{"id":921913,"date":"2026-07-23T06:14:34","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T11:14:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/23\/eagles-news-uar-bernard-speaks-to-philadelphia-media-for-the-first-time\/"},"modified":"2026-07-23T06:14:34","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T11:14:34","slug":"eagles-news-uar-bernard-speaks-to-philadelphia-media-for-the-first-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/23\/eagles-news-uar-bernard-speaks-to-philadelphia-media-for-the-first-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Eagles News: Uar Bernard speaks to Philadelphia media for the first time"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Let\u2019s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links \u2026<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Spadaro: Uar Bernard offers a glimpse into his new world – PhiladelphiaEagles.com<\/a>
Bernard refers to Clint Hurtt as \u201ca father to me,\u201d and Hurtt, after openly nudging Executive Vice President\/General Manager Howie Roseman during the NFL Draft weekend to remember Bernard, has returned the commitment with constant checkups and extra remedial coaching sessions. The investment is equal on both sides. \u201cEvery advice he gives me is helpful to me,\u201d Bernard said. \u201cHe\u2019s a great coach. The D-line group, being one of the best D-line groups in the league, I\u2019m just happy and grateful to be here.\u201d Eagles fans, always on top of everything with the team, have recognized Bernard the few times he has been outside the team\u2019s Complex, posing for pictures and making him feel loved. \u201cIt is a dream come true,\u201d Bernard said, smiling broadly. Bernard said he will spend the next six weeks before Training Camp begins \u201cworking hard. Trying to improve every day, getting in contact with my teammates, my coach, getting every detail lined up,\u201d as he stays in Philadelphia.<\/p>\n

\u2018Freakishly strong, freakishly fast\u2019 Uar Bernard is relishing the \u2018learning process\u2019 of his NFL transition – Inquirer<\/a>
As for life on the field, Bernard called it a \u201clearning process\u201d \u2014 which makes sense given he went from not playing football to the NFL. \u201cIt\u2019s good,\u201d Bernard said. \u201cI don\u2019t see anything hard if you keep working out. If you have passion for what you do, you\u2019re going to progress every day. So, I believe that the process is going smoothly.\u201d His teammates and coaches agree. Speaking with reporters last week, Mailata \u2014 who had a relationship with Bernard before the draft thanks to their IPP ties \u2014 called him a \u201cfreak of nature.\u201d \u201cHe\u2019s just freakishly strong, freakishly fast,\u201d Mailata said. \u201cAnd I can\u2019t even compare him to me just because he\u2019s just again, not of this world just by like metrics and numbers-wise. \u2026 Once he puts it all together, I think it\u2019s a wrap.\u201d<\/p>\n

Eagles sign A.J. Epenesa and the NBA GOAT\u2019s namesake, cut 3 players – BGN<\/a>
A.J. Epenesa. Epenesa, a 2020 second-round pick (No. 54 overall \u2014 one spot after Jalen Hurts) by the Buffalo Bills, was supposed to sign with the Cleveland Browns earlier in the offseason, but ultimately didn\u2019t pass his physical. The reason for the failed physical wasn\u2019t disclosed, but the 27-year-old suffered several injuries last season, including a concussion, a pectoral injury, a foot injury, and a neck issue. After his deal with Cleveland fell through, Epenesa met with the Miami Dolphins and Chicago Bears before ultimately landing in Philly. Despite his many ailments, Epenesa still played in 16 games in 2025, and through six seasons with Buffalo, only missed a handful of games. He recorded 135 total tackles, 53 QB hits, 24 sacks, five forced fumbles, and four interceptions. The edge rusher also has a good amount of special teams experience, and contributed in that phase of the game throughout his career.<\/p>\n

A.J. Epenesa signs with Philadelphia Eagles – Buffalo Rumblings<\/a>
Epenesa appeared in 91 regular-season games and 14 playoff contests for the Bills. He recorded 6.5 sacks twice (2022 and 2023) and never reached 30 pressures in a single regular season in Buffalo, though he had over 20 each year after his rookie campaign in 2020. He was best as a rotational three-down type, perfectly suited for the Sean McDermott defense because of his size and length. He did deflect 21 passes in his six-year stint in Buffalo, and had four interceptions, none bigger than his tip-to-pick of Patrick Mahomes in the Bills win in Arrowhead in 2023.<\/p>\n

