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 28, 2016

Eagles

Eagles release eight, including WRs Rueben Randle and Chris Givens

by Jimmy Kempski

The Eagles got their roster below the required 75 players on Sunday when they released the following eight players (in alphabetical order) -- LS John DePalma, CB Randall Evans, OL Andrew Gardner, WR Chris Givens, DT Mike Martin, LB Nick Perry, WR Rueben Randle, and CB Denzel Rice.

August 27, 2016

Eagles

Eagles-Colts preseason game: Five players to watch

by Jimmy Kempski

In Week 3 of the preseason, the Philadelphia Eagles will head to Indianapolis to face the Colts. The third preseason contest is often referred to as the "dress rehearsal" game, as it is typically the final opportunity for the starters to gear up for the regular season. Here are five players to watch.

August 27, 2016

Eagles

Handing out 10 awards from the Eagles-Colts preseason game

by Jimmy Kempski

Welp... The Philadelphia Eagles are 3-0 in the preseason again. Maybe this year we'll keep expectations in check. Or maybe not. As always, win or lose, we hand out 10 awards.

August 26, 2016

Eagles

Cowboys QB Tony Romo injured; RB Ezekiel Elliott visits pot dispensary

by Jimmy Kempski

Last night during the Cowboys' first drive of a preseason game in Seattle against the Seahawks, Tony Romo landed awkwardly while attempting to slide on a quarterback scramble. He was simultaneously being tackled by Seahawks DE Cliff Avril, whose weight was on Romo's back as he went to the ground.

August 26, 2016

Eagles

Eagles will sorely lack offensive line continuity heading into regular season

by Jimmy Kempski

With the Philadelphia Eagles likely to lose Lane Johnson for the first 10 games of the season, they won't just lose a good player. They'll lose almost all continuity along their offensive line.

August 25, 2016

Eagles

Recap: Eagles chat with Jimmy Kempski

by Jimmy Kempski

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

August 25, 2016

Eagles

A look at some players the Eagles could dangle as trade bait

by Jimmy Kempski

According to a report from Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports, Howie Roseman may not be done trying to work trades before the start of the 2016 NFL season. Let's look at a few players on the Eagles' roster who could fetch something in return, keeping in mind that they were able to trade Dennis freaking Kelly.

August 24, 2016

Eagles

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

by Jimmy Kempski

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 24, 2016

Eagles

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

by Jimmy Kempski

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 23, 2016

Eagles

Eagles updated 53-man roster projection and depth chart

by Jimmy Kempski

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.