Philadelphia Eagles
Jason Peters - #71 - T
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 340 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/22/1982 |
| Birthplace | Queen City, TX |
| College | Arkansas |
| Years played | 9 |
Eagles go three straight on 'D'
The Eagles came into Friday’s portion of the draft with options, and they left it with more depth on what looks like a monster front seven.
Eagles' Patterson still in the picture
Eagles DT Mike Patterson still should be a big contributor despite the team drafting DT Fletcher Cox in Round One.
Eagles rightfully pounce on DT Cox
The Eagles had problems maintaining leads and stopping the run, and Fletcher Cox helps solve both of these issues.
Falcons acquire CB Samuel for seventh-round pick
Philadelphia has traded veteran CB Asante Samuel to the Falcons for a seventh-round pick. Samuel has agreed to a restructured contract.
Dawkins announces retirement
Brian Dawkins, one of the most feared defensive players in football over the past 16 seasons, announced on Monday he has retired.
Report: Several teams contact Browns about No. 4 pick
Several teams have contacted the Browns about their fourth overall pick in the draft, The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer reported Friday night.
Eagles re-sign DT Landri
The Eagles have agreed to terms with DT Derek Landri on a one-year deal. Financial terms were not announced.
Eagles' Asomugha, Avant see greener pastures ahead
Eagles teammates Nnamdi Asomugha and Jason Avant took time out from a service project to talk about their excitement for next season.
Philadelphia Eagles
Here are the Philadelphia Eagles top three needs going into the draft, subject to any free-agent signings it may make before then.
Eagles sign former Bills OLT Bell
The Eagles found a potential replacement for OLT Jason Peters, signing Demetress Bell to a five-year deal.
NFC East draft needs
With the Redskins set to draft QB Robert Griffin III, Eric Edholm identifies the top three draft needs for all four teams in the NFC East.
Connecting the draft dots
PFW executive editor Dan Arkush offers a creative, draft-related perspective on five of the biggest NFL moves so far this offseason.
Samuel willing to re-do deal to help trade
Eagles CB Asante Samuel reportedly has taken a key step to help him leave Philadelphia's crowded CB corps.
Eagles OLT Peters ruptures Achilles tendon
The Eagles announced Friday that OLT Jason Peters ruptured the Achilles tendon in his right leg.
Eagles re-sign OT Dunlap
The Eagles announced Friday that they have agreed to terms with OT King Dunlap on a one-year contract.
PLAYER NEWS
Peters ruptured the Achilles tendon in his right leg on Tuesday, and surgery is required.|||||||
Peters, who was undrafted out of Arkansas and has developed into a key cog on the Philadelphia offensive line, was injured while training in Texas. Surgery to repair the tendon is scheduled for Tuesday in Philadelphia, and will be performed by Dr. Steve Raikin of the Rothman Institute. Peters is a 6-foot-4, 340-pound native of Queen City, Texas.
Peters is inactive this Sunday against Washington.|||||||
Peters has a left hamstring strain that coach Andy Reid calls "fairly significant." He developed into a Pro Bowler for the Bills.
Peters, the lone Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman in the same spot as he was a year ago, suffered an ankle injury in practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game with the Atlanta Falcons.|||||||
Peters, a four-time Pro Bowl player, suffered the injury near the end of Friday's practice in a team drill. He limped out of the indoor practice facility accompanied by one of the team's trainers.
Peters is among three Eagles scheduled for MRI exams on Monday following injuries during Sunday's 13-9 loss at Oakland.|||||||
Peters hurt his left knee midway through the first quarter and didn't return. Coach Andy Reid called Peters' injury a sprained knee, but it was thought to be worse.
The Bills agreed to trade Peters to the Philadelphia Eagles after failing to negotiate a new contract with the disgruntled two-time Pro Bowl selection.|||||||
By landing Peters, the Eagles fill an immediate hole on their offensive line after left tackle Tra Thomas signed with Jacksonville in free agency last month. Listed at 6-foot-4 and 328 pounds, Peters completed his sixth season last year and was selected to his second consecutive Pro Bowl. He was an undrafted rookie out of Arkansas and broke in with the Bills as a tight end.
