Kenjon Barner is looking for an increased role. Philly.com:

But Kelly is gone; Barner is still here, working in new coach Doug Pederson’s scheme; and so far, Barner seems to be flourishing. He sparkled Wednesday, given extra reps with fifth-round rookie Wendell Smallwood (quadriceps) joining vet Ryan Mathews (ankle) in the treatment room.

Eagles defensive tackle Mike Martin is in the dog show world. Philly.com:

When he was a freshman in high school, he was named the No. 1 junior handler in the working-dog group by the American Kennel Club. The working-dog group includes larger breeds such as St. Bernards, Bernese mountain dogs, boxers, Great Danes, bull mastiffs, Siberian huskies and Rottweilers.”My mom got me into it,” he said. “She also showed working-class dogs and used to take me to all of the competitions. We got a Rottie. I took it to nationals, and we got first place at nationals.

Stefen Wisniewski is playing for a spot on the offensive line. Philly Mag:

With Brandon Brooks yet to participate in training camp because of a pulled hamstring, Wisniewski has filled in at right guard with the first-team offense. Wisniewski, whom the Eagles signed to a one-year deal reportedly worth $1.51 million in April, appears to be Allen Barbre’s biggest competition to win the starting left guard job. Versatile rookie Isaac Seumalo is also in the mix, but Wisniewski seems to be making the most of his opportunity filling in for Brooks.

The Eagles’ offensive line could benefit from a defensive scheme change. Philly Voice:

The vast majority of NFL teams run 1-gap schemes. Unfortunately for the Eagles’ offensive line, however, they faced a 2-gap defense during training camp the last three seasons, and it left them somewhat ill-prepared for their regular season opponents.

Darren Sproles might be a featured running back this season. NJ.com:


Whether Ryan Mathews is healthy, or not, and the smart money is on not, when the Eagles release their first official depth chart look for Darren Sproles to be the No. 1 running back. Now, the question is can a 33-year-old running back who is listed at 5-6, 190 pounds be a team’s featured back? The Eagles seem to think he can. “Sproles is, I mean, Sproles is Sproles,” Eagles offensive coordinator Frank Reich said Monday when asked about the group of running backs. “He’s the best.”

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