Brooks Kubena
@bkubena.bsky.social
Eagles beat reporter for The Athletic
If you've ever wondered...
Why did the Houston Oilers leave?
Did Houston's lawyers fight for the history?
Could the Texans have been the Oilers?
Why did the Titans wear Oilers unis vs. the Texans?
What's with the uniform changes?
This story's for you:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/593...
Why did the Houston Oilers leave?
Did Houston's lawyers fight for the history?
Could the Texans have been the Oilers?
Why did the Titans wear Oilers unis vs. the Texans?
What's with the uniform changes?
This story's for you:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/593...
How Oilers throwback uniforms stoked the embers of a decades-long NFL relocation fight
The feud between the Tennessee Titans and Houston Texans over the remains of the Oilers is defined by petty antagonism and proxy wars.
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March 28, 2025 at 6:37 PM
If you've ever wondered...
Why did the Houston Oilers leave?
Did Houston's lawyers fight for the history?
Could the Texans have been the Oilers?
Why did the Titans wear Oilers unis vs. the Texans?
What's with the uniform changes?
This story's for you:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/593...
Why did the Houston Oilers leave?
Did Houston's lawyers fight for the history?
Could the Texans have been the Oilers?
Why did the Titans wear Oilers unis vs. the Texans?
What's with the uniform changes?
This story's for you:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/593...
"B.G. out, baby."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/621...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/621...
From 'bust' to boom, Brandon Graham leaves a lasting legacy in retirement
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March 18, 2025 at 7:53 PM
"B.G. out, baby."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/621...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/621...
Why the upcoming draft is crucial to the Eagles’ free agency strategy
www.nytimes.com/athletic/619...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/619...
Why the upcoming draft is crucial to the Eagles’ free agency strategy
The Eagles were big spenders last year, so this year had to be different.
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March 13, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Why the upcoming draft is crucial to the Eagles’ free agency strategy
www.nytimes.com/athletic/619...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/619...
News: Brazil is in discussions with the NFL on a long-term contract for future games that could include as many as two games in a given year.
A one-year deal for 2025 is still possible, a Brazilian official says, but they’re aiming for a multi-year deal.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/608...
A one-year deal for 2025 is still possible, a Brazilian official says, but they’re aiming for a multi-year deal.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/608...
Brazil in discussions with NFL about long-term contract for international games
A long-term contract could last as many as six years with as many as two games per season.
www.nytimes.com
January 23, 2025 at 12:51 AM
News: Brazil is in discussions with the NFL on a long-term contract for future games that could include as many as two games in a given year.
A one-year deal for 2025 is still possible, a Brazilian official says, but they’re aiming for a multi-year deal.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/608...
A one-year deal for 2025 is still possible, a Brazilian official says, but they’re aiming for a multi-year deal.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/608...
Jordan Mailata is a first-year captain in the middle of what Lane Johnson says is “an All-Pro type of season.” Mailata is reaching peak maturity — a blend of mischief, mentorship and menace that can be best explained through music.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/598...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/598...
'He's a rock of this foundation': Jordan Mailata using his voice and his guitar to lead Eagles
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December 13, 2024 at 3:11 PM
Jordan Mailata is a first-year captain in the middle of what Lane Johnson says is “an All-Pro type of season.” Mailata is reaching peak maturity — a blend of mischief, mentorship and menace that can be best explained through music.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/598...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/598...
C.J. Gardner-Johnson is headed to the locker room after spending a few minutes in the medical tent.
December 8, 2024 at 6:28 PM
C.J. Gardner-Johnson is headed to the locker room after spending a few minutes in the medical tent.
Nick Sirianni, Kellen Moore and the Eagles coaching staff have been trying to fix their opening drives throughout the season. They're tied for last with 0.46 EPA on their opening drive, per TruMedia. They punt again after gaining nine net yards.
December 8, 2024 at 6:18 PM
Nick Sirianni, Kellen Moore and the Eagles coaching staff have been trying to fix their opening drives throughout the season. They're tied for last with 0.46 EPA on their opening drive, per TruMedia. They punt again after gaining nine net yards.
Hardest hit from an Eagles DB yet this year. C.J. Gardner-Johnson delivers the boom to force a punt. And there's the new celebration from the defense.
December 8, 2024 at 6:07 PM
Hardest hit from an Eagles DB yet this year. C.J. Gardner-Johnson delivers the boom to force a punt. And there's the new celebration from the defense.
It's Nolan Smith again to start. He played a career-high 81 percent of snaps last week.
December 8, 2024 at 6:02 PM
It's Nolan Smith again to start. He played a career-high 81 percent of snaps last week.
