*As the Washington Redskins get closer to the start of another season, Redskins.com will preview all 16 of the team's regular season games, continuing with today's look against the Philadelphia Eagles. *
Washington last season swept Philadelphia for the first time since 2012, with the second victory – a 38-24 outcome – resulting in an NFC East title for the Redskins while also eliminating the Eagles from playoff contention. Philadelphia has experienced quite a bit of change since that game, as head coach Chip Kelly was released from his duties and replaced by Doug Pederson among other significant moves.
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Result Of Last Game vs. Philadelphia:** Won 38-24 on Dec. 26, 2015
Philadelphia's Key Additions: Signed QB Chase Daniel, C Stefen Wisniewski, CB Leodis McKelvin, S Rodney McLeod, WR Rueben Randle, WR Chris Givens; Drafted QB Carson Wentz (North Dakota St.), CB Blake Countess (Auburn), S Jalen Mills (LSU)
Philadelphia's Key Subtractions: CB Byron Maxwell (traded/Dolphins), LB Kiko Alonso (traded/Dolphins), RB DeMarco Murray (traded/Titans), Walter Thurmond III (retired), WR Riley Cooper (free agent), P Ryan Quigley (free agent/Jaguars)
Philadelphia's Pro Bowlers: DT Fletcher Cox, T Jason Peters, RB Darren Sproles, S Malcom Jenkins
The Redskins will return home following their short trip to Baltimore with the first of two regular season matchups with the Eagles.
In last season's game against the Eagles at FedExField, the Redskins pulled out a 23-20 victory after jumping out to a 13-0 halftime lead.
In that game, Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford threw for three touchdowns to no interceptions, but his potentially game-winning late drive in the fourth quarter fell short when a series of laterals was consumed by Trent Murphy.
Philadelphia will likely once again be led by Bradford, who re-signed in the offseason on a two-year deal.
During the 2014 season, his first with the Eagles, Bradford threw for 3,725 yards and 19 touchdowns to 14 interceptions. Behind Bradford, the Eagles signed free agent quarterback Chase Daniel – who has previously worked with new head coach Doug Pederson – and traded up to the No. 2-overall pick to select North Dakota State's Carson Wentz.
A look back at some of the top images in games between the Washington Redskins and Philadelphia Eagles.
Washington Redskins Sean Taylor(21) in action against the Philadelphia Eagles on November 11, 2007 at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland. The Eagles beat the Redskins 33-25.(AP Photo/David Durochik)
Washington Redskins quarterback Doug Williams, left, is congratulated by his Philadelphia Eagles counterpart, Randall Cunningham following the Redskins 10-3 upset win in NFL game at Philadelphia's Veterans Stadium, Nov. 13, 1989. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor (36) is upended by Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb (5) after his interception of McNabb's pass in the third quarter Sunday, Nov. 21, 2004, in Philadelphia. Behind them is Eagles' guard Hank Fraley (63) and tackle Tra Thomas (72). (AP Photo/Miles Kennedy)
Philadelphia Eagles tight end L.J. Smith is pulled down by Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Haraz Ghanbari)
Quarterback Doug Williams (17) of the Washington Redskins releases a pass n a 17 - 10 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sept. 18, 1988 at RFK Stadium in Washington, DC. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
Washington Redskins Art Monk catches a 16-yard second quarter touchdown pass from quarterback Mark Rypien as Philadelphia Eagles Eric Allen watches during Wildcard playoff game Saturday, Jan. 5, 1991 at Philadelphia's Veterans Stadium. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Washington Redskins tackle Jermaine Haley causes Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb (5) to fumble in the second quarter Sunday, Nov. 21, 2004, in Philadelphia. The Redskins recovered on the play. (AP Photo/Miles Kennedy)
Eagles' Terry Tautolo tackles Washington Redskins' John Riggins, but is too late to keep Riggins from scoring a touchdown after catching a pass during game at Philadelphia, Oct. 7, 1979. (AP Photo/Steven Falk)
Washington Redskins Dexter Manley sacks Philadelphia Eagles Randall Cunningham for a loss of five yards in first quarter NFL action in their game at Philadelphia's Veterans Stadium, Nov. 13, 1989. Cunningham fumbled the ball and the Redskins recovered en route to a 10-3 win. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)
Billy Barnes (32) Washington Redskins back, keeps tight grip on the ball as he scores touchdown from 3-yard line despite swarm of Philadelphia Eagles defenders in second period of Eagles - Redskins pro-football game in Philadelphia on Oct. 21, 1962. Trying to stop Barnes are Eagles backs Bob Harrison (42) and Mike McClellan (23). At top is Redskins end Bill Anderson (42), Redskins won, 27-21. (AP Photo/Bill Ingraham)
Philadelphia Eagles' Greg Lewis, left, and J.R. Reed, center, chase Washington Redskins' Ladell Betts (46) as Betts returns the opening kickoff 70 yards Sunday, Dec. 12, 2004, in Landover, Md. The play set up a short touchdown run for Clinton Portis. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Philadelphia Eagles fullback Clarence Peaks (26) is brought down by Washington Redskin tackle Will Renfro (71) after a six-yard first quarter running gain at Griffith Stadium, Dec. 6, 1959, Washington, D.C. Swarming in on Peaks is fullback Chuck Drazenovich (36) and end Ed Meadows (83), both of Washington. In the background is Chuck Bednarik (60), Eagles center. (AP Photo/Tom Fitzsimmons)
Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis (26) scores a third-quarter touchdown past Philadelphia Eagles safety Brian Dawkins (20) and safety Michael Lewis (32), Sunday, Nov. 6, 2005, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Despite being selected high in the draft, Philadelphia is reportedly considering making the 23-year-old inactive for most game days during his rookie season.
At running back, the Eagles kept Ryan Mathews and Darren Sproles while trading away DeMarco Murray after just one season.
Mathews rushed for 539 yards and six touchdowns in his first season with the Eagles in 2015 while Sproles totaled more than 700 offensive yards with four touchdowns.
In an effort to help shore up an offensive line that allowed 37 sacks and struggled creating open running lanes, the Eagles drafted offensive linemen Issac Seumalo and Halapoulivaati Vaitai and signed free agent Stefen Wisniewski while also agreeing to new contract terms with tackle Lane Johnson.
Tight ends Brent Celek and Zach Ertz also agreed on new contract terms this offseason, as the pair combines for 6,737 yards and 39 touchdowns in their careers.
Defensively, the Eagles re-signed defensive linemen Fletcher Cox and Vinny Curry, linebacker Najee Goode and safety Malcolm Jenkins.
Cox and linebacker Connor Barwin will likely carry the load for Philadelphia's pass rush after 12-year veteran Trent Cole left for the Indianapolis Colts in the offseason after accumulating 88.5 sacks during his Eagles tenure.
Jenkins, meanwhile, is coming off a career-high 109 tackles.
Philadelphia also signed nine-year veteran cornerback Leodis McKelvin, who spent his first eight seasons with the Buffalo Bills. McKelvin helps replace Byron Maxwell, who was traded to the Miami Dolphins along with linebacker Kiko Alonso.
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