Zach Berman
@zberm.bsky.social
Senior Writer at The Athletic
Covers the Eagles and the NFL
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zberman@theathletic.com
Covers the Eagles and the NFL
Prev.: PHLY, Inquirer, Star-Ledger, Wash. Post
Author: UNDERDOGS, The Franchise, Leap Year
Adjunct: Colo. State.
zberman@theathletic.com
It seemed like a normal week for the 8-2 Philadelphia Eagles, which only means there was a significant win to discuss, more drama to diffuse, and a high-profile game ahead.
How they navigated the week, plus other weekend notes on
@theathletic.com:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
How they navigated the week, plus other weekend notes on
@theathletic.com:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
Eagles notes: How Philly navigated a drama-filled week, Jalen Carter after ejection
www.nytimes.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:56 PM
It seemed like a normal week for the 8-2 Philadelphia Eagles, which only means there was a significant win to discuss, more drama to diffuse, and a high-profile game ahead.
How they navigated the week, plus other weekend notes on
@theathletic.com:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
How they navigated the week, plus other weekend notes on
@theathletic.com:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
Reposted by Zach Berman
New Philly Special with @zberm.bsky.social!
* Eagles/Cowboys
* The Jalen Hurts reports
* Mailbag with @daboulciff.bsky.social
And more!
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* Eagles/Cowboys
* The Jalen Hurts reports
* Mailbag with @daboulciff.bsky.social
And more!
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Eagles-Cowboys Predictions and Mailbag With Zach Berman!
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November 20, 2025 at 11:11 PM
New Philly Special with @zberm.bsky.social!
* Eagles/Cowboys
* The Jalen Hurts reports
* Mailbag with @daboulciff.bsky.social
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* Eagles/Cowboys
* The Jalen Hurts reports
* Mailbag with @daboulciff.bsky.social
And more!
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Fred Johnson's teammates didn't expect him back. They expected him to start somewhere else.
That was Johnson's plan when he left Philly.
He'll start for the Eagles for the next few weeks — and he's determined to show the league why he's a starter.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
That was Johnson's plan when he left Philly.
He'll start for the Eagles for the next few weeks — and he's determined to show the league why he's a starter.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
November 20, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Fred Johnson's teammates didn't expect him back. They expected him to start somewhere else.
That was Johnson's plan when he left Philly.
He'll start for the Eagles for the next few weeks — and he's determined to show the league why he's a starter.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
That was Johnson's plan when he left Philly.
He'll start for the Eagles for the next few weeks — and he's determined to show the league why he's a starter.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
You've seen repeated references to the Eagles' record without Lane Johnson by now.
Want more data? Consider Jalen Hurts' stats with and without Johnson:
Since 2020, Hurts is No. 8 in the NFL in EPA/dropback with Johnson on the field. He's No. 43 (of 59 qualified QBs) with Johnson off the field.
Want more data? Consider Jalen Hurts' stats with and without Johnson:
Since 2020, Hurts is No. 8 in the NFL in EPA/dropback with Johnson on the field. He's No. 43 (of 59 qualified QBs) with Johnson off the field.
November 19, 2025 at 8:50 PM
You've seen repeated references to the Eagles' record without Lane Johnson by now.
Want more data? Consider Jalen Hurts' stats with and without Johnson:
Since 2020, Hurts is No. 8 in the NFL in EPA/dropback with Johnson on the field. He's No. 43 (of 59 qualified QBs) with Johnson off the field.
Want more data? Consider Jalen Hurts' stats with and without Johnson:
Since 2020, Hurts is No. 8 in the NFL in EPA/dropback with Johnson on the field. He's No. 43 (of 59 qualified QBs) with Johnson off the field.
Vic Fangio: "I want to give a shoutout to Eastern University. The hottest football team in Philly. They won their league and they're in the Division-III playoffs for the first time."
November 19, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Vic Fangio: "I want to give a shoutout to Eastern University. The hottest football team in Philly. They won their league and they're in the Division-III playoffs for the first time."
8 Eagles Thoughts on...
- '25 defense>'24 defense?
- Jalen Carter heating up
- Playing time updates
- Managing offense based on standout defense
- Jalen Hurts' legs
- Where's the YAC?
- Jake Elliott in the wind
- Playoff/Super Bowl chances
@theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
- '25 defense>'24 defense?
- Jalen Carter heating up
- Playing time updates
- Managing offense based on standout defense
- Jalen Hurts' legs
- Where's the YAC?
- Jake Elliott in the wind
- Playoff/Super Bowl chances
@theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Could ’25 defense be better than ’24? Plus, Jalen Carter heats up: Eight Eagles Thoughts
Plus, Jalen Hurts has been using his legs less this season.
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:42 PM
8 Eagles Thoughts on...
- '25 defense>'24 defense?
