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Brent Celek | Tight End

Team: Philadelphia Eagles
Age / DOB:  (28) / 1/25/1985
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 255
College: Cincinnati
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Coach Chip Kelly said Brent Celek's strength is his blocking.
Kelly isn't impressed by the 280 catches, 3,473 yards and 20 touchdowns Celek has compiled in his six-year Eagles career. "We're trying to teach him to be a composite receiver — to read coverages, to read intermediate-level routes and to do things that he hasn’t done a lot of," Kelly said. With Zach Ertz and James Casey in town, Celek isn't even on the TE2 radar this season. May 28 - 10:48 AM
Source: Philly Mag: Birds 24/7

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Brent Celek - TE - Eagles

Eagles coach Chip Kelly says he plans to use each of Brent Celek, Zach Ertz and James Casey on game days.

Clay Harbor isn't mentioned because he's been "temporarily" moved to linebacker. There's been (justified) speculation that Ertz and Casey's additions spell curtains for Celek's time in Philly, but Kelly insists tight ends will be a big part of his offensive attack. That wasn't the case at Oregon, but Kelly has made it clear he's not married to his college scheme. We wouldn't doubt Kelly wants to keep a good player in Celek, but he may have to make alterations to his $3.256 million salary.
Related: James Casey, Zach Ertz
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News
May 17 - 8:39 AM
Brent Celek - TE - Eagles

The Philadelphia Inquirer believes the Eagles could carry four tight ends this season.

We believe that number might end up being three. Brent Celek has taken a swift slap to the face this offseason as new coach Chip Kelly added James Casey in free agency and then used a second-round pick on Zach Ertz. Clay Harbor is also still on the roster. Celek, who is owed $3.256M this season, may have to have to show something special in camp to avoid getting cut.
Related: Clay Harbor
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News
May 16 - 8:59 AM
Brent Celek - TE - Eagles

Eagles TE Brent Celek believes new coach Chip Kelly's play-calling technique is "going to change the league."

"I’m not going to tell you guys how, but it will," Celek said Wednesday. "It’s something that I never even thought was possible in the NFL. Seeing the stuff he’s doing, he has a reason why he does everything that he does, and a reason why each play is called what it is. And it all makes sense." Celek sounds on board with Michael Vick, who called Kelly's system "refreshing," and "very innovative." We won't get a true sense of what Kelly has planned until the preseason.
Source: Philly Mag: Birds 24/7
Apr 17 - 5:04 PM
Brent Celek - TE - Eagles

Philly Mag: Birds 24/7 Blog expects the Eagles to address the tight end position this offseason.

The Eagles obviously aren't giving up on Brent Celek, but the team's depth behind him is scant. Clay Harbor just hasn't cut it as the No. 2 tight end, and Evan Moore is a complete failure. Beat writer Tim McManus "heard" the Eagles came away "very impressed" with Rice TE Vance McDonald at the Senior Bowl. Coach Chip Kelly likes to use his tight ends.
Source: Philly Mag: Birds 24/7
Jan 31 - 1:26 PM
Brent Celek - TE - Eagles

Brent Celek caught three passes for 43 yards in the Eagles' Week 17 loss to the Giants.

Celek took a major step backwards this season. Showing suspect hands and a failure to separate, he managed just 57 catches for 684 yards and one touchdown in 15 games. Even in the five games Nick Foles started and Celek played in, the tight end averaged just 3.6 catches for 34.8 yards. He'll be back in 2013 as a team leader and core piece, but there's nothing more than TE2 appeal here.
Sun, Dec 30, 2012 07:00:00 PM
Brent Celek - TE - Eagles

Brent Celek caught three passes for 39 yards in the Eagles' Week 16 loss to the Redskins.

Making his return from a concussion, Celek saw just three targets on the day. One was a red-zone screen, but he's losing underneath targets to possession receiver Jason Avant. Celek will wrap up a disappointing season against the Giants in Week 17.
Sun, Dec 23, 2012 06:15:00 PM
Brent Celek - TE - Eagles

Brent Celek (concussion) is practicing in full this week.

As expected, he's ready to roll for Week 16. However, Celek's production has been hit-or-miss since rookie Nick Foles supplanted Michael Vick. He's not a recommended option for the fantasy finals.
Wed, Dec 19, 2012 07:21:00 PM
Brent Celek - TE - Eagles

Brent Celek (concussion) participated in Monday's practice.

