News: Eagles defender Trent Cole told PhillyMag.com that he played last year with a broken bone and torn tendons in his right hand. He had surgery for it during the offseason and should be fine for the start of training camp. As for where Cole will play in 2013, that's still up for debate. The pass rusher has been a lineman but could move to linebacker in Chip Kelly's new 3-4 scheme. He's lost 10 pounds and has been dropping into coverage, something he didn't do a lot of as a lineman. "We don’t know where we’re going to be at right now," said Cole.
Analysis: If Cole is listed as a linebacker he won't carry as much value as if he were a defensive lineman. Typical pass rushing linebackers don't put up enough stats to match up with the high tackle-total linebackers in the game. We'll see how the Eagles list him when training camp comes around.
News:USA Today reports Eagles defensive end Trent Cole had surgery on his hand that "wasn't major" but could keep him out of offseason workouts. Cole allegedly dealt with the issue for over a year.
Analysis: Cole had a miserable 2012, posting just three sacks and 40 total tackles in 16 games. Both were career lows. The hope is that Cole rebounds in 2013 thanks in part to a healthy hand and an improved defensive scheme in Philadelphia. For now he's worth drafting as a No. 2 defensive lineman with potential to be a No. 1 like he's been in the past. We'd aim for him with a pick in the middle rounds.
News: Eagles defensive lineman Trent Cole was able to fall on a fumble during Thursday's contest against the Bengals in Week 15. He recovered a fumble after a Brandon Graham sack in the second quarter. Cole registered five tackles, including a sack, in a 34-13 defeat.
Analysis: Cole has now three sacks to go along with 32 tackles on the year. Despite taking down Andy Dalton on Thursday, his sack totals have been on the decline as this season. He should be viewed as a low-end IDP option in most formats heading into Week 16.
News: Eagles defensive lineman Trent Cole had one tackle in Sunday's 23-21 win over Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Cole now has 27 tackles and two sacks on the season. While his tackle numbers are essentially on target from last year, Cole has totally dropped off in sacks, especially considering he had three straight seasons of double-digit sacks and averaged 11 over the last five seasons. Normally a solid defensive player, Cole is little more than a low-end option for IDP leagues.
News: Eagles defensive lineman Trent Cole turned in a decent performance during Sunday's contest against the Cowboys. Cole registered half a sack and finished with two tackles in a 38-33 defeat.
Analysis: Cole has endured an abysmal campaign as he has just 22 tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble thus far. He is not viewed as a solid source of tackles and will need to pick up some more sacks if he wants to salvage this season. Fantasy owners should view him as a low-end option in the deepest of formats heading into Week 14 at Tampa Bay.
News: Philadelphia defensive lineman Trent Cole continues to have an abysmal season after his performance in the Week 11 blowout loss against the Redskins. Cole recorded one tackle in that game and it wasn't even a solo stop.
Analysis: Cole has 20 tackles on the season overall with just 1 1/2 sacks and a forced fumble. The 30-year-old out of Cincinnati had 11 sacks last year for comparison. He has never been a major tackler but does not need to be owned in many Fantasy formats any longer.
News: Eagles defensive lineman Trent Cole had no stats Week 6 vs. Detroit. It was the first time this season he was held off the stat sheet.
Analysis: The Eagles pass rush has been abysmal as of late and that's really hurting Cole's production. He is usually a viable Fantasy option, but he is not as reliable of a play as his numbers continue to look weak.
News: Eagles defensive end Trent Cole had a quiet game Sunday at the Steelers in Week 5. Cole was held to one tackle.
Analysis: Cole remains in a funk with just 1.5 sacks on the season. He will look to get going in Week 6 against Detroit, and even with the slow start he should remain active in the majority of IDP leagues.
News: Eagles defensive lineman Trent Cole was not much of a factor during Sunday's contest against the Giants in Week 4. Cole, who was playing through a shoulder injury, registered two tackles (one solo) in a 19-17 victory.
Analysis: Cole has 1.5 sacks on the season and should be well on his way to another 10-sack season, his fourth in a row. Cole failed to get to the quarterback and only has six tackles thus far. He is a solid Fantasy IDP option heading into Week 5.
News: As expected, Eagles defensive lineman Trent Cole was able to play through a shoulder injury in Week 4 against the Giants.
Analysis: Cole has 1.5 sacks on the season and should be well on his way to another 10-sack season, his fourth in a row. As long a she is healthy and active, Cole is a solid Fantasy IDP option for Week 4 against the Giants.
News: Eagles defensive lineman Trent Cole is probable for Sunday’s game against the Giants, after being a full participant in practice Friday.
Analysis: Cole has 1.5 sacks on the season and should be well on his way to another 10-sack season, his fourth in a row. As long a she is healthy and active, Cole is a solid Fantasy IDP option for Week 4 against the Giants.
News: Eagles defensive lineman Trent Cole recorded his first sack of the season in the Week 2 win over the Ravens. Cole finished with just the one tackle in the game.
Analysis: Cole had two tackles and no sacks Week 1 at Cleveland. Cole, one of the most-owned players in IDP leagues, has double-digit sacks in four of the past five seasons. Continue to start him, as he should collect plenty of tackles and sacks this season in the strong Philly unit. Philadelphia plays at Arizona Week 3.
News: Philadelphia defensive end Trent Cole had one tackle and one assist in the team's Week 1 opener against the Browns.
Analysis: Cole, one of the most-owned players in IDP leagues, has double-digit sacks in four of the past five seasons. Continue to start him, as he should collect plenty of tackles and sacks this season in the strong Philly unit. The Eagles face the Ravens in Week 2.
