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John Cominsky Jersey , a battering ram who has extolled the virtues of “Benny Snell football.” G.M. Kevin Colbert has indicated that, despite having three viable options at tailback, any of them could potentially become the new workhorse, depending on performance. Fletcher Cox still isn’t practicing. That’s not a reason to panic, however, according to him.The Eagles’ All-Pro defensive tackle still hasn’t practiced after offseason foot surgery
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