Under Nick Sirianni, during his first three years in Philadelphia, the Eagles had one of the lightest practice schedules and regularly sat their starters during the preseason. That will change after last season’s collapse, which saw the Birds lose six of their final seven.
The Inquirer’s Jeff McLane reports that Philadelphia will play their starters for at least one series on Friday night.
#Eagles plan is to play their starters for a series in tonight’s preseason opener at the Ravens, team sources said.
Could be more depending upon how the series goes.
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) August 9, 2024
Upon getting hired, the new Eagles defensive coordinator highlighted the team’s lack of practice sessions and physicality, hinting at changes coming on his side of the football.
Philadelphia was physically manhandled in late-season losses to the 49ers and Cowboys before being dominated by the Buccaneers during the NFC wild-card loss.
Players have noted a change in physicality and toughness during the first two weeks, and game action in the preseason opener is another example of the change.
