Coming out of a Week 8 bye, the Eagles are looking to turn around a once-promising season that has begun with a 3-4 record. But sitting just a half-game behind the division-leading New York Giants (4-4), they know there’s still plenty of football left to play and a lot of opportunities for them to bounce back.
Head coach Chip Kelly spoke to reporters on Tuesday, touching on the status of several injured players, his observations after watching tape during the team’s week off, the upcoming trade deadline and more.
A (Nearly) Clean Bill Of Health
With the exception of tackle Jason Peters (back), the Eagles had everybody participate in their first practice out of the bye week, including linebacker Kiko Alonso, who hasn’t suited up since injuring his knee against the Cowboys in Week 2.