John McMullen

John McMullen

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

John McMullen is a veteran reporter who has covered the NFL for over two decades. The current NFL insider for JAKIB Media, John is the former NFL Editor for The Sports Network where his syndicated column was featured in over 200 outlets including the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, and Miami Herald. He was also the national NFL columnist for Today's Pigskin as well as FanRag Sports. McMullen has covered the Eagles on a daily basis since 2016, first for ESPN South Jersey and now for Eagles Today on SI.com's FanNation. You can listen to John, alongside legendary sports-talk host Jody McDonald every morning from 8-10 on ‘Birds 365,” streaming live on YouTube.com. John is also the host of his own show "Extending the Play" on AM1490 in South Jersey and part of 6ABC.com's live postgame show after every Eagles game. You can reach him at jmcmullen44@gmail.com or on Twitter @JFMcMullen

Dec 14, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles safety Sydney Brown (21) on the sidelines during the second quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Lincoln Financial Field.

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce (31) runs in a touchdown past Tennessee Titans safety Mike Brown (44) during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025.

Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Penn State defensive lineman Dani Dennis-Sutton (DL36) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Dec 7, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Hollywood Brown (5) celebrates after catching a pass during the third quarter against the Houston Texans at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

Punter Braden Mann gets set as the Philadelphia Eagles work out in preparation for the Super Bowl at the NovaCare Complex in Philadelphia, Pa. Friday, Jan. 31, 2025.

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Philadelphia re-signed its star punter for four years and $14 million.

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce (31) runs for a first down during the fourth quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025.

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Dameon Pierce and Stone Smartt could be helpful to special teams coordinator Michael Clay.

Dec 14, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles place kicker Jake Elliott (4) scores a field goal against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second quater at Lincoln Financial Field.

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The veteran kicker will return for a 10th season after struggling in 2025.

Nov 9, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders cornerback Jonathan Jones (31) breaks up a pass intended for Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) during the first quarter at Northwest Stadium.

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The new Eagles' CB is a licensed pilot who flew into Philadelphia Wednesday to sign his contract.

Oct 26, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton (14) throws during the first half against the Buffalo Bills at Bank of America Stadium.

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The trade for Dalton does not signal anything imminent involving Tanner McKee.

Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions offensive lineman Olaivavega Ioane (71) against the Boise State Broncos during the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium.

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Penn State offensive guard Olaivavega “Vega” Ioane is expected to be a first-round pick in April's draft.

Feb 27, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Stanford tight end Sam Roush (TE21) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.

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Johnny Mundt's contract indicates he hasn't been handed a job. He will compete for one.

Dec 25, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Hollywood Brown (5).

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The Eagles continued a theme of one-year deals in free agency with players they believe have some upside.

Eagles NT Jordan Davis speaks with reporters after an OTA practice on June 3, 2025.

Philadelphia's $78 million nose tackle helped recruit edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie to the Eagles.

Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay Jr. (2) reacts after breaking up a pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) during the first half of Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome.

The former Eagles star cornerback retired after 13 seasons Monday.

Dec 14, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jaelan Phillips (50) walks off the field after win against the Las Vegas Raiders at Lincoln Financial Field.

The Eagles were outbid by Jaelan Phillips and Trey Hendrickson, leaving a significant hold on the edge.

Eagles GM Howie Roseman

Kicking Dallas Goedert's dead money down the road for another could allow Howie Roseman to add salary or take on the dead-cap hot for A.J. Brown.