerates, here are my Week 1 NFL picks.

September 4, 2025

Eagles

Report: The Eagles tried to trade for former Cowboys star edge rusher Micah Parsons

The Philadelphia Eagles made a "strong play" for former Dallas Cowboys star edge rusher Micah Parsons, according to a report from ESPN.

September 4, 2025

Eagles

2024-2025 NFL press box food spread ratings

Throughout the season, we'll be posting press box food spread rankings for each of the Philadelphia Eagles' road games. This is probably of no interest to you if you're a sane human being, and, well, I don't care. I'm doing this anyway.

September 4, 2025

Eagles

Open thread replay: Eagles beat Cowboys, 24-20

The conversation from the Eagles' eventful opening win over the Cowboys, as it happened.

September 4, 2025

Eagles

Eagles-Cowboys Week 1 inactives, with analysis

Jalen Hurts and Sam Howell will be the only two dressed quarterbacks with backup Tanner McKee out.

September 3, 2025

Eagles

Eagles-Cowboys Week 1 injury report, with analysis

The Philadelphia Eagles are mostly healthy heading into their Week 1 matchup with the Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys have several notable injuries on the defensive side of the ball, and of course, they traded their best player in Micah Parsons.

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