News: Philadelphia defensive end Trent Cole returned to action in Monday's preseason game at New England. Cole missed the opener against the Steelers with a shoulder issue that was considered not to be serious. His presence in the game Monday proved that as Cole made a few stops against New England.
Analysis: 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.
News: Eagles defensive end Trent Cole was not active for Thursday's preseason opener against the Steelers. Cole has been sidelined with an injured AC joint in his shoulder, which he suffered during practice. He is not expected to miss any regular-season games.
Analysis: 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
News: Eagles coach Andy Reid told the Philadelphia Daily News defensive end Trent Cole has a problem in the AC joint of his shoulder that could keep him out "anywhere from a day to a week." He's not expected to miss any regular-season games.
Analysis: 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.
News: 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."
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.
News: Philadelphia DL Trent Cole recorded five solo tackles and one sack in Week 16 versus Dallas. Jason Babin (18) and Cole (10) became the first pair of Eagles to reach double digits in sacks in a season since 1995. The Eagles won the game, 20-7.
Analysis: Cole continues to have a solid campaign for Philly and Fantasy owners. Heading into Week 17, owners still alive in IDP leagues should view Cole as a mid-range DL option.
News: Coming off a three-sack performance in Miami, Eagles DL Trent Cole had a disappointing Week 15 in the 45-19 win over the Jets. He had just four solo tackles in the game.
Analysis: Cole has nine sacks on the year, but he doesn’t do much in the way of other stats so he’s not much more than a mid-range Fantasy IDP option.
News: Eagles DL Trent Cole had a monster performance on Sunday of Week 14 in a win at Miami. Cole recorded three sacks of Miami quarterbacks in the win for Philadelphia. Cole recorded a team-high seven tackles overall in the performance.
Analysis: Cole now has four sacks in his last two games and nine total on the season for the Eagles. He teamed up with Jason Babin for six of the nine sacks recorded by Philadelphia against the Dolphins on Sunday. Cole isn't much of a tackler, however, and is therefore just a mid-range Fantasy option in IDP formats.
News: Eagles DL Trent Cole (hand) is active for the Week 14 game at Miami. Cole returned to a full practice Friday after being limited on Thursday.
Analysis: Cole isn't having the banner year he is used to. A few things are playing into that. He has been hobbled by injury and has seen a lot of his sacks go to Jason Babin, who was a key free-agent addition this year. Cole is still worth starting in Fantasy IDP formats, but he is just not the high-end option he has been in the past.
News: Eagles DL Trent Cole (hand) returned to a full practice Friday after being limited on Thursday and was listed as probable for Week 14 at Miami.
Analysis: Cole isn't having the banner year he is used to. A few things are playing into that. He has been hobbled by injury and has seen a lot of his sacks go to Jason Babin, who was a key free-agent addition this year. Cole is still worth starting in Fantasy IDP formats, but he is just not the high-end option he has been in the past.
News: Eagles DL Trent Cole picked up a sack and three tackles (two solo) in the Eagles' 31-14 loss to Seattle in Week 13.
Analysis: Cole is in danger of failing to reach double digits in sacks in a season for the first time since 2008, however he has missed three games due to injury and has been limited in others. He has six sacks in nine games, and three in his last six, so he's been pretty productive when he has played this year. Consider Cole a decent option in Fantasy IDP formats at the DL position.
News: Eagles DL Trent Cole had four tackles, two solo, in Week 11 versus the Giants. Philadelphia would go on to win the game, 17-10.
Analysis: Cole is finally healthy for Philly and is producing. The Eagles keep collecting sacks, and Cole has chipped in five. He's done that in all seven seasons with Philly. Fantasy owners should continue to view him as a viable DL option in IDP formats.
News: Philadelphia DL Trent Cole had four tackles and a sack during the Eagles' 21-17 loss to Arizona in Week 10. Cole has amassed five sacks this season in seven games after being limited earlier this year with a calf injury.
Analysis: Cole remains one of Philadelphia's premier pass rushers and has topped five sacks in all seven seasons with the Eagles. His tackle totals won't be impressive, but Fantasy owners shouldn't expect ample sacks. Consider him a mid-range option in IDP formats.
News: Eagles DL Trent Cole was active for Week 8. He's been dealing with a calf injury, but was able to practice during the week after missing two games. Cole had just one tackle in the game, but it was a sack on Tony Romo. The Eagles would win the game, 34-7.
Analysis: Cole had a sack in each of his first three games for the Eagles. Fantasy owners should view him as a viable DL option in IDP leagues.
News: Eagles DE Trent Cole (calf) and OT Jason Peters (hamstring) were back and running with the first team Wednesday and will start on Sunday vs. Dallas. "They're good to go," coach Andy Reid said.
Analysis: Cole has missed the last two games, but he will be a welcomed addition to a defense that has had its issues in 2011. Cole had a sack in each of his first three games, so consider activating him in Fantasy IDP formats for Week 8.
News: Eagles coach Andy Reid said during his Monday press conference that there is a "good chance" DL Trent Cole will be ready to practice by the time his team gets back to work next Monday. The Eagles will be on a bye in Week 7. Cole has missed two games with a calf injury.
Analysis: The reports were that Cole was going to miss 3-6 weeks, so this is still within that timetable. Cole had three sacks in the team's first four games and remains one of the league's more reliable sources of sacks. If you have roster space in a Fantasy IDP league, he's worth stashing.
News: Eagles DE Trent Cole (calf) was listed among Philadelphia's inactives for Week 6 at Washington. Cole was ruled out on Friday and missed his second consecutive game against the Redskins.
Analysis: The reports were that Cole was going to miss 3-6 weeks, so this is still on that timetable. The Eagles are off Week 7, so Cole could be back in Week 8. Keep the high-end Fantasy DL reserved until further notice.
