Jimmy Kempski

Jimmy Kempski has covered the Philadelphia Eagles since 2013, with stops at the Allentown Morning Call and Philly.com before joining PhillyVoice in 2014. His year-round coverage includes analysis and breaking news, told through words and poorly drawn stick figures. Follow him at the social media outlet of your choice @JimmyKempski.

jimmy@phillyvoice.com

September 29, 2015

Eagles

Eagles place starting RG Andrew Gardner on season-ending IR

by Jimmy Kempski

The Eagles didn't just place kicker Report: Cody Parkey going on IR, done for season; Eagles sign K Caleb SturgisCody Parkey on season-ending injured reserve this week. They also lost Andrew Gardner for the season with a foot injury.

September 29, 2015

Eagles

Recap: Eagles chat with Jimmy Kempski

by Jimmy Kempski

Hey look! A win! The Eagles are now three games deep into the NFL season, and while they are still having trouble doing things like throwing and catching, they are right back in the mix in the NFC East after their first win of the year against the Jets. Beginning at 11 a.m. today, Jimmy will take your questions in his weekly Eagles chat. Be sure to join him here.

September 29, 2015

Eagles

Julian Vandervelde relives his 17, er 19, er 20 roster transactions, with facial expressions

by Jimmy Kempski

By my count, Eagles offensive lineman Julian Vandervelde has been through 17 roster transactions, including being released seven times. Today, he took us through how he felt at the time of each of those 17 roster transactions.

September 29, 2015

Eagles

NFC Hierarchy/Obituary after Week 3

by Jimmy Kempski

Week 3 of the NFL season is in the books, and the Eagles stop their free-fall, for now. This week we have our first obituary of the season. Here's this week's hierarchy/obituary.

September 28, 2015

Eagles

Day-after review: Sam Bradford was really bad against the Jets

by Jimmy Kempski

Apologies in advance to Eagles fans who would prefer to take a day to just enjoy the Eagles first win of the 2015 season yesterday, but Sam Bradford stunk against the Jets on Sunday.

September 28, 2015

Eagles

Eagles ILB Jordan Hicks looks more like a savvy veteran than a rookie

by Jimmy Kempski

In roughly six quarters this season, Jordan Hicks has 17 tackles, an INT, a sack, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, a pass breakup, and he knocked out Tony Romo for half the season.

September 28, 2015

Eagles

Report: Cody Parkey going on IR, done for season; Eagles sign K Caleb Sturgis

by Jimmy Kempski

According to a report from Ian Rapoport from NFL Network, the Eagles have placed kicker Cody Parkey on injured reserve, which will end his season. To replace Parkey, the Eagles signed former Dolphin Caleb Sturgis.

September 28, 2015

Eagles

Day-after review: Brandon Bair was a batted-pass machine against the Jets

by Jimmy Kempski

As we noted in our "10 awards" post following the Eagles-Jets game, Brandon Bair was a key part of the Eagles' win on Sunday, as he was able to bat down three passes at the line of scrimmage. Bair's three batted passes lead the NFL.

September 27, 2015

Eagles

Eagles-Jets inactives: DeMarco Murray will not play, three Eagles defensive starters also out

by Jimmy Kempski

The Eagles' released their inactives against the Jets. Among them are starters Mychal Kendricks, Kiko Alonso, and Cedric Thornton. The Birds will need DeMeco Ryans, Jordan Hicks and Brandon Bair to step up in their place. Here are the Eagles' and Jets' inactives.

September 27, 2015

Eagles

Five matchups to watch today between the Eagles and Jets

by Jimmy Kempski

The Eagles are 0-2, and are reeling after season-opening losses to the Falcons and Cowboys. As they try to rid themselves of the stench they produced last week against the Dallas, the Eagles have their fair share of corrections to make against a very talented Jets defense. Here are five matchups to watch.