Description: Running back Felix Jones signed a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Insight: Barring an injury to starter LeSean McCoy, Jones and Bryce Brown figure to have a limited upside for the upcoming season. The only good news for Jones fans is that new coach, Chip Kelly, while playing at an up tempo, prefers to run the ball first and pass second.
Description: A Philadelphia Inquirer report indicates that Matt Barkley could be the Eagles' Week 1 starter at quarterback.
Insight: The other candidates are Mike Vick and Nick Foles. Barkley fell all the way to the fourth round at the draft last month after entering the 2012 season as a possible No. 1 pick. This report sounds a little ambitious but anything's possible with the Eagles.
Description: The Eagles took USC quarterback Matt Barkley with the first pick of the fourth round.
Insight: He'll compete with Nick Foles for the backup quarterback position this summer. Michael Vick is pretty injury-prone so it's possible we could see Barkley start a few games for the Birds in 2013.
Description: The Eagles have released cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha after two disappointing seasons, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Insight: Asomugha was once considered a top-two cornerback in the NFL but that seems like ages ago. He was a major bust with Philadelphia, getting beat frequently in coverage and showing terrible ball skills.
Description: Eagles cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, who had been asked to rework his contract, is expected to be released on Wednesday.
Insight: Asomugha never did solidify the Eagles secondary as the team thought he would when the signed him away from Oakland. In two seasons with Philadelphia (32 games), Asomugha totaled four interceptions, zero forced fumbles and 94 tackles,
Description: Eagles cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha has been asked to restructure his contract. SOURCE: Adam Schefter, ESPN
Insight: AKA, the Eagles want to give him a pay cut. If Asomugha (55 tackles, one interception last season) doesn't agree to the new terms, Philadelphia could cut him this offseason. Stay tuned.
Description: USA Today reports that the Chiefs are looking into acquiring Eagles quarterback Nick Foles.
Insight: Now that Michael Vick, a perfect fit for Chip Kelly's new run-oriented attack, has re-signed with the Eagles, it doesn't look like Foles will have a chance to start in 2013. Andy Reid coached Foles in Philadelphia so playing for him again in Kansas City wouldn't be a difficult transition. If the Chiefs are able to trade for Foles (six TD, five INT last season), they would likely release incumbent starter Matt Cassel (six TD, 12 INT).
Description: The Eagles have agreed to a two-year contract with quarterback Dennis Dixon. SOURCE: Chris Mortensen, ESPN
Insight: New Eagles coach Chip Kelly was Oregon's OC in Dixon's senior year before becoming head coach there for four years. Dixon hasn't proven that he has enough talent to compete at the NFL level but he fits into the offense Kelly wants to run so he could see some action in 2013.
Description: Quarterback Michael Vick and the Eagles have come to an agreement on a three-year deal.
Insight: It still doesn't mean that Vick will end up playing for the Eagles in 2013-14. It's way too early to figure out what the Eagles will do at quarterback. With Vick and Nick Foles on the roster we're even confused as to what type of offense they will run. Stay tuned.
Description: ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that quarterback Michael Vick has no interest in playing for the Jets next season.
Insight: The Jets could really use a QB and with the Eagles likely to cut him, Vick could be the best quarterback on the open market this offseason. GM John Idzik suggested that the Jets could go after Bills backup Tavaris Jackson if the team is unable to convince Vick to come to New York.
Description: The signing of Chip Kelly as the new head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles may not be good news for fantasy owners who were planning on keeping quarterback Nick Foles on their dynasty rosters.
Insight: Foles had a nice season as the replacement for injured Michael Vick, but at 6'5" and 245 lbs he is not the type of quarterback Kelly has utilized in his wide open Oregon offenses.
Description: David Akers has won the 49ers kicking competition and will kick in Saturday's Divisional Round matchup with the Packers. SOURCE: Cam Inman, Bay Area News Group
Insight: Billy Cundiff will remain on the roster as insurance but is unlikely to suit up Saturday. San Francisco coach Jim Harbaugh said Akers gives the team its "best chance to win." After a record-setting 2011-12 season that saw Akers drill 44 field goals in 52 attempts, he only made 29-of-42 (69 percent) this season.
Description: San Francisco place-kicker David Akers and newly-signed Billy Cundiff could both be on this weekend's roster, according to coach Jim Harbaugh.
Insight: Harbaugh wouldn't say which of the two would get the field goal tries in Saturday's game against Green Bay, but did say there was a "leader in the clubhouse," Akers hasn't been very good this season, making only 29-of-42 field goal attempts and dealing with a hip injury. Unless we are given better updates you should avoid using either kicker.
Description: San Francisco place-kicker David Akers, who has been dealing with a hip problem, has company on the 49ers roster in the form of Billy Cundiff.
Insight: Akers hasn't been very good this season, making only 29-of-42 field goal attempts and will apparently have a competition to see who will play next week.
Description: In what was likely his final game as a Philadelphia Eagle, quarterback Michael Vick threw for 197 yards, one touchdown and one pick Sunday in his first action since Week 10.
Insight: Vick missed six games after suffering a concussion and losing the starting job to Nick Foles when he was close to being recovered. However, Foles' injury in Week 16 opened the door for one last Vick appearance.
Description: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy exceeded 100 yards from scrimmage in his second straight game Sunday versus New York with 45 rushing yards and 61 receiving yards.
Insight: McCoy missed four games due to a concussion but recorded 90 rushing yards on 23 carries and 138 receiving yards on 14 catches over the final two games of the season.
Description: Eagles receiver Jason Avant left the season finale against New York with a foot/knee problem.
Insight: Avant has been one of the team's primary targets over the last four games with 22 receptions for 326. The receiving workload will fall on Jeremy Maclin, Riley Cooper and Damaris Johnson if Avant can't return.
Description: Eagles starting DT Fletcher Cox is inactive for the season finale against the Giants.
Insight: The absence of Cox in the middle of the line could allow Ahmad Bradshaw and David Wilson more room to run. Cox will finish his rookie season with 5.5 sacks and 39 tackles.
Description: Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News reports Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Maclin injured his knee in practice on Wednesday.
Insight: Maclin has seen a resurgence over the last three games with DeSean Jackson out for the season because of a rib injury (97.7 ypg, two TD). Jason Avant will be asked to play a leading role in the Eagles offense Sunday against New York if Maclin is unable to suit up.
Description: Philadelphia quarterback Michael Vick could return to the starting lineup after the hand injury to rookie QB Nick Foles.
