Philadelphia Eagles
Todd Herremans - #79 - T
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 6"/ 321 lbs. |
| Birthday | 10/13/1982 |
| Birthplace | Ravenna, MI |
| College | Saginaw Valley |
| Years played | 9 |
| Drafted | 2005, 4th round, 25th pick by Eagles |
Eagles take risk on Sims' aggressiveness, health
If the Eagles can get recent trade acquisition Ernie Sims to play within the scheme and keep him healthy, he could he a valuable and versatile weapon.
Chiefs' choice of McCluster shocks Eagles
The Eagles were poised to draft Dexter McCluster, writes Eric Edholm, but K.C. beat them to the punch. In "Around the NFL," Edholm will be posting blog entries throughout the draft.
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I have to say I wasn’t expecting Brandon Graham to be the pick at No. 13 once I heard the Eagles had traded up to that spot.
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The Eagles have acquired LB Ernie Sims from the Lions in a three-way trade on Monday. The Lions also landed TE Tony Scheffler from Denver, with the Broncos getting draft picks.
Eagles OG Jean-Gilles signs one-year tender
The Eagles announced Thursday that they have signed OG Max Jean-Gilles, a restricted free agent, to a one-year contract.
Eagles surprisingly deal McNabb to rival Redskins
In what is the most surprising move of the entire NFL offseason, the Eagles have traded QB Donovan McNabb to the division-rival Redskins.
Eagles ship Brown, Gocong to Browns for Hall, picks
The Eagles and Browns completed a trade Friday, sending CB Sheldon Brown and LB Chris Gocong to Cleveland in exchange for LB Alex Hall, plus fourth- and fifth-round draft picks in 2010.
Eagles extend Banner's contract
The Eagles announced Thursday that they have extended the contract of president Joe Banner and promoted Don Smolenski to chief operating officer.
Draft's second day won't lack for intrigue
The second day of the NFL draft could be very interesting this year, writes PFW's Mike Wilkening, with the Eagles and Browns two teams to watch.
Trading McNabb right move for Eagles
Eagles fans have not known a full-time quarterback other than Donovan McNabb for the past 10 seasons, but they better get used to hearing a new QB's name in 2010.
Reid: Eagles willing to listen on QB offers
The Eagles have a wealth at quarterback, and other teams are calling to gauge the team's interest in trading one of them, head coach Andy Reid said this week at the NFL spring meetings.
Saints allow RB Bell to sign with Eagles
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Maclin ready for more in Year Two
Jeremy Maclin might have hit the rookie wall by the end of his first season in Philadelphia, but it was otherwise an unquestioned success.
DE Babin joins Titans
DE Jason Babin will join the Titans after the Eagles declined to match an offer sheet the restricted free agent signed with Tennessee on Wednesday, the Titans announced Friday. Babin reportedly signed a one-year, $1 million deal with Tennessee.
PLAYER NEWS
Todd Herremans was placed on the season-ending Injured reserve list on Wednesday.|||||||
Herremans suffered a dislocated bone and ligament damage in his right foot in Monday's loss to New Orleans. He should be ready for training camp, but the injury is the latest blow to a depleted offensive line. Herremans will wear a boot for at least eight weeks.Philadelphia's makeshift line is now without Herremans, left tackle Jason Peters, center Jason Kelce and right guard Danny Watkins.
The Eagles signed Herremans Tuesday to a three-year contract extension through 2016.|||||||
Herremans, 29, started all 16 games in 2011 at tackle, after primarily playing guard during his first six seasons in Philadelphia. A fourth-round selection in 2005 out of Saginaw Valley State, Herremans is the second longest-tenured member of the Philadelphia offense, having played in 95 games.
Despite undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his left knee on Oct. 2, Herremans said Friday that he would be ready to play Sunday against the Jets, according to the Philadelphia Daily News.|||||||
Herremans was expected to miss another week, and said he surprised even himself with his quick return. He has made 22 consecutive starts.
Herremans had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee on Tuesday.|||||||
The left guard's return is still uncertain, so monitor the developments. Herremans, a fourth-round draft pick out of Saginaw Valley State in 2005, has started 22 consecutive games.
Herremans signed a five-year contract extension with Philadelphia on Saturday, staying with the Eagles through the 2013 season. The 24-year-old Herremans transitioned to left guard this season after starting four games at left tackle as a rookie in 2005. He's helped Philadelphia's offense rank second in total yards (380.7) and sixth in points (24.9).|||||||
Herremans was a fourth-round pick in 2005 and was the eighth Philadelphia player to sign a long-term contract extension in the past six months.
