On the Birds Beat-McNabb QB/Gaither NOT Benched Over Contract
( Team - Eagles, Brian Seltzer)

-A source with direct knowledge of the situation called reports of Omar Gaither being benched due to turning down a contract extension "ridiculous."  The Eagles displaced weakside linebacker has...

Ravens 36 - Eagles 7
( Team - Eagles, Joe DeCamara)

To say the wheels are coming off is an understatement.  The latest disgraceful performance by the Eagles illustrates how far down the franchise has fallen.  I would like to say things can't get any worse than they are but then I remember there are still 5 games left in this dreadful season!

Sheldon Brown Avoids NFL Fine
( Team - Eagles, Brian Seltzer)

Just received league confirmation that the NFL will not be fining Eagles RCB Sheldon Brown for his hit on Benals' QB Ryan Fitzpatrick during Sunday's overtime period.  The contact-which occurred ...

On the Birds Beat-A Little Progress for Westbrook
( Team - Eagles, Brian Seltzer)

-RB Brian Westbrook made a small step towards playing Sunday, after sitting out Wednesday's and Thursday's practices.  He actually suited up for the start of today's workout (in his helmet and up...

On the Birds Beat-Westbrook Again Sidelined
( Team - Eagles, Brian Seltzer)

-RB Brian Westbrook did not participate in practice for the second straight day.  He again sat out due to a nagging knee injury and persistent high ankle sprain. The Pro Bowler's involvement in ...

On the Birds Beat-NFL Official in Dark About OT Too
( Team - Eagles, Brian Seltzer)

A member of the Philadelphia Eagles, who wanted to remain unidentified, told me that towards the end of Sunday's overtime period against the Bengals, the player asked an NFL official standing on the E...

Eagles 13 Bengals 13
( Team - Eagles, Joe DeCamara)

It is basically becoming unbearable.  The Eagles tie versus the one-win Bengals is nothing sort of a disgrace.  It's just not fun at all anymore.  To say the least ... something has to give.

On the Birds Beat-McNabb is Back
( Team - Eagles, Brian Seltzer)

-The Birds worked out in the practice bubble today, and played crowd noise through the facility's speaker system. -Today, QB Donovan McNabb did indeed return from yesterday's excused personal absen...

On the Birds Beat-McNabb Should Return Tomorrow
( Team - Eagles, Brian Seltzer)

-QB Donovan McNabb missed this morning's walkthrough and the this afternoon's practice due to a personal matter deserving of an excused absence.  The issue has nothing to do with his football res...

On the Birds Beat-McNabb Puts Visor Back On
( Team - Eagles, Brian Seltzer)

-Due to damp conditions in South Philadelphia, the Eagles practiced under the bubble at the Nova Care Complex. -At today's workout, QB Donovan McNabb again wore a protective visor on his helmet, as h...