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Former Vanderbilt linebacker Oren Burks has played in the last two Super Bowls for two different teams. If plays in Super Bowl LX next year, he’ll do with a third different team.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 10

Bengals to sign RB Samaje Perine, LB Oren Burks

The Bengals are reuniting with a familiar face.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / March 10

Eagles Lose Super Bowl-Starting Linebacker To Bengals

The Eagles never missed a beat when Oren Burks had to step in for Nakobe Dean early in Philly’s run to the Super Bowl LIX championship. Now, they must figure out how to replace such quality linebacker depth after Burks agreed to a free-agent deal with the Cincinnati Bengals.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 7

Under-the-radar free agents coming out of NFC East

Thanks to strong performances in Super Bowl LIX, players like Philadelphia’s Josh Sweat and Milton Williams are about to receive big contracts when free agency begins on March 12. But there are plenty of lesser-known talents in the NFC East.

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Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker / February 21

Five underrated free agents to watch on the Philadelphia Eagles

These lesser-known players were critical to the team’s success last season.

A.J. Brown warns Eagles after replacing OC Kellen Moore with Kevin Patullo

Eagles LB played through torn tricep during Super Bowl LIX

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Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / February 16

One-And-Done Or Not, Eagles' LB Delivered

The Eagles’ linebacker room and the evolution of the group was one of the biggest stories of the 2024-25 season. Rewind to the spring and summer and fingers were crossed that Devin White would turn into the player he was supposed to be when Tampa Bay selected him at No.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 12

Ex-49ers linebacker’s success adds further insult to De’Vondre Campbell blunder

When the San Francisco 49ers decided to bring in De’Vondre Campbell over retaining long-time reserve Oren Burks heading into the 2024 NFL season, it made all the sense in the world.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / February 10

Ex-Vanderbilt Commodores Shine as Eagles Defeat Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX

A pair of former Vanderbilt Commodores are celebrating a Super Bowl championship this morning. Former Commodores’ linebacker Oren Burks and fullback Khari Blasingame helped the Philadelphia Eagles prevent a three-peat by the Kansas City Chiefs, winning 40-22.

Philadelphia Eagles News / A to Z Sports / February 5

Mina Kimes reveals surprising under-the-radar Eagles player who could make a big impact in the Super Bowl

ESPN's Mina Kimes is one of the smartest football analysts out there. So when she talks, we pay attention. She gave an in-depth personal interview to GQ, but she also talked about football and about the Philadelphia Eagles-Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Last Word On Sports / February 4

Super Bowl 59 Offers Chance at Redemption for Philadelphia Eagles Linebacker Oren Burks

The Philadelphia Eagles dominated in their 55-23 victory over the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship game. The Eagles’ defense forced five turnovers in the game, with linebacker Oren Burks forcing a pivotal fumble late in the third quarter.

NFL News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / February 1

Commodores in the NFL: Oren Burks Poised to Start in Another Super Bowl

How's this for strange-but-true? When the the Kansas City Chiefs take their first offensive snaps in Super Bowl LIX next week, they could be facing the same middle linebacker as the last Super Bowl, albeit on a different team and in both situations he was filling in for a standout starter.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / January 27

From Special Teams To Defensive Stars, Eagles Linebackers Seize Opportunity

The Eagles will play the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX with a pair of linebackers who carved their NFL resumes as standout special teamers. They waited for their opportunities, and when they came, they seized the moment.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / January 27

Former Vanderbilt Commodores Advancing to Super Bowl with Philadelphia Eagles

The Vanderbilt Commodores experienced a level of success in the 2024 season that they have not seen in over a decade. Finishing the year with a 7-6 record, the program solidified its first better-than-.500 mark since 2013, a year in which they finished 9-4 in the last campaign under head coach James Franklin.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 26

Eagles dominate on ground, in second Super Bowl in three years

NFC Championship takeaways: Eagles dominate on the ground, take advantage of turnover-prone Commanders

The Philadelphia Eagles used turnovers and an unstoppable run game to take care of the Washington Commanders, 55-23, and reach their second Super Bowl in three seasons.

Saquon Barkley scores 60-yard TD on Eagles' first play from scrimmage

Watch: Commanders surprise Philadelphia with a fake punt

WR Terry McLaurin, QB Jayden Daniels connect for a 36-yard TD

Eagles WR A.J. Brown, Washington CB Marshon Lattimore get into scuffle

Watch: Eagles 'tush push' results in chaos as referee threatens to award score

New Dan Snyder report makes Commanders' success even sweeter

Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / January 21

Veteran Linebacker Helped Eagles Overcome Nakobe Dean's Loss; Can It Continue?

Oren Burks helped soften the blow of losing Nakobe Dean. The thinking going into Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams was it would take two players to overcome the loss of Dean – Burks and rookie Jeremiah Trotter, Jr.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / January 21

NFC Title Game Features Two Vanderbilt Commodores Stars for Philadelphia Eagles

The Vanderbilt Commodores are going to have two players representing the program during this weekend's NFC Championship game for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Philadelphia Eagles News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 19

Why Eagles’ Oren Burks was fined $8,333 for Wild Card Round

The Philadelphia Eagles look like one of the NFL’s most dangerous teams heading into the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Philadelphia finished the regular season 14-3 and won the NFC East division title.

Philadelphia Eagles News / A to Z Sports / January 19

NFL hits Eagles LB Oren Burks with news he doesn't want to hear ahead of big playoff game debut

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Oren Burks is on tap to start one of the biggest games of his seven-year NFL career when the Birds face the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday in the divisional round of the playoffs. But first, Burks owes the NFL a good chunk of money.

NFL News / Pro Football Talk / January 18

NFL fines Oren Burks for kick-return hit that caused Keisean Nixon's fumble

Regardless of whether the replay process failed to properly award possession to the Packers following the fumble by return specialist Keisean Nixon on the game-opening kickoff return in Sunday's Wild Card game, the NFL has implicitly revealed that the turnover should have been reversed by a penalty.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 17

Eagles signing linebacker coming off career year

Eagles signing linebacker coming off a career year

The Philadelphia Eagles are signing LB Oren Burks, who has taken on more and more defensive responsibilities after largely starting his career on special teams.

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