Tommy Lawlor Stories

Tommy Lawlor's preview of the season opener highlights all of the key offseason storylines that finally get to unfold.

On the anniversary of the Pickle Juice Game, relive the most iconic games to start the season from the past 30 years. 

Although size and strength play a big role in the NFL, nothing compares to the swiftness of quick feet. 

The win over Jacksonville showcased the Eagles' depth at defensive line, offensive line, and running back. Plus, the Josh McCown move fortifies the quarterback depth chart.

Recap the first preseason game and what the Eagles learned about the young talent they have in their locker room.  

From established veterans to wide-eyed rookies, the Eagles have a challenging task ahead to narrow down the roster. 

Ten years ago, Eagles Hall of Fame defensive coordinator Jim Johnson passed away. Tommy Lawlor looks at the incredible track record of success that helped define a transformative era in franchise history.

The players report to the NovaCare Complex on Wednesday for the start of Training Camp. Tommy Lawlor explains why there is a different vibe this season.

The Eagles' first goal is to make the playoffs. The easiest way to do that? Win the NFC East. Tommy Lawlor previews the Eagles' division rivals entering Training Camp.

Jeffrey Lurie, Howie Roseman, Doug Pederson, and Carson Wentz will all be together through at least the 2022 season.

Twenty years ago, Doug Pederson was a quarterback for the Eagles. Would Pederson the player recognize the game that Pederson the head coach is involved with today? 

The Eagles can have all of the weapons at the skill positions on offense but it won't take flight without a strong offensive line. And thanks to some wise investments, the Eagles have a deep, talented group.

It was Patrick Robinson in 2017. Avonte Maddox was this person last season. Tommy Lawlor looks at the candidates for who could be an underrated addition when all is said and done in 2019.

Howie Roseman and the Eagles added big-time talent to an already loaded roster. Tommy Lawlor previews how the new draft picks will fit in.

From 2010-13, the Eagles brought in eight key players who laid the foundation for the team's first Super Bowl win.

Tommy Lawlor explains the importance of the voluntary offseason conditioning program and how it can position the Eagles for success when the games count in the standings.

Jeffrey Lurie, Howie Roseman, and Doug Pederson have executed a plan to invest heavily into the quarterback position and surround that spot with the resources necessary to be successful. 

The Eagles finished behind the Dallas Cowboys in the division standings last season. Did they do enough to catch up? Tommy Lawlor looks at what the rivals have done in the offseason.

After a productive first week of free agency, the Eagles are a better football team. They also showed that Philadelphia is a premier destination for players to come.

The goal isn't to sign the most prominent names. Tommy Lawlor shares how the Eagles have won the free agency period in the past.

Brandon Graham, Jason Kelce, and Isaac Seumalo share quite a few things in common as Tommy Lawlor examines a busy time for the Eagles.

Sure, fans get all excited about the prospects of free agency and the draft. But there's another avenue where the Eagles can improve this upcoming season.

Howie Roseman was nearly flawless in 2017, earning the NFL's Executive of the Year Award. The team's gamble on older veterans did not pan out in 2018. 

One of the questions asked to Howie Roseman and Doug Pederson during Tuesday's end-of-season press conference inspired Tommy Lawlor to explain why this was a season he will remember for quite some time.

In his game preview column, Tommy Lawlor explains how the line of scrimmage will be the difference between the Eagles advancing or going home for the offseason.

Just enough. The Eagles did just enough to beat the Chicago Bears, but they will need to clean up some of the mistakes because the game shouldn't have been as close as it was.

How will the Eagles attack the Bears' No. 1-ranked defense? Who is Chicago's biggest playmaker on offense? Will Jim Schwartz blitz Mitchell Trubisky? Find out in Tommy Lawlor's game preview column.

Sure, Washington is on its fourth quarterback of the season and has no chance at a playoff berth. But Tommy Lawlor warns that the Eagles better not take this game lightly.

The Eagles have won four of out their last five contests. The team is learning to win close games and is coming together at the right time.

The Texans are 10-4 but there are some interesting numbers to look at that show that Houston isn't blowing teams out of the water. Nonetheless, the Texans present challenges for the Eagles on both sides of the ball.

The Eagles outplayed the Rams, one of the best teams in the league on Sunday night. They proved that they can still make something out of the 2018 season.

Quarterback Nick Foles gets the start tonight. After an emotional week, how will the Eagles respond against the 11-2 Los Angeles Rams?

The 2018 season hasn't gone as expected but the long-term outlook remains bright.

It's simple. Eagles win and they're in first place. Dallas wins and it all but secures the division. Tommy Lawlor looks at previous division-deciding Eagles-Cowboys showdowns.

The Eagles have a winning streak for the first time this season. This team is playing its best football heading into the final quarter of the year.

Washington has lost two straight games. The Eagles are looking for back-to-back wins for the first time all season. The winner of this Monday night showdown keeps pace with Dallas in the NFC East. Tommy Lawlor offers a preview.

The Eagles' comeback victory on Sunday adds to a list of memorable Eagles-Giants games. The next task is turning the win into a winning streak. 

The Eagles beat the Giants on a short week back in Week 6. Tommy Lawlor shares an important lesson that the Eagles can take from that win and apply to Sunday's rematch.

Need a reason for hope? History shows that the Eagles have rallied from previous low points. 

The Eagles are underdogs on the road this week against the Saints. New Orleans is the hottest team in the league. Forget about that. Tommy Lawlor provides the blueprint to victory.

The 2018 season hasn't gone as planned for the Eagles but the difficult stretch ahead might bring out the best in the team. Tommy Lawlor has more.

