Eagles training camp: The Road to Lehigh
The Eagles training-camp site is at Lehigh University's Goodman Campus in Bethlehem. Rookies, free agents and selected veterans report Monday. Everyone else is scheduled to to report next Thursday. Players will practice for the first time in full pads at 8:15 a.m. Saturday, July 26. All practices are open to the public except for July 25 and Aug. 13. There will be no practice from Aug. 7-9. There is no charge for admission or parking. The NFL Experience, a collection of interactive games where kids can test their football skills, is free and open to the public during the morning and afternoon sessions.
Directions:
FROM CENTER CITY:
1. Take 76 West to 476 North (Blue Route).
2. Take 476 N. to Pa. Turnpike/Northeast Extension.
3. Take Pa. Turnpike's Northeast Extension to Quakertown exit.
4. After taking exit, turn left onto Route 663 and proceed 3.5 miles.
5. Turn left onto Route 309 in Quakertown.
6. Traveling north on 309 to Center Valley, bear right at fork onto Route 378 North (to Bethlehem).
7. Once on Route 378, proceed approximately 2 miles to Saucon Valley Road.
8. Turn right onto Saucon Valley Road and follow to end.
9. Turn left onto Bingen Road and travel approximately 1 mile (look for blue sign that reads "Goodman Campus").
10. At the intersection, cross over to stop sign.
11. Go straight onto Mountain Drive South; Goodman Campus is on the right.
Bonus online coverage
Log in to go.philly.com/lehivalley to read about things to do and places to eat during your trip to training camp, courtesy of Tracey Werner of the Lehigh Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Daily schedule
This can change. For updates on daily practice times, fans should call 215-320-5160 or visit philadelphiaeagles.com. Eagles merchandise will be located at the entrance to the practice fields and will be open from an hour before the start of practice until an hour afterward.
Monday, July 21: 5 p.m.
Tuesday, July 22: 8:45 a.m., 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 23: 8:45 a.m., 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 24: 8:45 a.m., -
Friday, July 25: Closed to fans
Saturday, July 26: 8:15 a.m., 2:45 p.m.
Sunday, July 27: 8:15 a.m., 2:45 p.m.
Monday, July 28: 8:15 a.m., 2:45 p.m.
Tuesday, July 29: 8:15 a.m., 2:45 p.m.
Wednesday, July 30: 8:15 a.m., 2 p.m.
Thursday, July 31: 8:15 a.m., 2:45 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 1: 8:15 a.m., 2 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 2: 8:15 a.m., 2:45 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 3: 8:15 a.m., 2 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 4: 8:15 a.m., 2:45 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 5: 8:15 a.m., 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 6: 8:15 a.m., 2:45 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 7: Closed to fans*
Friday, Aug. 8: None
Saturday, Aug. 9: None
Sunday, Aug. 10: 8:15 a.m., 2:45 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 11: 8:15 a.m., 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 12: 8:15 a.m., 2:45 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 13: Closed to fans*
* Mock game, closed to public
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SIGNATURE SLATE
Autograph sessions will start immediately after morning practice. Numbered tickets will be handed out to fans as they enter training camp, and the winning numbers will be posted around the camp grounds during the morning practice. Player availability and schedule can change.
Saturday, July 26: Linebackers
Sunday, July 27: Wide receivers
Monday, July 28: Quarterbacks, tight ends, specialists
Tuesday, July 29: Defensive backs
Wednesday, July 30: Offensive line
Thursday, July 31: Running backs, linebackers
Friday, Aug. 1: Wide receivers
Saturday, Aug. 2: Defensive backs
Sunday, Aug. 3: Defensive line
Monday, Aug. 4: Quarterbacks, tight ends, specialists
Wednesday, Aug. 6: Offensive line
Sunday, Aug. 10: Running backs
Monday, Aug. 11: Defensive line
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THE 2008 SCHEDULE
Home games in CAPS
PRESEASON
Friday, Aug. 8: at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m., Channel 6
Thursday, Aug. 14: CAROLINA, 8 p.m., Fox
Friday, Aug. 22: at New England, 7:30 p.m., Channel 6
Thursday, Aug. 28: NEW YORK JETS, 6:30 p.m., Channel 6
REGULAR SEASON
Sunday, Sept. 7: ST. LOUIS, 1 p.m., Fox
Monday, Sept. 15: at Dallas, 8:30 p.m., ESPN
Sunday, Sept. 21: PITTSBURGH, 4:15 p.m., CBS
Sunday, Sept. 28: at Chicago, 8:15 p.m., NBC
Sunday, Oct. 5: WASHINGTON, 1 p.m., Fox
Sunday, Oct. 12: at San Francisco, 4:15 p.m., Fox
Sunday, Oct. 19: Bye
Sunday, Oct. 26: ATLANTA, 1 p.m., Fox
Sunday, Nov. 2: at Seattle, 4:15 p.m., Fox
Sunday, Nov. 9: NEW YORK GIANTS, 8:15 p.m., NBC
Sunday, Nov. 16: at Cincinnati, 1 p.m., Fox
Sunday, Nov. 23: at Baltimore, 1 p.m., Fox
Thursday, Nov. 27: ARIZONA, 8 p.m., NFL
Sunday, Dec. 7: at New York Giants, 1 p.m., Fox
Monday, Dec. 15: CLEVELAND, 8:30 p.m., ESPN
Sunday, Dec. 21: at Washington, 1 p.m., Fox
Sunday, Dec. 28: DALLAS, 1 p.m., Fox
