Philadelphia Eagles

The Detroit News reports that the Lions cut RB Allen Ervin Thursday.

Eagles TE Clay Harbor recorded one catch for 25 yards in Week 12 against the Patriots. It was his only target in the 38-20 loss.

Eagles RB Dion Lewis, who missed last week's contest against Dallas after being in a car accident the day of the game, said he's completely healthy and ready to return kickoffs vs. the Bears in Week 9. Lewis has rushed for 31 yards on seven carries through six games this season, but has yet to find the end zone. Chicago enters Monday night's contest ranked 12th in run defense, allowing 108.7 yards per game. The Bears have surrendered four touchdowns on the ground and are allowing an average of 13.7 Fantasy points to opposing RBs on the season.

The Philadelphia Eagles have selected Iowa wide receiver Marvin McNutt with the first of their two picks in the sixth round of the NFL draft. The 6-foot-4, 215-pound McNutt had 82 catches for 1,315 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior.

Rookie linebacker Mychal Kendricks looked good at strong-side LB and should end up as the starter there for the Philadelphia. Granted, there wasn’t any live hitting, which makes it difficult to evaluate a defensive player, especially a rookie defensive player. But he looked comfortable and confident in pass coverage and that’s why the Eagles drafted him in the second round.

The Eagles signed undrafted free-agent quarterback Jacory Harris to a contract Friday. Harris, fresh off of a workout with the Dolphins, will battle for a roster spot this summer. Harris (6-foot-4, 195 pounds) compiled 8,826 passing yards and 70 touchdowns while adding five rushing scores in his time at the University of Miami (Fla.).

Linebacker Jamar Chaney (neck) was cleared by team doctors to participate in this week's OTAs. He's working at all three LB positions, but he will probably see most of his action on the weak side unless rookie Mychal Kendricks can't cut it on the strong side. "I feel great and I'm ready to go, no matter where they put me," Chaney said.

The Broncos placed WR Jamel Hamler (back), RB Brandon Minor (undisclosed) and CB Syd'Quan Thompson (Achilles) on Injured Reserve on Saturday. All three will miss the season.

Back - IR. Out for the season

The 49ers cut down the roster by 26 on Saturday to get to the league-mandated 53 players on deadline. Among the casualties were WRs Ronald Johnson, Joe Hastings, Lance Long and Chris Hogan, CBs Phillip Adams, Phillip Davis, and Cory Nelms, LB Alex Joseph, TE Nate Lawrie, C Chase Beeler, QB McLeod Bethel-Thomspon, FB Jack Corcoran, DT Brian Bulcke, S Chris Maragos, RB Xavier Omon, TE Konrad Reuland, LB Monte Simmons, LB Kenny Rowe, NT Sealver Siliga, FS Curtis Taylor, and DB Anthony West.

According to the Houston Chronicle, the Texans are trading linebacker DeMeco Ryans to the Eagles for a fourth-round draft choice in 2012. The trade is contingent on Ryans passing a physical Wednesday.

Defensive end Trent Cole signed a four-year contract extension with the Philadelphia Eagles that will keep him with them through 2017, the team announced Wednesday. The two-time Pro Bowler had 11 sacks last season and at least 10 for each of the past three seasons. For his seven-year career, he has 68 sacks, placing him third on the team's all-time list behind Reggie White's 124 and Clyde Simmons' 76. "We are excited to be able to sign Trent to a new contract," coach Andy Reid said in a statement released through the team. "Trent plays the game with a level of tenacity that's hard to replicate. He's one of the premier defensive ends in the league."

The Eagles re-signed DB Joselio Hanson to a two-year deal on Wednesday.

The Philadelphia Eagles selected Arizona quarterback Nick Foles with a third-round pick in the NFL draft. The 6-foot-5, 243-pound Foles could compete with Mike Kafka and veteran Trent Edwards for the backup job behind Michael Vick. Foles is a strong-armed, pocket passer who threw for 4,334 yards as a senior. He finished his career with 10,068 yards passing, 67 touchdowns and 33 interceptions. He attended Westlake High in Austin, Texas, where he broke several of Drew Brees' passing records.

With starter Michael Vick banged up, Philadelphia quarterbacks Vince Young and Mike Kafka split practice reps on Wednesday. In standard CBSSports.com Fantasy leagues, opposing quarterbacks are averaging 15.22 points per contest versus New York.

Eagles DL Mike Patterson collected half a sack and five tackles in Week 11 versus the Giants.

The Eagles signed DB Tom Nelson on Monday to take the roster spot of DB Colt Anderson, who was placed on season-ending IR.

Eagles LB Phillip Hunt had his best game of the season in Week 15, getting six tackles – solo – and a sack in Philadelphia’s 45-19 win over the Jets.

