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Adrian Peterson, who led the Washington Redskins in rushing last season, is among the team's list of inactive players for the Week 1 game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The move came as a surprise despite head coach Jay Gruden already naming Derrius Guice as Washington's starting running back for the season opener. The former LSU back - a second-round pick by the franchise in the 2018 draft - missed his entire rookie campaign after suffering a serious knee injury. Continue to Article

September 08, 2019 11:45:am EST

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson will be a healthy scratch for the first time in his career for Sunday's opener at the Philadelphia Eagles, according to an NFL Network report. Another NFL Network report suggested several of the team's veteran players were unhappy with the decision. Head coach Jay Gruden said Thursday a decision hadn't been made on how many backs would be active, or if Peterson -- who doesn't play special teams -- would be one of them. Continue to Article

September 08, 2019 11:13:am EST

Mack Hollins gets it. The wide receiver was ready for Week 1 as he rolled into Lincoln Financial Field rocking the perfect attire. Yup, that's a kelly green Brent Celek jersey. Continue to Article

September 08, 2019 10:55:am EST

Even the best teams are surrounded by questions and concerns, and as loaded as the Eagles look heading into Sunday's opener against the Redskins, there are certainly some areas of uneasiness. Here's a few of mine on the eve of the Eagles' 87th season opener: - YOUNG, INEXPERIENCED CORNERS: All these guys have terrific ability, but they also have very little experience. Ronald Darby has been around, but he's started just 16 games over the last two years and missed virtually the entire summer. Continue to Article

September 07, 2019 10:42:am EST

If the chorus of "Fly! Eagles! Fly!" or "E-A-G-L-E-S" chants become too overwhelming for any fan with sensory needs at Lincoln Financial Field, the Philadelphia Eagles took a big step to make sure they don't have to leave the game or event. The Eagles partnered with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and nonprofit KultureCity in the offseason to build a state-of-the-art sensory room on a suites level inside the Linc to accommodate fans and families managing sensory challenges. Several more NFL teams will be considered sensory-inclusive certified, meaning fans will have sensory bags available if they need them. Continue to Article

September 07, 2019 3:17:am EST

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