News: Eagles DE Trent Cole (calf) is officially out for Week 6 at Washington. It will be the second straight game he misses.
Analysis: The reports were that Cole was going to miss 3-6 weeks, so this is still on that timetable. The Eagles are off Week 7, so Cole could be back in Week 8. Keep the high-end Fantasy DL reserved until further notice.
News: Eagles DL Trent Cole (calf), who is likely to miss Week 6 at Washington, could not practice on Wednesday in preparation for the game. He was held out in Week 5 against Buffalo. Head coach Andy Reid said Cole was "progressing" when he spoke to reporters on Monday.
Analysis: Initial reports said that Cole could miss about three weeks with the injury. With the Eagles on a bye in Week 7, that could very well be the case. Cole had three sacks in the team's first four games and remains one of the league's more reliable sources of sacks. If you have roster space in a Fantasy IDP league, he's worth stashing.
News: The Philadelphia Daily News reports that Eagles DL Trent Cole (calf) is likely to miss Week 6 at Washington. He was held out in Week 5 against Buffalo. Head coach Andy Reid said Cole was "progressing" when he spoke to reporters on Monday.
Analysis: Initially reports said that Cole could miss about three weeks with the injury. With the Eagles on a bye in Week 7, that could very well be the case. Cole had three sacks in the team's first four games and remains one of the league's more reliable sources of sacks. If you have roster space in a Fantasy IDP league, he's worth stashing.
News: Eagles DL Trent Cole is inactive for Week 5 at Buffalo. He was ruled out earlier in the week because of a strained calf.
Analysis: Cole has a Grade 2 strain and is likely to miss about three weeks. This is the first of those three. Cole had three sacks in the team's first four games and remains one of the league's more reliable sources of sacks. If you have roster space in a Fantasy IDP league, he's worth stashing.
News: Eagles DL Trent Cole (calf) has been officially ruled out for Week 5 at Buffalo. Darryl Tapp is expected to start Sunday in Cole's absence.
Analysis: Cole has a Grade 2 calf strain, which is expected to keep him sidelined a few weeks. It's a tough loss for the Eagles and Fantasy owners. Keep the high-end Fantasy DL reserved until further notice.
News: FOX Sports reports that Eagles DL Trent Cole is likely to miss about three weeks after an MRI revealed a Grade 2 calf strain. Cole was hurt in Sunday's loss to the 49ers. Head coach Andy Reid confirmed to reporters on Monday that Cole suffered a "fairly significant" calf strain.
Analysis: There are three grades when it comes to muscle strains, with a Grade 2 being moderate. Still, even a moderate strain could sideline him for several weeks and the Eagles could be without one of the top pass rushers in the league as a result. Fantasy owners in IDP formats will have to shuffle for replacement options. Continue to monitor his situation.
News: Eagles DL Trent Cole left Week 4 against the 49ers in the second half with a leg injury. Coach Andy Reid said after the game it was a calf strain. Cole had no stats in the game.
Analysis: Cole had a sack in each of his first three games this season, so it's disappointing he couldn't keep that streak going. But he is still a high-end Fantasy DL when healthy, so track his progress leading up to Week 5.
News: As anticipated, Eagles DL Trent Cole (hand) was activated for Week 3 against the Giants. He had been listed as probable on the injury report. He managed a sack for a third consecutive week to begin the season. He was credited with five tackles.
Analysis: Eagles coach Andy Reid said Monday that Cole suffered a strained tendon in his hand during Week 2 against the Falcons. The injury was never considered serious. Cole is a high-end Fantasy DL when healthy, and should remain in lineups when healthy.
News: Eagles coach Andy Reid said Monday that DL Trent Cole suffered a strained tendon in his hand during Week 2 against the Falcons.
Analysis: Cole managed to get his second sack while being hurt on Sunday and Reid didn't soundly overly concerned about his injury. Cole is a high-end Fantasy DL when healthy, so keep tabs on his progress leading up to Week 3.
News: Eagles DL Trent Cole had another solid game in Week 2 against the Falcons. He recorded six tackles with a sack in the 35-31 loss. It was his second sack of the season.
Analysis: Cole has posted double-digit sacks three of the last four seasons and looks well on his way to doing so again in 2011. Being the solid Fantasy option he is, keep Cole active in the majority of IDP formats.
News: Eagles DL Trent Cole notched his first sack of the season in Week 1 at St. Louis. He finished the game with three tackles.
Analysis: Cole remains one of the better sources for sacks among defensive linemen. As long as he's healthy, he should continue to start in IDP formats.
News: Eagles DE Trent Cole, who injured his elbow last week against the Steelers, was back on the field Thursday against the Browns. He was his usual productive-self, registering a tackle and a sack in the win.
Analysis: Cole remains one of the better pass-rushers int he NFL, with the versatility to play against the run just as well. He had arthroscopic surgery to remove damaged tissure in his right elbow in the offseason, so the fact that he was back on the field was good news. Cole should be able to excel once again in 2011 now that he's healthy, so Fantasy owners should target him as a viable DL option worth an early- to middle-round pick in IDP formats.
News: Eagles DE Trent Cole, who had arthroscopic surgery to remove damaged tissure in his right elbow in the offseason, injured the elbow Thursday night against the Steelers in preseason action. The team said it was not a re-aggravation and Cole told reporters afterward that it "ain't nothing serious."
Analysis: Cole had three tackles in the game before suffering the injury, but it appears as if he was removed for precautionary reasons. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on the issue, though we wouldn't be surprised to see him in practice sooner than later. Cole is one of the more consistent defensive lineman in all of football, worth an early- to middle-round pick in IDP formats.
