2011 Philadelphia Eagles season

The 2011 Philadelphia Eagles season will be the 79th season for the team in the National Football League (NFL). The Eagles will play all of their home games at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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.

2011 draft
Consensus All American left tackle Gabe Carimi, winner of the 2010 Outland Trophy as the nation's top collegiate interior lineman, was predicted to be the Eagles' choice with its No. 23 pick in the first round of the April 2011 NFL Draft, by ESPN.com (Mel Kiper and Todd McShay), Rob Rang (CBS Sports), Jeff Howe (NESN), DraftTek.com, and WalterFootball.com. Charles Davis (NFL.com) predicted that they would pick Texas cornerback Aaron Williams, and Pat Kirwan (NFL.com) predicted that they would pick Mississippi State offensive tackle Derek Sherrod.

Despite a current work stoppage, a provision in the now expired CBA ensures that the 2011 NFL Draft will still take place. There are restrictions in place. Only traded picks for current players are those that were made before the work stoppage. Teams can trade draft picks not taken yet in this draft.

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

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.

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.

Schedule

 * Indicates that the game time is subject to change as a result of flexible scheduling.

Week 9: vs. Chicago Bears
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 17: vs. Washington Redskins

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