"No," defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz said, when asked if he could disclose his linebacking plan for Thursday's season opener. Schwartz hasn't officially named a weakside starter, in the wake of Mychal Kendricks' departure. Against the Atlanta Falcons, he also will be missing strongside starter Nigel Bradham, who will serve a one-game league suspension for a 2016 dispute with a hotel employee in Miami Beach.
"That's certainly not as top secret as other things," Schwartz said, drawing chuckles, seconds after Eagles coach Doug Pederson had stood in the same spot and finally disclosed that Nick Foles will start at quarterback.