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    Report: Zach Ertz in, Lane Johnson out

    Getty Images The Eagles, who have been relying on a slew of Vince Papales in recent weeks, got some good news on Saturday. And some bad news. Derrick Gunn of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports that Eagles tight end Zach Ertz, who has ribs and back injury, has been cleared to play on Sunday...
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    Eagles are underdogs for sixth straight postseason game, won four of last five

    Getty Images The bad news for the Eagles is that they’re underdogs on Sunday against the Seahawks. The good news is they have plenty of experience winning as underdogs in the playoffs. Sunday’s game will be the sixth playoff game for the Eagles over the last three postseasons, and the sixth...
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    Miles Sanders says he’s playing on Sunday

    Getty Images Eagles running back Miles Sanders didn’t practice on Wednesday or Thursday because of the ankle injury he suffered in the team’s Week 17 win over the Giants, but he returned to work on Friday and should be part of the gameplan against the Seahawks on Sunday. Sanders said after...
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    Eagles rule out Nelson Agholor, list Lane Johnson, Zach Ertz as questionable

    Getty Images Running back Miles Sanders (ankle), cornerback Jalen Mills (ankle), cornerback Avonte Maddox (abdomen), cornerback Sidney Jones (back), defensive tackle Fletcher Cox (triceps) and defensive end Derek Barnett (ankle) all had full practices and are good to go for Sunday. None of the...
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    Jadeveon Clowney, Quandre Diggs off Seahawks injury report

    Getty Images The Seahawks are set to have defensive end Jadeveon Clowney and safety Quandre Diggs in the lineup against the Eagles on Sunday. Clowney did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday because of the core muscle injury that kept him out for some games down the stretch, but he played...
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    Marshawn Lynch has “got the whole game plan” down this week

    Getty Images After his first game in 14 months, Marshawn Lynch is even more prepared for his first playoff game in four years. The Seahawks running back, who unretired last week after the team had a rash of injuries at the position, could see even more action this week. “He can do...
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    Pete Carroll on Jadeveon Clowney: “If this is what we got, this is what we got”

    Getty Images Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney was removed from the team’s final injury report in advance of Sunday’s wild-card game against the Eagles. But it’s clear that he’s still dealing with a core muscle injury (sports hernia) that will need to be addressed at some point. “We’re...
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    Malcolm Jenkins telling young teammates about his playoff mistakes

    Getty Images The Eagles have a good amount of recent playoff experience. But as injuries have thinned the roster and forced a number of young players into significant roles, there are still plenty of players there who will be new to this. Veteran safety Malcolm Jenkins had a simple message...
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    Will Travis Homer be a difference maker for the Seahawks on Sunday?

    Getty Images With all the talk of Marshawn Lynch returning to the Seahawks after a four-year hiatus, the starting running back in Week 17 was Travis Homer. And for good reason. Homer generated 62 rushing yards on 10 carries, and he added 30 receiving yards on five catches (with five targets)...
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    Eagles still playing wait-and-see with injured players

    Getty Images The Eagles are still holding out hope for a few key players making it back for Sunday’s game against the Seahawks, but they don’t know yet. Via NBCSportsPhiladelphia.com, Eagles coach Doug Pederson said right tackle Lane Johnson hopes to return from his ankle sprain which has kept...
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    Michael Thomas, Stephon Gilmore unanimous All-Pro selections

    Getty Images The Associated Press has announced the results of this year’s All-Pro voting and two players were selected as first-team choices by all 50 voters. Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas got the unanimous nod after setting a new record for receptions during the 2019 season. Patriots...
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    Miles Sanders, Nelson Agholor remain out of practice

    Getty Images The good news for the Eagles is that cornerbacks Sidney Jones (back), Avonte Maddox (abdomen) and Jalen Mills (ankle) had full practices Thursday. All three were listed as limited Wednesday when the Eagles held a walk-through practice. The bad news for the Eagles is running back...
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    Brandon Brooks will undergo shoulder surgery next week

    Getty Images Eagles offensive guard Brandon Brooks will undergo surgery next week for a broken bone in his right shoulder socket, Les Bowen of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Dr. James Andrews will perform the surgery on the Pro Bowler. Brooks’ recovery shouldn’t be as involved as last...
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    Zach Thomas, Sam Mills, LeRoy Butler are Hall of Fame finalists for first time

    Getty Images The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the modern-era finalists for the Class of 2020 on Thursday night. Seven of the 15 finalists made the list for the first time. The inclusion of first-year eligible players Troy Polamalu and Reggie Wayne was expected. They were joined by five...
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    Russell Wilson wonders whether the rules apply to him differently than other quarterbacks

    Getty Images There’s a belief that some quarterbacks get treated differently than others. That belief was bolstered by the alleged remark from now-retired referee to Ed Hochuli to Panthers quarterback Cam Newton that he wasn’t “old enough” to draw a penalty for a late hit. On Thursday...
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    Quandre Diggs has full practice Thursday

    Getty Images The Seahawks expected safety Quandre Diggs to return this week, and it appears he will. After a limited practice Wednesday, Diggs was a full participant Thursday. He has missed the past two games with an ankle injury and missed six games with injuries this season. Center Joey...
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    Carson Wentz grateful to play in the postseason for the first time

    Getty Images The Eagles have played in five postseason games since drafting Carson Wentz, including winning Super Bowl LII. But Wentz didn’t play in any of those games. Now Wentz is healthy in the postseason for the first time, and he’s excited for the opportunity to start his first playoff...
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    PFT’s wild card picks

    Getty Images The postseason is here. Which means that it’s time to throw out the regular-season records. Which is useful, because MDS kicked my ass in the regular season. We finished the year 10-6 and 8-8, respectively, giving me a full-season record of 156-100. MDS won by a whopping 10 games...
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    Zach Ertz not cleared for contact

    Getty Images The Eagles will get on the field Wednesday to do some preparation for Sunday’s game against the Seahawks, but tight end Zach Ertz isn’t ready to go yet. Ertz is still recovering from the injured ribs that kept him from playing in Week 17 and head coach Doug Pederson said at his...
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    Eagles bring back Shelton Gibson, put Brandon Brooks on IR

    Getty Images The Eagles have brought back a familiar face to fill out their 53-man roster for Sunday’s game against the Seahawks. Wide receiver Shelton Gibson signed with the team on Wednesday. He takes the spot opened up by right guard Brandon Brooks‘ move to injured reserve after hurting his...
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