Philadelphia Eagles
James Casey - #85 - TE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 3"/ 240 lbs. |
| Birthday | 09/22/1984 |
| Birthplace | Azle, TX |
| College | Rice |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 5th round, 16th pick by Texans |
Week Six Players of the Week
This week, PFW selects Michael Turner, Kurt Coleman and Shane Lechler as its Players of the Week.
Readers: Eagles most disappointing team of 2011
Andy Reid's Eagles were the overwhelming choice in a PFW poll question asking, "Which team has been the most disappointing so far?"
If this is the end, McNabb had a good run
It looks like Donovan McNabb's run as an NFL starter has ended, but that shouldn't detract from his career accomplishments, writes Christian West.
Eagles pick Grossman four times, top Redskins
The bounces finally started going Philadelphia's way as the Eagles raced to a 20-0 second-quarter lead on their way to ending a four-game skid with a win over the Redskins.
They Said It: week of Oct. 9
Dolphins WR Brandon Marshall on his plans for Monday night's contest against the Jets, quoted on miamiherald.com: "I'll probably get kicked out after the second quarter. I'm not joking. I'm serious."
Eagles' offensive line likely facing more changes
Stability hasn't been one of the Eagles' virtues this season, but the offensive line has been one of the least steady positions.
The First Fifteen: Week Six
Taking a look at some of the key Week Six matchups, including Eagles-Redskins, Patriots-Cowboys, Falcons-Panthers and, yes, Lions-49ers.
Eagles can't stress fundamentals enough
The 49ers and Bills have done the rest of the league a favor: They have shown how you beat the Eagles, who fell to 1-4 after Sunday's five-turnover loss in Buffalo.
Bills outlast Eagles in messy game
Fred Jackson had 196 total yards and Michael Vick threw four interceptions, as the Bills topped the Eagles 31-24.
Eagles not reacting in new defensive scheme
The defense the Eagles are trying to employ only works if the players are disciplined, which, so far, they have not been.
Report: Eagles first-rounder Watkins to start
Eagles first-round pick Danny Watkins will make his first start of the season Week Five against the Bills.
The First Fifteen: Week Five
Here's an early look at the Week Five action, the first shortened (and the bye isn't coming at a great time for a few teams) week of the 2011 NFL season.
Eagles DE Cole to have MRI on calf injury
Eagles DE Trent Cole will undergo an MRI on Monday to determine the severity of a calf injury he suffered in the team's Week Four loss to the 49ers.
Eagles' philosophical OL shift leaves Vick vulnerable
Shifting from a big, strong offensive line to one that's small and sleek under OL coach Howard Mudd has softened the Eagles' protection, making Michael Vick more vulnerable to injury.
Niners rally past Eagles
Frank Gore's 12-yard run capped a second-half comeback, lifting the 49ers past the Eagles 24-23 on Sunday.
PLAYER NEWS
Casey is inactive for Sunday's game against Tennessee.|||||||
The Texans had Casey listed as doubtful while he recovers from a strained pectoral muscle, but he will miss a second straight game Sunday. Lawrence Vickers is starting in his place.
The unheralded Casey had five receptions for 126 yards and one score Sunday in a 40-33 loss to the Saints.|||||||
Casey is a feel-good story as a running back out of nearby Rice. The Texans are loaded with quality backs and Casey is no exception.
Casey had 81 yards on eight catches in the Texans' 24-17 loss to Tampa Bay in their preseason finale Thursday.|||||||
Casey is low on the Texans' depth chart.
