Philadelphia Eagles
Arrelious Benn - #17 - WR
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 220 lbs. |
| Birthday | 09/08/1988 |
| Birthplace | Washington, DC |
| College | Illinois |
| Years played | 4 |
| Drafted | 2010, 2nd round, 7th pick by Buccaneers |
Eagles fire Castillo, promote Bowles
The Eagles fired defensive coordinator Juan Castillo and named secondary coach Todd Bowles the new defensive coordinator.
NFC East Spin cycle: Giants, Redskins on collision course
Although the Cowboys and Eagles missed on late-game opportunities, the Giants and Redskins turned in statement victories.
Lions come from behind to stun Eagles
Jason Hanson kicked a 45-yard field goal in overtime and the Lions overcame a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Eagles 26-23 on Sunday.
NFC East Spin Cycle: Week Five
The Giants gained ground in the NFC East race as the Redskins (who lost a QB) and Eagles (who might change QBs) fell in close games.
Steelers top Eagles in Mendenhall's return
Shaun Suisham hit a 34-yard field goal as time expired to lift the Steelers to a 16-14 victory over the Eagles on Sunday
Key matchup: Eagles pass rush vs. Steelers pass protection
In his last game against Philadelphia, Ben Roethlisberger was sacked eight times in defeat. Needless to say, the Steelers can't let this happen again Sunday.
Eagles soon could extend Rodgers-Cromartie, Maclin
With ample salary-cap room, the Eagles want to stick closer to the roster-building strategy they used before and after 2011.
NFC East Spin cycle: Week Four
At the quarter pole, the Eagles, Giants and Redskins and Cowboys are all at .500 or better.
Eagles hang on for 19-17 win over Giants
LeSean McCoy rushed for 121 yards in the second half of the Eagles' 19-17 win over the Giants.
Eagles sticking with Johnson as punt returner
There was some talk this week that DeSean Jackson could return to punt-returning duties in light of rookie Damaris Johnson’s struggles in that role.
Key matchup: Giants defense vs. Eagles RB LeSean McCoy
The Eagles know they need to get LeSean McCoy more involved, and in the right way, against a Giants defense that has played better of late.
Eagles swap punters
The Eagles announced Tuesday that they signed P Mat McBriar to a two-year contract and released second-year P Chas Henry.
NFC East Spin cycle: Week Three
The Giants and Eagles are heading in opposite directions; the Cowboys clawed back; and the Redskins lost again.
Cardinals stomp Eagles for best start in 38 years
Kevin Kolb threw for 222 yards and two touchdowns and the Cardinals ran over the Eagles 27-6 on Sunday for their best start in 38 years.
Eagles getting what they want from Cox
First-round DT Fletcher Cox got off to a slow start but has become a key defender for the Eagles through two games.
PLAYER NEWS
The Eagles have acquired wide receiver Arrelious Benn and a seventh-round pick from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Philadelphia's sixth-round choice this year and a conditional draft pick in 2014.|||||||
Benn, a second-round selection (39th overall) by the Buccaneers in 2010, has 59 receptions for 862 yards and five touchdowns in three seasons. He led the Buccaneers with 13 kickoff returns for 306 yards in only eight games last year before a knee injury ended his season. In 2011, Benn had career highs in catches (30), yards receiving (441) and touchdowns (3).
Benn returned Sunday against New York.|||||||
Benn was inactive for the season opener after being sidelined for part of training camp by injuries.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are missing two receivers for Sunday's game against Atlanta, including starter Arrelious Benn|||||||
Benn, who has 30 catches this season, is being held out with a neck injury. The Buccaneers also are without backup Sammie Stroughter.
Benn has torn a ligament in his left knee and will miss the remainder of the season.|||||||
Buccaneers coach Raheem Morris said Monday that the second-round draft pick likely will be placed on injured reserve. Benn was hurt Sunday when he was tackled following a first-half reception against the Seattle Seahawks. He finished the year with 25 catches for 395 yards and two touchdowns.
Benn recorded his first 100-yard game, finishing with 122 on four receptions in Sunday's 17-16 win over Washington.|||||||
The rookie had 17 catches for 223 yards and two touchdowns in his previous 12 games.