The dawn of a new season is nearly upon us. The full Eagles squad reports for Training Camp on Friday with the first practice at the NovaCare Complex set for Saturday. After the Eagles took home the NFC East crown last season, fans are without a doubt excited to see what comes next for the Eagles.
Training Camp is one of the first steps towards taking that leap forward, and here are five things you need to know about this year's camp ...
1. Open Practice Dates and Times
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Coming out to support the Eagles this summer? Here is some key information to keep in mind: Open practices at Lincoln Financial Field will take place on July 28th and August 3rd. There is no ticketing for these dates, so seats will come on a first-come, first-serve basis. Parking lots will open at 9 AM, HeadHouse Plaza at 10 AM, and the interior gates open at 11 AM. Practice begins at 12:15. Set your alarms accordingly.
Tickets for the August 10th Open Practice at Franklin Field have sold out on what should be a terrific afternoon at the Eagles' former home. Complete info for this practice can be found here, including transportation tips and a schedule of events.
Please remember the NFL Clear Bag Policy if you are attending any of the three dates.
2. Home Improvement
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You may have heard, but we've made a few upgrades around Lincoln Financial Field this offseason. Brand new, state-of-the-art Panasonic video boards have been installed, along with new ribbon boards around the stadium. New seats have been added and the previously open sections of the stadium have been closed, meaning that it will get even louder in the Eagles' nest this season. Fans will get their first up close and personal look at the new features at the July 28th Open Practice.
3. Eagles Hit The Road For New England
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The Eagles will practice at New England during this season's Training Camp. In honor of Throwback Thursday, a look at when the Patriots came to Philadelphia in 2013 ...
QB Matt Barkley
QB Nick Foles
S Nate Allen breaks up a pass intended for Julian Edelman during practice
WR Riley Cooper and Tim Tebow
DE Vinny Curry
CB Bradley Fletcher breaks up a pass
The Eagles hosted the Patriots at the NovaCare Complex in 2013
Head Coach Chip Kelly and Patriots QB Tom Brady
The Eagles opened up their preseason schedule with a home game against New England
K Alex Henery chats with the New England specialists
A battle in the trenches between Evan Mathis and Patriots NT Vince Wilfork
T/G Allen Barbre goes to work
WR Ifeanyi Momah sprawls out to make the catch
CB Brandon Boykin goes stride-for-stride with the receiver
QB Nick Foles
DE Fletcher Cox gets to Tom Brady
WR Riley Cooper
The Eagles and Patriots got an early hands-on experience with last season's joint practices
DT Bennie Logan fights off a block
The Eagles will practice at New England August 12-14 before taking on the Patriots on August 15
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Last season, the New England Patriots came to the NovaCare Complex for a few joint practices with the Eagles at the NovaCare Complex leading up to the teams' preseason meeting at Lincoln Financial Field. This time around, the Eagles will be headed north to New England for practices with the Patriots from August 12-14 at Gillette Stadium before finishing the trip with a preseason game on August 15th at 7:30 PM.
4. Complete Coverage
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As is always the case, PhiladelphiaEagles.com will be your go-to source for the latest Training Camp news and updates. We'll have daily practice recaps along with our slate of Eagles features, photo galleries, video and much, much more. Keep an eye on PhiladelphiaEagles.com throughout the day, or check in on the Eagles' official mobile app.
5. August 8th: Let The Games Begin
One of the Eagles' most exciting games of 2013 came in their 54-11 victory over the Chicago Bears in Week 16. Now, the Eagles will travel to the Windy City to play their first game of the 2014 preseason. All of the anticipation and all of the waiting comes to an end on the eighth day of the eighth month at 8 PM. The second season under Chip Kelly is about to begin, and Eagles fans are surely ready to get things started.
