Philadelphia Eagles
Danny Watkins - #63 - G
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 3"/ 310 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/06/1984 |
| Birthplace | Kelowna, BC |
| College | Baylor |
| Years played | 3 |
| Drafted | 2011, 1st round, 23rd pick by Eagles |
Snow postpones Vikings-Eagles to Tuesday
The NFL has postponed Sunday night's Vikings-Eagles game to Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET because of snow.
Vikings-Eagles prediction
Everything points to an Eagles win Tuesday night, a very big win, PFW's Eric Edholm writes.
Coleman next Eagle who must rise up
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Let's take a look at one final key matchup as the Eagles and Vikings get set to face off Sunday night in Philadelphia.
Vikings-Eagles matchup of the day: Thursday
Here's yet another crucial matchup as the Vikings get set to face the Eagles in Philadelphia in Week 16.
Vikings-Eagles matchup of the day: Wednesday
Here's another key matchup to consider as the Vikings get ready to head to Philadelphia to face the Eagles in Week 16.
Vikings-Eagles matchup of the day: Tuesday
Let's take a look at a key matchup for the Vikings as they prepare to face the Eagles on Sunday night in Week 16.
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Eagles FS Allen done for the year
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Week 15 Players of the Week
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Spencer, Middleton fined for QB hits
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PLAYER NEWS
Watkins is inactive for Sunday's season opener at St. Louis.|||||||
Watkins was the 23rd pick but had lost his starting job to recently signed Kyle DeVan.
The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to terms on a four-year contract with Watkins, their projected opening-day starting right guard.|||||||
Terms of the deal announced Monday night were not available. Watkins, the 23rd pick in this year's draft, missed the first five days of training camp at Lehigh University.
Watkins, an offensive lineman from Baylor, was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles with the 23rd pick of the NFL draft on Thursday night.|||||||
The 26-year-old Watkins is a former firefighter who took an unconventional route to the pros. The Canadian has more experience as a firefighter (five years) than a football player (four) and played hockey and rugby in high school. Watkins, listed at 6-foot-4 and 312 pounds, played left tackle in college, but projects as a guard in the pros. He could help an offensive line that allowed 49 sacks last season, despite the presence of Michael Vick.
