Eagles' Defensive Coordinator Juan Castillo Out, Todd Bowles In

The struggling NFL team fires its defensive coordinator, names Bowles as replacement.

Eagles fans have had much to complain about this season. As the Birds head into their bye week at 3-3, many are calling for some heads to roll. Andy Reid seems to have taken the call to heart. According to multiple reports, the Eagles fired defensive coordinator Juan Castillo Tuesday morning and named secondary coach Todd Bowles as the new coordinator. "I want to make it clear that I have nothing but the ultimate respect for Juan Castillo as a coach and as a person," Reid said in a statement released by the Eagles. "He is one of the finest football coaches that I have ever worked with. He has served this organization extremely well for 18 years and letting him go was a difficult decision. I know he will continue to be a succesfful coach in…

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Patch Picks: NFL Week 6

See which teams will win in week 6, according to Patch editor predictions.

Dino Ciliberti—The editor of the Palmer/Forks Patch writes a weekly Philly Sports Chatter column that appears every Saturday on all Patches in the Lehigh Valley, South Jersey and the Philadelphia suburbs. He's a long-suffering Philadelphia Eagles fan. Dino is overseeing Pigskin Picks. Daryl Nerl—Editor of the Bethlehem Patch. He's also a New York Giants fan. Rob Chakler—Editor for Upper Moreland and Lower Moreland Patches. Rob is also a Philadelphia Eagles fan. Elizabeth Rich—Editor of the Upper Saucon Patch. Believe it or not, she's a Kansas City Chiefs fan. (Elizabeth's note: What can I say, it's a bad relationship I keep going back to...) Thomas Sunnergren—Editor of the Phoenixville Patch. Tom gets to cover "Blobfest" since Phoenixville…

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Patch Picks: NFL Week 2

Patch editors choose the teams that will win games for the second week of the NFL season.

Dino Ciliberti—The editor of the Palmer/Forks Patch writes a weekly Philly Sports Chatter column that appears every Saturday on all Patches in the Lehigh Valley, South Jersey and the Philadelphia suburbs. He's a long-suffering Philadelphia Eagles fan. Dino is overseeing Pigskin Picks. Daryl Nerl—Editor of the Bethlehem Patch. He's also a New York Giants fan. Rob Chakler—Editor for Upper Moreland and Lower Moreland Patches. Rob is also a Philadelphia Eagles fan. Elizabeth Rich—Editor of the Upper Saucon Patch. Believe it or not, she's a Kansas City Chiefs fan. (Elizabeth's note: What can I say, it's a bad relationship I keep going back to...) Thomas Sunnergren—Editor of the Phoenixville Patch. Tom gets to cover "Blobfest" since Phoenixville…

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Anthony Wayne

5:13 pm on Monday, September 17, 2012

You can't win them all, if you don't win the first two. Great start Eagles!   more ›

Son of Eagles Coach Andy Reid Found Dead at Lehigh

Garrett Reid, son of Eagles football Coach Andy Reid, was found dead in a Lehigh University dorm room on Sunday in the midst of the team's pre-season training camp.

  The oldest son of Philadelphia Eagles Coach Andy Reid was found dead this morning in a dorm room at Lehigh University, where the team has summer training camp.  Garrett Reid, 29, was found in his bed at the Sayre Park dorms following a struggle of almost 10 years with drug addiction and drug dealing. Reid was helping at camp with players' stength training and conditioning. Eagles general manager Howie Roseman made the announcement to reporters after the team's walk-through Sunday morning: "It is a tough morning for all of us in the Eagles family. Garrett grew up with this team, and that makes this news even harder for us to process. Our hearts go out to Andy, Tammy, Britt, Spencer, Crosby and Drew Ann. Coach has spent the morning …

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Kate

10:52 pm on Friday, September 7, 2012

One of the young men you keep going on about asking for public sympathy had parents that maintained a blind eye to their son's criminal behavior. They knew he was robbing the neighbors and continued to ignore the blatant signs.   more ›

Day Trips: Philadelphia Eagles Training Camp & the Delaware River

Find local attractions you can visit on about one tank of gas.

Looking to save money and get away? Try one of these trips you can enjoy on just one tank of gas: Philadelphia Eagles training camp in Bethlehem, "Our Town" in West Chester and the Bucks County River in Point Pleasant. Address: Lehigh University, Goodman Campus, Bethlehem Admission: Free parking and free admission Hours: Summary: See your favorite players up close as the Philadelphia Eagles gear up for the 2012-13 season. Training camp includes a merchandise tent, autograph tent, children’s activities, food vendors and a chance to meet cheerleaders and mascot Swoop. Tailgate or bring a cooler. The autograph tent is open after afternoon practice only. A limited amount of numbered tickets are distributed to fans as they arrive. Winning …

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April 26: NFL Draft Day

What's going on around town today.

Univest Bank is holding an employment open house at its branch on Louis Drive in Warminster today, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Positions available include Financial Service Center Manager, Head Teller, Sales & Service Representative, Teller and Mortgage Loan Consultant. The William Tennent baseball team hosts a 3:30 p.m. game against Council Rock North. The softball team travels to Council Rock North for a game at the same time. Looks like a rainy day today, with a high near 61, according to the National Weather Service. Round one of the NFL draft starts tonight at 8 p.m., televised on ESPN. Draft guru Mel Kiper, Jr. has projected that the Eagles will pick up Mississippi State defensive end Fletcher Cox with the 15th pick. On this day, April 26, 1865, …

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Eagles Playoff Fever Sweeps Through Ann’s Choice

Residents and staff gather to cheer on the Eagles as they enter the playoffs.

A wave of green and white washed over the Keystone Clubhouse at Ann’s Choice Retirement Community in Warminster Wednesday afternoon as nearly 200 residents joined members of the Eagles Cheerleading Squad and the team’s mascot, “Swoop,” for a “Go Green” pep rally. The event, which featured Eagles trivia and costume contests, gave Ann’s Choice residents an “opportunity to reconnect with their inner sports fan,” said Executive Director Joe LoCascio.  “It gives them such a lift to be able to be part of something like this.” Swoop and Eagles cheerleaders Jackie Ranieri and Tracey Dunn led the standing-room only crowd in cheers to root on the Eagles’ as they enter the playoffs.  Residents and staff took part in a “Whip the Packers” whipped cream…

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