Reuben Frank and Dave Zangaro talk about Doug Nussmeier’s appointment as the Eagles’ new quarterbacks coach.
It seems like at least one of Nick Sirianni’s assistant coaches is staying put.
One crucial assistant coach.
Along with the coordinators, the Eagles have parted ways with a number of assistant coaches from Nick Sirianni’s coaching staff, including linebackers coach D.J. Eliot, quarterbacks coach Alex Tanney, and secondary coach D.K. McDonald. More departures are expected in the coming days.
However, it appears that the one coach that is desired by all will remain.
The renowned offensive line coach for the Eagles, Jeff Stoutland, tweeted a video on Tuesday afternoon that appeared to confirm his inclusion on the coaching staff in 2024.
“Coach Stout here,” he said. “I hear we have a game in Brazil. First game of the season, 2024 kickoff. Just a shoutout to all those fans in Brazil, in São Paulo. Nos Vemos em breve. Stout out.”
As a part of the young wide receiver’s promotion with Dick’s Sporting Goods for VRST clothing, Dave Zangaro conducted an interview with DeVonta Smith.
A Friday night game in Brazil will be the Eagles’ 2024 season opener, Commissioner Roger Goodell announced during a media conference in Las Vegas.
This Friday’s NFL season opening will be the league’s first in South America and since September 18, 1970, when the Rams defeated the Cards 34–13 at the L.A. Coliseum.
The match will take place on September 6 in São Paulo’s Arena Corinthians, which can hold 47,252 spectators. The Sport Club Corinthians Paulista soccer team plays its home games in this stadium, which served as the venue for soccer in the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016
In a statement, Jeffrey Lurie said, “The Eagles organization is honored to have been selected to play in the first-ever National Football League game in South America.”
As our league places a high premium on the internationalization of sports, we seize the chance to expand our fan base globally and introduce Eagles football to Brazil’s 38 million sports enthusiasts. We are excited to visit Brazil later this year, one of the most culturally diverse countries on earth, and experience its lively, friendly, and pleasant atmosphere.
As a home game for the Eagles, this will count. They will still play eight regular-season games at the Linc because they have nine home games booked for 2024. Their rivals on the road in 2024
This will count as an Eagles home game. They’re scheduled for nine home games in 2024 so they’ll still have eight regular-season games at the Linc. Their road opponents in 2024 in addition to their three division games are the Falcons, Panthers, Browns, Packers, Jaguars and Steelers. The Jaguars play in London every year, so they’re out as a potential opponent.
As a home game for the Eagles, this will count. They will still play eight regular-season games at the Linc because they have nine home games booked for 2024. In addition to their three division games, the Falcons, Panthers, Browns, Packers, Jaguars, and Steelers will be their road opponents in 2024. The Jaguars are not a viable opponent because they play in London each year.
The Eagles haven’t started a season on a Friday since they were defeated 21-14 by the Chicago Cards at Comiskey Park on September 24, 1948. However, they went on to triumph at Shibe Park in their inaugural NFL Championship three months later.
The Eagles’ last Friday game was on September 30, 1960, in the Cotton Bowl, where they defeated the Cowboys 27–25. That year, they also took home the NFL Championship.
The Eagles are 2-5-1 overall on Fridays, with two consecutive losses to the Detroit Lions and Pittsburgh Pirates a week apart in 1935.
There were a lot of Friday NFL games in the 1960s, but since 1970 there have only been eleven, one of which being a Christmas Eve game between the Jets and Dolphins this past December 24.
This is going to beIn addition, they have played preseason games abroad against the Saints in Mexico City in 1978, the Browns in 1989, the Bills in 1991, and the Saints in 1993. “This historic first international game in South America demonstrates the ongoing expansion of our global footprint,” Goodell said. “Playing on Friday night of Week 1 is a unique way to highlight our international growth and ambitions.” Further international games in 2024 with the “home” team will be in Munich, Germany (Panthers), and London (Bears, Vikings, Jaguars). Since the NFL began holding international regular-season games in 2007, the league has played 36 games in London, five in Mexico City, and two in Germany.