NFL free agency: News on 2 former* Browns defensive ends – Dawgs By Nature<\/a>
Earlier this offseason, Berry agreed with former Buffalo Bills DE AJ Epenesa to a one-year deal, before a failed physical led the team to void the agreement. While no reason was given for the deal not going through, Epenesa had a number of health issues previously and remained unsigned for over two months. On Wednesday, the Philadelphia Eagles ended that wait for Epenesa, signing him to a one-year deal. Since Epenesa never officially joined Cleveland\u2019s team, we added an asterisk in the title for his time.<\/p>\n

Eagles minicamp practice notes: The Eagles\u2019 secondary could be nasty in 2026 – PhillyVoice<\/a>
\u201cWe\u2019re rotating there at the two spot,\u201d he said. \u201cI\u2019m not ready to say anybody is anything as far as positions. We don\u2019t have to make any determinations there, but what Andy and Tanner have been doing every other day is rotating there with the two\u2019s and both getting a lot of good work.\u201d So, you know, that appears to be an open competition, which remains silly to me. (In the media-attended practices, McKee was clearly better, for the record.)<\/p>\n

Minicamp \u2013 Day 2 – Iggles Blitz<\/a>
Interesting to see Micah Morris go up to the second team. OL coach Chris Kuper wants to move guys around and see what he\u2019s got. I\u2019m curious about Willie Lampkin. I thought he had a chance to be in the mix for backup G or C. The coaches must think Jake Majors has out-played him. The team signed journeyman OG Michael Jordan to give them some more experience. He has 49 career starts playing for CIN, CAR, NE and TB last year.<\/p>\n

Eagles minicamp observations: All aboard the Riq Woolen hype train – NBCSP<\/a>
The Eagles dodged a bullet with two potential injuries during Wednesday\u2019s practice. Saquon Barkley fell awkwardly on the football while trying to make a sideline catch. Barkley might have knocked the wind out of himself but was able to return. Dontayvion Wicks got banged up on the left sideline and got checked out by trainers but also returned. And second-year OT Cameron Williams had to head inside early; the heat seemingly got to Williams, who lost his breakfast on the field.<\/p>\n

NFL divisions ranked by QB talent for the 2026 season – NFL.com<\/a>
3) NFC EAST. I\u2019ve accepted that the average football fan will not give Dak Prescott his flowers unless the Cowboys finally win something. It\u2019s fine, but ball knowers understand Prescott was one of the NFL\u2019s best quarterbacks last season and should be expected to continue producing at such a rate in 2026. I cannot make the same confident statement about Jalen Hurts, a quarterback who seemed to fall victim to his own perfectionism as much as he did to Philadelphia\u2019s offensive dysfunction. New coordinator Sean Mannion should revamp the scheme and fix those issues in 2026, but there\u2019s a big difference between should and will. For his part, Hurts needs to stop seeking the perfect throw and just start making the open one. [BLG Note: The Dak apologism is so silly to me. Dude has two playoff wins \u2014 including one against a team with a losing record \u2014 in 10 seasons. I\u2019d contend that real ball knowers know that regularly shrinking in the playoffs shouldn\u2019t be celebrated.]<\/p>\n

Best NFL offenses in 11, 12, 13, 21, 22 personnel groupings – ESPN<\/a>
12 personnel (1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR). The team to watch in 2026: Philadelphia Eagles. Under new coordinator Sean Mannion, I expect the Eagles to show more 12 personnel in 2026 (264 snaps last season). The team can pair veteran tight end Dallas Goedert and rookie Eli Stowers, a seam stretcher who can pick up extra yards after the catch. Plus, in Mannion\u2019s system, look for quarterback Jalen Hurts to see more under-center reps, which leads to timing, boot and play-action concepts out of 12 personnel. Keep an eye on the Saints here, too.<\/p>\n

