Philadelphia Eagles
Jon Dorenbos - #46 - C
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 0"/ 250 lbs. |
| Birthday | 07/21/1980 |
| Birthplace | Humble, TX |
| College | UTEP |
| Years played | 11 |
Report: Browns ask about Kolb's availability
WIP 610-AM in Philadelphia reported Wednesday that the Browns called the Eagles Tuesday to check on the availablity of benched QB Kevin Kolb.
NFL faces uphill battle on concussions
The Eagles faced criticism throughout the week for allowing QB Kevin Kolb to re-enter the game vs. the Packers after he had suffered a concussion. It also raises again the question of whether the players will buy into the NFL ...
Reid changes mind, goes with Vick as starter
Just one day after maintaining that Kevin Kolb is his starting QB, Eagles head coach Andy Reid changed his mind Tuesday and announced that Michael Vick will start in Week Three.
Eagles add RB, release WR Baskett
The Eagles have signed RB Joique Bell off the Bills' practice squad and cut veteran WR Hank Baskett.
Kolb must prove he's Eagles starter all over
Eagles head coach Andy Reid said that Kevin Kolb, and not Michael Vick, will be the team's starting quarterback, but Kolb must prove his coach made the right call.
Kolb will start for Eagles
Michael Vick will go back to the bench and Kevin Kolb will return to the lineup for the Eagles' Week Three game against the Jaguars following a concussion he suffered in Week One.
Eagles’ QB situation could create fantasy disarray
For fantasy owners' sake, it probably would have been better if Michael Vick had simply tanked on Sunday.
Vick, Eagles hold on to top Lions
Michael Vick's second touchdown pass put the Philadelphia Eagles ahead just before halftime and they had to hold on to beat the Detroit Lions 35-32.
Eagles still tweaking DL rotation
One of the team's goals has been to find a better mix of pass rushers to complement DE Trent Cole. Through one game, the results remain unclear.
Eagles rule Kolb, Bradley out for Week Two
Eagles head coach Andy Reid officially ruled QB Kevin Kolb and MLB Stewart Bradley out for Sunday's game at Detroit, the coach told reporters at the team facility on Friday.
Vick will start for Eagles in Week Two
QB Michael Vick will be the Eagles' starter in Week Two as Kevin Kolb has yet to recover from a concussion he sustained in Week One.
Eagles' Kolb, Bradley fail post-concussion tests
Eagles QB Kevin Kolb and LB Stewart Bradley, both of whom suffered concussions in Sunday's loss to the Packers, have failed their concussion tests on Wednesday.
Teams getting foggy on concussions
It’s clear that despite the NFL’s best efforts to make more stringent and closely monitored guidelines on players’ safety regarding concussions, teams are getting a little foggy with the rules and with information pertaining to these ailments.
Eagles place two on I.R.; sign two
Two Philadelphia starters were placed on injured reserve following a physical Week One loss, and two free agents were signed to fill the roster spots.
Lions move forward with Hill at helm
Head coach Jim Schwartz said QB Shaun Hill can lead the Lions during Matthew Stafford's absence.
PLAYER NEWS
Dorenbos, a long snapper who has performed magic shows in Hollywood and Las Vegas, signed a five-year contract extension Saturday with the Philadelphia Eagles.|||||||
He would have become an unrestricted free agent following the season. Dorenbos was signed late last season after longtime long snapper Mike Bartrum was injured. He's played 22 games with the Eagles, including playoffs. When Dorenbos was a child, his mother was murdered by his father. To help ease his mind, Dorenbos took up magic, and has become an accomplished magician.
Dorenbos was the long snapper on Philadelphia's winning field goal in Sunday's 23-20 victory over the New York Giants.|||||||
The snap is a key to executing a field goal properly and Dorenbos did his job.