Insight: We all know that Vick has the talent to produce big fantasy points, but he also has the ability to post frighteningly high turnover numbers. He'd be auditioning for a job for next season as the Eagles aren't expected to keep Vick on the roster.
Description: Eagles rookie quarterback Nick Foles had his second career 300-yard passing game Sunday versus Washington, but it will be his last of the season as he suffered a broken hand.
Insight: Foles had thrown for over 300 yards in two of the last three games, but wasn't in the class of the other more well-known rookie starting QBs - Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III or Russell Wilson. Still he showed plenty of potential if the Eagles can straighten out their offensive line.
Description: Eagles rookie quarterback Nick Foles had his second career 300-yard game Sunday versus Washington. Foles completed 32-48 for 345 yards with one touchdown and one pick. He also lost a fumble for the second straight game.
Insight: Foles has coughed up the ball eight times in seven games, but he has proven capable of moving the offense as of late. As a result, Jeremy Maclin and Jason Avant have had renewed fantasy relevance.
Description: Philadelphia receiver Jeremy Maclin exceeded 100 receiving yards for the second time in three games Sunday against the Redskins. Maclin had 116 yards and a touchdown on eight catches.
Insight: Maclin's disappointing season is ending well, with 293 yards and two touchdowns on 21 receptions his last three games.
Description: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy returned to the field Sunday after missing four games due to a concussion. McCoy had just 45 yards on 13 carries but he caught nine balls for 77 yards.
Insight: Meanwhile, Bryce Brown had 18 on four carries. McCoy can be re-inserted into fantasy lineups for Week 17 games, but only as a RB2.
Description: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy is active and will return to the field in Week 16.
Insight: McCoy is expected to see the majority of the workload with Bryce Brown getting the change-of-pace work. The two-week dream run for Brown is long gone and its back to reality as McCoy's backup, but the rookie will get enough work that fantasy owners must lower expectations for McCoy.
Description: Eagles running back Bryce Brown will return to his backup role now that starter LeSean McCoy is ready to return to the playing field.
Insight: McCoy will start and is expected to see the majority of the workload with Brown getting the change-of-pace work. The two-week dream run for Brown is long gone and its back to reality as McCoy's backup.
Description: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy has passed every test and is expect to return in Week 16.
Insight: McCoy will start and is expected to see the majority of the workload with Bryce Brown getting the change-of-pace work. The two-week dream run for Brown is long gone and its back to reality as McCoy's backup.
Description: Eagles running back Bryce Brown won't be punished for his frequent fumbling because coach Andy Reid wants to give him as much playing time as possible after he carried just 104 times in college at Tennessee and Kansas State (Brown transferred after his freshman year, sat out 2010 and only carried three times in 2011 before leaving the team in September. SOURCE: Philly.com
Insight: Brown ran for 347 yards and four touchdowns in his first two starts but just 40 in his last two. He has fumbled four times this season and was responsible for a botched handoff Thursday that was charged to QB Nick Foles. "He needs to play," Reid said. "I felt like he did miss a lot, he missed a lot of football," Reid added. LeSean McCoy's potential return from a concussion in Week 16 could complicate things and make Brown a nonfactor in fantasy leagues once again, though Reid said he'll play both players.
Description: Philadelphia tight end Brent Celek, who didn't play in Thursday night's matchup against Cincinnati after suffering a concussion, practiced on Monday and said he should be able to go in Week 16, according to Geoff Mosher.
Insight: Celek has 51 receptions for 602 yards, but just one TD and has dropped too many balls this season. He hasn't put up double-digit points since Week 2 and there are better tight end options out there.
Description: Philadelphia receiver Jeremy Maclin, who caught nine passes for 104 yards and the game-winning touchdown on 13 targets Sunday against the Buccaneers, is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Cincinnati.
Insight: Maclin has struggled with injuries and ineffectiveness all season so it's going to be difficult to trust him on four days against the Bengals, but he's the Eagles' No. 1 target with DeSean Jackson and Brent Celek sidelined.
Description: Eagles' tailback Bryce Brown failed to reach double-digit yards last Sunday against the Buccaneers after two big performances.
Insight: Brown rushed for just six yards on 12 carries, after running for 347 yards and four touchdowns in his first two starts, but is still the back to start in the Eagles' backfield.
Description: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy has passed his concussion tests, but hasn't yet been cleared by an independent neurologist and with the short practice week will not play in Week 15's Thursday night game against Cincinnati, according to a Philadelphia Inquirer report.
Insight: Bryce Brown crashed back to earth Sunday, rushing for just six yards on 12 carries, after running for 347 yards and four touchdowns in his first two starts, but is still the back to start in the Eagles' backfield.
Description: The Eagles will start Clay Harbor at tight end in Thursday night's game against Cincinnati as Brent Celek (concussion) has already been ruled out for Week 15.
Insight: Harbor caught six passes for 52 yards with a touchdown in Philadelphia's Week 14 win over Tampa Bay.
Description: Philadelphia tight end Brent Celek won't be available for Thursday night's matchup against Cincinnati after suffering a concussion Sunday against Tampa Bay.
Insight: If the Eagles were playing on Sunday, there would have been a chance for Celek to play but the short week just doesn't give him enough recovery time. Expect him back for Week 16's game against the Redskins.
Description: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy and QB Michael Vick have passed concussion tests and could resume practicing Tuesday. SOURCE: Jeff McLane, Philadelphia Inquirer
Insight: Bryce Brown crashed back to earth Sunday after running for 347 yards and four touchdowns in his first two starts. Eagles coach Andy Reid hasn't revealed his running back plans for when McCoy returns but we assume he'll get his job back. As for Vick, he'll likely sit the bench behind Nick Foles the rest of the season.
Description: Philadelphia receiver Jeremy Maclin caught nine passes for 104 yards and a touchdown on 13 targets Sunday against the Buccaneers.
Insight: Maclin has struggled with injuries and ineffectiveness all season so it's going to be difficult to trust him in four days against the Bengals.
Description: Eagles receiver Jason Avant had a season-high 133 yards on seven receptions Sunday against the Buccaneers.
Insight: Avant was targeted 12 times, also a season-high. He's been thrown to 17 times over the past two weeks. While we don't recommend starting any member of Philadelphia's passing offense Thursday against the Bengals, Avant could be a solid option in Week 16 versus Washington.