These Eagles are building momentum — but you’d have to believe in momentum first
www.nytimes.com/athletic/596...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/596...
The Eagles captured momentum in their eighth straight win — or did they?
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December 2, 2024 at 3:02 PM
These Eagles are building momentum — but you’d have to believe in momentum first
www.nytimes.com/athletic/596...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/596...
Rookie Eagles WR Johnny Wilson has been downgraded to out with a hamstring injury. Paired with Ben VanSumeren’s knee injury yesterday, the Eagles are now down two players who contributed in run-oriented offensive packages.
C.J. Uzomah may be be used plenty again on Sunday.
C.J. Uzomah may be be used plenty again on Sunday.
November 30, 2024 at 7:15 PM
Rookie Eagles WR Johnny Wilson has been downgraded to out with a hamstring injury. Paired with Ben VanSumeren’s knee injury yesterday, the Eagles are now down two players who contributed in run-oriented offensive packages.
C.J. Uzomah may be be used plenty again on Sunday.
C.J. Uzomah may be be used plenty again on Sunday.
Brandon Graham grieved the moments he lost with his season-ending injury and welcomed his new role on the sideline.
Meanwhile, the Eagles are preparing for a 2024 playoff push with a roster hit that runs deeper than on-field depth.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/594...
Meanwhile, the Eagles are preparing for a 2024 playoff push with a roster hit that runs deeper than on-field depth.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/594...
Where Eagles stand after Brandon Graham injury: ‘They better know somebody coming right behind me’
Brandon Graham will still have a role with the team while he's injured.
www.nytimes.com
November 27, 2024 at 2:58 PM
Brandon Graham grieved the moments he lost with his season-ending injury and welcomed his new role on the sideline.
Meanwhile, the Eagles are preparing for a 2024 playoff push with a roster hit that runs deeper than on-field depth.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/594...
Meanwhile, the Eagles are preparing for a 2024 playoff push with a roster hit that runs deeper than on-field depth.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/594...
November 25, 2024 at 8:22 AM
Sean Desai is on the field chatting with Jeff Scott, Eagles VP of Football Ops. This is a reunion game for Desai. He's on the Rams staff as sr. defensive assistant/AHC. Worth reposting this story (one of my first on the beat) on the former Eagles DC from last season.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/507...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/507...
Eagles D-coordinator Sean Desai is a self-starter who will always find a way to advance
Desai, in his first year as Philadelphia's defensive coordinator, is "always trying to find the answer to everything."
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November 25, 2024 at 12:10 AM
Sean Desai is on the field chatting with Jeff Scott, Eagles VP of Football Ops. This is a reunion game for Desai. He's on the Rams staff as sr. defensive assistant/AHC. Worth reposting this story (one of my first on the beat) on the former Eagles DC from last season.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/507...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/507...
Saquon Barkley just can't escape the Brotherly Shove
November 15, 2024 at 3:33 AM
Saquon Barkley just can't escape the Brotherly Shove
Jalen Hurts has been cleared to return after being evaluated for a concussion
November 15, 2024 at 2:55 AM
Jalen Hurts has been cleared to return after being evaluated for a concussion
Gotta wonder why Quinyon Mitchell was backed up so much on that third-and-3.
November 15, 2024 at 2:16 AM
Gotta wonder why Quinyon Mitchell was backed up so much on that third-and-3.
That trick play didn't stand a chance.
November 15, 2024 at 1:59 AM
That trick play didn't stand a chance.
Saquon Barkley has surpassed 1,000 yards rushing for the fourth time in his career. Through 10 games, it's the earliest he's done it yet.
November 15, 2024 at 1:38 AM
Saquon Barkley has surpassed 1,000 yards rushing for the fourth time in his career. Through 10 games, it's the earliest he's done it yet.
It's Josh Sweat and Nolan Smith to start the game along the edge for the Eagles.
November 15, 2024 at 1:27 AM
It's Josh Sweat and Nolan Smith to start the game along the edge for the Eagles.
Jake Elliott is now 12-of-16 on FG attempts this season. That 44-yarder is the first he's missed this season in that range. He was 5-of-5 from 40-49 yards entering tonight.
November 15, 2024 at 1:26 AM
Jake Elliott is now 12-of-16 on FG attempts this season. That 44-yarder is the first he's missed this season in that range. He was 5-of-5 from 40-49 yards entering tonight.
Eagles left guard Landon Dickerson is limping off the field. Tyler Steen is entering the game.
November 15, 2024 at 1:19 AM
Eagles left guard Landon Dickerson is limping off the field. Tyler Steen is entering the game.