The trade deadline has come and gone, please join me in welcoming …
Genard Avery.
In all seriousness, Avery brings a much needed edge to this defense and the pass rush. You can find out more about Avery here.
The Eagles come back home after a three game road trip where they went 1-2, putting their record at 4-4.
They host the 3-4 Chicago Bears on Sunday. Before we dive into the game, let’s check out their off-season and regular season to date:
Key additions:
Running back David Montgomery (third round draft pick),
Safety HaHa Clinton-Dix (free agency – Redskins),
Cornerback Buster Skrine (free agency – Jets),
Running back Mike Davis (free agency – Seahawks),
Wide receiver Cordarrelle Paterson (free agency – Patriots)
Key departures:
Running back Jordan Howard (trade – Eagles [haha losers]),
Safety Adrian Amos (free agency – Packers),
Cornerback Bryce Callahan (free agency – Broncos),
Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio (head coach Broncos)
Through their seven games of the season, the Bears have the current ranks:
- 27th in points per game (18.