Description: Coming off two straight 169-plus rushing yard games, Eagles tailback Bryce Brown failed to reach 10 Sunday against the Buccaneers.
Insight: Brown may have propelled fantasy owners to the playoffs but he let them down in the first round with six yards on 12 carries. Tampa Bay came in having allowed an NFL-best 3.4 yards per carry. Brown will get an easier matchup against the Bengals (4.4 ypc) Thursday, though Cincinnati hasn't allowed a 100-yard rusher since Week 7 versus Pittsburgh.
Description: Eagles rookie quarterback Nick Foles threw for a career-high 381 yards with two touchdowns and added 27 yards and a touchdown on the ground Sunday at Tampa Bay in a comeback victory.
Insight: Foles threw a game-winning touchdown to Jeremy Maclin as time expired. The emergence of Philadelphia's passing offense likely has a lot more to do with the sorry state of Tampa Bay's defense than anything else. Foles shouldn't be trusted Thursday against the Bengals.
Description: Cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha left Sunday's game against Tampa bay with an undisclosed injury in the second quarter.
Insight: That's good news for Eagles fans, but could help Vincent Jackson and Mike Williams. So far, however, Josh Freeman is not having a good day throwing the ball.
Description: Eagles TE Brent Celek left Sunday's game against Tampa Bay with a concussion. SOURCE: ProFootballTalk.com
Insight: Celek is the latest Eagles offensive starter to suffer a concussion, following Michael Vick and LeSean McCoy. Philadelphia is also playing without DeSean Jackson.
Description: It's being reported that Philadelphia quarterback Michael Vick could be healthy for Thursday's game with Cincinnati.
Insight: It will be interesting to see if the Eagles try to keep him out due to the concussion problem or allow him to dress for the game and create controversy with rookie quarterback Nick Foles. It may depend on how Foles plays on Sunday against Tampa Bay.
Description: Yahoo's Jason Cole believes quarterback Michael Vick could end up playing for the Bills next season.
Insight: Now that the Eagles have decided to go with Nick Foles at quarterback, it seems inevitable that Vick will be cut after the season. Vick was pretty erratic this season (nine interceptions and 10 fumbles in his nine games) but that shouldn't keep him from finding a new home this offseason.
Description: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 14. When he is ready to play it will be interesting to see how coach Andy Reid divides the workload.
Insight: Bryce Brown ran for 178 yards and two touchdowns in his first start and in his second rushed for 169 yards and two scores. He's also fumbled three times in two games. McCoy and Brown fantasy owners will be watching how this one plays out very closely.
Description: When Eagles RB LeSean McCoy (concussion) is ready to play it will be interesting to see how coach Andy Reid divides the workload.
Insight: Bryce Brown ran for 178 yards and two touchdowns in his first start and in his second rushed for 169 yards and two scores. He's also fumbled three times in two games. McCoy and Brown fantasy owners will be watching how this one plays out very closely.
Description: Eagles coach Andy Reid has announced that Nick Foles will be the team's starter at quarterback for the rest of the season.
Insight: With Michael Vick likely to be released after the season, this is basically an audition to see if Foles is capable of running the offense heading into 2013. Foles had his best game of the year Sunday against Dallas, completing 22-of-34 passes for 251 yards and a touchdown.
Description: Eagles halfback Bryce Brown steamrolled the Cowboys for 169 rushing yards Sunday in Dallas.
Insight: Brown has amassed 347 rushing yards and four touchdowns in his past two games. Unfortunately, it's also come with three fumbles, including one in the fourth quarter that sealed the victory for Dallas. He's a must-start while LeSean McCoy is out but we're not so sure after that.
Description: Eagles receiver Jason Avant, who pulled a hamstring against Dallas and missed the games against Washington and Carolina is active and will play in the rematch with the Cowboys.
Insight: Avant could be a solid receiver option with DeSean Jackson sidelined. He should get the start oppostie Jeremy Maclin.
Description: Coach Jim Harbaugh said kicker David Akers is questionable for Week 13, but did not disclose an injury. San Francisco worked out Billy Cundiff and Nate Kaeding on Tuesday, according to Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee.
Insight: Akers hasn't been very good this season, making only 19-of-27 field goal attempts and is just 7-for-14 from 40-yards and beyond.
Description: Eagles receiver Jason Avant, who pulled a hamstring against Dallas and missed the games against Washington and Carolina is back at practice on Wednesday.
Insight: Avant could be a solid receiver option with DeSean Jackson sidelined. Avant should get the start oppostie Jeremy Maclin.
Description: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy (concussion) is still in the first phase of his recovery and isn't close to returning. SOURCE: Jeff McLane, Philadelphia Inquirer
Insight: Bryce Brown ran for 178 yards and two touchdowns Monday against Carolina but also lost two fumbles. McCoy will get the starting job back when he returns but he'll have to pass concussion tests first and doesn't appear close to doing so.
Description: The Eagles cut DE Jason Babin on Tuesday.
Insight: Babin played well in 2011 with 18 sacks, but like the rest of the Eagles defense has stumbled in 2012. He collected just 5.5 sacks and 26 tackles in 11 games.
Description: Philadelphia receiver DeSean Jackson, who exited Monday night's game against Carolina with a collarbone and chest injury, has been diagnosed with two broken ribs and is expected to miss the remainder of the season, according to Reuben Frank of CSNPhilly.com.
Insight: That's one less weapon for Nick Foles or Michael Vick. Jeremy Maclin could be a much more valuable fantasy property. Jason Avant should see more targets when he returns from his hamstring injury.
Description: Philadelphia receiver DeSean Jackson exited Monday night's game against Carolina with a collarbone injury.
Insight: He also injured his chest. Jeff Skversky from ABC Philadelphia is reporting that X-rays came back negative but it's still unlikely Jackson will be able to return. The Eagles have found success running the ball with Bryce Brown tonight and they'll probably continue to use that approach in the second half as long as they can keep the lead.
Description: Eagles starting quarterback Michael Vick has advanced to Stage 4 of his concussion recovery protocol, according to beat writer Reuben Frank, but will still miss Monday's matchup with Carolina.
Insight: After Nick Foles' weak effort against Washington, there was a chance the team would try to get Vick back on the field as soon as possible, even for Carolina.
Description: Philadelphia running back LeSean McCoy, who suffered a concussion during last Sunday's loss to the Redskins, has been ruled out for Monday's game against Carolina.
