Zach Berman

Senior Writer, @TheAthletic
Covers the Eagles and the NFL
Author: UNDERDOGS, The Franchise, Leap Year
Adjunct: Colo. State.
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Available TODAY...

Leap Year: The Philadelphia Eagles' Ascent to Super Bowl Champions

...Relive the Super Bowl season, go behind the scenes of the unforgettable moments, and learn about the characters who helped make 2024 the Eagles' Leap Year.

https://t.co/EAnSjkoR0P

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Important for the Jalen Carter market...

[Mike Garafolo @MikeGarafolo]

Big 💰 for Big Jeff: The #Titans and All-Pro Jeffery Simmons agreed on a three-year, $105.8m extension, making him the highest-paid DT in the NFL by a wide margin, sources tell @RapSheet.

Simmons gets $100m guaranteed in a done by Todd France & AJ Stevens of @AthletesFirst.

[The Athletic Football Show @TA_FootballShow]

"I actually think the most ideal landing spot for Sorsby would be the Eagles."

@dpbrugler discusses potential fits for Brendan Sorsby in the upcoming NFL Supplemental Draft.

[Mike Jones @ByMikeJones]

NFL bloodlines and blueprints: Fathers and sons who play in league share special bond https://t.co/TSFjT0pqub via @NYTimes

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DeVonta Smith wakes up at 5:15 a.m. or 5:45 a.m. throughout the season and gets his training in early.

Once practice finishes, he's quick to shower and head home for a distinct reason.

"That’s my time with my kids," he said.

More on DeVonta, the Dad: https://t.co/UxfVGAv6Rn

[Devan Kaney @Devan_Kaney]

Made my Philly Special debut!! Had a blast talking all things Eagles with @ZBerm and @daboulcliff. Give us a listen ⬇️🦅💚

https://t.co/Ut1vduWYnR

[Cliff @daboulcliff]

Podded with my friends @ZBerm and new member to the Ringer Philly fam @Devan_Kaney!

Five biggest storylines to watch this offseason. 🦅🟢

https://t.co/P5xAWyKzkB

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"You inspire me,” Patrick Surtain II told DeVonta Smith about fatherhood during a podcast.

I was curious why.

It turned into the longest conversation I've had with Smith — about parenting styles, boys vs. girls, small-town La. vs. NJ & so much more: https://t.co/UxfVGAv6Rn

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“Smitty’s personality is exactly how he parents."
"He’s very confident in how to do it."

You know DeVonta Smith, the WR.

Meet DeVonta Smith, Girl Dad.

A look at how fatherhood has shaped the Eagles' No. 1 WR — and how it explains him — on @TheAthletic:https://t.co/UxfVGAv6Rn

[Zach Berman @ZBerm]

"You inspire me,” Patrick Surtain II told DeVonta Smith about fatherhood during a podcast.

I was curious why.

It turned into the longest conversation I've had with Smith — about parenting styles, boys vs. girls, small-town La. vs. NJ & so much more: https://t.co/UxfVGAv6Rn

[Tyler Dunne @TyDunne]

New pod! Diving into all #Eagles pandemonium past and what to expect this season with my pal @ZBerm. A ton of insight on everything Jalen Hurts, OC change, Saquon Barkley, elite D, Lane Johnson.

Go Long -> https://t.co/Zhq6dTYmwe

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“Smitty’s personality is exactly how he parents."
"He’s very confident in how to do it."

You know DeVonta Smith, the WR.

Meet DeVonta Smith, Girl Dad.

A look at how fatherhood has shaped the Eagles' No. 1 WR — and how it explains him — on @TheAthletic:https://t.co/UxfVGAv6Rn

[Zach Berman @ZBerm]

Erik Ezukanma was a 2022 4th-round pick by the Dolphins out of Texas Tech. He's bounced around to a few teams and played in the UFL this season.

Shaun Wade was a 2021 5th-round pick out of Ohio State. He started 6 games for the Patriots in 2023. He played in the UFL this season.

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Three other moves:

-The Eagles signed WR Erik Ezukanma and DB Shaun Wade
- The Eagles waived DB Brandon Johnson

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Eagles edge rusher Joe Tryon-Shoyinka has been placed on the reserve/retired list.

The former 1st-round pick signed with the Eagles in March, but he was not with the team for much of the spring.

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Eagles edge rusher Joe Tryon-Shoyinka has been placed on the reserve/retired list.

The former 1st-round pick signed with the Eagles in March, but he was not with the team for much of the spring.

[Michael Silver @MikeSilver]

In his heart, he would rather be called unhinged than fake. My profile on Nick Sirianni, for @TheAthletic (free link)...
https://t.co/0iC8ORJtFM

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A point to reiterate: When you have 90 players in a locker room (70 during the season), 30 coaches, 70 in scouting/football ops/performance/medicine, you're not going to find a consensus on anyone or anything.

There is no uniform "The Eagles think..." (just as there isn't a uniform "The media thinks...)

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Looking for a spring standout for the Eagles?

It was Riq Woolen, who gives Vic Fangio the best CB trio in the NFL.

More in this video for @TheAthletic...

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Been waiting for this: @MikeSilver, who has long profiled top NFL players/coaches/execs, spent time with Nick Sirianni this spring.

Find out what he learned and what he observed — and the value of authenticity (including from his boss) — on @TheAthletic: https://t.co/QGxguu03dR

[Zach Berman @ZBerm]

Nick Sirianni, celebrating his 45th birthday, gets a big ovation at the ballpark tonight at Phillies-Marlins. Good way to spend a birthday.

[Zach Berman @ZBerm]

The Eagles announced the retirement of senior director of player engagement Paul Lancaster, who has been with the franchise since 2017:

"We are truly grateful for Paul's contributions to the Philadelphia Eagles over his decade of service as the team's senior director of player engagement. Paul's genuine care for everyone he worked with, as well as the constant effort he poured into relationships, made him an invaluable resource for players preparing for success during and after their careers. Always prioritizing a family-like environment with an open door to everyone, his reputation as a trustworthy and caring mentor will resonate in this building for years to come. We wish Paul all the best in retirement and congratulate him on a 25-year career in the league that
Impacted so many lives both on and off the field."