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Philadelphia Eagles News / Pro Football Rumors / September 12
Eagles Place Rookie TE Eli Stowers On IR

Eagles Place Rookie TE Eli Stowers On IR

As the Eagles announced their roster transactions ahead of tomorrow’s season opener, the media got a bit of a surprise when the team declared that rookie tight end Eli Stowers had been downgraded to out with quadriceps and hamstring injuries and would be placed on injured reserve.

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The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

36 NFL quarterbacks have thrown for over 35,000 passing yards in their careers. How many of the 36 can you name in six minutes?

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 12
Eli Stowers IR trip opens the door for Zach Ertz-Eagles reunion

Eli Stowers IR trip opens the door for Zach Ertz-Eagles reunion

For the first time in what felt like a decade, the Philadelphia Eagles decided to go all-in on the tight end position heading into 2026, keeping four – Dallas Goedert, Eli Stowers, EJ Jenkins, and Johnny Mundt – on their initial 53-man roster.

Philadelphia Eagles News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 12
Eagles Place Rookie TE Eli Stowers On Injured Reserve

Eagles Place Rookie TE Eli Stowers On Injured Reserve

The Philadelphia Eagles announced Saturday that they’ve placed rookie TE Eli Stowers on injured reserve with quadriceps and hamstring injuries. The Eagles also elevated WR Britain Covey to their active roster.  Stowers, 22, was a four-star recruit and the 12th-ranked QB in the 2021 recruiting class out of Denton, Texas.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / September 12
Expect Week 1 Roles For What Could Potentially Be The Next Eagles' 1-2 Draft Knockout

Expect Week 1 Roles For What Could Potentially Be The Next Eagles' 1-2 Draft Knockout

The Eagles have had quite a knockout 1-2 punch in the past several drafts. Now comes the latest edition to try to score a KO, when Makai Lemon and Eli Stowers make their pro debuts at home against the Washington Commanders on Sunday.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / September 7
Eagles Rookie and Sophomore Power Rankings Entering Week 1: Don't Expect Much From Eli Stowers

Eagles Rookie and Sophomore Power Rankings Entering Week 1: Don't Expect Much From Eli Stowers

This is a big year for the Phialdelphia Eagles rookie and sophomore class. The rookie class isn't expected to contribute much this season, but there are plenty of reasons to be excited about the sophomore class.

NFL News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 1
What Happened to Former Vanderbilt Football Players on NFL Cut Day

What Happened to Former Vanderbilt Football Players on NFL Cut Day

Over the weekend, the NFL preseason came to a close with the conclusion of the Tennessee Titans final preseason game against the Chicago Bears. With the end of preseason marks cut day in the NFL.

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Philadelphia Eagles News / TWSN / August 31
Philadelphia Eagles Can Turn a Zach Ertz Reunion Into a Championship Move

Philadelphia Eagles Can Turn a Zach Ertz Reunion Into a Championship Move

The Philadelphia Eagles still have Dallas Goedert as their tight end, but after drafting Eli Stowers, they believed they had the position set up better for the future.

Philadelphia Eagles News / A to Z Sports / August 28
Eagles face an uncomfortable reality with surprising second-round pick, but there’s one clear solution

Eagles face an uncomfortable reality with surprising second-round pick, but there’s one clear solution

Second-round tight end Eli Stowers is reportedly ‘unplayable’ based on what he’s done so far in training camp for Philly. The Philadelphia Eagles have a tight end problem, and it starts with their second-round pick.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / August 25
Why Eagles Aren't Worried Eli Stowers Is Navigating Steep Learning Curve

Why Eagles Aren't Worried Eli Stowers Is Navigating Steep Learning Curve

PHILADELPHIA — Eagles second-round tight end Eli Stowers continues to face the typical growing pains of a rookie adjusting to the NFL, even as coaches praise his daily progress and long-term potential.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / August 11
Overreactions From Day 10 of Eagles Training Camp: Eli Stowers Set For TE2 Role?

Overreactions From Day 10 of Eagles Training Camp: Eli Stowers Set For TE2 Role?

Hard to believe, but the Philadelphia Eagles are through 10 training camp practices. There have been plenty of developments over the first 10 practices open to the media, and practice 10 had no shortage of storylines.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / August 7
Why Eli Stowers Doesn't Shy Away From Poor Start To Eagles Camp

Why Eli Stowers Doesn't Shy Away From Poor Start To Eagles Camp

Eli Stowers is not shying away from his slow start at Eagles training camp. The 54th overall pick in April's draft is running behind the starters in 12 personnel looks -- Dallas Goedert and Johnny Mundt -- and has had trouble distancing himself from some of the other tight ends in camp like veteran Grant Calcaterra, E.J.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / July 12
Some Positive Signs After A Slow Spring For Eagles' Rookie Eli Stowers

Some Positive Signs After A Slow Spring For Eagles' Rookie Eli Stowers

Eli Stowers had a relatively quiet spring, leaving projections for the rookie tight end’s role this season all over the map. What we do know is that new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion is shifting the Eagles toward a more Shanahan/McVay-style offense.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / July 6
3 Pressing Questions Facing Dallas Goedert, Eli Stowers, And Eagles TE Position

3 Pressing Questions Facing Dallas Goedert, Eli Stowers, And Eagles TE Position

Every offseason, the Philadelphia Eagles contemplete bringing Dallas Goedert back. This one felt a bit different. Goedert certainly had his opportunity to leave Philadelphia after eight seasons and test free agency.

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