Tonight, the Eagles host the Dallas Cowboys in a prime-time showdown. The Eagles look to win consecutive games for the first time all season. Tommy Lawlor has a preview.

The Eagles kick off the second half of the season on Sunday night in prime time against the Dallas Cowboys. Tommy Lawlor takes a quick look at each of the final six opponents.

The Eagles control their destiny in the final eight games of the regular season. Tommy Lawlor looks at where the Eagles need to improve to make the most of those contests.

The Eagles' win over Jacksonville puts them in position to make some noise in the second half of the season. Tommy Lawlor explains why.

Once considered a potential Super Bowl preview, Sunday's showdown in London is a battle of 3-4 teams looking to get back to .500. Tommy Lawlor analyzes the matchups on both sides of the ball.

The Eagles have shown they can play at a high level for a extended period of time. Tommy Lawlor explains how the 2018 team must find a way to do that to avoid the results of seasons past.

The Eagles have yet to win consecutive games in 2018. Tommy Lawlor lays out what they have to do to make it happen on Sunday.

The landscape of the league this season is confusing and hard to predict. The Eagles are in position to win the division and make another run. 

Tommy Lawlor's game review from the win over the Giants shows how the Eagles finally once again looked like a juggernaut.

History shows that the elements are ideal for a turnaround game from the Eagles. Tommy Lawlor has more in his game preview.

Join us for live coverage today beginning at 4 p.m. as the Eagles host the Minnesota Vikings in a rematch of the NFC Championship Game.

The Eagles' loss to the Titans showed how mistakes on one side of the ball affect the team as a whole. 

Head coach Doug Pederson talked about the importance of the defense and special teams stepping up while the offense is getting in sync. That's what happened on Sunday and the Eagles got a key win. 

The tone for the 2017 season was set in a Week 3 matchup at home. The same could very well happen this year. Tommy Lawlor previews the Colts-Eagles showdown.

It seems like it was just yesterday that Gang Green was punishing runners and pounding quarterbacks while putting together one of the best defensive performances in NFL history.

The Eagles kept grinding and they gave themselves a chance to win the game. You need to see that kind of resiliency on a day when the team isn't playing well.

The Eagles are Tampa Bay to take on the Buccaneers, who stunned the Saints last week. Join us for live coverage beginning with The Kickoff Show presented by Axalta at 12:30 p.m.

The Eagles won a tough game that came down to the very last play. While not as fun for everyone watching, I think a tight game like that benefits the team more in the long run.

It's gameday! The 2018 regular season kicks off tonight in South Philadelphia and Tommy Lawlor offers his preview of the Falcons-Eagles showdown.

The Eagles need answers at a few specific spots. On Thursday night, they got some positive results. 

Preseason games mean different things to different teams. A veteran, established team like the Eagles wants to build depth by developing young players. 

If there was any question about whether Dallas Goedert's talent would translate to the NFL, the answer is a resounding yes. Goedert showed that he could be a weapon in the passing game.

Brian Dawkins changed the position. He was listed as a free safety, but that was to help out depth charts and player titles. There's a reason why Dawkins was called Weapon X.

Training Camp is underway and that means there is some real football being played in Philadelphia. Players are wearing pads. They are hitting. There is real contact. There isn't much in the way of tackling, that comes starting Tuesday, but the days of guys just running around in shorts are over.

As the team opens Training Camp, it is a good time to take a look at the State of the Eagles. Confidence is high, with the team entering the 2018 season as the reigning Super Bowl Champs. They bring back most of the coaching staff and key players who helped the team have a great 2017 season.

Gang Green featured a lot of preeminent Eagles, but that defense would not have been the same without Byron Evans as the man in the middle.

Howie Roseman was the NFL Executive of the Year in 2017. He did a magnificent job in putting together a championship roster. The whole world is aware of what a great job he did.

Sustaining greatness is incredibly hard. The Eagles were a great team in 2017. I honestly believe this team has a chance to sustain that because they chemistry in the organization is so strong - on and off the field.

Winning the Super Bowl brought the Eagles a lot of praise. And deservedly so. One group that is somewhat overlooked for the Eagles is the assistant coaches.

It is easy to focus on the end result of the 2017 campaign, with the Eagles winning the first Super Bowl in franchise history. That was indeed a magical moment, but you don't want to forget the overall season.

The Organized Team Activities (OTAs) portion of the offseason is over. Players don't wear pads, and there isn't any contact, so this is worlds away from real football. Still, there are some things you can take away from the 10 practice sessions.

There is a show on Amazon Prime right now called All or Nothing and it provides a behind-the-scenes look at the 2017 season of the Dallas Cowboys. If you're a football fan and like to see what goes on behind closed doors, it makes for great viewing. One scene really blew me away.

As crazy as it might sound, the defense can be even better this year. There were a lot of things going on last year.

The Eagles had probably the biggest roster in team history last year. The 2018 Eagles might be even bigger.

Corey Clement wasn't one of the 253 players selected last year. He closed out the season with an amazing performance in the Super Bowl that had him looking more like a first-round prospect than an undrafted player.

The NFL Draft will start on Thursday night.

Eagles players report to the NovaCare Complex on Monday for the start of the offseason conditioning program. Believe it or not, this is where the chase for another Super Bowl begins. We tend to think of minicamps, Training Camp, or maybe the preseason, but this is the real start.

The NFL Draft is fewer than three weeks away. The Eagles are busy finalizing plans. They are discussing various scenarios. When you pick 32nd, you have to react to what happens before your pick comes up.