- Jalen Carter heating up
- Playing time updates
- Managing offense based on standout defense
- Jalen Hurts' legs
- Where's the YAC?
- Jake Elliott in the wind
- Playoff/Super Bowl chances
@theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
- '25 defense>'24 defense?
- Jalen Carter heating up
- Playing time updates
- Managing offense based on standout defense
- Jalen Hurts' legs
- Where's the YAC?
- Jake Elliott in the wind
- Playoff/Super Bowl chances
@theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
“There’s something to be said for knowing how to win..."
It was another playoff-caliber opponent in another playoff-like atmosphere. And it was another Eagles win.
Is it sustainable? Look at their track record (and defense).
Read more on @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
It was another playoff-caliber opponent in another playoff-like atmosphere. And it was another Eagles win.
Is it sustainable? Look at their track record (and defense).
Read more on @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
November 17, 2025 at 2:10 PM
“There’s something to be said for knowing how to win..."
It was another playoff-caliber opponent in another playoff-like atmosphere. And it was another Eagles win.
Is it sustainable? Look at their track record (and defense).
Read more on @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
It was another playoff-caliber opponent in another playoff-like atmosphere. And it was another Eagles win.
Is it sustainable? Look at their track record (and defense).
Read more on @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Eagles Thoughts include:
- Revamped edge rushers
- Nakobe Dean deserves to stay on the field
- CB situation
- Re-visiting end of game and end of half
- DeVonta Smith, contested catch specialist?
- Fred Johnson trade
- Biggest game of season?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
- Revamped edge rushers
- Nakobe Dean deserves to stay on the field
- CB situation
- Re-visiting end of game and end of half
- DeVonta Smith, contested catch specialist?
- Fred Johnson trade
- Biggest game of season?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
November 13, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Eagles Thoughts include:
- Revamped edge rushers
- Nakobe Dean deserves to stay on the field
- CB situation
- Re-visiting end of game and end of half
- DeVonta Smith, contested catch specialist?
- Fred Johnson trade
- Biggest game of season?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
- Revamped edge rushers
- Nakobe Dean deserves to stay on the field
- CB situation
- Re-visiting end of game and end of half
- DeVonta Smith, contested catch specialist?
- Fred Johnson trade
- Biggest game of season?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
"That's not enough points. Tonight, it was."
The story from Green Bay on an offense that knows it must play better, the two plays that changed the night, and an unapologetic group advancing to 7-2:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
The story from Green Bay on an offense that knows it must play better, the two plays that changed the night, and an unapologetic group advancing to 7-2:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Eagles ‘need to be better’ after only scoring 10 points, but that’s enough vs. Packers
Philadelphia was unapologetic about an ugly win over the Packers, but its talent-laden offense still needs to do more moving forward.
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:39 PM
"That's not enough points. Tonight, it was."
The story from Green Bay on an offense that knows it must play better, the two plays that changed the night, and an unapologetic group advancing to 7-2:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
The story from Green Bay on an offense that knows it must play better, the two plays that changed the night, and an unapologetic group advancing to 7-2:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Inside the rapid rise of Christian Parker, from Packers to Eagles: The ‘nerd’ with the ‘it factor’
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Inside the rapid rise of Christian Parker, from Packers to Eagles: The ‘nerd’ with the ‘it factor’
Philadelphia's young defensive backs coach and passing game coordinator has impressed at every coaching stop since his early 20s.
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Inside the rapid rise of Christian Parker, from Packers to Eagles: The ‘nerd’ with the ‘it factor’
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
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Yo @zberm.bsky.social and other Eagles reporters/fans, be prepared for MAJOR travel problems tonight/tomorrow in Chicago with this historic lake effect event
November 9, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Yo @zberm.bsky.social and other Eagles reporters/fans, be prepared for MAJOR travel problems tonight/tomorrow in Chicago with this historic lake effect event
Reposted by Zach Berman
New Philly Special with @zberm.bsky.social! Eagles-Packers predictions, trade deadline intel, and of course... the mailbag!
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Predictions for the second half of the season, ranging from 2 1,000-yard receivers to who will lead the Eagles in sacks to the final record...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Eagles second-half predictions: A.J. Brown, Jaelan Phillips and a final record
www.nytimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Predictions for the second half of the season, ranging from 2 1,000-yard receivers to who will lead the Eagles in sacks to the final record...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Eight Eagles Thoughts after the Jaelan Phillips trade include...
- Making sense of trade
- Paying market value
- Extending Phillips
- Comp pick perspective
- Remaining draft picks
- Understanding the Jaire Alexander trade
- CB outlook
- Howie's approach
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
- Making sense of trade
- Paying market value
- Extending Phillips
- Comp pick perspective
- Remaining draft picks
- Understanding the Jaire Alexander trade
- CB outlook
- Howie's approach
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
November 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Eight Eagles Thoughts after the Jaelan Phillips trade include...