News: Eagles DE Trent Cole underwent arthroscopic surgery to remove damaged tissure in his right elbow on Monday according to the team.
Analysis: Cole finished 2010 with 65 total tackles and 10 sacks, clinching another strong season among his fellow Fantasy DL. Assuming he's fine to start the season, he remains a rock-solid No. 1 DL worth an early- to middle-round pick in IDP formats.
News: With Philadelphia already locked into the No. 3 playoff seed in the NFC, DL Trent Cole was listed as a healthy scratch for Week 17 against Dallas. He has 10 sacks and 65 tackles this season.
Analysis: Cole has been a sack machine over the last few years but the Eagles decided to rest their best pass rusher in order to have him fresh for their first-round playoff game. Cole should be considered a solid option in most Fantasy IDP formats in 2011.
News: Philadelphia DL Trent Cole only managed one tackle in the Week 16 loss on Tuesday to the Vikings. It was a sack of QB Joe Webb. Cole now has 10 sacks on the season for the Eagles.
Analysis: Cole got his first sack since notching two Week 12 at Chicago. He only managed one tackle with the sack. This is his third-straight season with at least 10 sacks. He continues to be the Eagles' best pass-rushing presence and high-end Fantasy DL.
News: Eagles DL Trent Cole manged 10 tackles in Week 15 at the Giants. He had managed just 10 tackles combined over his previous three games. He was held without a sack for a third straight game, however.
Analysis: Cole remains just one sack away from recording his third season of 10-plus sacks. He continues to be the Eagles' best pass-rushing presence and high-end Fantasy DL.
News: Philadelphia defensive end Trent Cole was able to register a hit on Cowboys QB Jon Kitna in the Week 14 matchup. The savvy DE added two assisted tackles on the night.
Analysis: Cole had a slow night at the office, but he remains the best pass-rusher the Eagles have to offer, with nine sacks on the year. Keep him active heading into the Week 15 game against the Giants.
News: Philadelphia defensive end Trent Cole has been fined $20,000 by the NFL for hitting Houston quarterback Matt Schaub in the knee area. The hit came in the Eagles' 34-24 victory over Houston on Dec. 2. Cole also was fined three times in 2009 for unnecessary roughness.
Analysis: Cole is just one sack away from recording his third season of 10-plus sacks. He continues to be the Eagles' best pass-rushing presence and high-end Fantasy DL.
News: Eagles DL Trent Cole totaled three solo tackles in Week 13 against the Texans. It was the third time in four games Cole did not record a sack.
Analysis: Cole is just one sack away from recording his third season of 10-plus sacks. He continues to be the Eagles' best pass-rushing presence and high-end Fantasy DL.
News: Philadelphia defensive end Trent Cole turned in an improved performance in Week 12, registering five tackles and a team-high two sacks during the Eagles’ 31-26 loss at Chicago on Sunday. Cole was consistently in the Bears backfield and notched two QB hits on Jay Cutler and three tackles for a loss. With his two sacks, Cole moved past Hugh Douglas into third place on the Eagles' all-time list.
Analysis: Cole rebounded nicely from a sub-par outing in Week 11 against the Giants where he finished with a season-low one tackle. He now has nine sacks and 46 tackles this season, and should continue his intense play for an Eagles defense that takes on Houston in Week 13. Consider him a top Fantasy option in IDP leagues.
News: Eagles DL Trent Cole registered just a solo tackle in the Week 11 win over the Giants. He is regarded as the team's best pass-rusher and was double teamed on several occasions. The Eagles did not register one sack on QB Eli Manning.
Analysis: Cole's Sunday night effort produced his most irrelevant game of the season in that stat column. He will look to change that in Week 12 against the Bears. Keep him active in Fantasy play, even though he has not gotten the the QB in consecutive games.
News: Eagles DL Trent Cole finished with four tackles, three solo in Week 10 against the Redskins. He failed to record a sack for the first time in three games in the 59-28 rout. Cole now has 43 tackles to go along with seven sacks on the season.
Analysis: Cole makes his living rushing the passer and his seven sacks are the main reason he is owned in most IDP leagues. He had 12 1/2 last season and as long as he keeps making himself a regular in opposing team's backfields, consider No. 1 DL in Fantasy IDP leagues. Keep him active heading into Week 11.
News: The Eagles appeared to have thwarted Indy's drive when Manning got sacked and fumbled on fourth-and-18, but a penalty on Trent Cole for slapping Manning in the helmet as he reached for the ball gave the Colts a first down. Cole finished with three solo tackles and his one sack in Week 9.
Analysis: Cole has seven sacks on the season, which is why he's owned in 76 percent of Fantasy IDP leagues. He keeps getting it done on Sunday, so owners should keep him active in all formats heading into Week 10.
News: Eagles DL Trent Cole managed another sack in Week 7 against the Titans. He was credited with five tackles and has had at least five tackles in four of his first seven games.
Analysis: Cole has six sacks in seven games and remains an excellent source for help in that area in IDP leagues. He should remain active in all formats.
News: Eagles DL Trent Cole had his second two-sack game of the season Week 6 against the Falcons, finishing with five solo tackles. He also forced a fumble. He now has five sacks on the season.
Analysis: Cole had 12 1/2 sacks last year and is clearly one of the more reliable sources of sacks in the game. Treat him as a No. 1 DL in Fantasy IDP leagues.
News: Eagles DL Trent Cole totaled four tackles in the Week 5 win over the 49ers despite a hamstring injury. Cole injured it just before halftime and took a few series' off. He returned and finished the game.
Analysis: He has gone two straight games without a sack, but remains a player with double-digit sack potential barring injury. Monitor his practice habits throughout the week to see if he will play at full strength Week 6 against Atlanta.
