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Newsweek
10 hours ago
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- Newsweek
Early Results Of Eagles' Massive Gamble Looks No Good
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. There's a youth movement in the Philadelphia Eagles' secondary. The front office decided to take a couple of major gambles over the offseason, showing faith in their young core. While it's still early, one of the developing players the Eagles are banking on is reportedly off to a rough start. The veteran safety, Sydney Brown, was recently listed as a "stock down" candidate after spring practices, according to the Philly Voice. "Brown got first-team reps, but he had to split them with rookie Andrew Mukuba," writes Philly Voice's Jimmy Kempski. "It was also probably not a great sign for Vic Fangio's trust in Brown when Fangio said that DeJean might play some safety in the base defense." When it comes to the core guys in the secondary, the Eagles have already been relying heavily on Reed Blankenship and Quinyon Mitchell. Throughout the 2024 NFL season, Cooper DeJean established himself as a major player, boosting his responsibilities for his sophomore effort. The Eagles made a major change at the safety position back in March, when they cut ties with the veteran standout, CJ Gardner-Johnson. In a shocking move, the Eagles decided to send Gardner-Johnson to the Houston Texans, despite investing in a three-year deal with the safety, bringing him back for a second stint with the team. Members of the Eagles' organization claimed that the decision to move off Gardner-Johnson was due to cap purposes. The veteran safety denied that it was the case, leaving the outsiders to interpret the breakup however they would like. Sydney Brown #21 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with teammates after an interception in the fourth quarter against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field on January 05, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Sydney Brown #21 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with teammates after an interception in the fourth quarter against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field on January 05, 2025 in Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaEither way, the Eagles made multiple big changes in the secondary, and that came with an increase in opportunities for Sydney Brown. Last year, Brown appeared in 11 games for the Eagles. He played just 12 percent of Philadelphia's defensive snaps after seeing the field for 35 percent of the team's snaps in 14 games one year prior. Brown was mostly utilized in a special-teams setting during their long road to Super Bowl LIX. So far, the analysis of Brown's spring isn't promising for the Eagles. Fortunately for them, it's still very early. The Eagles will be back in action for training camp in July, giving Brown a better chance to convince the Eagles that he's the right guy for the job in the defensive backfield. If he can't earn the proper reps during the regular season, the Eagles seem to be open to shifting some players around to make it work out with the current personnel for the time being. For more Philadelphia Eagles and NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Phillies Urged to Be Cautious With Bryce Harper's Return 'No Need to Rush Him Back'
Phillies Urged to Be Cautious With Bryce Harper's Return 'No Need to Rush Him Back' originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Philadelphia Phillies are a team that seemingly lives and dies by the production of Bryce Harper. After getting hit in the elbow by a Spencer Strider pitch, things in Philadelphia haven't been the same since. Advertisement With the Phillies needing Harper to get healthy and return to form, Evan Macy of Philly urged the Phillies to be cautious with Harper's injury and eventual return. "There is no need to rush him back." Macy writes. "A true contending team should have the luxury of being patient with a superstar." Harper is in his 14th MLB season, and seventh with the Phillies. During his time in Philadelphia, Harper has routinely missed time. Whether it's for load management or an injury, Harper hasn't played more than 145 games in a season since his 2019 season, the first in a Phillies uniform. Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (3) walks towards the dugout after the third out against the Toronto Blue Jays during the fourth inning at Rogers Turchiaro-Imagn Images With concerns over Harper's health mounting after his latest wrist issue, the call for the Phillies to be patient is a justifiable one. This Phillies roster should be more than capable of winning games and staying afloat in the National League for a postseason berth. Advertisement Sitting Harper for an extended period, allowing him to recover, is the right call in the long term. This Phillies team is looking to win the World Series, not just make the postseason. If Harper is rushed back, the Phillies will be risking a re-injury or a setback in his production. Getting Harper more time to heal would be a smart move. The Phillies are looking to make a deep playoff run, and a couple extra wins in June and July don't compare to having a healthy Harper for the postseason. Related: Phillies Make Major Zack Wheeler Announcement Ahead of Cubs Series Related: Rob Thomson Makes Unfathomable Claim Amidst Phillies' Hitting Woes This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Phillies Prospect Justin Crawford Could Make Debut This Summer Amid Brandon Marsh's Struggles