Insight: Bryce Brown (32-141-0) will get the start against Carolina and should see 15-18 touches.
Description: According to Geoff Mosher from Comcast Philly, Eagles coach Andy Reid has officially named running back Bryce Brown as the starter for Monday night's game against Carolina.
Insight: LeSean McCoy has been ruled out with a concussion. The rookie out of Kansas State has 141 yards on 32 rushes this season.
Description: Eagles rookie QB Nick Foles will start against the Panthers Monday with Michael Vick (concussion) still not cleared to play. SOURCE: Philadelphia Inquirer
Insight: Fantasy owners shouldn't let Foles get anywhere near the lineup this week after he threw two picks and fumbled three times (losing none) in Week 11 against the pitiful Redskins defense. Carolina D/ST could be a nice play this week.
Description: Eagles receiver Jason Avant, who pulled a hamstring against Dallas and missed the game against Washington, is questionable for Monday's against Carolina.
Insight: Avant is a solid third receiver behind DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin, but his fantasy value is low unless he's replacing one of them in the starting lineup.
Description: Philadelphia running back LeSean McCoy, who suffered a concussion during last Sunday's loss to the Redskins, is doubtful for Monday's game against Carolina.
Insight: At this point, the Eagles will need a miracle to make the postseason so perhaps the team will opt to rest their injured star running back instead of rushing him back (no pun intended) for a largely meaningless Week 12 game against Carolina.
Description: Eagles coach Andy Reid said at the Monday press conference that quarterback Michael Vick was feeling better, but he had yet to pass the tests necessary to return to the field.
Insight: After Nick Foles' weak effort against Washington, there is a chance the team will try to get Vick back on the field as soon as possible, even for Carolina next Monday. The coach confirmed that a healthy Vick will start over a healthy Foles.
Description: Philadelphia halfback LeSean McCoy suffered a concussion during Sunday's loss to the Redskins.
Insight: Talk about adding insult to injury. At this point, the Eagles will need a miracle to make the postseason so perhaps the team will opt to rest their injured running back instead of rushing him back (no pun intended) for a largely meaningless Week 12 game against Carolina.
Description: Eagles receiver Jason Avant pulled a hamstring in Sunday's loss to Dallas and is out for Week 11 against Washington.
Insight: Rookie quarterback Nick Foles will have both starters, DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin along with Riley Cooper and Brent Celek so he has plenty of talent to throw to. Now if he'll just get time to throw.
Description: The concussion Philadelphia quarterback Michael Vick suffered Sunday against the Cowboys could keep him sidelined for the rest of the year according to Jason Cole from Yahoo Sports.
Insight: Nick Foles is expected to start Sunday against the Redskins. He completed 22 of 33 passes for 219 yards, one TD and an interception yesterday in a loss to Dallas.
Description: Eagles rookie QB Nick Foles could find himself as the full-time starter for the rest of the season due to Michael Vick's concussion. Two sources said Monday that it's a pretty strong bet that Vick will be "rested" for the remainder of the season by coach Andy Reid. SOURCE: Jason Cole, Yahoo! Sports
Insight: "I'm 99 percent sure that's exactly what you're going to see happen," one of the sources told Yahoo! Sports. "Andy is going to go to (owner) Jeff (Lurie) and (GM) Howie (Roseman) and say, 'Let's go with Foles and make the transition to the next era.'" Reid is likely to be fired but there's an outside chance he can save his job if Foles plays well and Reid convinces ownership that he's the reason behind the rookie's development.
Description: Eagles receiver Jason Avant pulled a hamstring in Sunday's loss to Dallas and is listed as doubtful for Week 11 against Washington.
Insight: Avant could have been a solid fantasy option against the Redskins with Jeremy Maclin questionable due to a bad back. If Avant and Maclin aren't active, Riley Cooper could end up with fantasy-worthy value against Washington starting opossite DeSean Jackson.
Description: Philadelphia receiver Jeremy Maclin (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against Washington after suffering the injury in the loss to Dallas.
Insight: Maclin has struggled with injuries all season, but had a good day versus the Cowboys with eight receptions for 93 yards and a score. Coach Andy Reid's only comment in the Monday press conference was "we'll see." Stay tuned.
Description: Eagles coach Andy Reid said during his Monday press conference that quarterback Michael Vick has a "pretty significant concussion." SOURCE: Ian Rapoport, NFL.com
Insight: "He was a little foggy last night," Reid said. "He's resting. It's very important he does rest. We're in communication until further testing takes place." Reid said he's not going to rule Vick out for Sunday yet but emphasized the significance of his concussion several times.
Description: Eagles rookie QB Nick Foles threw for 219 yards on 22-of-32 passing with one touchdown and one interception in relief of Michael Vick (concussion) Sunday against Dallas.
Insight: Foles also lost a fumble. The rookie showed good poise in the pocket for most of the game and could be a decent QB2 if Vick has to miss time. He certainly has the weapons to do so in DeSean Jackson (5-62), Jeremy Maclin (8-93-1) and LeSean McCoy (16 carries, 82 yards).
Description: Eagles quarterback Michael Vick had to leave Sunday's game against the Cowboys due to a concussion.
Insight: Playing without four starters on the offensive line, it was only a matter of time before Vick got hurt. Rookie Nick Foles will try to spark Philadelphia's offense.
Description: Eagles running back LeSean McCoy (illness) practiced Friday after missing time earlier in the week with an illness.
Insight: McCoy is expected to play and carry a full workload Sunday after running for 119 yards on 19 carries in Week 9, his highest total since Week 4.
Description: Eagles running back LeSean McCoy (illness) is not expected to practice Thursday after missing Wednesday's session as well.
Insight: McCoy is still expected to play and carry a full workload Sunday after running for 119 yards on 19 carries in Week 9, his highest total since Week 4.
Description: According to CSN Philly, there's a "very good chance" RT Todd Herremans' season is over due to a tendon injury in his foot. That would put quarterback Michael Vick behind an offensive line missing four starters.
Insight: The Eagles have already lost LT Jason Peters, C Jason Kelce and RG Danny Watkins and Herremans could join them. Vick was sacked a season-high seven times Monday against the Saints. He's been dropped at least twice in every game this season and three-plus times in each of the last four.
Description: Eagles receiver DeSean Jackson caught three passes Monday against the Saints, but one was a 77-yard catch-and-run for a touchdown.
Insight: Jackson was left wide open on a blown coverage and burned New Orleans' defense after the catch. Jackson is the Eagles receiver to own, though his lack of touchdowns makes him an inconsistent play.