The Indianapolis Star reports the Colts signed draft picks DT Terrance Taylor, a fourth-round pick out of Michigan, and QB Curtis Painter, a sixth-round pick out of Purdue. All agreed to four-year contracts. To make room for the draft picks on the 80-man roster, the team waived DBs Brannon Condren, Brandon Foster and Brandon Harrison, QB Chris Crane, DL Pat Kuntz and LB Tyrell Sales.

The Eagles placed DL Antonio Dixon (triceps) on injured reserve on Monday. DL Derek Landri was added to take his place on the 53-man roster.

Triceps - IR. Out for the season

Running back Chris Polk of Washington agreed to sign with the Eagles as a rookie free agent following the NFL Draft. Polk skipped his senior year to enter the draft but wasn't selected. He averaged 101.2 rushing yards a game for his career at Washington and he's second on the school's career yardage list (4,049 yards) to Napolean Kaufman. Polk was red flagged by teams in the draft because of a supposed degenerative shoulder problem. When Polk began hearing that teams were concerned about his shoulder, he had it checked by well-known orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews. According to team sources, Andrews wrote a letter stating that Polk had some scarring from the surgery, but there was nothing that should prevent him from being drafted or playing football. "I know teams are concerned about my shoulder, but I also heard somebody say something about a degenerative hip and there is just no truth to that," Polk said according to The Sports Xchange. "I had labrum surgery on the shoulder a year ago and it didn't slow me down last season."

Eagles coach Andy Reid told reporters on Monday morning that LB Akeem Jordan suffered a slight tear in his labrum in Week 1 at St. Louis. He was removed from the game in the second quarter without registering a single tackle.

The Newark Star-Ledger reports Friday that WR Mardy Gilyard, who was released by the Rams last Saturday during cut-down day, has been cut by the Jets. He signed with them on the next day.

The Eagles selected Kansas State running back Bryce Brown with their final pick of the NFL draft. The 6-foot, 220-pound Brown ran for 460 yards as a freshman at Tennessee before transferring to Kansas State. He sat out 2010 and carried only three times for 16 yards before leaving the team in September. Brown ran a 4.37 time at the 40-yard dash at his Pro Day. "He's had kind of a wild ride here through college football," coach Andy Reid said. "You're talking tremendous, tremendous skill here. He catches the ball effortlessly and is a smooth, smooth runner. He has all the talent in the world, but it's just a matter of tying things down here."

A year ago, DeSean Jackson was sweating a long-term contract extension and did some silly things like hold out of training camp and not focus on football. His stats suffered until the end of the year when he started to play well on a fairly consistent basis (15 catches for 263 yards and two touchdowns in his final four games). But he got the long-term deal he was looking for this offseason and says his focus is all about football this summer, adding that "100 pounds of stress" were taken off his shoulders. "It was a tough year for myself, had a lot of struggles, had a lot of things that just took me off of my game and my focus," he told the Philadelphia Inquirer. "This year, a lot of that has just been removed, and I'm able to focus and be comfortable and be confident that I'm at a place where I'm wanted. I just really want to be able to bring a championship to the city."

Eagles DL Brandon Graham has been ruled active for Week 9 against the Bears. Graham was activated off the PUP list earlier in the week with a knee injury.

The Eagles placed WR Steve Smith on injured reserve Monday because of a knee injury. DL Cedric Thornton was promoted to the 53-man roster to take Smith's roster spot.

The Eagles announced Tuesday that they have restructured the deal on DT Cullen Jenkins, ensuring that he'll be with the club in 2012. "We are very excited about having Cullen back on our football team," said general manager Howie Roseman. "Cullen made an immediate impact for us this year on and off the field. We look forward to a great future together with him in an Eagles uniform."

The Eagles released DB Trevard Lindley on Wednesday.

Saying he had butterflies in his stomach for his first OTA practice of the spring, Eagles quarterback Michael Vick said Tuesday that the team is ready to work hard to chase a championship this year and is working on certain aspects of his game. When asked what he's specifically working on, Vick was pleasantly candid: "Obviously, the turnovers because that's something that can be corrected, and my accuracy -- slowing my feet down and not getting too anxious and excited. I can do that from time to time, and I have to work on it. If I do it, then it will take my game to another level. I feel like I'm getting there, so I'm going to continue working hard."

The Eagles knew their run defense stunk last year, so they addressed it in the NFL Draft. They took Mississippi State defensive tackle Fletcher Cox with a first-round pick and Cal linebacker Mychal Kendricks with their first second-round choice. They backed those picked up with Marshall defensive end Vinny Curry and Georgia cornerback Brandon Boykin. Cox and Kendricks figure to be starters right away while Curry should work his way into the D-line rotation eventually while Boykin could develop into a nickelback down the line.

