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.

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May 5, 2026

Eagles

Projecting first-year roles for each of the Eagles' 8 rookie draft picks

by Jimmy Kempski

In the 2026 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles selected eight players, some of whom will get playing time as rookies, but only one of whom will be expected to start right away. Here we'll look at each of the Birds' additions, and project their roles as rookies.

May 4, 2026

Eagles

NFC East 2026 draft grades: Giants edition

by Jimmy Kempski

The Giants didn't do terribly with the draft, but with two top-10 picks, one would think they could transform their team more.

May 3, 2026

Eagles

A look at the Eagles' rookie salary cap numbers, and the money needed to sign them

by Jimmy Kempski

One of the better changes that came out of the NFL's 2011 Collective Bargaining Agreement was the pre-determined salary cap numbers of all rookie draft picks, which was designed to nearly eliminate rookie holdouts. It has succeeded.

May 2, 2026

Eagles

Eagles rookie camp notes

by Jimmy Kempski

The Philadelphia Eagles conducted a rookie camp on Friday. Media were allowed to watch the first 20 or so minutes of it before they kicked us out, but I have some notes from the day nevertheless.

May 1, 2026

Eagles

Eagles 2027 mock draft roundup

by Jimmy Kempski

Let's squeeze every last drop out of the mock draft page view cash cow, shall we?

April 30, 2026

Eagles

NFC East 2026 draft grades: Cowboys edition

by Jimmy Kempski

After three consecutive 12-5 seasons with quick playoff exits, the Cowboys fell off a cliff in 2024 and 2025, going a combined 14-19-1 with a combined point differential of -158. They got worse during the 2024 and 2025 offseasons (2025 in particular after they traded away Micah Parsons); and in 2026 I didn't think they really got any better. And so, this was a crucial draft for Jerry Jones and the gang, especially with a pair of first-round picks. Here's what they did.

April 29, 2026

Eagles

Eagles draft grade roundup

by Jimmy Kempski

In case you missed our draft grades on Sunday, make sure you go check those out. Done? Cool. Here we'll show how analysts around the country graded the Eagles' draft, and add some commentary of our own.

April 28, 2026

Eagles

How many compensatory picks should the Eagles expect to receive in the 2027 NFL Draft?

by Jimmy Kempski

The Eagles' moves in free agency, between signings and departures, mostly balance out.

April 28, 2026

Eagles

Eagles lose a pair of key front office people in Alec Halaby and Bryce Johnston

by Jimmy Kempski

Alec Halaby and Bryce Johnston, who were both key in developing the Eagles' current front office approach, have both left the team this week.

April 27, 2026

Eagles

Eagles exercise fifth-year options for Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith

by Jimmy Kempski

The Philadelphia Eagles have exercised their fifth-year options on iDL Jalen Carter and EDGE Nolan Smith, who were both selected in the first round of the 2023 draft.