2011 Philadelphia Eagles season

Offseason

Personnel changes

On January 15, defensive coordinator Sean McDermott was fired. Defensive line coach Rory Segrest was fired on January 16. Former Tennessee Titans' defensive line coach Jim Washburn was hired to the same position by the Eagles' on January 19. Special teams quality control coach Jeff Nixon was hired by the Miami Dolphins as their running backs coach on January 20. Defensive backs coach and senior assistant Dick Jauron was hired by the Cleveland Browns as their new defensive coordinator on January 21. On January 25, linebackers coach Bill Shuey, who served on the Eagles' coaching staff for the past ten seasons, was let go after his contract was not renewed. On February 2, Juan Castillo, who served as the team's offensive line coach since 1998, was named the new defensive coordinator. That same day, Howard Mudd was hired as the new offensive line coach.{{cite news |title=Eagles introduce Juan Castillo |url=http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/Eagles_introduce_Juan_Castillo.html |publisher=philly.com |date=February 2, 2011 |access-date=February 2, 2011}} Quarterback Coach James Urban left to take a job as the Wide Receiver Coach for the Cincinnati Bengals.

Roster changes

The Eagles made several high-profile additions in the offseason, including Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Nnamdi Asomugha, Vince Young, Ronnie Brown, Evan Mathis, Steve Smith from the rival New York Giants, and Jason Babin. With the numerous signings in addition to the previous years' players, Young later enthusiastically commented during a training camp interview, calling the 2011 Eagles a "dream team".

Free agents

Signings

2011 draft

Main article: 2011 NFL draft

Player selections

Draft notes

Undrafted free agents

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Preseason

Schedule

The Eagles' preseason schedule was announced on April 12, 2011.

Roster changes

Signings

On July 29, the Eagles signed quarterback Vince Young, one day after he was released by the Tennessee Titans. That same day, the Eagles also signed former Oakland Raiders' cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha to a five-year contract.

Departures

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Trades

On July 28, quarterback Kevin Kolb was traded to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and a 2012 second-round draft selection. On August 1, defensive tackle Brodrick Bunkley was traded to the Denver Broncos in exchange for a 2013 draft selection.

Roster cuts

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Regular season

Schedule

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Week 1: at St. Louis Rams

First quarter

• STL – Steven Jackson 47-yard TD run, Josh Brown kick (STL 7–0)
• PHI – LeSean McCoy 7-yard TD pass from Michael Vick, Alex Henery kick (tied 7–7)
• PHI – Juqua Parker 56-yard fumble return for a TD, Alex Henery kick (PHI 14–7) Second quarter
• STL – Josh Brown 49-yard field goal (PHI 14–10)
• PHI – Alex Henery 34-yard field goal (PHI 17–10) Third quarter
• PHI – DeSean Jackson 6-yard TD pass from Michael Vick, Alex Henery kick (PHI 24–10)
• STL – Josh Brown 23-yard field goal (PHI 24–13) Fourth quarter
• PHI – LeSean McCoy 49-yard TD run, Alex Henery kick (PHI 31–13) Top passers
• PHI – Michael Vick: 14/32 187 Yds, 2 TD, 11 Rush, 97 Yds
• STL – Sam Bradford: 17/30 188 Yds Top rushers
• PHI – LeSean McCoy: 15 Att, 122 Yds, 1 Rush TD, 2 Rec, 15 Yds, 1 Rec TD
• STL – Carnell Williams: 19 Att, 91 Yds, 5 Rec, 49 Yds Top receivers
• PHI – DeSean Jackson: 6 Rec, 102 Yds, 1 TD
• STL – Brandon Gibson: 3 Rec, 50 Yds Top tacklers
• PHI – Jamar Chaney: 6 Tackles
• STL – Craig Dahl: 8 Tackles, 1 Assist