LeSean McCoy and the Eagles agreed to a five-year contract extension that runs through 2017. The deal is for a reported $45 million, with $20.765 million guaranteed, making him one of the highest-paid running backs of all-time. McCoy set franchise records in 2011 with 17 touchdowns rushing, and 20 total scores, while earning All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors. He also led the NFL with 102 first downs and 48 runs of 10-plus yards, while finishing as the league's fourth-leading rusher with 1,309 yards and another 315 yards receiving. As for slowing down now that he's gotten paid, McCoy said he's focused on winning. "[M]e as a person and just the way I was raised, I try and do things the right way," McCoy said when asked about comparing his contract situation to teammate DeSean Jackson's. He later added, "We have one main goal. Sure, guys like new contracts and stats but the main goal is to win a championship and I think we're all on the same page. ... That’s the main goal is to bring a championship to Philadelphia."

The Eagles knew their run defense stunk last year, so they addressed it in the NFL Draft. They took Mississippi State defensive tackle Fletcher Cox with a first-round pick and Cal linebacker Mychal Kendricks with their first second-round choice. They backed those picked up with Marshall defensive end Vinny Curry and Georgia cornerback Brandon Boykin. Cox and Kendricks figure to be starters right away while Curry should work his way into the D-line rotation eventually while Boykin could develop into a nickelback down the line.

Defensive tackle Derek Landri and the Eagles have agreed to a one-year contract. Landri had 43 tackles and two sacks in 12 games in his first season in Philadelphia last year. He started 16 games for Carolina in 2010 and set career highs with 63 tackles and three sacks.

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Eagles receiver Jeremy Maclin has put on seven pounds of muscle this offseason, up to 205 pounds, in an attempt to be more physical and stronger against opposing cornerbacks. An unnamed Eagles coach told the paper that he's expecting a breakout season from Maclin, who missed training camp with a cancer scare and another three games with minor hamstring and shoulder injuries that might have stemmed from him missing camp. He finished last year with 859 yards on 63 grabs and five touchdowns.

Coach Andy Reid confirmed that second-year player Stanley Havili will go into training camp as the No. 1 fullback. Havili, a seventh-round pick from Southern Cal, spent 2011 on the practice squad. He replaces Owen Schmitt, who had four carries and three receptions last year and wasn't re-signed.

Philadelphia LB Moise Fokou was placed on season-ending injured reserve Tuesday after suffering an ankle injury in the Eagles' last game. Fokou left in Week 12 against New England and did not return. He was replaced on the roster by LB Greg Lloyd.

Ankle - IR. Out for the season

The Eagles announced that they moved closer to the league-mandated 53 players on the active roster by releasing several players Friday. Among the casualties included LB Rashad Jeanty, S Jamar Wall, WR Rod Harper, DE Chris Wilson, center A.Q. Shipley, TE Cornelius Ingram, FB Stanley Havili, guard Dallas Reynolds, and RB Graig Cooper.

Eagles kicker Alex Henery connected from 43 and 51 yards on Saturday versus the Cowboys. He has hit 14 attempts in a row, tying him for the fifth longest streak in team history. Henery also hit both his extra-point attempts in the 20-7 win.

Eagles QB Michael Vick drew a facemask penalty and then heaved the ball 28 yards to WR Riley Cooper for a first down on the opening drive on Saturday versus the Cowboys. Cooper got up very slow, but walked off the field under his own power. That was his only target of the game as he didn't play much after getting the wind knocked out of him. Philly would win the game, 20-7.

Philadelphia LB Moise Fokou was placed on season-ending injured reserve Tuesday after suffering an ankle injury in the Eagles' last game. Fokou left in Week 12 against New England and did not return. He was replaced on the roster by LB Greg Lloyd.

Eagles LB Keenan Clayton (hamstring) was limited in practice on Friday and is officially listed as doubtful for Week 16 against the Vikings.

Eagles LB Brian Rolle recorded a sack during the Week 14 win at Miami on Sunday. Rolle registered three tackles to go with his sack.

Eagles coach Andy Reid disclosed Monday that defensive end Maurice Fountain tore his patellar tendon and will have surgery. "He was actually doing a heck of a job," Reid said.

Knee - Doubtful for start of regular season

To make room for LB Zach Diles and TE Zack Pianalto, who were signed Monday, the Bucs released CB Dominique "D.J.'' Johnson and DL George Johnson . Both Johnsons played well during the preseason and could be re-signed to the practice squad.

Philadelphia placed DB Kurt Coleman on season-ending injured reserve Wednesday with a biceps injury. Coleman suffered the injury in Week 16 against Dallas and did not return to the game. Eagles DB Jaiquawn Jarrett will make his second start of the season in his place.

Biceps - IR. Out for the season

Eagles DL Jason Babin didn't record a tackle in Week 16 against the Cowboys, but one of his two quarterback pressures resulted in a hand injury for QB Tony Romo, knocking him out of the game. Babin (18) and Trent Cole (10) became the first pair of Eagles to reach double digits in sacks in a season since 1995. The Eagles won the game, 20-7.

