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 |
Vick goes down, Ryan rallies Falcons past Eagles
Matt Ryan threw a career-high four touchdown passes and rallied Atlanta from a 10-point deficit for a 35-31 victory over the Eagles on Sunday night.
Vick leaves game with neck injury
Eagles QB Michael Vick headed to the locker room in the third quarter of Sunday night's game against the Falcons with a neck injury.
Eagles hope pass rush remains economical
The Eagles appear to want to blitz far less this season and rotate their defensive linemen to keep the pass rush fresh and fruitful.
Eagles to hold camp at Lehigh in 2012
The Eagles and Lehigh University have agreed to a deal that will keep the Eagles' training camp at the school during the summer of 2012.
First Fifteen: Early look at Week Two games
In scripting the 15 most compelling story lines this week, we look at Matt Ryan and the Falcons' attempt to bounce back from a Week One drubbing.
Eagles beat injury-ravaged Rams
Michael Vick rushed for 98 yards, LeSean McCoy scored twice and DeSean Jackson topped 100 yards receiving as the Eagles began their self-proclaimed Super Bowl drive with a 31-13 victory over the Rams on Sunday.
Eagles rule Young, Watkins out; Smith active
The Eagles ruled QB Vince Young and rookie OG Danny Watkins inactive for their Week One game against the Rams, while WR Steve Smith will be active.
Eagles' Jackson opens campaign to get paid
WR DeSean Jackson wants to prove to the Eagles he's worth big bucks.
Eagles re-sign CB Hanson
The Eagles appear perfectly fine with a surplus of cornerbacks, re-signing Joselio Hanson to a two-year deal.
The First Fifteen: Early Week One primer
In the inaugural edition of "The First Fifteen," we look at the 15 most compelling story lines as we enter Week One.
Eagles cut CB Hanson, several other veterans
The Eagles have announced their cuts, and there are a few well-known players in the group.
Eagles waive nine
The Eagles released nine players on Friday in advance of Saturday's deadline to have a 53-man roster.
Eagles 2011 preview
The Eagles had the flashiest offseason, bringing in several veterans to help Michael Vick make a run at the Super Bowl. Here's our position-by-position preview of the Eagles.
Young injured in Eagles' win over Jets
Backup QB Vince Young led the Eagles on two scoring drives against Jets backups before leaving with a hamstring injury in a 24-14 preseason victory Thursday night.
Vick, Eagles agree to lucrative, long-term deal
Michael Vick will be in an Eagles uniform for a long time, as the team announced Monday that it has agreed to a six-year contract with Vick that will almost certainly void to five years.
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.
