Eagles News: Uar Bernard speaks to Philadelphia media for the first time

Feedzy​  ​​Read More​     Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links …Spadaro: Uar Bernard offers a glimpse into his new world – PhiladelphiaEagles.comBernard refers to Clint Hurtt as “a father to me,” and Hurtt, after openly nudging Executive Vice President/General Manager Howie Roseman during the NFL Draft weekend to remember Bernard, has returned the commitment with constant checkups and extra remedial coaching sessions. The investment is equal on both sides. “Every advice he gives me is helpful to me,” Bernard said. “He’s a great coach. The D-line group, being one of the best D-line groups in the league, I’m just happy and grateful to be here.” Eagles fans, always on top of everything with the team, have recognized Bernard the few times he has been outside the team’s Complex, posing for pictures and making him feel loved. “It is a dream come true,” Bernard said, smiling broadly. Bernard said he will spend the next six weeks before Training Camp begins “working hard. Trying to improve every day, getting in contact with my teammates, my coach, getting every detail lined up,” as he stays in Philadelphia.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement‘Freakishly strong, freakishly fast’ Uar Bernard is relishing the ‘learning process’ of his NFL transition – InquirerAs for life on the field, Bernard called it a “learning process” — which makes sense given he went from not playing football to the NFL. “It’s good,” Bernard said. “I don’t see anything hard if you keep working out. If you have passion for what you do, you’re going to progress every day. So, I believe that the process is going smoothly.” His teammates and coaches agree. Speaking with reporters last week, Mailata — who had a relationship with Bernard before the draft thanks to their IPP ties — called him a “freak of nature.” “He’s just freakishly strong, freakishly fast,” Mailata said. “And I can’t even compare him to me just because he’s just again, not of this world just by like metrics and numbers-wise. … Once he puts it all together, I think it’s a wrap.”Eagles sign A.J. Epenesa and the NBA GOAT’s namesake, cut 3 players – BGNA.J. Epenesa. Epenesa, a 2020 second-round pick (No. 54 overall — one spot after Jalen Hurts) by the Buffalo Bills, was supposed to sign with the Cleveland Browns earlier in the offseason, but ultimately didn’t pass his physical. The reason for the failed physical wasn’t disclosed, but the 27-year-old suffered several injuries last season, including a concussion, a pectoral injury, a foot injury, and a neck issue. After his deal with Cleveland fell through, Epenesa met with the Miami Dolphins and Chicago Bears before ultimately landing in Philly. Despite his many ailments, Epenesa still played in 16 games in 2025, and through six seasons with Buffalo, only missed a handful of games. He recorded 135 total tackles, 53 QB hits, 24 sacks, five forced fumbles, and four interceptions. The edge r