Happy New Year, Philadelphia.
I’m so excited to begin my first full season covering the Eagles, and I’m so grateful to everyone who has already been along for the ride. Welcome, new guys. We have a lot to discuss. New offense. New defense. New talent replacing past veterans. Have general manager Howie Roseman’s many moves properly prepared this 2024 team for an NFC title? Has Nick Sirianni’s return to a CEO-type role solidified a steady workflow? All of these questions will start to be answered in Sao Paulo, where I’ll be on the ground sharing deeply reported stories.
That’s my commitment to you during this NFL season.
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Week 1: vs. Packers, Friday, 8:15 p.m. ET (Peacock)
Here are some stories to prepare you for this season:
Eagles Must Read:
Brazil’s bet: Can the NFL inspire a soccer-mad nation to fall in love with American football?
Friday’s Eagles-Packers game is the NFL’s first foray into the southern US, but how much interest will there be when the league isn’t a new thing?
What will Kellen Moore’s offensive game look like at the start of the season?
Kellen Moore is giving the Eagles’ offense a new look this season: “We’re excited to let it rip”
‘We’re still incomplete’: Eagles’ initial 53-man roster decisions explained
In the most surprising move of cutdown day, the Eagles dealt away sixth-round pick Dylan McMahon.
Nick Sirianni turns to Dawn Staley for guidance as he takes on new role
The Eagles coach asked the basketball legend to speak to his players.
Jordan Davis has a plan for success, and it starts with consistency
Davis wants to make sure Philadelphia’s defensive line maintains the standard of excellence set by Fletcher Cox for 12 seasons.
(Chris Unger, Ryan Kang, Kevin C. Cox, Perry Knotts / Getty Images)
NFL Rankings & Insights:
Week 1 Power Rankings
It’s vibe check time for every team entering the season.
Quarterback Tier 2024: Only 2 will join Mahomes in Tier 1
For the first time in the 11th annual poll of 50 NFL coaches and executives, Aaron Rodgers missed Tier 1. His successor in Green Bay took the lead.
What NFL GMs, coaches really think of the new kickoff rule
More returns? Fewer injuries? The NFL thinks so, but even after watching the preseason, some coaches and GMs still aren’t ready for it.
NFL agents discuss the best (and worst) franchises, Mahomes’ value and the Ducks’ 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.
Intelligence on all 32 NFL teams, Russ Skepticism, Davante Adams trade talks and more
Dozens of NFL executives and coaches expressed their thoughts on what the 2024 season will look like for each team.
Ten Bold Predictions: Packers will win the NFC North, but will Caleb Williams be MVP?
Plus: Kyler Murray rocks 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 is largely tied to a team’s starting quarterback. So who are fans most optimistic about in 2024?
Total Win Estimates , Week 1 schedule
(Photo of Saquon Barkley: Bill Streicher/USA Today)