Raiders downplay Nakobe Dean\u2019s absence at mandatory minicamp practice – PFT<\/a>
New Raiders linebacker Nakobe Dean missed all of the voluntary offseason program. He was at the team\u2019s media day on Monday, with Dean posting a photo on social media of himself in his uniform against a green screen. Dean, though, was not present on the field at the team\u2019s mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, according to multiple reports.<\/p>\n

5 potential breakout players on offense for the Cowboys – Blogging The Boys<\/a>
LT Tyler Guyton. Heading into Year 3, this season for Tyler Guyton is possibly a make-or-break one. Injury, and not being a finished product out of college, has so far have stunted his growth\/development. Because of that the former first-round pick is an open competition with Nate Thomas to be Dallas\u2019 starting left tackle this year. If he can manage to stay healthy and improve his technique, there\u2019s no reason to believe he can\u2019t have a breakout season. He possesses all of the athleticism to be a successful starting LT in the league, but unfortunately he hasn\u2019t put it all together yet.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t sleep on Luke McCaffrey, the forgotten Commanders wide receiver – Hogs Haven<\/a>
Where\/how can Luke McCaffrey fit into this new offense? McCaffrey is a unique player who is still learning the nuances of the wide receiver position. He has the ideal size and athleticism to be a significant contributor this season. I know the word \u201cposition-flex\u201d held a negative connotation in the past, but in this case, I believe it to be a good thing. What we have learned throughout OTAs is that new offensive coordinator David Blough likes to move his receivers around pre-snap to create favorable matchups for his players. This should benefit a player like McCaffrey.<\/p>\n

8 winners and 6 losers from NY Giants spring practices – Big Blue View<\/a>
WINNERS: John Harbaugh \u2014 I have said this before, but hiring Harbaugh was easily the best move the Giants made this offseason. It might be the best decision the franchise has made since forcing Tom Coughlin to turn in his key card. Harbaugh\u2019s resume, his passion, his credibility, his ability to connect with players, his understanding of what good football is supposed to look like and how it is supposed to be achieved, have changed everything for the Giants. Harbaugh\u2019s honeymoon won\u2019t last forever. He will make mistakes. His teams will come up short sometimes. The Giants, though, are in good hands. Finally.<\/p>\n

Rams left tackle charged with felony domestic violence – SB Nation<\/a>
Los Angeles Rams starting left tackle Alaric Jackson was arrested by LAPD officers early Tuesday morning in response to a 911 call at his San Fernando Valley home shortly after 11 p.m. local time. Jackson was subsequently charged with felony domestic violence, which was defined as \u201ca person who willfully inflicts corporal injury against a spouse.\u201d Police told NBC4 in Los Angeles that Jackson had been engaged in a verbal altercation with a woman, who then took out her phone. The Rams\u2019 player believed the woman was attempting to film him and became angry, trying to take the phone from the woman, and leaving visible scratch marks as a result. He posted $50,000 in bail and is currently free while he awaits his court date.<\/p>\n

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Sirianni: “how can we end every drive with a kick?”<\/p>\n

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Sirianni said today that this is a message he uses to underscore the significance of ball security.<\/p>\n

“We’ll know how to create explosives, but taking care of the ball is the most important thing. We’ll talk about this all the time, can we come out of a game with every drive ending with a kick? Whether that’s an extra point hopefully, or a field goal, or a punt.”<\/p>\n

Sorry, aren’t you the guy that converted a 90+ yard reception to Quez Watkins into zero points, attempting to meme your way through the home opener of your playcalling career with a Philly Special?<\/p>\n

Same guy who routinely goes for it on 4th when kicking a FG would increase the # of possessions required for the opposition to take the lead?<\/p>\n

(…but who kicks the FG for good measure when it does not increase this threshold).<\/p>\n

I’ve heard this coaching cliche before, but coming from Sirianni it’s somewhat shocking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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