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

August 25, 2016

Eagles

Recap: Eagles chat with Jimmy Kempski

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

August 24, 2016

Eagles

Jaylen Watkins' improved tackling could be ticket to roster spot at safety

When the Eagles drafted Jaylen Watkins in the fourth round of the 2014 NFL Draft, they liked him because of his positional versatility. At the University of Florida, Watkins played outside corner, slot corner, and safety. He has also played all three spots so far in his short time in the NFL. By far, Watkins' biggest deficiency has been his tackling, or lack thereof.

August 24, 2016

Eagles

Eagles-Colts preseason game: Who's playing and who isn't?

In the Philadelphia Eagles' third preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts this Saturday, head coach Doug Pederson listed nine players who will not participate.

August 23, 2016

Eagles

Eagles updated 53-man roster projection and depth chart

Philadelphia Eagles training camp is in the books, we're already two games deep into the preseason, and the Birds have made some personnel moves since the last time we projected the final roster a few weeks ago. So... Let's re-calibrate the 53-man roster.

August 23, 2016

Eagles

Redskins CB Josh Norman 'can't wait' to face Eagles QB Sam Bradford

In an ESPN interview, Josh Norman revealed that he has no respect for Sam Bradford, and can't wait to face him twice per season.

August 23, 2016

Eagles

Expect a bigger and more logical role for Eagles RB Darren Sproles in 2016

Over the last two years, Philadelphia Eagles RB Darren Sproles was criminally misused in Chip Kelly's offense. It didn't really matter who was in the game -- whether that be DeMarco Murray, Ryan Mathews, or Darren Sproles -- they were all used the same way in Kelly's hurry-up offense.

August 22, 2016

Eagles

Donnie Jones retells his attempted maiming of Caleb Sturgis

During pregame warmups prior to the Philadelphia Eagles' second preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Eagles punter Donnie Jones punted a football that struck Caleb Sturgis in the head, leaving him with a concussion.

August 22, 2016

Eagles

Doug Pederson confirms Stephen Tulloch signing, says he'll compete for starting MLB job

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson confirmed Monday morning that the Eagles are indeed signing linebacker Stephen Tulloch, who the team expects to arrive in Philly later tonight. Pederson also gave the first indications as to what Tulloch's role will be on the Eagles' defense, which was previously unclear.

August 21, 2016

Eagles

Eagles reportedly agree to terms with LB Stephen Tulloch

According to multiple reports on Twitter, the Philadelphia Eagles have a agreed to add LB Stephen Tulloch to their linebacking corps.

August 21, 2016

Eagles

Eagles undrafted rookie Dillon Gordon has some similarities to Jason Peters

Most Philadelphia Eagles fans know the story of Jason Peters, who entered the NFL as an undrafted tight end out of the University of Arkansas, before the Buffalo Bills decided that his best position would instead be at left tackle. The Eagles brought a similar project aboard this offseason, when they signed former LSU tight end Dillon Gordon, and converted him to an offensive tackle. Since Gordon's arrival, Peters has been a mentor.

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