News: Eagles DL Trent Cole has injured his hamstring in the Week 5 game at San Francisco. He is questionable to return.
Analysis: Cole is a solid IDP option in Fantasy.
News: Eagles DL Trent Cole has left the field and is in the locker room in the Week 5 game at San Francisco. His injury is unknown at this point.
Analysis: Cole is a solid IDP option in Fantasy.
News: Eagles DL Trent Cole recorded four tackles, including one for a loss, in Week 4 against the Redskins but did not record a sack in the 17-12 loss. He entered Sunday with three sacks on the year.
Analysis: Cole had one sack in the season opener and two more last week but was unable to bring the quarterback down in Week 4. He has tallied double-digit sacks in two of the last three seasons and should approach similar numbers this year. Continue to view Cole as a solid option in IDP Fantasy leagues.
News: Eagles DL Trent Cole had a monster game in Week 3 against the Jaguars. He finished with eight tackles, two sacks and a pass defended in the 28-3 win. Cole has four quarterback hits on QB David Garrard and was constantly in the backfield throughout the game.
Analysis: Cole almost had as many tackles in Week 3 as he had in the first two games combined. He now has 18 tackles on the year with three sacks and continues to be one of the Eagles' top pass rushers. Cole remains a solid option in IDP Fantasy leagues and should remain active for Week 4 against the Redskins.
News: Eagles DL Trent Cole managed four tackles (three solo) in Week 2 against the Lions. He had two tackles for loss and one pass defense. Cole has 10 tackles and one sack in two games.
Analysis: Cole has been one of the Eagles' top pass rushers since 2006 and he always seems a threat for 60 tackles and at least 10 sacks. Continue to start Cole in all Fantasy IDP leagues.
News: Philadelphia DL Trent Cole led the Eagles with six tackles on Sunday against Green Bay. He got to QB Aaron Rodgers once, for a loss of 7 yards.
Analysis: Cole showed why he is a defensive-team leader on Sunday. Owners should continue to keep him active as he is a No. 1 Fantasy DL in IDP leagues.
News: Eagles DL Trent Cole has returned to practice after injuring his ankle last Friday against the Chiefs. However, he was held out Thursday's preseason finale against the Jets as a precaution. Cole had five tackles and one fumble recovery in the preseason.
Analysis: Cole said he was "worried and scared" when he got hurt against Kansas City and the injury was "very painful," but it appears he dodged a serious injury. That's good news for Fantasy owners since Cole is one of the NFL's top pass rushers. Continue to view Cole as a solid No. 1 Fantasy DL.
News: Eagles DE Trent Cole was carted off the field toward the end of the second quarter of the team's preseason game at Kansas City on Friday. He hurt his right ankle. X-rays were negative but an MRI is scheduled. Cole had 57 total tackles and 12 1/2 sacks last season.
Analysis: Cole is a big part of what the Eagles do defensively, and he's a quality Fantasy DL too. If he's not healthy, a lot of people in Philadelphia and in IDP leagues will not be happy. We'll keep you posted on his status, but be wary of drafting him with an early-to middle-round pick as a No. 1 option, which is how you would draft him if he were healthy.
News: Eagles DL Trent Cole totaled three tackles and one sack during a Week 16 win against the Broncos. He tied his career high of 12 1/2 sacks. He has three sacks in his last two games.
Analysis: Cole came into Week 16 nursing a hamstring injury, but it didn't prove to be an issue. He needs one more sack for a new career high, so you know he will be extra motivated in the regular-season finale. Cole remains a viable Fantasy DL.
News: Eagles DL Trent Cole (hamstring) is active and expected to start Week 16 vs. Denver. Cole was probable on the injury report.
Analysis: Cole is coming off a two-sack performance in Week 15 against the 49ers. He is two sacks away from setting a new career high. Keep Cole active for Week 16.
News: Philadelphia DL Trent Cole made three tackles and picked up two big sacks of Alex Smith during the Week 15 win over San Francisco.
Analysis: Cole now has 11 sacks on the year over 14 games. He remains a great Fantasy play in IDP leagues for Week 16 against Denver.
News: The Eagles had several players chip in Sunday on defense at Chicago. DB Quintin Mikell had eight tackles. LB Will Witherspoon had six tackles. DE Trent Cole had five tackles and a sack. DB Sean Jones had four tackles and an interception.
Analysis: The Eagles should continue to play well on defense heading into Week 12 against Washington. Consider Mikell, Witherspoon, Cole and Jones solid Fantasy options in IDP leagues.
News: The Eagles got some good play from several members on defense Sunday against Dallas. LB Akeem Jordan had seven tackles, LB Will Witherspoon had six tackles, DB Sean Jones had five tackles and a sack, DB Sheldon Brown had three tackles and an interception, DL Trent Cole had two tackles and a sack, DB Quintin Mikell had four tackles and DL Juqua Parker had two tackles and a sack.
Analysis: Look for the Eagles to continue to play on defense in Week 10 at San Diego. Plan to start all your regular IDP options against the Chargers.
News: Eagles DE Trent Cole's sack of QB Jason Campbell was the 40th of his career. He picked up his 41st as well on Monday night in a win over Washington. He is now 5th all-time on the Eagles' sack list just ahead of Andy Harmon. Cole finished with three tackles.
Analysis: Cole has 27 tackles and six sacks on the season and is averaging one sack per game thus far. That makes him a high-end Fantasy IDP option that we recommend using Week 8 against the Giants and Eli Manning's gimpy foot.
News: Eagles DL Trent Cole recorded another sack Week 6 at Oakland, giving him 4 1/2 in five games. He has at least half a sack in each game. He finished with two solo tackles.