Description: Eagles coach Andy Reid reiterated that quarterback Michael Vick is his starting quarterback. The comment came in his post-game press conference after losing to New Orleans on Monday night.
Insight: Vick threw another costly interception in the red zone, but the question is whether rookie Nick Foles would do any better behind what could be the worst offensive line in the league. With less mobility that Vick, it is unliklely that the Eagles' offense would fare better with Foles than Vick.
Description: Eagles coach Andy Reid stated that quarterback Michael Vick would start on Monday night against New Orleans.
Insight: Vick has thrown for 1,823 yards and rushed for 247 yards, but has been turnover-prone. The Eagles have lost three consecutive games, although Vick has only thrown two interceptions over that span.
Description: With questions surrounding Michael Vick, smart fantasy owners should claim backup quarterback Nick Foles in case there is a change at quarterback for the Eagles
Insight: The rookie quarterback won the backup job by going 40-of-63 (63.5 percent) for 553 yards with six touchdowns and two interceptions in the preseason.
Description: Eagles quarterback Michael Vick said coach Andy Reid is considering benching him for Nick Foles following Philadelphia's loss against the Falcons Sunday.
Insight: It's impossible to predict what Foles would do as a starter but Philadelphia has plenty of weapons and a date with New Orleans next week so he's worth a flier if Reid decides to make the change.
Description: Philadelphia tailback LeSean McCoy only had 45 yards rushing on 16 carries in the Eagles' loss to Atlanta Sunday but he did find paydirt twice.
Insight: McCoy has been a bit underwhelming this season. He only has 91 yards rushing on 46 carries in the last three games and 504 on 127 carries this season. After scoring 20 total touchdowns a year ago, McCoy has just five in seven games this season.
Description: Philadelphia wideout DeSean Jackson, who left the game in the third quarter with an apparent left ankle injury, returned lated in the game after x-rays.
Insight: He had five catches for 59 yards. Jackson should be fine for next week's game.
Description: Philadelphia wideout DeSean Jackson left the game in the third quarter with an apparent left ankle injury.
Insight: He went to the locker room where we await word on whether he will return today. he had five catches for 59 yards and with the Eagles trailing badly could really use his receiving skills.
Description: "Today I am." That's the answer Eagles coach Andy Reid gave when asked about whether he was committed to quarterback Michael Vick.
Insight: That's a scary answer for fantasy owners who spent a high draft choice on the Eagles signal caller. Vick has thrown for 1,632 yards and eight touchdowns, but has also thrown eight interceptions and fumbled nine times. Reid's alernative is rookie Nick Foles who played well in the preseason against vanilla defenses.
Description: The Eagles might not bring back quarterback Michael Vick next season according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Insight: It sounds like Vick won't be back if Philadelphia misses the playoffs. Vick is due to receive an enormous amount of guaranteed money if the Eagles keep him on the roster after this season. If Vick and the Eagles do part ways, the team could either insert Nick Foles into the starting role or they could look to acquire a quarterback on the trade market or via free agency.
Description: Eagles receiver Riley Cooper (collarbone) is inactive for Week 5 despite being listed as probable during the week.
Insight: Cooper was expected to make his season debut Sunday against Pittsburgh but evidently the Eagles are giving him one more week. He's only expected to be Philadelphia's fourth receiver on the depth chart after Jeremy Maclin, DeSean Jackson and Jason Avant so he won't have much fantasy value when healthy.
Description: Eagles receiver Riley Cooper (collarbone) is expected to play in Week 5 against the Steelers after missing the first four weeks.
Insight: Cooper broke his collarbone during the preseason. He's only expected to be Philadelphia's fourth receiver on the depth chart after Jeremy Maclin, DeSean Jackson and Jason Avant so he won't have much fantasy value.
Description: Philadelphia receiver Jeremy Maclin (hip) is not listed on the team's injury report for Week 5, according to NFL reporter Adam Caplan.
Insight: Maclin had just one catch against the Giants last week. He struggled to get free from cornerback Prince Amukamara despite saying he was near full health during the week. Perhaps Amakamara just played a great game but we're not starting Maclin this week against the Steelers unless we have to.
Description: Philadelphia wideout DeSean Jackson came through with six catches and 99 receiving yards Sunday in a victory over the Giants.
Insight: Jackson was also able to haul in his first touchdown of the season, a 19-yard strike from Michael Vick with under two minutes to play in the second quarter. Jackson is currently on pace to finish the year with 1,332 receiving yards, which would be a new career-high for the 25-year-old.
Description: Philadelphia quarterback Michael Vick delivered a clutch performance Sunday night in a 19-17 victory over the Super Bowl Champion New York Giants. He finished with 241 yards passing and one touchdown.
Insight: He also ran the ball six times for 49 yards. As is often the case with Vick, he was erratic at times (11 incompletions and two sacks), but overall, it was a solid outing for the 10-year veteran. This was the first time in 2012 that Vick was able to make it through the entire game without committing at least one turnover.
Description: Philadelphia tailback LeSean McCoy recorded his highest rushing total of the season Sunday night versus the Giants. He carried the ball 23 times for 123 yards as the Eagles won 19-17.
Insight: After four games, McCoy is third in the NFL in rushing yards behind Seattle's Marshawn Lynch and Kansas City's Jamaal Charles. Next week Shady and the Eagles will travel to Pittsburgh to take on the Steelers. McCoy played his college ball at Heinz Field as a member of the Pitt Panthers so this will be a homecoming of sorts for the four-year veteran.
Description: Philadelphia receiver Jeremy Maclin (hip) said he's nearly back to full strength after missing Week 3.
Insight: Maclin scored a touchdown in each of the first two games but was sidelined Sunday due to a hip contusion. Start him as you normally would for Sunday night's game against the Giants.
Description: Eagles coach Andy Reid is sticking with Michael Vick as his starter despite the quarterback's early season struggles.
Insight: The Eagles overpaid for Vick and now they're pretty much stuck with him. His six interceptions this season lead the league. He'll get better as the season continues, though Vick is always an injury-risk because he holds onto the ball too long. Nick Foles would probably be elevated to starter status if Reid ever loses faith in Vick.
Description: At his Monday press conference, Eagles coach Andy Reid said of quarterback Michael Vick, "right now we're with Michael. We'll evaluate it as we go."
