Eagles open preseason vs. New England
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Eagles open preseason vs. New England
Zach Berman, Inquirer Staff Writer
Chip Kelly's first game on the Eagles sideline will come against Patriots coach Bill Belichick, a friend of Kelly's. The Eagles and Patriots will open the preseason against each other at Lincoln Financial Field between Aug. 8-11.
The Eagles' second preseason game will be against the Carolina Panthers between August 15-19. That is the final home game of the preseason.
They visit the Jacksonville Jaguars between Aug. 22-25. That is a meeting against Jaguars coach Gus Bradley, a finalist for the Eagles job.
The preseason finale is a visit to the MetLife Stadium to play the New York Jets on either August 29 or August 30. The Jets' offensive coordinator is Marty Mornhinweg, a long-time Eagles assistant.
The official dates will be announced at a later date.
So to review:
2013 Preseason Schedule
vs. New England, Aug. 8-11
vs. Carolina, Aug. 15-19
vs. Jacksonville, Aug. 22-25
at New York Jets, Aug 29-30
Geno Smith's first game against the Pats? Can't wait.— Haat Rod- Jacksonville is away, not home.— Tom Crymes