Week 2: at Atlanta Falcons

First quarter

• Roddy White 2-yard pass from Matt Ryan (Bryant kick), ATL 7–0 Second quarter
• Jeremy Maclin 5-yard pass from Michael Vick (Henery kick), tied 7–7
• Alex Henery 22-yard field goal, PHI 10–7
• Tony Gonzalez 4-yard pass from Matt Ryan (Bryant kick), ATL 14–10 Third quarter
• Tony Gonzalez 17-yard pass from Matt Ryan (Bryant kick), ATL 21–10
• Jeremy Maclin 36-yard pass from Michael Vick (Henery kick), ATL 21–17
• LeSean McCoy 8-yard run (Henery kick), PHI 24–21
• LeSean McCoy 2-yard run (Henery kick), PHI 31–21 Fourth quarter
• Ovie Mughelli 1-yard pass from Matt Ryan (Bryant kick), PHI 31–28
• Michael Turner 3-yard run (Bryant kick), ATL 35–31 Top passers
• PHI – Michael Vick – 19/28, 242 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception
• ATL – Matt Ryan - 17/28, 195 yards, 4 touchdowns, 2 interceptions Top rushers
• PHI – Lesean McCoy – 18 carries, 95 yards, 2 touchdowns
• ATL – Michael Turner – 21 carries, 114 yards, 1 touchdown Top receivers
• PHI – Jeremy Maclin – 13 receptions, 171 yards, 2 touchdowns
• ATL – Tony Gonzalez – 7 receptions, 83 yards, 2 touchdowns Top tacklers
• PHI – Jamar Chaney – 5 tackles, 4 assists
• ATL – Sean Weatherspoon – 7 tackles, 3 assists

Week 3: vs. New York Giants

First quarter

• NYG Jacobs 40-yard pass from Manning (Tynes kick) (6–73, 2:43) (NYG 7-0)
• NYG Cruz 74-yard pass from Manning (Tynes kick) (3–82, 1:26) (NYG 14-0) Second quarter
• PHI Alex Henery 21-yard FG (15–77, 8:02) (NYG 14-3)
• PHI McCoy 11-yard run (Henery kick) (7–71, 3:21) (NYG 14-10)
• PHI Henery 38-yard FG (5–26, 1:12) (NYG 14-13) Third quarter
• PHI Henery 21-yard FG (14–88, 8:52) (PHI 16-14) Fourth quarter
• NYG Cruz 28-yard pass from Manning (Jacobs run) (7–54, 3:30) (NYG 22-16)
• NYG Bradshaw 18-yard pass from Manning (Tynes kick) (10–56, 4:28) (NYG 29-16) Top passers
• NYG – Eli Manning – 16/23, 254 YDS, 4 TD, 0 INT
• PHI – Michael Vick – 16/23, 176 YDS, 0 TD, INT Top rushers
• NYG – Ahmad Bradshaw – 15 CAR, 86 YDS
• PHI – LeSean McCoy – 24 CAR, 128 YDS, TD Top receivers
• NYG – Victor Cruz – 3 REC, 110 YDS, 2 TD
• PHI – Jeremy Maclin – 5 REC, 69 YDS Top tacklers
• NYG – Jason Pierre-Paul – 7 TKL, 2 AST, 2 SK
• PHI – Trent Cole – 4 TKL, AST, SK

Week 4: vs. San Francisco 49ers

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter Top passers

• SF – Alex Smith
• PHI – Michael Vick Top rushers
• SF – Frank Gore
• PHI – Michael Vick Top receivers
• SF – Michael Crabtree
• PHI – DeSean Jackson Top tacklers
• SF – Dashon Goldson
• PHI – Jamar Chaney

Week 5: at Buffalo Bills

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter Top passers

• PHI – Michael Vick
• BUF – Ryan Fitzpatrick Top rushers
• PHI – Michael Vick
• BUF – Fred Jackson Top receivers
• PHI – Jason Avant
• BUF – Fred Jackson Top tacklers
• PHI – Nate Allen
• BUF – George Wilson

Week 6: at Washington Redskins

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter Top passers

• PHI – Michael Vick
• WAS – Rex Grossman Top rushers
• PHI – Lesean McCoy
• WAS – Ryan Torain Top receivers
• PHI – Jeremy Maclin
• WAS – Fred Davis Top tacklers
• PHI – Kurt Coleman
• WAS – London Fletcher

Week 8: vs. Dallas Cowboys

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter Top passers

• DAL – Tony Romo
• PHI – Michael Vick Top rushers
• DAL – DeMarco Murray
• PHI – Lesean McCoy Top receivers
• DAL – Laurent Robinson
• PHI – Brent Celek Top tacklers
• DAL – DeMarcus Ware
• PHI – Jamar Chaney

Week 9: vs. Chicago Bears

First quarter

• CHI – Matt Spaeth 5-yard TD pass from Jay Cutler, Robbie Gould kick (CHI 7–0) Second quarter
• CHI – Robbie Gould 51-yard field goal (CHI 10–0)
• PHI – Alex Henery 47-yard field goal (CHI 10–3)
• PHI – Brian Rolle 22-yard fumble return for a TD, Alex Henery kick (Tied 10–10)
• CHI – Marion Barber 2-yard TD run, Josh Brown kick (CHI 17–10) Third quarter
• PHI – Ronnie Brown 4-yard TD run, Alex Henery kick (Tied 17–17)
• PHI – LeSean McCoy 33-yard TD run, Alex Henery kick (PHI 24–17)
• CHI – Robbie Gould 38-yard field goal (PHI 24–20) Fourth quarter
• CHI – Earl Bennett 5-yard TD pass from Jay Cutler, Robbie Gould kick (CHI 27–24)
• CHI – Robbie Gould 22-yard field goal (CHI 30–20) Top passers
• CHI – Jay Cutler
• PHI – Michael Vick Top rushers
• CHI – Matt Forte
• PHI – Lesean McCoy Top receivers
• CHI – Earl Bennett
• PHI – Jeremy Maclin Top tacklers
• CHI – Brian Urlacher
• PHI – Kurt Coleman