Insight: Rookie quarterback Nick Foles is the handcuff for Vick and must be added to your roster after coach Reid's latest statement at the team's Monday news conference. Vick has been turnover prone and beat up over the first three weeks of the season.
Description: Philadelphia coach Andy Reid said he's anticipating that wideout Jeremy Maclin (hip) will be able to play in Week 4.
Insight: Maclin missed Week 3 against Arizona due to a hip contusion. He suffered the injury in Week 1 and aggravated it against the Ravens in the second game of the season.
Description: Philadelphia QB Michael Vick turned the ball over two more times in Week 3 against Arizona while only completing 45.9 percent of his passes.
Insight: Vick threw for 217 yards and rushed for 28 but he lost two fumbles and was thoroughly outplayed by Kevin Kolb, the man he replaced as Eagles starting quarterback. Vick has nine turnovers in three weeks.
Description: Philadelphia wideout Jeremy Maclin (hip) will miss Sunday's game at Arizona.
Insight: The Eagles will feature DeSean Jackson and Brent Celek. Damaris Johnson should get the start opposite Jackson, but likely won't see as many targets as slot receiver Jason Avant.
Description: Philadelphia wideout Jeremy Maclin (hip) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, according to Zach Berman of the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Insight: Maclin's participation Thursday should tell fantasy owners that his hip injury isn't serious enough to keep him out for an extended period of time but his status for Sunday is up in the air. Expect him to be a game-time decision Sunday if he isn't ruled out in advance.
Description: Philadelphia wideout Jeremy Maclin (hip) appears to be a concern for the Eagles as they worked out free agents Brian Robiskie and Demarco Sampson on Wednesday, according to Zach Berman of the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Insight: If the Eagles are concerned then fantasy owners should be worried. Maclin produced a touchdown in each of the Eagles first two contests and works well with Michael Vick. This would be a huge loss for fantasy owners if he's out an extended length of time.
Description: Philadelphia wideout Jeremy Maclin was carted off to the locker room Sunday in obvious pain after re-injuring his hip.
Insight: Maclin won't practice early in the week, according to coach Andy Reid, but hopefully can return by Friday. It appears Maclin is leaning to the doubtful side of questionable. Rookie Damaris Johnson would start if Maclin isn't ready to go on Sunday against Arizona.
Description: Eagles starting center Jason Kelce is done for the season, according to Derrick Gunn of CSNPhilly.com.
Insight: This is not good news for Michael Vick fantasy owners. The Eagles line hasn't protected their quarterback very well over the first two games and this isn't going to help. Former practice squad lineman Dallas Reynolds figures to get the start at center.
Description: Philadelphia Eagles tight end Brent Celek took advantage of the Ravens secondary after an injury to SS Bernard Pollard to haul in eight balls for 157 yards.
Insight: Celek's 62 receptions for 811 yards and five scores in 2011 were low-end fantasy-worthy starter numbers, but injuries made him questionable to fantasy owners. That may change if he can stay on the field and get into the end zone a few times.
Description: Philadelphia QB Michael Vick was much more efficient Sunday than he was in Week 1, completing 23-of-32 for 371 yards.
Insight: Vick only completed 51.8 percent of his passes on 56 attempts last week. The Eagles QB did throw two more picks Sunday, giving him six on the season, and he lost a fumble but he also tossed a touchdown pass and rushed for 34 yards and a score.
Description: Eagles receiver DeSean Jackson didn't looked bothered by his hamstring injury Sunday against the Ravens.
Insight: Jackson caught seven passes for 114 yards in the game. He should be fine going forward and he'll get a significant value boost if Jeremy Maclin is out for an extended period of time.
Description: Eagles receiver DeSean Jackson (hamstring) is active and will play Sunday despite his injury.
Insight: Jackson's strength is his speed and that will surely be compromised by a hamstring injury. Fantasy owners with other options should consider sitting him.
Description: Philadelphia wideout Jeremy Maclin is active for the Week 2 matchup with the Ravens and will start.
Insight: Maclin was in and out of the lineup in Week 1 but still managed to catch seven balls for 96 yards and a touchdown. The Eagles need him to have a chance against Baltimore. Fantasy owners should have him in their lineups.
Description: Eagles receiver DeSean Jackson (hamstring) will play Sunday despite his injury, a league source told NBCSports.com.
Insight: Jackson's strength is his speed and that will surely be compromised by a hamstring injury. Fantasy owners with other options should consider sitting him.
Description: Eagles receiver DeSean Jackson (hamstring) has a "good shot" to play tomorrow against the Ravens, according to Jason La Canfora of CBSSports.com.
Insight: Jackson may play but his strength is his speed and that will surely be compromised by his hamstring injury so fantasy owners with other options should consider sitting him.
Description: Eagles receiver DeSean Jackson is questionable for Sunday's matchup versus the Ravens. He's dealing with a hamstring injury.
Insight: Jackson returned to practice in a limited capacity Friday. The Eagles need all the help they can get if they want to beat Baltimore, so we'd expect Jackson to be on the field Sunday even though coach Andy Reid is calling him a game-time decision.
Description: According to Les Bowen of Philly.com, Philadelphia wideout Jeremy Maclin isn't feeling pain from his hip injury and thinks he will play on Sunday.
Insight: The Eagles, Michael Vick and fantasy owners would be a lot happier if Maclin is out on the field. It certainly sounds like he's going to play.
Description: Philadelphia wideout DeSean Jackson sat out Thursday's practice with an injured hamstring.
Insight: Jackson reeled in four catches for 77 yards in Sunday's season-opening win over Cleveland. There has been no word yet on the severity of Jackson's injury, though for now, we're still expecting him to be in uniform Sunday against Baltimore.
Description: Eagles receiver Jeremy Maclin (hip) will not practice Wednesday but he hasn't been ruled out for Sunday's game, according to Geoff Mosher of CSN Philly.
Insight: Eagles coach Andy Reid said Maclin has made progress with his hip injury. He could be a game-time call Sunday if he can't fully practice Thursday or Friday.
Description: Eagles backup wide receiver Riley Cooper (broken left collarbone) returned to practice on Wednesday.
Insight: Coach Andy Reid has already ruled him out for the Week 2 game against Baltimore and unless the Eagles lose multiple wideouts he won't be fantasy worthy anytime soon.
Description: Eagles running back LeSean McCoy was a huge part of the team's passing game, being targeted nine times in Week 1. He caught six balls for 26 yards to go along with 110 yards rushing.
