Philadelphia Eagles
Jason Kelce - #62 - C
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 3"/ 295 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/05/1987 |
| Birthplace | Cleveland Heights, OH |
| College | Cincinnati |
| Years played | 3 |
| Drafted | 2011, 6th round, 26th pick by Eagles |
Eagles fire Castillo, promote Bowles
The Eagles fired defensive coordinator Juan Castillo and named secondary coach Todd Bowles the new defensive coordinator.
NFC East Spin cycle: Giants, Redskins on collision course
Although the Cowboys and Eagles missed on late-game opportunities, the Giants and Redskins turned in statement victories.
Lions come from behind to stun Eagles
Jason Hanson kicked a 45-yard field goal in overtime and the Lions overcame a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Eagles 26-23 on Sunday.
NFC East Spin Cycle: Week Five
The Giants gained ground in the NFC East race as the Redskins (who lost a QB) and Eagles (who might change QBs) fell in close games.
Steelers top Eagles in Mendenhall's return
Shaun Suisham hit a 34-yard field goal as time expired to lift the Steelers to a 16-14 victory over the Eagles on Sunday
Key matchup: Eagles pass rush vs. Steelers pass protection
In his last game against Philadelphia, Ben Roethlisberger was sacked eight times in defeat. Needless to say, the Steelers can't let this happen again Sunday.
Eagles soon could extend Rodgers-Cromartie, Maclin
With ample salary-cap room, the Eagles want to stick closer to the roster-building strategy they used before and after 2011.
NFC East Spin cycle: Week Four
At the quarter pole, the Eagles, Giants and Redskins and Cowboys are all at .500 or better.
Eagles hang on for 19-17 win over Giants
LeSean McCoy rushed for 121 yards in the second half of the Eagles' 19-17 win over the Giants.
Eagles sticking with Johnson as punt returner
There was some talk this week that DeSean Jackson could return to punt-returning duties in light of rookie Damaris Johnson’s struggles in that role.
Key matchup: Giants defense vs. Eagles RB LeSean McCoy
The Eagles know they need to get LeSean McCoy more involved, and in the right way, against a Giants defense that has played better of late.
Eagles swap punters
The Eagles announced Tuesday that they signed P Mat McBriar to a two-year contract and released second-year P Chas Henry.
NFC East Spin cycle: Week Three
The Giants and Eagles are heading in opposite directions; the Cowboys clawed back; and the Redskins lost again.
Cardinals stomp Eagles for best start in 38 years
Kevin Kolb threw for 222 yards and two touchdowns and the Cardinals ran over the Eagles 27-6 on Sunday for their best start in 38 years.
Eagles getting what they want from Cox
First-round DT Fletcher Cox got off to a slow start but has become a key defender for the Eagles through two games.
PLAYER NEWS
The Philadelphia Eagles have placed center Jason Kelce on injured reserve, ending his season. Center Steve Vallos was signed to take his spot. Dallas Reynolds will be the starter.|||||||
Kelce was injured in Sunday's win over Baltimore and had surgery Tuesday to repair a torn medial collateral ligament in his right knee. Once that heals, he will have surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
Kelce will miss at least four to six weeks because of a tore knee ligament, and it's possible he could face season-ending surgery.|||||||
Kelce injured his right knee in Philadelphia's 24-23 win over Baltimore on Sunday. An MRI on Monday revealed he tore his medial collateral ligament and has a partial tear of the anterior cruciate ligament. Eagles head athletic trainer Rick Burkholder said Kelce's MCL needs at least four to six weeks to heal. Kelce will undergo further testing on Tuesday to determine whether his ACL needs to be reconstructed. If so, he'll miss the rest of the season.
Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, wide receiver Jeremy Maclin and offensive lineman King Dunlap all left Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens with injuries.|||||||
Kelce was lost for the game with a sprained right knee.