Analysis: Cole had nine sacks last year, which is only moderately impressive, but you have to love his consistency so far this year. He's worth starting as a No. 1 Fantasy DL because of it.
News: Eagles DL Trent Cole lead his team with eight tackles and also added a sack in a Week 5 rout of the Buccaneers.
Analysis: Cole remains a solid starting DL in all IDP formats heading into Week 6 at Oakland. He now has at least half a sack in every game this season.
News: Eagles DL Omar Gaither (nine tackle, sack), DL Trent Cole (eight tackles, half a sack), DB Quintin Mikell (four tackles, fumble recovered), DL Juqua Parker (three tackles, sack), LB Chris Gocong (two tackles, forced fumble) and DL Chris Clemons (half a sack) all helped out in a Week 3 win over the Chiefs.
Analysis: Cole is the best Fantasy contributor in this group, and is a solid starting DL in all Fantasy formats. Mikell also has some value in deeper leagues, but the other guys are not worth using in IDP play. The Eagles are off in Week 4, so be sure to bench Cole and Mikell.
News: Eagles DL Trent Cole had five tackles (four solo) and one sack during a Week 1 win against the Panthers. His sack resulted in a 23-yard loss. He also had two quarterback hits and one forced fumble.
Analysis: Cole has managed 70-plus tackles the last two seasons and also has a total of 21 1/2 sacks in that span. He is arguably the Eagles' top defensive end and a high-end Fantasy DL.
News: Eagles DL Trent Cole was active for Thursday's preseason game against the Jaguars after missing the first two with a shoulder injury. Cole had two solo tackles.
Analysis: The Eagles weren't overly concerned with Cole's bum shoulder and felt he would be ready for the season. He had a career-high 77 tackles in 2008. He also had nine sacks and has 21 1/2 quarterback takedowns in his last two seasons. Cole is a solid pass rusher and no worse than a No. 2 Fantasy DL.
News: Eagles DL Trent Cole (shoulder) was not active for Thursday's preseason game against the Colts. He has missed the team's first two preseason contests.
Analysis: Cole is still bothered by a sore shoulder joint, but the Eagles still aren't in panic mode with a few weeks left in the preseason. Having Cole miss some early preseason games are not a big deal since he is a seasoned veteran. Getting him 100 percent is the most important aspect. He had a career-high 77 tackles in 2008. He also had nine sacks and has 21 1/2 quarterback takedowns in his last two seasons. Cole is a solid pass rusher and no worse than a No. 2 Fantasy DL.
News: As expected, Eagles DL Trent Cole did not play in Thursday's preseason game against the Eagles. He remains day to day.
Analysis: Having Cole miss some early preseason games are not a big deal since he is a seasoned veteran. Getting him 100 percent is the most important aspect. He had a career-high 77 tackles in 2008. He also had nine sacks and has 21 1/2 quarterback takedowns in his last two seasons. Cole is a solid pass rusher and no worse than a No. 2 Fantasy DL.
News:The Sports Xchange notes that Trent Cole, who left practice with a sprained left shoulder Monday, will not play in Thursday's preseason opener against New England. He is listed as day to day.
Analysis: When healthy, Cole is a solid source of tackles and sacks at a thin Fantasy position. Hopefully his shoulder mends in time for the start of the regular season. He's draftable as a mid-round pick in IDP drafts as a No. 1 DL option.
News: Eagles defensive end Trent Cole sprained his left shoulder in practice on Monday. He's considered questionable for the team's upcoming preseason games.
Analysis: When healthy, Cole is a solid source of tackles and sacks at a thin Fantasy position. Hopefully his shoulder mends in time for the start of the regular season. He's draftable as a mid-round pick in IDP drafts as a No. 1 DL option.
News: Eagles DE Trent Cole recorded eight tackles in Week 16's loss to the Redskins. Cole added one sack of Redskins QB Jason Campbell.
Analysis: Cole now has 77 tackles on the year to go with nine sacks. Treat him as a No. 1 Fantasy DL in IDP leagues in Week 17 against Dallas.
News: Eagles DL Trent Cole recorded his eighth sack of the season Week 15 against the Browns. He also had four solo tackles. He has five sacks in his last six games.
Analysis: Cole gets a meaningful number of tackles to go along with those sacks. Treat him as a No. 1 Fantasy DL in IDP leagues.
News: Eagles DL Trent Cole blocked a field-goal attempt Week 14 at the Giants as K John Carney had attempt a low liner in the swirling winds. Cole also had five tackles, including four solo.
Analysis: Cole has seven sacks on the season and gets a meaningful number of tackles. Think of him as a No. 1 DL in Fantasy IDP leagues. Just don't expect many more blocked kicks.
News: Eagles DL Trent Cole recorded another sack Week 12 at Baltimore, giving him seven on the season and four in his last three games. He also had eight tackles -- seven solo.
Analysis: Cole had 12 1/2 sacks last season and looks like he'll finish with about as many this season. He deserves to start as a No. 1 Fantasy DL.
News: Philadelphia DL Trent Cole recorded 10 tackles and two sacks against the Bengals in a 13-all tie on Sunday.
Analysis: Cole has six sacks and 51 tackles in 10 games this season. He's worthy of using in deeper Fantasy IDP leagues. The Eagles play at Baltimore in Week 12.
News: In the Eagles' 36-31 loss vs. the Giants in Week 10, notable defenders included LB Stewart Bradley (14 total tackles; 13 solo), FS Brian Dawkins (seven solo tackles, forced fumble), DE Trent Cole (six solo tackles, sack), LB Chris Gocong (six total tackles, forced fumble), LB Omar Gaither (four total tackles, forced fumble) and DT Mike Patterson (solo tackle, interception).
