Yardbarker: Matt Schobel

Eagles Make Final Roster Cuts, Keep 7 WRs

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 17:08:50 -0500

The deadline for NFL teams to make their final cuts has come and gone and the Eagles have trimmed their roster down for the final time heading into the regular season. While there were no real shocking moves, Dan Klecko, Jack Ikegwuonu, Matt Schobel, and last year's third round draft pick, DE Bryan Smith, were among those sent packing. With the decision to part ways with Matt Schobel, the Birds will likely look among other team's cuts for a TE.The Eagles for the time being are keeping...

Preseason 4: Your Last Chance To See Josh Gaines In Action

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:52:32 -0500

Perhaps the most provocative preseason in Eagles history is finally coming to a close, and it could not come soon enough. The 24/7 Vickathon ramped up enthusiasm at a time of year when there generally isn't so much, and it changed the majority of discussions from "Is Matt Schobel really gonna make this team again?" to "When will Vick play, how much will he play, and when will he take over for Donovan?"Frankly, we don't care anymore. This story has been beaten ov...

The Eagles sign tight end Tony Curtis

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:21:00 -0500

As was rumored a few days ago, the Eagles have signed tight end Tony Curtis, according to Brian Seltzer on Twitter. According to Seltzer, Curtis is recovering from a high ankle sprain and will continue his rehab with the Eagles and should have a good shot at making the team. As a veteran with some NFL experience, if healthy, Curtis should beat out Eugene Bright and Rob Myers for a spot on the

Eagles close to signing tight end Tony Curtis

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:01:00 -0500

It's not an earth-shattering move, but when you are desperate for some depth at tight end, these are the kind of signings that happen. According to an NFL.com blog, the Eagles are "on the verge" of signing veteran tight end Tony Curtis. Curtis, who had spent two years with the Cowboys and part of this preseason with the Chiefs, has been brought in by the Eagles, who are evaluating him with a

More Eagles injuries: Ingram lost for the season

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 14:35:00 -0500

The regular season can't come soon enough for the Eagles. A few days after losing middle linebacker Stewart Bradley for the season, another Eagle is gone for 2009: rookie tight end Cornelius Ingram. Ingram tore his ACL, the same ACL he tore last year in college, and will require surgery, putting him out for the year. While Ingram's loss won't hurt as much as Bradley's, Ingram was expected to step into the back-up tight end role and be a factor at some point this season. To get...

The Gatekeepers

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:58:02 -0500

Nobody appreciates a fullback right now like an Eagles fan. No disrespect to Dan Klecko, but this team just went an entire season without a true lead blocker, and far longer since anyone even remotely effective has played the position. It's time to see what this offense can do with a different type of weapon in the backfield. Leonard Weaver instantly makes the Eagles better in two key areas: short yardage and red zone. We all remember the countless number of times the off...

Eagles TE Matt Schobel Suffers A Strained Hamstring

Sat, 02 May 2009 17:39:40 -0500

Eagles TE Matt Schobel suffered a strained hamstring during workouts on Friday, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Schobel cannot afford to be...

Eagles TE Matt Schobel Suffers A Strained Hamstring

Sat, 02 May 2009 16:39:57 -0500

Eagles TE Matt Schobel suffered a strained hamstring during workouts on Friday, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Schobel cannot afford to be...

Read Between the Lines

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:51:13 -0500

After 10+ years we know the drill. Reporter asks the same old questions, Reid avoids answering the questions, reporter doesn't ask a follow-up question to get a true answer from Reid, interview ends, and fans become frustrated.So instead of wasting our time bashing another Reid interview, let's look at what Reid maybe said by not saying anything...- Over praising Herremans (should of been a Pro Bowler) and Andrews (Reid's eyes had never seen a finer college offensive tackle) means...

Who is Kris Wilson?

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:40:33 -0500

The answer: likely the newest Eagle. Kris Wilson is visiting the Eagles today, and the team has announced they will hold a press conference at 3 pm today, where they will likely discuss their signing of the free agent. According to PhiladelphiaEagles.com, Wilson is a tight end, H-back and fullback. He is a local kid, from Lancaster, who spent the last four seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs. He is coming off his best season in 2007, where he started 12 games, and caught 24 passes for 180 yar...

Eagles LB Takeo Spikes damages rotator cuff

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 01:11:44 -0500

Eagles Linebacker Takeo Spikes suffered a torn rotator cuff in Philadelphia's 10-6 win over Dallas. Coach Andy Reid said he was not sure when Spikes sustained the injury, but that he played much of the game hurt. "We'll just see how he does, if we manage it or not," Reid said. "We'll see how he's able to handle that." Spikes was able to continue playing Sunday, but two Eagles who were forced from the game might be able to come back for next week's visit to New Orleans. Tight end Matt Schobel, who suffered a concussion on a high hit by Ken Hamlin, and guard Shawn Andrews could both be back for the Saints game. Reid said Monday he was more optimistic about Schobel's chances than he was after the game, and an MRI on Andrews' knee came back negative. Already playing without starter L.J. Smith, the Eagles had to rely on rookie Brent Celek after Hamlin went high on Schobel while the tight end was reaching up for a pass on Philadelphia's first possession. "I worry about the players being hurt," Reid said. "Both guys went down." But Reid said he understood that Hamlin was trying to make a play. "Sometimes things happen, especially with a defensive back. You tell them to go after the ball, so they're playing high, then all of a sudden they've got to tackle." Running back Correll Buckhalter, who sat out with a concussion, and Smith (knee) are both improving, Reid said.