Eagles tight end Brent Celek recently said he feels "better than I have probably in the last three of four years" following surgeries on his shoulder and hernia this offseason, but he's still not quite a full participant in the Eagles' OTAs. In fact, he's still a question mark to work at the team's June minicamp but is expected to be ready to roll for training camp.

Labrum, hernia - Probable for start of 2012 training camp

The Eagles were able to sign defensive back Curtis Marsh, who they selected in the third round of April's NFL Draft, on Wednesday just in time for camp. The converted running back transitioned well to defense in his senior season at Utah State, starting 12 games at cornerback last year with a pair of interceptions.

Eagles CB Nnamdi Asomugha has a concussion from Thursday night's loss in Seattle and his status for the Eagles' game vs. the Dolphins in Week 14 will be determined next week.

The Eagles signed DB Tom Nelson on Monday to take the roster spot of DB Colt Anderson, who was placed on season-ending IR with a knee injury.

Knee - IR. Out for the season

Philadelphia LB Casey Matthews recorded one of nine sacks of Miami quarterbacks on Sunday of Week 14 in Miami. Matthews finished the game with four total tackles for the Eagles in the win.

Eagles WR Chad Hall recorded his first catch of the season in Week 12 against the Patriots. He gained 16 yards on one catch and also had a 2-yard run in the 38-20 loss.

The Dolphins reached the decision on the final 53 players they will carry heading into the season, so they let several players go. Among the released were QBs Kevin O’ Connell and Pat Devlin, CB Vincent Agnew, TE Brett Brackett, WR Patrick Carter, TE Dedrick Epps, LB Jonathan Freeny, RB Nic Grigsby, WR Phillip Livas, WR John Matthews, CB Nate Ness, LB David Nixon, WR Julius Pruitt, S Mark Restelli, LB Robert Rose, TE Mickey Shuler, LB Quinton Spears, S Gerald Alexander, CB Will Allen, FB Lousaka Polite and NT Ronald Fields.

The 49ers cut down the roster by 26 on Saturday to get to the league-mandated 53 players on deadline. Among the casualties were WRs Ronald Johnson, Joe Hastings, Lance Long and Chris Hogan, CBs Phillip Adams, Phillip Davis, and Cory Nelms, LB Alex Joseph, TE Nate Lawrie, C Chase Beeler, QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson, FB Jack Corcoran, DT Brian Bulcke, S Chris Maragos, RB Xavier Omon, TE Konrad Reuland, LB Monte Simmons, LB Kenny Rowe, NT Sealver Siliga, FS Curtis Taylor, and DB Anthony West.

The Eagles have signed DB Brandon Hughes off the Giants practice squad, a Giants team spokesman said Tuesday.

The Eagles jumped up three spots to select Mississippi State defensive tackle Fletcher Cox with the No. 12 pick in the NFL draft. Cox was named to the All-SEC first team after he collected 56 tackles and five sacks last season. He played three seasons at Mississippi State and had 114 tackles, including 24 1/2 for a loss, 8 1/2 sacks and blocked five kicks. Eagles defensive line coach Jim Washburn gushed over the pick. "When God made him, he made him to be in this system right here," Washburn said. "He's a good one and I'm excited about him. I'm not going to coach forever, and if this is my last big-time project here, this would be fun."

Bills TE Jason Peters had two receptions in 2005 for five yards and a touchdown.

Eagles WR Jason Avant scored his second touchdown of the season, or so he thought. As he reached for the goal line the ball came loose and the play was reviewed. The call was overturned and the Cowboys would get the ball on the 20 because of a touchback. Avant landed awkwardly on his head at the end of the play and was taken to the locker room just before halftime. It was reported he had a head injury, but returned for the final drive of the half. He caught a 27-yard pass on that drive, but would not find the end zone again. He caught two passes for 35 yards in the 20-7 win.

The Eagles signed quarterback Trent Edwards this week, giving them another arm to enter training camp with. Vince Young is not expected back, meaning Edwards should get the chance to compete with Mike Kafka for the backup job behind Michael Vick.

Eagles LB Darryl Tapp suffered a rib injury in the Week 14 win at Miami. Tapp was injured on the safety Philadelphia recorded in the game. He left the game and could not return. X-rays were negative.

Philadelphia long snapper Jon Dorenbos (foot) was at full practice on Saturday and will likely play Monday night against the Redskins.

Eagles coach Andy Reid said Wednesday that DBs Nate Allen and Kurt Coleman will be the starting safeties Week 11 at N.Y. Giants. That means DB Jaiquawn Jarrett is headed back to the bench after starting for an injured Allen (concussion) in Week 10.

Eagles DB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie was listed among the inactives for Week 12 against the Patriots. It was the second straight game he missed due to an ankle injury.