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 |
No QB controversy, but Eagles have tougher decision
Michael Vick, who was strong in Kevin Kolb's place, might believe he's best suited to start at quarterback for the Eagles, but head coach Andy Reid wisely has said he'll go back to Kolb when he's ...
Reid not ruling QB Kolb, MLB Bradley out for Week Two
Eagles head coach Andy Reid did not rule out QB Kevin Kolb or MLB Stewart Bradley for the team's Week Two game against the Lions despite both sustaining concussions in the season opener against the Packers.
Reports: Eagles C Jackson will miss rest of season with torn biceps muscle
Reports indicate that Eagles starting C Jamaal Jackson will miss the 2010 season with a torn biceps muscle.
Rodgers leads Packers to 27-20 win vs. Eagles
Aaron Rodgers threw a pair of touchdown passes, Mason Crosby kicked a team-record 56-yard field goal and the Green Bay Packers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27-20.
Report: Weaver done for season with torn ACL
Leonard Weaver's injury appears to be as bad as it looked, as the Eagles' Pro Bowl fullback reportedly will miss the rest of the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
Concussions knock out Eagles QB Kolb, MLB Bradley
Eagles QB Kevin Kolb and MLB Stewart Bradley both suffered concussions in the first half of Philadelphia's Week One game with the Packers and will not return.
Report: Eagles FB Weaver suffers knee sprain
Eagles FB Leonard Weaver will miss the rest of Sunday's game and possibly longer after suffering a knee injury vs. the Packers.
Eagles ready for Kolb era to begin
Although the preseason featured its share of rough moments on offense for the Eagles, they are going forward with extreme confidence in QB Kevin Kolb.
Insider: Vick has 'got his burst back'
The Eagles will have a difficult time keeping backup QB Michael Vick off the field this season, one NFL insider says in "Audibles."
Eagles re-sign Jean-Gilles, add five to practice squad
The Eagles announced Sunday that they have re-signed OG Max Jean-Gilles to the active roster and signed the following five players to the practice squad: WR Chad Hall, RB Martell Mallett, DT Jeff Owens, OG-C Dallas Reynolds and C A ...
Patriots lose McGowan, trade for Page, White
New England acquired Chiefs S Jarrad Page in a trade after placing S Brandon McGowan on injured reserve Saturday. They also traded for Eagles LB Tracy White, giving up a 2012 draft choice.
Seahawks acquire OG Andrews, lose O-line coach Gibbs
Seattle traded for Eagles OG Stacy Andrews on Saturday, but lost offensive line coach Alex Gibbs, according to an NFL Network report.
Eagles trade for Ravens DE Barnes
The Eagles have acquired DE Antwan Barnes from the Ravens for an undisclosed 2011 draft pick.
Eagles trade for OG Wells, place Abiamiri on PUP list
Needing some healthy bodies on the offensive line, the Eagles acquired OG Reggie Wells from Arizona for an undisclosed draft choice. Philly also placed DE Victor Abiamiri on the PUP list and cut 10 players.
Kolb looks ready to produce
When looking for intriguing QB prospects for your fantasy team, your list of targets should include the Eagles' Kevin Kolb, writes PFW's Mike Wilkening.
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.