Insight: The Eagles have always been a great screen team and if Week 1 is an indication they will continue to make use of McCoys' receiving ability. That's why McCoy is a particularly valuable running back in PPR leagues.
Description: Eagles receiver Jeremy Maclin has a sore right hip flexor, Eagles coach Andy Reid said Monday during his press conference, according to Geoff Mosher of CSNPhilly.com.
Insight: Maclin left Sunday's game several times, but he still turned in a nice fantasy day (7-96-1) and is a good bet to post his first 1,000-yard season in 2012.
Description: Eagles running back LeSean McCoy had an early fumble but he rebounded to post a 110-yard game.
Insight: McCoy carried the ball 20 times and also caught six passes for 26 yards. It's going to be difficult for McCoy to get anywhere close to 20 touchdowns again, but he's still a top-three fantasy back.
Description: Eagles receiver Jeremy Maclin was in and out of the game Sunday due to several ailments but he still managed to catch seven passes for 96 yards and a touchdown.
Insight: Maclin went to the locker room with a hip injury in the first half and then exited in the third quarter to get an IV. Still, he turned in a nice fantasy day and is a good bet to post his first 1,000-yard season in 2012.
Description: Browns cornerback Joe Haden said he'll mirror Eagles receiver DeSean Jackson in coverage this Sunday, according to the Akron Beacon Journal.
Insight: Haden is one of the best cover corners in the league, so this is bad news for Jackson owners. Still, you don't play Jackson for his high volume of catches, you play him for his big play potential and the presence of Haden shouldn't prevent him from making a downfield catch at least once Sunday. With that said, Jeremy Maclin is the better option Sunday since he'll draw a lesser cover man.
Description: Eagles backup running back Dion Lewis is listed as questionable (hamstring) for Sunday's game against Cleveland.
Insight: With coach Andy Reid's other options for the backup role both rookies, we expect that starter LeSean McCoy will not see any reduction in workload as has been speculated during the offseason. At least until Lewis is healthy. Reid can't afford to have a rookie miss a block and get his fragile quarterback killed.
Description: Philadelphia QB Michael Vick took every snap in practice on Monday, according to Eagles beat writer Jaff McLane.
Insight: Vick was bothered by rib injuries for much of the last year and again in preseason. The Eagles had a special flak jacket built for him to help solve the problem, but not holding the ball so long is the ultimate solution. He'll be ready to go on opening day.
Description: Backup quarterback Mike Kafka was cut Friday as one of the Eagles' final roster moves before the start of the regular season.
Insight: Philadelphia decided to go with journeyman Trent Edwards as the third QB behind starter Michael Vick and second-stringer Nick Foles. Kafka threw for 107 yards and two interceptions in limited action last season.
Description: Philadelphia QB Michael Vick will wear a protective vest under his uniform when the Eagles take on the Browns in the season opener September 9th in Cleveland.
Insight: Vick has been bothered by rib injuries for much of the last year. The Eagles are hoping that this Kevlar jacket will prevent further wear and tear on Vick's body and prevent him from future injuries as the four-time Pro Bowler begins his 10th season of professional football.
Description: After another solid performance on Friday night (12-of-19 for 146 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT), Eagles rookie quarterback Nick Foles has to be considered the handcuff for starter Michael Vick.
Insight: With the oft-injured Vick already nursing bruised ribs, it's a must for anyone selecting Vick to also draft Foles. Foles is 36-of-57 for 509 yards and six TDs this preseason.
Description: Eagles backup quarterback Mike Kafka could be ready to play in Philadelphia's final preseason game, according to Geoff Mosher of Comcast SportsNet.
Insight: Could it be that the performance of Nick Foles this preseason has Kafka worried about his spot on the depth chart? He should be worried as Foles has looked very good in the Eagles first two games and is expected to start Friday night's game against Cleveland.
Description: Eagles rookie quarterback Nick Foles, who has looked very good in the team's first two preseason games will get a chance to play against the first string in Friday's game as he's set to start the game against the Browns due to the latest injury to Michael Vick.
Insight: Coach Andy Reid usually prefers veteran backup quarterbacks, but we should see a lot of Foles in the coming weeks and he could win the all-important handcuff role.
Description: According to NBCSports.com, Eagles quarterback Michael Vick has no cartilage damage within his rib cage. Vick won't play Friday but he's expected to be in the starting lineup Week 1.
Insight: Vick left Monday's preseason game with injured ribs after taking a shot from a Patriots DE. X-rays came back negative for broken ribs and diagnostic testing Tuesday showed no cartilage damage. Vick left the team's first game with a thumb injury and has done nothing this preseason to ease fantasy owners' concerns about his checkered injury history.
Description: According to NFL.com, the X-rays on the ribs of Philadelphia quarterback Michael Vick came back negative.
Insight: Vick has exited early due to injury in two straight preseason games, this time due to an injury to his ribs after getting drilled by Patriots defensive end Jermaine Cunningham Monday. The QB left the Eagles' first preseason game with a thumb injury after hitting his throwing hand on a helmet.
Description: Philadelphia quarterback Michael Vick left Monday night's game against the Patriots after injuring his ribs in the first quarter. He was taken back to the locker to undergo tests.
Insight: Vick left the field on his own power but this is already the second time this preseason that he has gotten hurt. Unless he learns to slide or throw the ball away instead of constantly trying to improvise, Vick will probably continue to suffer these kinds of injuries throughout the season.
Description: Eagles receiver DeSean Jackson admitted Monday he did not give full effort in 2011 in an attempt to avoid an injury.
Insight: Jackson was looking for a big money contract and didn't want to risk his 5-foot-10, 175-pound frame without getting one. We can't say we blame him, but we wish we would have known his intentions before drafting him last season. Now that he's signed, expect a maximum effort from the explosive Jackson.
Description: Cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha has returned to practice for the Eagles. Asomugha injured his neck during a collision with teammate Nate Allen on Monday.
Insight: That's good news for Eagles fans. Asomugha will serve as the cornerstone of an elite Philadelphia secondary this season.
Description: Wide receiver Jeremy Maclin has returned to practice for the Eagles. Maclin missed Thursday night's exhibition opener versus Pittsburgh because of a strained hamstring.
Insight: Maclin should be fine to play in Philadelphia's next preseason game Monday night against the Patriots.
