| Tue Sep 22 2015 | 13:07 | Thornton has broken bone in hand and will be out "a week or so,"... | ||||
Thornton has a broken bone in his hand and will be out "a week or so," The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. | ||||||
The nature of Thornton's injury is uncertain, but it appears it will cost him one game and possibly more. It remains to be seen who will take his place in the starting lineup. | ||||||
| Sat Mar 7 2015 | 13:42 | Thornton says will sign second-round tender deal with Philadelph... | ||||
Thornton says will sign his second-round tender deal with Philadelphia and make $2.3 million, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. | ||||||
Thornton has been a valuable run-stopper for the Eagles, but not to the point where it's likely a team is willing to spend a second-rounder on him. He'll return to what is a young and promising defensive line for Philadelphia. | ||||||
| Fri Jun 27 2014 | 11:57 | Eagles LE Cedric Thornton takes up boxing | ||||
Eagles LE Cedric Thornton took up boxing in the offseason in an effort to improve as a pass rusher. | ||||||
Thornton started all 16 games last season and graded out as a top-nine 3-4 end at Pro Football Focus. He was top-three as a run stopper but dead last (45th) as a pass rusher. Thornton had just one sack and 17 hurries. He even started taking himself out of the game on third downs because his pass-rushing technique was so poor. Boxing will help Thornton's hands and feet get quicker. | ||||||
| Source: CSN Philly | ||||||
| Mon Mar 3 2014 | 11:30 | Cedric Thornton signs his 1-year tender | ||||
Eagles re-signed exclusive rights free agent Cedric Thornton to a one-year contract. | ||||||
It's just a formality. Thornton, a second-year undrafted free agent, broke out for 60 tackles, seven for a loss and two batted passes last season while playing the majority of snaps at left end. He's a cheap, quality, run-stuffing starter for an Eagles defense that started slow but came on strong late last season. Thornton will now be a restricted free agent in 2015. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Tue May 21 2013 | 08:32 | Eagles 'high' on DL Cedric Thornton | ||||
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports the Eagles are "high" on DL Cedric Thornton, and he's projected to start at defensive end this season. | ||||||
Thornton is entering his third season with the Eagles after being signed as an undrafted free agent out of Southern Arkansas. He appeared in all 16 games in 2012, recording 27 tackles and a sack. Thornton will be competing for the five-technique spot with Vinny Curry and Bennie Logan. Fletcher Cox has the other defensive end position locked up, while Isaac Sopoaga will occupy nose tackle. | ||||||
| Source: Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News | ||||||
| Mon Dec 12 2011 | 15:41 | Eagles promote DT Cedric Thornton | ||||
Eagles promoted DT Cedric Thornton from their practice squad. | ||||||
An undrafted rookie from Southern Arkansas, Thornton was expected to be a middle-round pick but some medical concerns dropped him down draft boards. He should have the opportunity to play a few snaps during the last three games. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||