David Akers News Archives

Eagles kicker David Akers reacts after missing a potential game-tying kick against the Giants in 2007.

How they would respond to one of the most stunning defeats of the Andy Reid years was the mystery surrounding the Eagles as they faced their first NFC East game of the season Monday night.

A week after being held to three measly field goals in an embarrassing 13-9 loss to the Oakland Raiders, the Eagles put up 27 points in the first half of last night's 27-17 win over the Redskins.

Third time's the charm and so far, so good for the Philadelphia Eagles. Starting middle linebacker Stewart Bradley tore his ACL in August and was lost for the year.

Chased by Washington Redskins safety Chris Horton , Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson scores a touchdown in the second quarter of the NFL game in Landover, Maryland, on Monday.

Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook left with a concussion in the first quarter of Monday night's 27-17 victory over the Washington Redskins and will go through medical tests before his status for next week is determined.

Jeremy Maclin News: Maclin is listed as probable for Monday's game against Washington, the Eagles' official site reports.

Re: That debacle Wow. That was U-G-L-Y. The Eagles lost to the Raiders, 13-9. There were so many issues: The o-line allowed six sacks, the defense couldn't stop a team that hadn't moved the ball for three weeks, the offense went three and out four consecutive drives, and David Akers missed two field goals.

Asante Samuel smiled from ear to ear. "I work hard on my tackling every day," the Eagles' All-Pro cornerback said while he beamed.

David Akers admits to being perpetually insecure. "Since day one," the Eagles' kicker said yesterday by phone after a team meeting at the NovaCare Complex.

Droves of empty seats and the hauntingly quiet backdrop of the legendary "Black Hole" revealed plenty about how the locals viewed their Oakland Raiders before kickoff.

WHAT HAPPENED: JeMarcus Russell, the lowest-rated quarterback in the NFL, threw for 224 yards, including an 86-yard touchdown pass to Zach Miller, and the Raiders upset the Eagles 13-9 Sunday at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium.

Raiders defensive back Michael Huff trips up Donovan McNabb, stopping the Eagles quarterback short of a first down in the fourth quarter of Sunday's abysmal 13-9 loss.

EAGLES FANS have seen this movie so many times now. It was possible to think that maybe, with all the new weapons, it wouldn't happen this year, that whatever the Eagles' 2009 shortcomings, fans wouldn't have to watch the offense descend into a morass of harried, off-target throws, the running game discarded in a panic, the quarterback out of ...

Former Eagles right tackle Jon Runyan said he continues to wait for a call from someone who might be interested in having him join their team.

If there was one encouraging sign the Eagles could take from Sunday's miserable 13-9 loss to the Oakland Raiders , it was the previously absent bounce in the step of running back Brian Westbrook.

Donovan McNabb maneuvers from the grasp of Oakland defensive end Richard Seymour.

Everyone thought this would be a cake walk. The blogosphere. The newspapers. And apparently the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Oakland Raiders provided an emphatic answer to the skeptics dishing out barbs the last few weeks.

Last weeks' return of Donovan McNabb underscored just how good this Eagles offense can be.

What was the kid thinking, anyway? Obviously, he didn't understand just how difficult it was going to be for him, getting his arms around Andy Reid's adaptation of the West Coast Offense.

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid directs his team in the second quarter of 33-14 victory over Tampa Bay.

Kellen Winslow caught his second touchdown pass, but the Philadelphia Eagles still held a 31-14 lead over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth quarter today at Lincoln Financial Field.

Vernon Davis gives me a little bit of depth at TE, where I'd be able to play matchups and cover bye weeks .

October 6, 2009 -- Eagles kicker David Akers came to a New Jersey middle school on Tuesday to meet a blind student who inspired a charitable foundation.

Five-year-old Evan Scribner wiped aside his blond bangs, scrunched his eyes, and lifted his left arm high in the air, preparing to swing it down like a hammer.

DeSean Jackson has been named NFC Special Teams Player of the Month for his performance in the Philadelphia Eagles' first three games this year.

Brandon Flowers News: Flowers is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles. [ + ] Impact: In IDP leagues where cornerbacks are required, Flowers isn't a bad option since he posts decent tackle numbers and makes the occasional big play.