It looks like the Philadelphia Phillies could be calling up Andrew Painter sometime in the near future. Whether that's in the next week or two, a month, or at the end of the campaign, the Phillies will eventually bring him up. However, there are other prospects the Phillies will eventually have to make a decision on. With the outfield playing as poorly as it has, Justin Crawford could be a legitimate option to make his debut this season. Advertisement Only 21 years old after being drafted by the Phillies in the first round of the 2022 MLB draft, Crawford has played well every step of the way in the minors. At Triple-A Lehigh Valley, he's currently hitting .318 with an 806 .OPS, stealing 14 bags and hitting 10 doubles. He has elite speed, is excellent defensively, and would bring the Phillies a different look to their lineup, something they could use. Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh (16) against the Colorado Rockies at Citizens Bank Hartline-Imagn Images When examining some of the Phillies' prospects, including Painter and Crawford, Geoff Mosher of Philly Voice predicted that he could be up in the majors during the summer, adding that he hit his first home run on Thursday night. Advertisement 'Another Phillies top prospect who could be in the majors this summer, outfielder Justin Crawford, slugged his first homer on Thursday night also,' he wrote. Similar to Painter, the Phillies bringing up Crawford without guaranteeing him Major League at-bats daily wouldn't make much sense. It's like if the Phillies brought up Painter and couldn't guarantee he'd be in their rotation. Ultimately, the young players still need reps, and the Phillies have to offer them that. If not, staying in Triple-A might be a better plan for their long-term future. Related: Phillies Predicted to Add Blue Jays Ace After Aaron Nola News
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Yahoo
Jealous Doctor Sent Creepy Photos to Family of Ex's New Flame — then Targeted a 99-Year-Old Grandma
A Pennsylvania doctor learned her fate after pleading guilty to terrorizing the family of her ex-boyfriend's new love. On Wednesday, March 28, former infectious disease doctor Amy Cohen, 36, of Narberth, was sentenced to 11 to 23 months in prison after pleading guilty to arson, terroristic threats with the intent to terrorize another and other crimes, according to online court records. As part of her plea agreement, an attempted murder charge was dropped, The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. She was credited for the six months she spent in an inpatient mental health facility after the crimes, the Inquirer reported. Given her mental health struggles, defense attorney John McMahon asked the judge to release her on probation, with credit served for the time she spent in jail, and two hospitals, according to the Inquirer. Going to jail would make her 'backslide' and 'lose the benefit of all this treatment,' he said. The judge disagreed, telling Cohen, 'The next step in your rehabilitation process is understanding there are consequences for your actions and accepting them.' The crimes initially came to authorities' attention on Nov. 24, 2023, when Lower Merion Township police began investigating a report about a threatening flyer found at a grandmother's home, the department said in a statement. The flyer featured anti-semitic language and pictures of the woman's two granddaughters, with their eyes crossed out, police said, according to the Philly Voice. It also said the granddaughters needed to "quit their jobs and move out of Pennsylvania," according to police. On Nov. 30, police and firefighters were called to the home again when a fire was set at the front door. Surveillance cameras set up after the flyer was found on the property showed a White female setting 'an intentional fire' at the front door while the grandmother was asleep inside, repeatedly trying to accelerate the blaze by spraying the flames with a flammable liquid, police said. The fire eventually burned out before extending beyond the home's front porch. The new boyfriend of one of the woman's granddaughters reviewed the footage and immediately recognized the person who set the fire as Cohen, police said, the Inquirer reports. "Police believe this crime came as a result of Cohen's ex-boyfriend leaving her for another woman," Lieutenant Jim Baitinger said at the time, ABC 6 reports. "The house she allegedly burned belonged to the new girlfriend's 99-year-old grandmother."The man said Cohen was upset about their recent breakup, the Inquirer reports. Cohen was arrested and charged with attempted murder, arson, aggravated arson, ethnic intimation and other crimes. She was held at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility on $5 million cash bail before she was released. Before Cohen was sentenced, the granddaughter, who has not been publicly identified, told the judge that she has been wracked by fear and paranoia since the threats began in 2023, according to the Inquirer. When Cohen was out on bail, the woman said she felt like she always had to 'look over my shoulder,' the outlet reports. As for setting the fire, the granddaughter said, 'Amy demonstrated a total disregard for human life which is disgusting, knowing that she is a doctor,' the Inquirer reports. Her attorney did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment. Read the original article on People
