Cole signs extension with Philly: Defensive end Trent Cole signed a four-year contract extension with the Philadelphia Eagles that will keep him with them through 2017, the team announced Wednesday. The two-time Pro Bowler had 11 sacks last season and at least 10 for each of the past three seasons. For his seven-year career, he has 68 sacks, placing him third on the team's all-time list behind Reggie White's 124 and Clyde Simmons' 76. "We are excited to be able to sign Trent to a new contract," coach Andy Reid said in a statement released through the team. "Trent plays the game with a level of tenacity that's hard to replicate. He's one of the premier defensive ends in the league." (Updated 03/15/2012)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
Cole had a solid season for the Eagles last year and missed two contests. He recorded 45 tackles and made 11 sacks for Philly. Fantasy owners in IDP leagues should view Cole as a viable defensive lineman on Draft Day this fall. (Updated 03/15/2012).
05/18/2012 13:14 Eagles' renewed inward focus will lead them back to top of NFC East
The Eagles' dream team was a nightmare. But after Philly's brass woke up to its 2011 missteps, Clark Judge sees a franchise moving back in the right direction -- past the Giants to favored status in NFC East.
05/08/2012 08:33 Playoffs? These five 2011 also-rans have a good shot at getting there
Which five new teams make the playoffs this season that fell short last season? Clark Judge has a hunch the long-suffering Bills are due, and also expects the Eagles, Chargers, Bears and Seahawks to play come January.
Trent Cole continues to be one of the elite pass rushers in the NFL, and he's a No. 1 defensive lineman in IDP leagues. Cole has double digits in sacks in four of the past five years with 55 sacks over that span. He also is a good source of tackles with at least 40 in every year of his career. Plan on drafting Cole with a mid-round pick this year and hope for more excellent production at this level. (Updated 4/24/12)
