Happy New Year, Philadelphia.
I’m so very excited to begin my first full season covering the Eagles, and I’m so very grateful for everyone who’s already been along for the ride. Welcome, newcomers. We have much to discuss. New offense. New defense. New talent replacing past legends. Have general manager Howie Roseman’s many moves properly equipped this 2024 team for an NFC title run? Has Nick Sirianni’s step back into his CEO-type role solidified a stable workflow? All of these questions will begin to be answered in São Paulo, where I’ll be on the ground sharing deeply reported stories.
That’s my commitment to you throughout this NFL season.
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Week 1: vs. Packers, Friday, 8:15 p.m. ET (Peacock)
Here are a few stories to get you ready for the season:
Eagles must-reads:
Brazil bet: Can the NFL get a soccer-obsessed nation to love American football?
Friday’s Eagles-Packers game is the NFL’s first entry into South America, but how much interest will remain when the league isn’t a novelty?
How Kellen Moore’s offense will look as the season begins
Kellen Moore is bringing a new look to the Eagles’ offense this season: “We’re excited to go rip it”
‘We’re incomplete right now’: Explaining the Eagles’ initial 53-man roster decisions
In the most surprising move of cutdown day, the Eagles waived sixth-round pick Dylan McMahon.
Navigating a new role, Nick Sirianni taps Dawn Staley for guidance
The Eagles coach asked the basketball legend to speak to his players.
Jordan Davis has plan for success, and it starts with consistency
Davis wants to ensure Philadelphia’s defensive line maintains the standard of excellence set by Fletcher Cox for 12 seasons.
Lincoln Financial Field guide
(Chris Unger, Ryan Kang, Kevin C. Cox, Perry Knotts / Getty Images)
NFL rankings and insights:
Week 1 Power Rankings
It’s time for a vibe check for every team heading into the season.
Quarterback Tiers 2024: Only 2 join Mahomes in Tier 1
Aaron Rodgers missed Tier 1 for the first time in the 11th annual survey of 50 NFL coaches and execs. His successor in Green Bay surged.
How NFL GMs, coaches really feel about the new kickoff rule
More returns? Fewer injuries? The NFL thinks so, but, even after seeing it the preseason, some coaches and GMs aren’t sold yet.
NFL agents dish on best (and worst) franchise, Mahomes’ value and Dak’s next deal
In our sixth annual agent survey, reps offered thoughts on everything from QB contracts to top talent evaluators to ways to improve the NFL.
Intel on all 32 NFL teams, Russ skepticism, Davante Adams trade talk and more
Dozens of NFL executives and coaches weigh in with thoughts on how the 2024 season will unfold for each team.
Ten bold predictions: Packers win NFC North, but Caleb Williams for MVP?
Plus: Kyler Murray breaks out, the 49ers suffer a Super Bowl hangover and Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs make history (again).
Hope-O-Meter results: Ranking fans’ optimism for all 32 teams
Optimism in the NFL tends to be closely tied to a team’s starting quarterback. So which fan bases are most optimistic heading into 2024?
Win total projections | Week 1 schedule
(Photo of Saquon Barkley: Bill Streicher / USA Today)
