Posted: Friday, July 31, 2009, 8:42 AM | 5 comments |
 

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BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- The Eagles are in their full gear this morning for the first time at training camp. It's go time -- well, at least not for everyone. Cornerback Asante Samuel (hamstring), tackle Jason Peters (quad), defensive tackle Trevor Laws (hamstring) and cornerback Macho Harris (ankle) are still not ready to practice. The four are working out with the training staff as they did yesterday.

Tackle Shawn Andrews, who had his back tighten up on him after yesterday's conditioning run, is not on the field. He worked out inside yesterday and appears to be doing the same today.

Running back Brian Westbrook (ankle) and defensive end Victor Abiamiri (strained pectoral muscle) continue their rehab work with the Eagles trainers.

UPDATE: During one-one-one drills, Kevin Curtis apparently injured himself. The wide receiver, who had off-season surgery to correct a sports hernia, was matched up with cornerbacker Sheldon Brown and came up lame. Curtis limped off the field not long after and wasn't around for "live" hitting.

UPDATE, PART TWO: Andy Reid said that Curtis had a thigh bruise.

Also, the Eagles announced that the private memorial service for long-time Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Johnson will be held on Friday, August 7 at 2 pm. The service will take place inside the West Club of Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. At the family’s request, the memorial service will be by invitation only. Johnson passed away on Tuesday, July 28, after a courageous battle with melanoma.

Eagles head coach Andy Reid has canceled both practices scheduled for training camp that day.

Donations made in his honor can be directed to:

Jim Johnson Melanoma Research Fund
c/o Tricia Bruning
Abramson Cancer Center
3535 Market Street
Suite 750
Philadelphia, PA  19104
www.pennmedicine.org\abramson

 
Posted by Jeff McLane @ 8:42 AM  Permalink | 5 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:21 AM, 07/31/2009
    Since Coach Johnson's tragedy, I've had my face treated. This has taught me that, if it can happen to someone as indestructible as Coach, it can happen to me. An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure.
    — ItalianSausage
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:06 AM, 07/31/2009
    Good touch by the F/O for JJ, and by Andy cancelling camp for the day so the players can attend!!!
    — DJ
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:16 AM, 07/31/2009
    Update: The entire Eagles team has pulled their groins. No practice today.
    — p-diddy
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:39 PM, 07/31/2009
    I'm not a professional athlete, but if I was being paid to be one I'd sure keep myself in shape during the off season. When you start signing mulit-million dollar contracts you owe it to the team and yourself to show up for camp and at least ready to run more than a 1/4 mile before pulling hammy's, quads, back's, etc. etc. Similar to making the Stanley Cup Finals, it becomes a game of attrition.. Ie: those that are in the best shape will come out on top of better teams. I know if I signed a contract to do a job, showed up for work and couldn't do what I was gettting paid for...well... I wouldn't be gettting paid...nor would I expect to... hey, just saying...
    — dedhed
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:49 PM, 07/31/2009
    Yo ItalianSausage, great great advice!
    — Reality Speaks


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Jeff McLane (left) began covering the Eagles in April 2009 after covering college sports and Penn State football in particular. Before that he wrote about high school sports and before that he worked in the mailroom (not quite). Find Jeff on Facebook and follow him on Twitter for instant updates on the Eagles.

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