Zach Berman, Inquirer Staff Writer
Quarterback Matt Barkley agreed to terms on a four-year deal with the Eagles on Thursday, leaving first-round pick Lane Johnson as the only rookie without a contract six weeks before training camp.
Barkley, the team’s surprising fourth-round pick, sounded confident a deal was closed on Wednesday when asked about his contract. He said there were a few discrepancies that must be solved, but assured that the contract will not linger heading into a training camp when Barkley still hopes to win the starting job.
The terms of the deal are not immediately known. Barkley was the No. 98 overall pick, and the No. 98 pick in the 2012 draft received a four-year, $2.58 million contract. That’s more than $10 million less than the four-year, $12.68 million dollar deal signed by Ryan Tannehill, who was the third quarterback taken in 2012. Barkley might have been in contention to go at that point had he entered the draft in 2012, but he elected to return for his senior season. (However, it's unknown whether he would have been drafted that high if he went through the pre-draft process.)
Zach Berman, Inquirer Staff Writer
The Eagles announced more details about the five practices open to fans at Lincoln Financial Field, which will be on July 28, Aug. 5, Aug. 11, Aug. 17, and Aug. 26. Each one begins at 12:30 p.m.
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- July 28 will be Alumni Day, when Eagles recognize alumni prior to practice Some of the players will sign autographs beginning at 10:30 a.m. - Aug. 5 is Military Day, when members from all four branches of the military will be honored prior to practice. Zach Berman, Inquirer Staff WriterMichael Vick is apparently not the only one who wants a starting quarterback named before the veterans arrive at training camp on July 25. According to DeSean Jackson, "the team" also wants Kelly to name a starter. "I have been hearing some things about Vick saying that he wants to know," Jackson said in an interview with the NFL Network. "At the same time, the team wants to know too. We need to go into training camp prepared and know who is going to be our starting quarterback. Whether it is [Nick] Foles or Vick, I think they would both do a great job and we will be ready for the season." It's wishful thinking, though. Don't expect Kelly to name a starting quarterback anytime soon. Kelly has said he's not in a rush to make a decision, and he wants training camp and the preseason to bolster his evaluation. Philly.com SportsJeff McLane of the Inquirer reports from the NovaCare Complex as the quarterback battle between Michael Vick and Nick Foles continues for the Eagles.  
Zach Berman, Inquirer Staff WriterThe Eagles hired three new scouts and changed the roles of three people on the personnel staff. The new scouts are Michael Davis (midwest), Trey Brown (west coast), and Louis Clark (pro scout). Davis was the Jets assistant director of college scouting, scouted the southeast region, and spent 16 years in the Jets organization. Philly.com SportsJoin the Inquirer's Zach Berman as he takes your Eagles questions in a live chat, beginning Tuesday at 2 p.m. On a mobile device? Click HERE to follow along and ask questions. Jeff McLane, Inquirer Staff WriterThe Eagles had what many would consider to be their first projected starting offensive line for most of practice as minicamp opened. Center Jason Kelce and left guard Evan Mathis have been returning from surgeries and weren't expected to be ready before the end of the spring, but both were essentially full participants on Tuesday. "I was told when I got here that they were going to try and get them ready for the minicamps," coach Chip Kelly said. "And those guys have done a great job from a rehab standpoint. It's good to get them back and get them some reps." Zach Berman, Inquirer Staff WriterCary Williams' absence from OTAs last week was notable after he missed Friday's practice because of his daughter's dance recital. It came after previously missing time because of his wedding, the building of his home, and dental work. Williams was honest and accountable for missing Friday's practice, and his reason made sense. "I grew up a kid that didn’t have two parents in a household," Williams said. "I take pride in being there for my daughter." Jeff McLane, Inquirer Staff WriterDeSean Jackson confirmed that he no longer has Drew Rosenhaus as his agent, but said that he hasn't decided on a new agent, despite an Inquirer report that he is eyeing rapper Jay-Z's Roc Nation Sports. "I don't know right now," Jackson said when asked about his interest in Jay-Z agency. "It's a lot of thoughts. The [reports] are what they are, but coming out of my mouth, I don't know yet." Jackson owns a record label and has dabbled in rap. He was asked if hiring Jay-Z could help with his aspirations in the music industry. Zach Berman, Inquirer Staff WriterThe Eagles released their training camp schedule on Tuesday, which includes five open practices to fans at Lincoln Financial Field and two practices with the New England Patriots. Here's what you need to know: - Rookies will report on July 22. They practice for two days before the full team reports July 25. - The Eagles will hold the following five practices for fans free at Lincoln Financial Field: July 28, Aug. 5, Aug. 11, Aug. 17, and Aug. 26. All are at 12:30 p.m., except the practice on Aug. 17 might be moved to 8:15 a.m. if the Phillies game is flexed. Attendance is free, with tickets going on sale on Tuesday, June 18th at 2 p.m. Parking is also free, with lots open three hours prior to practice.
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