Up and at 'em, Eagles fans! It's a glorious day all over Philadelphia, the final day before a football-packed weekend. We've got just two days until the Eagles' showdown with the Cardinals, which makes now the perfect time to catch up on the latest headlines ...
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Five things to know from Thursday afternoon.
Taking an Eagle Eye view of the Cardinals' 'Exotic D' and what the Eagles can expect Sunday.
Dave Spadaro says quarterback Nick Foles is ready to roll against Arizona this weekend.
In his two games back since his suspension ended, tackle Lane Johnson has looked, and felt, better than ever. If the Cardinals close the dome Sunday, David Molk isn't worried about a little noise. He has more pressing matters to focus on.
On Thursday, the Eagles were once again forced indoors due to the rainy Philadelphia weather, but they pushed on in preparation for Sunday's test with a fellow 5-1 team...
![Great to see C Jason Kelce and G Evan Mathis back on the field drilling against one another](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/ebns65prlsofw0mpubtn.jpg)
Great to see C Jason Kelce and G Evan Mathis back on the field drilling against one another
![The three specialists before the start of practice](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/vyqofy7sqc41jlgn55uv.jpg)
The three specialists before the start of practice
![P Donnie Jones](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/oxmm4kmrwqhb0tscegox.jpg)
P Donnie Jones
![QBs Nick Foles and G.J. Kinne smiling for the camera](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/ateiq1tihdplszyecawu.jpg)
QBs Nick Foles and G.J. Kinne smiling for the camera
![DE Fletcher Cox grabbed the camera and had outside linebackers coach Bill McGovern smiling](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/p3pzs8ogewcnywfyxumy.jpg)
DE Fletcher Cox grabbed the camera and had outside linebackers coach Bill McGovern smiling
![Cox caught LBs DeMeco Ryans and Connor Barwin entering the bubble](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/njgcqfxxgzm1yidcxepo.jpg)
Cox caught LBs DeMeco Ryans and Connor Barwin entering the bubble
![QB Mark Sanchez warming up for practice](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/aav52w7mutm5uzld45dk.jpg)
QB Mark Sanchez warming up for practice
![Dynamic stretching to start the practice out](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/sqmuxgx5cavdltpyj4yb.jpg)
Dynamic stretching to start the practice out
![The Eagles getting loose for practice](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/eoam7p5k4xhsbn62qsau.jpg)
The Eagles getting loose for practice
![DE Cedric Thornthon working on his strength and quickness on the sled](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/mjqrgvyqkellvhoqiyy5.jpg)
DE Cedric Thornthon working on his strength and quickness on the sled
![TE Trey Burton going up for the catch](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/lq84lysswmnimlavzwc2.jpg)
TE Trey Burton going up for the catch
![CB Nolan Carroll II working on his defensive hands](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/xtmlbpuseclqhksygrhu.jpg)
CB Nolan Carroll II working on his defensive hands
![LB Brandon Graham ready for his shot at the sled](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/dkuxsxyqiprja3vz58q6.jpg)
LB Brandon Graham ready for his shot at the sled
![WR Riley Cooper vs. CB Cary Williams](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/ikaanb6n6ig3dudr2enn.jpg)
WR Riley Cooper vs. CB Cary Williams
![G Evan Mathis getting back to game form](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/papjc53v8qrhrrfzpg3n.jpg)
G Evan Mathis getting back to game form
![TE Brent Celek running routes in practice](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/sz1ukeletwgsaxzumfbk.jpg)
TE Brent Celek running routes in practice
![LB Mychal Kendricks working on his tackling](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/unsvrynpfpbkuaendd8s.jpg)
LB Mychal Kendricks working on his tackling
![WR Riley Cooper doing what he does best](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/s38jzyhetbfk0jw6subj.jpg)
WR Riley Cooper doing what he does best
![TE Zach Ertz reaching out for the ball](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/zy8vf6yzcyn5zjq1z0ct.jpg)
TE Zach Ertz reaching out for the ball
![S Malcolm Jenkins talking with defensive coordinator Bill Davis](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/pvsjjh49uekihokgkf7b.jpg)
S Malcolm Jenkins talking with defensive coordinator Bill Davis
![LB Emmanuel Acho getting ready to face his brother this Sunday](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/zisnhepkdiv1uqs9ohqh.jpg)
LB Emmanuel Acho getting ready to face his brother this Sunday
![Seeing G Evan Mathis running is a great sign!](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/lexlwisjs30vakbjhhvb.jpg)
Seeing G Evan Mathis running is a great sign!
![WR Josh Huff with the over the shoulder catch](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/ml7koysax1a5p4jomryy.jpg)
WR Josh Huff with the over the shoulder catch
![WR Will Murphy catching the ball in space](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/ax3evsy84m77jepfkikw.jpg)
WR Will Murphy catching the ball in space
![S Chris Maragos showing that he can get up in the air!](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/ufl4dffp6xsacispqhts.jpg)
S Chris Maragos showing that he can get up in the air!
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