Analysis: Of these defenders, Cole, Bradley and Dawkins are reliable Fantasy options with Gocong and Gaither useful in deeper leagues. The Eagles play at the Bengals in Week 11.
News: The Eagles DL Trent Cole picked up six tackles against the 49ers on Sunday of Week 6. Cole forced a fumble and sacked QB J.T. O'Sullivan in the game.
Analysis: Cole is coming off a 12 1/2 sack season and looks like he might be gearing for another one. Cole is a solid pass rusher and even racks up a decent amount of tackles. Consider him no worse than a No. 2 Fantasy DL. Just don't start him in Week 7 as the Eagles have a bye.
News: Eagles DL Trent Cole recorded a sack for the second straight game Week 2 at Chicago. He also finished with eight tackles, almost doubling his season total.
Analysis: Cole is coming off a 12 1/2 sack season and looks like he might be gearing for another one. Cole is a solid pass rusher and even racks up a decent amount of tackles. Consider him no worse than a No. 2 Fantasy DL.
News: Eagles DL Trent Cole had one of the team's nine sacks during a Week 3 win against the Steelers. He finished with five tackles as well.
Analysis: Cole is coming off a 12 1/2 sack season and finally got his first sack of the 2008 season. Cole is a solid pass rusher and even racks up a decent amount of tackles. Consider him no worse than a No. 2 Fantasy DL.
News: One of the best Fantasy defensive ends in 2007 was Trent Cole of the Eagles. Starting all 16 games, Cole totaled 70 tackles (49 solo) with 12.5 sacks, two passes defensed and four forced fumbles, easily his best NFL season.
Analysis: Cole has replaced Jevon Kearse as the stud DL to have from the Eagles. In IDP leagues where tackles count big and sacks count bigger, Cole is worth a look with a middle-round pick as he should be a reliable producer of stats for your team. Obviously, he's a No. 1 Fantasy DL.
News: Notable Eagles defenders from Week 16 at New Orleans include: Rookie LB Stewart Bradley (six total tackles, sack, interception), DB Sheldon Brown (six solo tackles), CB Lito Sheppard and DB Quintin Mikell (six total tackles each) and DE Trent Cole (four solo tackles).
Analysis: Bradley had a nice game but won't help out much in Week 17 vs. Buffalo. Sheppard and Cole should do a little better, so consider them decent options in that game. Bradley has a shot to be an impact IDP option in 2008, as does Mikell.
News: Eagles DL Trent Cole recorded a sack on three tackles Week 15 at Dallas. He now has 12 1/2 sacks on the season.
Analysis: Cole also has a total of 65 tackles, which, combined with the sacks, helps make him one of the absolute best defensive linemen you could use in Fantasy. Keep him active.
News: Eagles DL Trent Cole had six tackles in Week 14 vs. the Giants, including two sacks.
Analysis: Cole is playing like a No. 1 DL in IDP leagues and should be started in all formats down the stretch.
News: Notable Eagles defenders from Week 13 vs. Seattle include: LB Takeo Spikes (seven total tackles, sack), DE Trent Cole (four total tackles, half-sack, one forced fumble) and CB Lito Sheppard (six solo tackles).
Analysis: Sheppard, Spikes and Cole are all reliable Fantasy IDP options. Use them vs. the Giants in Week 14.
News: Eagles LB Takeo Spikes (six tackles), LB Chris Gocong (six tackles), DB Brian Dawkins (five tackles), DB Sheldon Brown (four tackles), LB Omar Gaither (four tackles) and DL Trent Cole (three tackles) all made decent contributions in Philly's 17-7 win over Miami in Week 11.
Analysis: Cole is a top-five DL in IDP leagues, while Dawkins, Spikes and Gaither have minimal value as reserves at their respective positions. You will want to reserve all these guys except Cole in Week 12 when they take on the Patriots.
News: Notable Eagles defenders from Week 10 include: LB Takeo Spikes (12 total tackles), DL Mike Patterson (six solo tackles, one sack, forced fumble), DB Quintin Mikell (eight total tackles, forced fumble), DB Brian Dawkins (eight total tackles), CB Lito Sheppard and DL Trent Cole (six total tackles each) and LB Omar Gaither (five total tackles).
Analysis: Of these players, Spikes, Gaither, Dawkins and Cole are reliable options for Week 11 vs. Miami. Mikell is a player worth a look as well since he'll be a starting safety this season so long as he is healthy.
News: Eagles DL Trent Cole leads the NFL with nine sacks heading into Sunday's game against Dallas. "He's tough right now, tough to stop," coach Andy Reid said of the third-year pro. "He plays relentless football. He gives his 110 percent on every snap and players respect him for that."
Analysis: Cole is playing like a No. 1 DL in IDP leagues and should be started against the Cowboys.
News: Notable Eagles defenders from Week 8 at Minnesota include: DL Trent Cole (eight total tackles, two sacks), LB Chris Gocong (eight total tackles), CB Sheldon Brown (seven total tackles), DL Juqua Thomas (four solo tackles, sack) and LB Omar Gaither (seven total tackles).
Analysis: Of these defenders, Cole and Gaither are useful in standard IDP league play. The Eagles host the Cowboys in Week 9.
News: Eagles DL Trent Cole made a season-high seven tackles to lead Philadelphia in a 19-16 loss to the Bears in Week 7. He also had the team's only sack for his seventh of the season, which leaves him among the NFL's leaders in the category.
Analysis: Cole is a solid No. 2 DL in IDP leagues and should be used in Week 8 against Minnesota.
News: Eagles DL Trent Cole had six tackles and a sack Sunday against the Jets.