- Making sense of trade
- Paying market value
- Extending Phillips
- Comp pick perspective
- Remaining draft picks
- Understanding the Jaire Alexander trade
- CB outlook
- Howie's approach
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
- Making sense of trade
- Paying market value
- Extending Phillips
- Comp pick perspective
- Remaining draft picks
- Understanding the Jaire Alexander trade
- CB outlook
- Howie's approach
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
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New Philly Special: Breaking down the Eagles' Jaelan Phillips trade with @zberm.bsky.social!
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Eagles Trade for Jaelan Phillips! Reaction With Zach Berman.
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Eight Eagles Thoughts include...
- Jalen Hurts, MVP candidate?
- Optimism at the bye
- Where to play Cooper DeJean
- Confidence in Darius Cooper
- Jalyx Hunt's growth
- Finally, Tank Bigsby on offense!
- Sirianni at the bye
- Roster gymnastics upcoming
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
- Jalen Hurts, MVP candidate?
- Optimism at the bye
- Where to play Cooper DeJean
- Confidence in Darius Cooper
- Jalyx Hunt's growth
- Finally, Tank Bigsby on offense!
- Sirianni at the bye
- Roster gymnastics upcoming
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Eight Eagles Thoughts: Jalen Hurts MVP candidacy, where to play Cooper DeJean, post-bye success
www.nytimes.com
October 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Eight Eagles Thoughts include...
- Jalen Hurts, MVP candidate?
- Optimism at the bye
- Where to play Cooper DeJean
- Confidence in Darius Cooper
- Jalyx Hunt's growth
- Finally, Tank Bigsby on offense!
- Sirianni at the bye
- Roster gymnastics upcoming
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
- Jalen Hurts, MVP candidate?
- Optimism at the bye
- Where to play Cooper DeJean
- Confidence in Darius Cooper
- Jalyx Hunt's growth
- Finally, Tank Bigsby on offense!
- Sirianni at the bye
- Roster gymnastics upcoming
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Eagles trade deadline primer on @theathletic.com includes:
- Have they already made their move(s)?
- What's left to do?
- Who are the trade candidates?
- Could the Eagles trade from their own roster?
- What's Howie Roseman's deadline history?
Read here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
- Have they already made their move(s)?
- What's left to do?
- Who are the trade candidates?
- Could the Eagles trade from their own roster?
- What's Howie Roseman's deadline history?
Read here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Eagles trade deadline primer: Will Howie Roseman add an edge rusher or another cornerback?
The Eagles still have 10 projected draft picks in 2026 to use in potential trades.
www.nytimes.com
October 31, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Eagles trade deadline primer on @theathletic.com includes:
- Have they already made their move(s)?
- What's left to do?
- Who are the trade candidates?
- Could the Eagles trade from their own roster?
- What's Howie Roseman's deadline history?
Read here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
- Have they already made their move(s)?
- What's left to do?
- Who are the trade candidates?
- Could the Eagles trade from their own roster?
- What's Howie Roseman's deadline history?
Read here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Eight Eagles Thoughts include...
- Jalen Hurts, MVP candidate?
- Optimism at the bye
- Where to play Cooper DeJean
- Confidence in Darius Cooper
- Jalyx Hunt's growth
- Finally, Tank Bigsby on offense!
- Sirianni at the bye
- Roster gymnastics upcoming
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
- Jalen Hurts, MVP candidate?
- Optimism at the bye
- Where to play Cooper DeJean
- Confidence in Darius Cooper
- Jalyx Hunt's growth
- Finally, Tank Bigsby on offense!
- Sirianni at the bye
- Roster gymnastics upcoming
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Eight Eagles Thoughts: Jalen Hurts MVP candidacy, where to play Cooper DeJean, post-bye success
www.nytimes.com
October 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Eight Eagles Thoughts include...
- Jalen Hurts, MVP candidate?
- Optimism at the bye
- Where to play Cooper DeJean
- Confidence in Darius Cooper
- Jalyx Hunt's growth
- Finally, Tank Bigsby on offense!
- Sirianni at the bye
- Roster gymnastics upcoming
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
- Jalen Hurts, MVP candidate?
- Optimism at the bye
- Where to play Cooper DeJean
- Confidence in Darius Cooper
- Jalyx Hunt's growth
- Finally, Tank Bigsby on offense!
