Philadelphia Eagles
Brent Celek - #87 - TE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 255 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/25/1985 |
| Birthplace | Cincinnati, OH |
| College | Cincinnati |
| Years played | 7 |
| Drafted | 2007, 5th round, 25th pick by Eagles |
2012 STATS
| Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 57 | 684 | 1 |
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
Celek is active for the Eagles.|||||||
Celek was out with a concussion in the last game vs. Cincinnati.
Celek had eight catches for 157 yards Sunday in a 24-23 win over Baltimore.|||||||
Celek has 19 targets and 222 receiving yards in two games.
Celek had two surgeries Tuesday to repair a torn labrum in his left hip and for a sports hernia. The team made the announcement Wednesday.|||||||
Celek finished second on Philadelphia (8-8) with 62 catches for 811 yards and five touchdowns. He joined Jeremy Maclin and DeSean Jackson as the first trio of Eagles to each top 800 yards in a season.
Celek had a career-high 156 yards and a touchdown in a 45-19 rout of the New York Jets on Sunday.|||||||
The Eagles tight end had 517 yards and two TDs in his first 13 games this season.
Celek had a season-high 10 catches for 97 yards in Tuesday's 24-14 loss to the Vikings.|||||||
It is doubtful Celek will see much action in a meaningless Week 17 game against arch-rival Dallas.