Analysis: Cole is worth using as a No. 2 DL in IDP leagues against the Bears in Week 7.
News: The Philadelphia Eagles had no trouble getting to Jon Kitna in their 56-21 win over the Lions in Week 3. They totaled nine sacks with DE Nick Cole (three sacks), DE Juqua Thomas (two sacks) and DT Brodrick Bunkley (two sacks) leading the way. DB Quintin Mikell had one sack, while one sack was credited to the team. Thomas and Mikell also had fumble recoveries.
Analysis: Cole is the only one of these players with any value in IDP leagues and could be worth a start st DE against the Giants in Week 4. The Eagles DST's secondary is beat up, so wait to see how healthy they get during the week before starting them on Sunday against their division rivals.
News: Eagles DL Trent Cole had five tackles and 1.5 sacks Sunday against the Packers and QB Brett Favre.
Analysis: Cole is a solid No. 2 DL in IDP leagues and should be used in Week 2 against Washington.
News: Eagles DE Trent Cole had a strong 2006 thanks in part to playing in place of Jevon Kearse, who went down for the season in Week 2. Cole finished with 62 total tackles (43 solo), 8.0 sacks, a fumble recovery, an interception that was returned for a touchdown and two passes defensed.
Analysis: Cole's big season led him to being a No. 1 Fantasy DL in standard IDP league play. However, with Jevon Kearse expected to recover fully, Cole won't have a starting job all to himself next season. Consider him at best a low-end No. 3 Fantasy DL in 2007 league play.
News: Eagles DL Trent Cole returned an interception 19 yards for a score late in the fourth quarter in Week 15 at the N.Y. Giants.
Analysis: Other than the pick, he had just two tackles in the game. Consider him a poor option in IDP leagues for Week 16 at Dallas.
News: The Eagles DST gave up 31 points against the Titans with three sacks and one fumble recovery. DL Trent Cole had eight tackles and 1.5 sacks. DB Brian Dawkins had six tackles. LB Jeremiah Trotter had eight tackles. DB Michael Lewis had three tackles. DL Darren Howard had three tackles and a sack. DB Lito Sheppard had one tackle. DL Mike Patterson had three tackles and a fumble recovery. And DB Sean Considine had two tackles and a half-sack.
Analysis: Consider the Eagles DST a No. 2 option against the Colts in Week 12. Use all IDP players as needed.
News: Defensive end Trent Cole signed a five-year contract extension Monday that could keep him with the Eagles through 2013. Cole is the second player drafted by the Eagles last year to receive a multiyear deal in the past week. Terms of his contract weren't immediately known. A fifth-round pick from Cincinnati, Cole leads the Eagles with 6 1/2 sacks in eight games. He moved into the starting lineup when Jevon Kearse went down with a season-ending knee injury in Week 2.
Analysis: Cole is a solid Fantasy reserve DL (and a starter in deeper leagues). He's a No. 3 option vs. Washington in Week 10.
News: Eagles DL Trent Cole picked up his sixth sack of the season in Week 5 vs. Dallas.
Analysis: Cole has been the league leader in sacks this season and is a no-brainer in IDP leagues.
News: Eagles DE Trent Cole leads the league in quarterback sacks through the first three weeks. He's already has five, which is as many as he had last year as a rookie, when he started seven games. With the offseason addition of Darren Howard, Cole was supposed to be a pass-rush specialist this season. But Jevon Kearse went down with a season-ending knee injury in Week 2 and Cole is back to being an every down player. "I've worked on my technique more," he said. "I've learned how to use my hands more, learned how to be a better pass rusher in general."
Analysis: It seems as though Cole gets a sack in nearly every game he has played as a pro. Now that he is among the starters, his stats might get a little more appetizing. Consider him a No. 3 Fantasy DL for the time being but moving up fast. Continue to monitor his progress, and if he keeps up his sack pace, then get ready to feel safe with playing him on a weekly basis.
News: The Eagles DST scored a touchdown against the 49ers when DL Mike Patterson recovered a Frank Gore fumble and went 98 yards. Patterson also recovered another fumble and got three sacks from DL Darren Howard, DB Michael Lewis and DL Trent Cole.
Analysis: The Eagles defensive line played well, but the secondary is banged up. They have a favorable matchup in Week 4 against the Packers so consider them a safe start.
News: Eagles coach Andy Reid said Wednesday that he is fine with using DE Trent Cole as a starter in place of the injured Jevon Kearse. "He has played well," Reid said. "He was a starter for us last year. We liked what we saw then and he's even better this year. I'm comfortable with him there." Reid added that Cole will play at his natural spot, sliding Darren Howard over to the other side of the D-line.
Analysis: Cole is a good pass rusher but might not have the motor to play four quarters. Consider him a No. 3 Fantasy DL for the time being, worth adding if you lost Kearse for the season in your IDP league.
News: Eagles LB Trent Cole recorded two sacks in Week 2 vs. the N.Y. Giants.
Analysis: Cole also had two sacks in Week 1, but don't get too carried away with him just yet. He's certainly worth adding in all IDP formats, however, to see how good he really is.
News: The Eagles defense totaled five sacks -- two for Trent Cole and one each for safety Michael Lewis, DE Jevon Kearse and DE Juqua Thomas. In addition, LB Matt McCoy forced a fumble and led the team with seven solo tackles (eight total). LB Jeremiah Trotter totaled nine tackles (six solo).
Analysis: The Eagles DST unit should be considered a risky start vs. the N.Y. Giants in Week 2 since New York's offense is significantly stronger than Houston's. DE Jevon Kearse and LB Jeremiah Trotter are reliable defensive starters for IDP Fantasy leagues, so keep them on staff if you have them.
