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 |
Eagles lose one DE, add another
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Eagles trade FB Scott to Cardinals for CB Calvin
The Eagles announced Monday that they have traded FB Charles Scott to the Cardinals for CB Jorrick Calvin, a swap of 2010 sixth-round draft picks.
Eagles excited about TE Harbor's potential
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Eagles starters Jackson, Cole leave game with injuries
WR DeSean Jackson and DE Trent Cole both left Friday night's preseason game against the Chiefs because of injury.
Chiefs rookie Sheffield carted off field
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Eagles TE Ingram to miss Friday's game
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49ers land RB Westbrook
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Eagles' Sims has been 'animal' in camp
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Eagles add TE Lawrie, drop Rucker
The Eagles announced Monday that they have signed TE Nate Lawrie. To make room for him on the 80-man roster, the team released TE Martin Rucker.
It's official: League won't suspend Vick
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Maclin suffers bone bruise in knee
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Eagles sign ex-Ravens WR Washington
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Broncos trade Arrington to Eagles for Mays
The Eagles and Broncos made a trade Friday night, sending LB Joe Mays to Denver and RB-RS J.J. Arrington to Philadelphia.
Eagles still have questions in offensive backfield
Offensively, there's little not to like about the Eagles' potential, but the offensive backfield is an area with some unknowns.
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.
