Jason Avant

Eagles OTA practice notes

2013-05-21 16:26:29

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Eagles' receivers expect dynamic offense under Chip Kelly

2013-05-22 17:20:04

PHILADELPHIA Jeremy Maclin was recently asked about Chip Kelly's offense and which skill-position players would thrive in it. The Eagles wide receiver did not mention obvious names such as DeSean Jackson, LeSean McCoy, or even himself. He singled out...

Eagles running backs looking strong and lean

2013-05-20 16:22:00

— This isn't Kansas anymore for Bryce Brown, not Valley Ranch anymore for Felix Jones, not anything anymore for Miguel Maysonet. The state of the Philadelphia Eagles running backs was altered again on Monday with the release of Maysonet, an...

Foles, Vick appear even on Eagles' depth chart

2013-05-20 18:05:04

PHILADELPHIA A week after Chip Kelly lifted the curtain on his practices and Michael Vick had the slight edge on Nick Foles in first-team repetitions, the roles were reversed and the second-year quarterback was first up with the "ones." Foles took 21...

Harbor, Avant try defense during Eagles workouts

2013-05-20 01:34:02

Chip Kelly has been open about his desire for versatile players, a trait sought by many coaches. But Kelly's search for versatility stretches beyond convention, as evidenced by at least two roster experiments during organized team activities last week....

Jackson and Maclin adjusting to new Eagles offense

2013-05-16 01:54:03

DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin have spent their careers playing under the same head coach, offensive coordinator, and position coach. They have started together for four seasons, but the offense they're learning now under coach Chip Kelly is...

No rest for the Eagles' defense

2013-05-16 01:54:03

ON MONDAY, when reporters first watched the Eagles practice under Chip Kelly, among the stranger sights was a rep that featured Trent Cole crouching, his hands held at hip level, as he lined up across from slot receiver Jason Avant. So far, much of what...

An early look at the Eagles' depth

2013-05-07 16:26:36

Much different Eagles roster composition expected this year

2013-05-03 17:48:00

The practices and locker room have been closed all year. Players and coaches have been deliberately vague about schemes and position changes. But that cannot stop us, ladies and gentlemen, from taking a shot at projecting the final Philadelphia Eagles...

After starring at Arundel and Syracuse, Alec Lemon ready for NFL draft

2013-04-17 16:52:00

Rob Moore had just watched Missouri open up a 14-3 first quarter lead on the Syracuse football team, and the wide receivers coach knew the Orange was in desperate need of a spark. So he pulled Alec Lemon aside and implored the senior wideout to will the...

Film breakdown: A little King Dunlap comedy, in pictures, Part II

2013-04-02 04:22:47

Eagles jersey buyers guide!

2013-03-27 16:22:23

Casey Matthews, left, charges after Jason Avant after Avant made a catch at Eagles training camp Saturday.

2013-03-15 00:00:00

Jeremy Maclin #18 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates his touchdown with teammate Jason Avant #81 in the first half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on December 30, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

2012-12-30 00:00:00

If we're rolling with Nick Foles, we might as well ride with his favorite target so far. Avant had a whopping 12 targets last week, cashing in on seven of them. There's opportunity here, and Avant always seems to be in the mix when it counts. Last week: 7 receptions, 133 yards This week: vs.

2012-12-11 10:10:00