The Ringer's Philly Special

The Eagles opened their 2026 preseason Saturday night with a 24-7 loss to the Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. Sheil is joined by Brandon Lee Gowtown of Bleeding Green Nation to discuss the loss and any concerns or bright spots from the game. What’s going on with the backup QB battle between Andy Dalton and Tanner McKee? Who stood out to Sheil and BLG? Plus, a look ahead to the joint practices with the Eagles and Patriots and a discussion about ice cream.

(06:13) - Eagles backup QB battle

(17:48) - Training camp fight

(27:27) - Jeremiah Trotter Jr.

(42:31) - The defense

(1:05:53) - Look ahead to joint practices

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Brandon Lee Gowton

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg
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Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the latest from Eagles training camp as they prepare for their first preseason matchup against the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday. ZB has his usual ZB3. Which starters will we see in the first preseason game? Which receiver has really garnered a lot of attention in camp? They also get into Vic Fangio’s interesting comments about Jalen Hurts. Plus, Sheil’s trip to see 'The Odyssey' and the mailbag!

(02:03) Starters in the preseason opener?

(12:09) Lane Johnson is retiring after the season

(38:09) Darius Cooper’s training camp

(54:17) Vic Fangio’s comments on Jalen Hurts

(1:06:54) Mailbag

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Zach Berman

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg
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Sheil is joined by The Watch podcast host and Philly native Andy Greenwald to discuss the Eagles heading into the 2026 season and all of the offseason changes that have occurred. Andy has some major Philly sports takes that he’s been waiting to release into the ether, such as Jeff Stoutland’s absence, Sean Mannion’s shaved head, and the social-media stars of the Eagles.

(04:39) - Jeff Stoutland Ewing theory

(11:29) - Makai Lemon and Eli Stowers

(18:49) - Sean Mannion’s shaved head

(29:18) - Eagles social media

(49:10) - Phillies problems

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Andy Greenwald

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg
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Eagles training camp is in full swing! Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss what they’ve noticed from camp this week with ZB’s ZB3. How has Jalen Hurts looked so far in camp? Will the pass rush and front seven live up to the hype? Now that A.J. Brown is out of the picture, can the WRs still perform at a high level? Plus, the mailbag!

(02:28) - Jalen Hurts in camp

(16:29) - The defense and front seven

(39:18) - Wide receiver production

(48:38) - Lane Johnson’s absence

(1:01:52) - Mailbag

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Zach Berman

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg
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The Phillies traded for second baseman Luis Arraez, a three-time batting champ, leading the National League with a .324 average this season. Sheil is joined by Anthony Dabbundo to discuss the move and the ripple effect it will have on the infield and lineup. The Phillies also acquired a pair of relievers, left-hander Brooks Raley from the Mets and right-hander Caleb Kilian from the Giants. Are these moves enough to compete throughout the rest of the season and possibly beyond?

(03:52) - Luis Arraez’s acquisition and positional changes

(40:15) - Reliever acquisitions

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Anthony Dabbundo

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg
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