It was just an informal session after the Eagles played on Thursday Night Football, but Celek is expected to be cleared for Sunday's game against the Redskins. Celek's production has been spotty under rookie QB Nick Foles, and he won't be a recommended option for the fantasy finals.
Source: Geoff Mosher on Twitter
Mon, Dec 17, 2012 01:00:00 PM
Brent Celek - TE - Eagles

Eagles declared TE Brent Celek, RB LeSean McCoy, QB Michael Vick, WR Greg Salas, OT Matt Kopa, RB Chris Polk, and FS Kurt Coleman inactive for Thursday night's game against the Bengals.

Celek, Vick, and McCoy are all battling concussions. Vick has been cleared by an independent neurologist, so he'll be back as the No. 2 quarterback next week. Celek also has a good chance of returning for Week 16. McCoy is the furthest away but not by much. Coleman has a chest injury. Jeremy Maclin (groin, probable) is active and starting.
Thu, Dec 13, 2012 07:03:00 PM
Brent Celek - TE - Eagles

Brent Celek (concussion) is already back to baseline.

Celek's concussion isn't nearly as severe as the ones sustained by teammates Michael Vick and LeSean McCoy. He won't play Thursday, but the Eagles are not expected to put him on injured reserve either. Celek has a shot to get cleared for Week 16.
Source: Geoff Mosher on Twitter
Tue, Dec 11, 2012 12:19:00 PM
Brent Celek - TE - Eagles

Brent Celek (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 15.

With the Eagles playing on Thursday Night Football, Celek had no shot of getting cleared on a short week. His absence will leave Clay Harbor as Nick Foles' primary, and currently only, tight end. Harbor caught six passes for 52 yards in Celek's absence Sunday. With 13 days to heal up, Celek will likely be ready to roll for Week 16, though the Eagles have proven conservative with their concussion policy.
Related: Clay Harbor
Source: Reuben Frank on Twitter
Mon, Dec 10, 2012 04:08:00 PM
Brent Celek - TE - Eagles

Eagles TE Brent Celek left Sunday's Week 14 game against the Steelers in the first quarter with a concussion.

On the Eagles' very first drive of the game, Celek took a shot from Bucs LB Lavonte David and was quickly taken to the locker room. The concussion diagnosis came very shortly thereafter. Celek joins Michael Vick and LeSean McCoy as Eagles' starting skill players sidelined by concussions, and neither of those two are expected back anytime soon. Clay Harbor is the only other tight end active for the Eagles Sunday.
Sun, Dec 9, 2012 01:22:00 PM
Brent Celek - TE - Eagles

Brent Celek caught seven passes for 73 yards in Philadelphia's Week 13 loss to the Cowboys.

Celek drew a team-high eight looks from rookie QB Nick Foles, who targeted five different pass catchers at least five times. Celek has now caught at least five passes in two of Foles' three starts, but is averaging just 44.7 yards since Foles replaced Michael Vick. Celek will be an extremely low-end TE1 for the fantasy playoffs. He's on pace for 67 catches and 801 yards after posting a 62/811/5 line in 2011.
Mon, Dec 3, 2012 12:44:00 AM
Brent Celek - TE - Eagles

Brent Celek caught just two passes for 19 yards versus the Panthers in Week 12.

Celek made the most of his two targets, hanging on to a 16-yarder early on after taking a huge hit. Nick Foles later set his tight end up for another monster hit on Celek's second catch. The good thing for Celek was that he didn't drop any passes. The Eagles will take on Dallas in Week 13. Celek caught just three passes for 31 yards against the Cowboys in Week 10.
Tue, Nov 27, 2012 12:27:00 AM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Michael Vick
2Nick Foles
3Matt Barkley
4Dennis Dixon
5G.J. Kinne
RB1LeSean McCoy
2Bryce Brown
3Felix Jones
4Chris Polk
5Matthew Tucker
GLB1LeSean McCoy
2Bryce Brown
3RB1LeSean McCoy
2Bryce Brown
FB1Emil Igwenagu
WR11DeSean Jackson
2Jason Avant
3Damaris Johnson
4Ifeanyi Momah
5B.J. Cunningham
WR21Jeremy Maclin
2Arrelious Benn
3Riley Cooper
4Russell Shepard
5Greg Salas
WR31Jason Avant
TE1James Casey
2Brent Celek
3Zach Ertz
4Clay Harbor
5Derek Carrier
K1Alex Henery