Description: Philadelphia cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha appears to have escaped major injury after a frightening collision occurred between he and safety Nate Allen at practice on Monday. Asomugha strained his neck and cut his lip but he isn't showing any signs of a concussion.
Insight: Asomugha might miss a few practices but his neck should be fine for the start of the regular season. The Eagles will begin their regular season slate September 9 against Cleveland.
Description: Eagles quarterback Michael Vick returned to practice on Saturday. Vick was removed from the team's exhibition game against the Steelers on Thursday after hitting his thumb on a teammate's helmet.
Insight: Most of the swelling has gone away so this minor thumb injury should be a non-issue for Vick going forward.
Description: Eagles rookie quarterback Nick Foles, who looked very good in the team's preseason game with Pittsburgh while throwing for 144 yards and a pair of touchdowns, could see a lot more action with backup Mike Kafka breaking his non-throwing hand. Kafka is expected to miss three weeks.
Insight: Andy Reid usually prefers veteran backup quarterbacks, but we should see a lot of Foles in the coming weeks.
Description: Eagles backup quarterback Mike Kafka will miss three weeks with a broken left hand, according to Geoff Mosher.
Insight: Kafka's injury could open the door for rookie Nick Foles who looked good in the team's first preseason game. He threw for 144 yards and two touchdowns against the Steelers.
Description: The Philadelphia Eagles third-round selection this spring, Nick Foles, looked very good in the team's preseason game with Pittsburgh, throwing for 144 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Insight: Rookie quarterbacks don't normally see much action in an Andy Reid offense, but backup Mike Kafka didn't play well. If this continues throughout the exhibition season, Foles could end up being the handcuff to injury-prone Michael Vick. This is a must watch the rest of the preseason.
Description: Eagles quarterback Michael Vick exited Thursday night's game against the Steelers after injuring his thumb. Luckily for Philadelphia fans and fantasy owners, Vick's X-rays came back negative.
Insight: Vick struck a teammate's helmet on his follow-through after completing a throw, which led to the injured thumb. This injury looks minor but it should serve as a reminder to fantasy owners who may have forgotten how injury-prone Vick can be.
Description: Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Maclin was not available for Thursday night's exhibition versus Pittsburgh because of an injured hamstring.
Insight: Maclin (63 catches, 859 yards, five TDs in 2011) was pulled from the lineup after tweaking his hamstring in pregame warmups. The Philadelphia wide receiver also dealt with leg cramps in practice earlier in the week, so health has been an issue for Maclin this preseason. Proceed cautiously with the 24-year-old.
Description: According to Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia, Eagles running back LeSean McCoy said he wouldn't mind having a lesser workload in 2012.
Insight: McCoy said when he gets tired he'll defer to backup Dion Lewis instead of being healthy, but this may just be a case of Shady being a good teammate. He averaged 4.8 ypc on 273 carries last season and also caught 48 balls for 315 yards, so he obviously can excel with a strenuous workload. Even if Lewis does cut into McCoy's touches, his goal line prowess should once again make him an elite RB in fantasy leagues.
Description: Philadelphia Eagles tight end Brent Celek will return to practice on Saturday after missing nine days with a mild MCL sprain.
Insight: Celek's 62 receptions for 811 yards and five scores in 2011 were low-end fantasy-worthy starter numbers, but all these injuries are worrisome. Its no wonder the team has talked with Visanthe Shiancoe (signed with NE) and Jeremy Shockey.
Description: Jeremy Maclin left practice on Wednesday due to a wrist injury, but returned to the lineup after being taped, reported Howard Eskin.
Insight: Maclin is expected to produce very good numbers in 2012. He had a great offseason in 2012 which is opposite of the previous year when he dealt with a strange illness. He and a revitalized DeSean Jackson should give the Eagles two top quality fantasy receivers.
Description: Eagles wide receiver Riley Cooper had successful surgery on his broken left collarbone on Monday. Cooper suffered the injury at practice on Saturday.
Insight: Cooper is expected to be out for about six weeks. It's still possible that he could be available for September 9th's season opener against the Browns if he doesn't face any setbacks in his recovery.
Description: Philadelphia wide receiver Riley Cooper suffered a broken left collarbone in Saturday's practice.
Insight: The Eagles haven't released a timetable yet for Cooper's recovery but it's going to be a while before we see him on the field again. Cooper reeled in 16 catches for 315 yards and one touchdown in 16 games last season.
Description: Eagles tight end Brent Celek was injured on Thursday, a mild MCL sprain. In itself that's not the end of the world, but he also had offseason hernia and hip surgery.
Insight: Celek's 62 receptions for 811 yards and five scores in 2011 were low-end fantasy-worthy starter numbers, but all these injuries are worrisome. Its no wonder the team has talked with Visanthe Shiancoe (signed with NE) and Jeremy Shockey.
Description: Eagles receiver coach David Culley verbalized what fantasy owners thought all last season - DeSean Jackson didn't run the crossing patterns last season as he had in the past.
Insight: Jackson's attitude and performace in 2011 left a lot to be desired. His 58 receptions for 961 yards and four touchdowns was his lowest production since his rookie year. He's got a huge new contract for 2012 and fantasy owners hope he'll play like he did in 2009 and '10.
Description: If Eagles tight end Brent Celek is completely healthy from off-season hernia and hip surgery as the latest reports have claimed, he could have low-end fantasy starter value in 2012.
Insight: After not being a part of the offense in 2010, Celek was a borderline fantasy starter with 62 receptions for 811 yards and five scores in 2011. Celek appeared to have finally earned the confidence of quarterback Michael Vick. With a renewed DeSean Jackson and talented Jeremy Maclin on the outside gathering most of the defense's attention, Celek could have another solid season.
Description: "This is a big year for us, because we've got all the pieces in place. It seems like everything is there for us," said Eagles quarterback Michael Vick recently.
Insight: It's a big year not just for the Eagles but for Vick personally. The huge contract he signed has a relatively easy out for the team after this season. Vick seems to understand all the ramifications and that could lead to a productive season like 2010 (3,018 yards passing, 21 TDs, 6 INTs, 679 yards rushing, 9 rushing TDs in 12 games).
Description: Based on the reps given at the most recent OTA, Mike Kafka could win the backup role to Eagles quarterback Michael Vick.
Insight: Kafka is competing against veteran Trend Edwards and rookie Nick Foles for the right to backup Vick. Given Vick's quarterbacking style, the handcuff to the Eagles starter is a valuable position. The situation bears further review through training camp and the exhibition season.
