Ed Kracz

Ed Kracz

Ed Kracz has been covering the Eagles full-time for over a decade and has written about Philadelphia sports since 1996. He wrote about the Phillies in the 2008 and 2009 World Series, the Flyers in their 2010 Stanely Cup playoff run to the finals, and was in Minnesota when the Eagles secured their first-ever Super Bowl win in 2017. Ed has received multiple writing awards as a sports journalist, including several top-five finishes in the Associated Press Sports Editors awards.

Oct 15, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) dives for yardage against Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean (17) during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium. Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
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Eagles Camp Storyline No. 4: Linebacker Shuffle, Who Wins Which Job?

Once again, the Eagles are breaking in new linebackers, signing three free agents, while hoiping holdover Nakobe Dean can stay healthy and play like he did in college.

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Apr 25, 2024; Detroit, MI, USA; Toledo Rockets cornerback Quinyon Mitchell poses after being selected by the Philadelphia Eagles as the No. 22 pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Eagles Camp Storyline No. 5: About Those Rookies...Who Shines, Who Washes Out?

The Eagles have 9 draffted rookies and 8 who didn't get draft battling to make the 53-man roster; who survives?

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Dec 31, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) runs with the ball during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Lincoln Financial Field. Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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Eagles Top 25 Best Players Countdown: Our Top Choice Was Unanimous And Easy To Make

If this receiver continues to put up numbers these next five years that are similar to his first five seasons in the league, he could land in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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May 30, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Britain Covey (18) makes a catch during practice at NovaCare Complex. Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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Eagles Camp Storyline No. 6: Will A Third Receiver Materialize And Does It Matter?

The Eagles have a new offensive coordaitor in Kellen Moore, so maybe he will try to find more of a role for receivers not named A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith.

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Dec 10, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets offensive tackle Mekhi Becton (77) enter the field  before the game against the Houston Texans at MetLife Stadium. Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
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Eagles Camp Storyline No. 7: Bromance Blossoming At Right Guard?

It was just four years ago that the New York Jets selected him 11th overall, but now the potential of a position change could be to the Eagles and his benefit.

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Dec 25, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) runs with the ball after a catch against the New York Giants during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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Eagles Top 25 Best Players Countdown: From Heisman Trophy Trophy To NFL Stardom

He became the first receiver to win a Heisman Trophy while at Alabama since Desmond Howard in 1991, and his success has not slowed since he joined the Eagles.

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Dec 3, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Milton Williams (93) reacts after a defensive stop during the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field. Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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Eagles Camp Storyline No. 8: Is There Enough Depth At Defensive Tackle?

The Eagles are young at defensive tackle and the depth looks like it could be an issue.

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Mar 30, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Former Philadelphia Eagles Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox greet Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (3) and designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) before the game against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park. Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports
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Eagles Camp Storyline No. 9: No Jason Kelce, No Fletcher Cox...No Problem?

Can Jalen Hurts' style of leadership make up for the retirements of Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox?

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Nov 26, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis (90) and defensive tackle Jalen Carter (98) walk off the field after a victory against the Buffalo Bills at Lincoln Financial Field. Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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Eagles Camp Storyline No. 10: The Georgia Five (Make It Six)

Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis are two of five players the Eagles picked from the University of Georgia in back-to-back drafts, and the time is now for them to step up.

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Oct 22, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Jordan Mailata (68) against the Miami Dolphins at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
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Eagles Top 25 Best Players Countdown: Rise Of The Left Tackle

He had never played organized football in his life, until arrving in the NFL, and now he is one of the game's best at his position and he keeps getting better.

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Eagles RB Saquon Barkley
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Eagles Top 25 Best Players Countdown: Newcomer To Backfield Checks In At No. 7

The Eagles added another weapon to their offense in the offseason, signing a running back who was drafted No. 2 overall by the New York Giants in 2018.

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Oct 30, 2005; Denver, CO, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Terrell Owens smiles in response to taunts from the crowd in the second quarter against the Denver Broncos at Invesco Field at Mile High.  Photo By Byron Hetzler-USA TODAY Sports Copyright (c) 2005 Byron Hetzler
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The Best Players All 50 States Have Produced Includes Three Former Eagles

The NFL Network released its list of the top 50 players from all 50 states, and it had three former Eagles listed.

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