Commanders

Coming off three seasons with the Bills, longtime OLB Von Miller signed with the Commanders after their run to the NFC Championship game. Miller said Washington’s success was a big reason he joined, and he was certain when talking about his ability to keep playing.

“Yeah, it was extremely intentional coming here,” Miller said, via Ben Standig. “You just can’t leave [Bills QB] Josh Allen and go anywhere, man. You just can’t go from the AFC Championship and go anywhere.”

“It’s definitely cool to do this at 36. Proving to yourself you can still play is huge. I can play next year for sure.”

Commanders FB Nick Bellore was fined $10,847 for unnecessary roughness.

Cowboys

Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones on DT Kenny Clark: “Kenny has just been more than advertised for us. He’s a leader. He’s great on the field. He’s great off the field. He’s a guy we want to have around here.” (Machota)
Jones said they “absolutely” want DE Jadeveon Clowney back next season: “He’s played at a very high level. … We’ll be talking with his guys right away. … Hopefully with his willingness to want to be here and us wanting him to be here, hopefully we can figure something out.” (Machota)
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones announced they are starting QB Dak Prescott in Week 18 but implied he might not play the entire game. (Todd Archer)
Jones hinted that RB Jaydon Blue could get extended snaps in Week 18 with RBs Javonte Williams (shoulder) and Malik Davis (eye) dealing with injuries. (Archer)
Jones was clear that the defensive issues have been a multifaceted issue and doesn’t blame it entirely on DC Matt Eberflus. He mentioned they will make decisions soon on potential changes on that side of the ball. (Archer)
Regarding upcoming negotiations with WR George Pickens, Jones was asked if he will negotiate with Pickens directly or his agent, David Mulugheta: “I don’t know. We’ll see how it goes. Probably both.” (Jon Machota)
Cowboys S Markquese Bell was fined $11,593 for a facemask, LB James Houston was fined $5,722 for a blow to the quarterback’s head/neck, FB Hunter Luepke was fined $8,537 for use of the helmet, WR George Pickens was fined $11,593 for a facemask, CB Caelen Carson was fined $5,686 for striking/kicking/tripping/kneeing, and CB Reddy Steward was fined $4,667 for a horse-collar tackle.

Eagles

Eagles HC Nick Sirianni admitted that he needs to spend more time assisting OC Kevin Patullo when it comes to the playcalling, and reporters asked how he could specifically do so.

“You know, we have to do a better job of helping them be in positions to succeed,” Sirianni told reporters, via Pro Football Talk. “I’ve got to help. I put it on myself. I’ve got to help with some things there, with some things that I know we want to get called. You know, Kevin did a good job in first half. But I’ve got to help in that second half a little bit, get some things that we want to get called there.”

“It’s hard in real-time because, you know, if there’s a play called and then I say to myself right there in that scenario, like, then you’re going to get low on the play clock,” Sirianni responded. “So it’s got to be better communication for me. Again, I’m saying Kevin did a great job, especially in that first half. I just need to do a better job there in the second half. Again, everything that is on that field has my name on it, not — nobody else. So I had to do a better job there. And so it’s tough in real time. It’s got to be something that’s done a little bit more by me, in the in-between series. You know, and that’s always a challenge because you’re managing the game. You’re looking at different things. You’re trying to make sure you’re looking at things. But I have to do it. I’ve done that before, so I need to do a better job in that.”

Eagles S Reed Blankenship was fined $10,250 for a hip-drop tackle, DB Cameron Latu was fined $4,666 for use of the helmet, S Andre’ Sam was fined $4,741 for use of the helmet, and S Marcus Epps was fined $6,500 for use of the helmet.
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley said that he’ll take his team against anyone as they enter their final playoff stretch. “I like us against anybody,” Barkley said, via Eagles Wire.

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