Sal Paolantonio

Sal Paolantonio

Bio

Sal Paolantonio joined ESPN as a SportsCenter correspondent in August 1995, primarily reporting on the NFL. Beginning in 2004, he also served as host of NFL Match-Up, a weekly "Xs and Os" football show produced by NFL Films.

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Jackson: I blacked out

Sal Paolantonio, ESPN

Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson, in his first public comments since suffering a concussion last Sunday against the Redskins, tells ESPN's Sal Paolantonio that it was extremely unlikely he will play this Sunday in Atlanta against the Falcons.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009

Eagles' Vick missing in action so far

Sal Paolantonio, ESPN.com

Michael Vick, touted as an explosive addition to the Eagles' offense, has had no impact so far, Sal Paolantonio writes.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009

Is there a need for more Reid?

Sal Paolantonio, ESPN.com

According to sources, the Philadelphia Eagles and coach Andy Reid have begun talks about a contract extension. Some fans might wonder why the Eagles are thinking about extending the relationship, Sal Paolantonio writes.

Story | Conversation | October 12, 2009

Sources: Eagles, Reid in talks

Sal Paolantonio, ESPN

The Eagles have begun negotiations for a contract extension with head coach Andy Reid, according to sources close to the situation.

Story | Conversation | October 10, 2009

Eagles' Kolb to take first-team snaps

Sal Paolantonio, ESPN

Kevin Kolb will make his second straight start for the Philadelphia Eagles if Donovan McNabb can't play against Kansas City.

Story | Conversation | September 21, 2009

Andrews on IR with back problem

Sal Paolantonio, ESPN

The Eagles have placed two-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman Shawn Andrews on the injured reserve list due to his persistent back problem in order to make room for quarterback Jeff Garcia, who was signed yesterday.

Story | Conversation | September 15, 2009

Runyan ready to contribute to team

Sal Paolantonio, ESPN

After completing a workout with a third team in the last week, former Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Jon Runyan left the Buffalo Bills saying he felt "great" and was ready to join a team and make a contribution immediately.

Story | Conversation | September 11, 2009

Sources: Vick ruling likely by cut day

Sal Paolantonio, ESPN

The Eagles expect commissioner Roger Goodell to issue a ruling on Michael Vick's possible full re-instatement before Saturday's mandatory league-wide cutdown to the 53-man roster.

Story | Conversation | September 02, 2009

Sources: Vick to play in first quarter

Sal Paolantonio, ESPN

The mystery is solved: Expect to see Michael Vick on the field in the first quarter of Thursday night's pre-season game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to sources with knowledge of the Eagles game plan.

Story | Conversation | August 27, 2009

Eagles hope to avoid 'ugly scene'

Sal Paolantonio, ESPN

The Philadelphia chapter of the NAACP, the Black Clergy of Philadelphia and other local civil rights groups are planning a massive demonstration to support Michael Vick at Lincoln Financial Field on Thursday.

Story | Conversation | August 26, 2009

Source: Vick's hearing set for Thursday

Sal Paolantonio, ESPN

Michael Vick will appear in bankruptcy court in Newport News, Va., on Thursday morning and then fly back to Philadelphia to be eligible to play in the Eagles third preseason game, a source close to Vick told ESPN's Sal Paolantonio on Sunday.

Story | Conversation | August 23, 2009

Animal activists, team officials to meet

Sal Paolantonio, ESPN

A week after Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie pledged that Michael Vick would have to be "an extremely proactive player here off the field," Vick has yet to partner with a Philadelphia area animal rights group to sponsor a local anti-dogfighting event.

Story | Conversation | August 22, 2009

Lewis still dealing with loss of McNair

Sal Paolantonio, ESPN.com

Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis is still dealing with the death of former teammate Steve McNair, Sal Paolantonio writes.

Story | Conversation | August 16, 2009

Ex-Eagle Runyan cleared to work out

Sal Paolantonio, ESPN.com

Former Eagles right tackle Jon Runyan began running for the first time on his surgically repaired right knee after his surgeon medically cleared him to begin putting repetitive pressure on his leg -- with the goal of working out for an NFL team soon.

Story | Conversation | August 11, 2009

Runyan seeks clearance to play

Sal Paolantonio, ESPN.com

Former Eagles tackle Jon Runyan is hoping to get medical clearance to begin working out for teams.

Story | Conversation | August 09, 2009