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 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
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.
