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Sturgis' resurgence gives Eagles a leg up

Caleb Sturgis couldn't have made a worse first impression with the Eagles, leaving many wondering if there would be a second chance.

Signed after placekicker Cody Parker suffered a season-ending groin injury against the New York Jets, Sturgis missed his first field goal attempt from 33 yards out with this new team and then botched his first extra point attempt during a 23-20 loss to the host Washington Redskins. That dropped the Eagles' record to 1-3.

Sturgis kept his job, but drew groans from the Lincoln Financial Field faithful when missing a PAT in the next week's 39-17 win over the New Orleans Saints.