Coming off their divisional win over the Cowboys, the Eagles stayed at home for a Week 9 Monday night duel with the Chicago Bears. Philadelphia trailed early in the first quarter as Bears quarterback Jay Cutler completed a 5-yard touchdown pass to tight end Matt Spaeth. Chicago would add onto their lead in the second quarter as kicker Robbie Gould booted a 51-yard field goal. The Eagles answered with a 47-yard field goal from rookie kicker Alex Henery. followed by rookie linebacker Brian Rolle returning a fumble 22 yards for a touchdown, but the Bears would close out the half with running back Marion Barber getting a 2-yard touchdown run.

Philadelphia took the lead the third quarter with a 4-yard touchdown run from running back Ronnie Brown, followed by a 33-yard touchdown run from running back LeSean McCoy. Chicago replied with Gould making a 38-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Bears retook the lead with Cutler completing a 5-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Earl Bennett, followed by Gould getting a 22-yard field goal. The Eagles tried to rally, including an unsuccessful fake punt by Chas Henry, but Chicago's defense held on to preserve the win.

With the loss, Philadelphia fell to 3–5.

Week 10: vs. Arizona Cardinals

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter Top passers

• ARI – John Skelton
• PHI – Michael Vick Top rushers
• ARI – Beanie Wells
• PHI – Lesean McCoy Top receivers
• ARI – Larry Fitzgerald
• PHI – Brent Celek Top tacklers
• ARI – Daryl Washington
• PHI – Kurt Coleman

Week 11: at New York Giants

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter Top passers

• PHI – Vince Young – 23/36, 258 YDS, 2 TD, 3 INT
• NYG – Eli Manning – 18/35, 264 YDS, TD, INT Top rushers
• PHI – LeSean McCoy – 23 CAR, 113 YDS
• NYG – Brandon Jacobs – 12 CAR, 21 YDS Top receivers
• PHI – DeSean Jackson – 6 REC, 88 YDS
• NYG – Victor Cruz – 6 REC, 128 YDS, TD Top tacklers
• PHI – Jamar Chaney – 4 TKL, 2 AST
• NYG – Mathias Kiwanuka – 6 TKL, AST

Week 12: vs. New England Patriots

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter Top passers

• NE – Tom Brady
• PHI – Vince Young Top rushers
• NE – Benjarvus Green-Ellis
• PHI – Vince Young Top receivers
• NE – Deion Branch
• PHI – Jason Avant Top tacklers
• NE – Kyle Arrington
• PHI – Kurt Coleman

Week 13: at Seattle Seahawks

First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers

• PHI – Vince Young
• SEA – Tarvaris Jackson Top rushers
• PHI – Lesean McCoy
• SEA – Marshawn Lynch Top receivers
• PHI – Riley Cooper
• SEA – Zach Miller Top tacklers
• PHI – Jamar Chaney
• SEA – Leroy Hill

Week 14: at Miami Dolphins

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter Top passers

• PHI –
• MIA – Top rushers
• PHI –
• MIA – Top receivers
• PHI –
• MIA – Top tacklers
• PHI –
• MIA –

Week 15: vs. New York Jets

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter Top passers

• NYJ – Mark Sanchez
• PHI – Michael Vick Top rushers
• NYJ –
• PHI – Top receivers
• NYJ –
• PHI – Top tacklers
• NYJ –
• PHI –

Week 16: at Dallas Cowboys

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter Top passers

• PHI –Michael Vick
• DAL –Stephen Mcgee Top rushers
• PHI –LeSean McCoy
• DAL –Sammy Morris Top receivers
• PHI –DeSean Jackson
• DAL –Dez Bryant Top tacklers
• PHI –Nnamdi Asomugha
• DAL –Anthony Spencer

Week 17: vs. Washington Redskins

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter Top passers

• WAS –
• PHI – Top rushers
• WAS –
• PHI – Top receivers
• WAS –
• PHI – Top tacklers
• WAS –
• PHI –

Standings

Staff

Final roster

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