Eagles in the news...

• Middle linebacker Jeremiah Trotter has been named the NFC's Defensive Player of the Week for his outstanding play against the Chargers, which included 11 total tackles, 2 passes defensed, 3 quarterback hurries, a sack, a forced fumble and an interception.
  It was the first time in Trotter's career that he recorded a full sack and an interception in the same game.
• Eagles announced Tuesday they have claimed placekicker Jose Cortez off waivers from the Dallas Cowboys. The team released placekicker Todd France. For more on the story visit here.