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 23, 2016

Eagles

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

by Jimmy Kempski

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 23, 2016

Eagles

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

by Jimmy Kempski

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 22, 2016

Eagles

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

by Jimmy Kempski

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 22, 2016

Eagles

Donnie Jones retells his attempted maiming of Caleb Sturgis

by Jimmy Kempski

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 21, 2016

Eagles

Eagles reportedly agree to terms with LB Stephen Tulloch

by Jimmy Kempski

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 begin their roster cut-down, release four

by Jimmy Kempski

NFL teams must cut their rosters down to 75 players by August 30th, and the Philadelphia Eagles are ahead of schedule. On Sunday, they released WR T.J. Graham, C Bruce Johnson, RB Cedric O'Neal, and WR Xavier Rush.

August 21, 2016

Eagles

Eagles undrafted rookie Dillon Gordon has some similarities to Jason Peters

by Jimmy Kempski

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.

August 20, 2016

Eagles

Jordan Matthews says he'll be ready for Week 1

by Jimmy Kempski

Asked if he would be ready for Week 1 of the regular season, injured Eagles wide receiver Jordan Matthews emphatically said he would.

August 20, 2016

Eagles

Undrafted rookie WR Paul Turner should make the Eagles' 53-man roster

by Jimmy Kempski

The odds of undrafted free agent receivers making an NFL roster are long. This year, undrafted rookie free agent wide receiver Paul Turner is a strong contender to make the team.

August 19, 2016

Eagles

Nolan Carroll could be pleasant surprise for Eagles for second straight year

by Jimmy Kempski

During free agency, Carroll drew interest from other teams around the league, who ultimately passed on him due to concerns about his ankle. According to Carroll, those teams included the Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Rams, and Miami Dolphins.