- Sirianni at the bye
- Roster gymnastics upcoming
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
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October 30, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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🏈 Full Scouting Reports on 160+ prospects and counting
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🗨️ Prospect Intel
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More on the Eagles and Jets making a trade, sending Michael Carter II to Philadelphia and WR John Metchie to New York:
Eagles trade WR John Metchie III to Jets for CB Michael Carter II: Source
The two teams also swapped late round picks to complete the deal.
www.nytimes.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:12 PM
More on the Eagles and Jets making a trade, sending Michael Carter II to Philadelphia and WR John Metchie to New York:
Landon Dickerson acted dumbfounded this week at the question of whether Saquon Barkley looks like the same player as last year.
“I told you,” Dickerson said in the locker room Sunday. “It’s the same guy.”
More on Barkley's performance on
@theathletic.com www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
“I told you,” Dickerson said in the locker room Sunday. “It’s the same guy.”
More on Barkley's performance on
@theathletic.com www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
October 27, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Landon Dickerson acted dumbfounded this week at the question of whether Saquon Barkley looks like the same player as last year.
“I told you,” Dickerson said in the locker room Sunday. “It’s the same guy.”
More on Barkley's performance on
@theathletic.com www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
“I told you,” Dickerson said in the locker room Sunday. “It’s the same guy.”
More on Barkley's performance on
@theathletic.com www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
- DeVonta Smith in spotlight without A.J. Brown
- Saquon Barkley on early-season numbers
- Brandon Graham waits 2 more weeks
- Why Brett Toth at center
- Eagles-Giants prediction
…Weekend Eagles notes/updates on @TheAthleticNFL: www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
- Saquon Barkley on early-season numbers
- Brandon Graham waits 2 more weeks
- Why Brett Toth at center
- Eagles-Giants prediction
…Weekend Eagles notes/updates on @TheAthleticNFL: www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Eagles notes: DeVonta Smith in spotlight without A.J. Brown, Brandon Graham waits 2 more weeks
www.nytimes.com
October 25, 2025 at 1:51 PM
- DeVonta Smith in spotlight without A.J. Brown
- Saquon Barkley on early-season numbers
- Brandon Graham waits 2 more weeks
- Why Brett Toth at center
- Eagles-Giants prediction
…Weekend Eagles notes/updates on @TheAthleticNFL: www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
- Saquon Barkley on early-season numbers
- Brandon Graham waits 2 more weeks
- Why Brett Toth at center
- Eagles-Giants prediction
…Weekend Eagles notes/updates on @TheAthleticNFL: www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Eagles-Giants, Part II: What changed in two weeks and what must improve in rematch?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Eagles-Giants, Part II: What changed in two weeks and what must improve in rematch?
www.nytimes.com
October 24, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Eagles-Giants, Part II: What changed in two weeks and what must improve in rematch?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
8 Eagles Thoughts include...
- Top 5 Jalen Hurts performances
- The move to under center
- DeVonta Smith shines
- Brandon Graham's return
- Still a need on the edge
- Decisions at center
- Credit to coaches
- NFC is wide open
Read on @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
- Top 5 Jalen Hurts performances
- The move to under center
- DeVonta Smith shines
- Brandon Graham's return
- Still a need on the edge
- Decisions at center
- Credit to coaches
- NFC is wide open
Read on @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
Eight Eagles Thoughts: Top 5 Jalen Hurts games, DeVonta Smith shines, Brandon Graham's role
www.nytimes.com
October 22, 2025 at 12:51 PM
8 Eagles Thoughts include...
- Top 5 Jalen Hurts performances
- The move to under center
- DeVonta Smith shines
- Brandon Graham's return
- Still a need on the edge
- Decisions at center
- Credit to coaches
- NFC is wide open
Read on @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
- Top 5 Jalen Hurts performances
- The move to under center
- DeVonta Smith shines
- Brandon Graham's return
- Still a need on the edge
- Decisions at center
- Credit to coaches
- NFC is wide open
Read on @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
Isaiah Rodgers showed off his "champ stamp" before the Super Bowl parade and explained how badly he wanted to return.
The Eagles wanted him back.
Rodgers is now thriving with the Vikings. The Eagles have an unsettled CB depth chart.
How it happened:
nytimes.com/athletic/672...
The Eagles wanted him back.
Rodgers is now thriving with the Vikings. The Eagles have an unsettled CB depth chart.
How it happened:
nytimes.com/athletic/672...
Eagles cornerback depth chart remains unsettled while Isaiah Rodgers excels in Minnesota
The Eagles have been struggling to solidify the CB2 position.
nytimes.com
October 17, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Isaiah Rodgers showed off his "champ stamp" before the Super Bowl parade and explained how badly he wanted to return.
The Eagles wanted him back.
Rodgers is now thriving with the Vikings. The Eagles have an unsettled CB depth chart.
How it happened:
nytimes.com/athletic/672...
The Eagles wanted him back.
Rodgers is now thriving with the Vikings. The Eagles have an unsettled CB depth chart.
How it happened:
nytimes.com/athletic/672...