Peters was slated to earn $7.9 million this season, but the Eagles will subject at least the amount ($3 million-plus) that his replacement. (Image-Drew Hallowell)

The Eagles intend to enact a provision in the collective bargaining agreement and deduct $3.25 million from Jason Peters’ 2012 base salary because the tackle ruptured his Achilles tendon in March at an off-site location, according to an ESPN report.

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Upgrading the linebacker corps was a top priority for the Eagles this offseason. (Image-Eagles)

Eagles linebacker Casey Matthews thinks free-agent acquisition DeMeco Ryans is the leader the defense was missing last year, even if Ryans stands to take his job.

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Eagles’ DeMeco Ryans ‘the leader Philly didn’t have’

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Matthews needed to take a step back and slow things down. (Image-Eric Hartline/Daily Times)

Nearly 10 months ago, linebacker Casey Matthews arrived at Lehigh University for the start of his first NFL training camp. A fourth-round pick out of Oregon who is known for being a part of football royalty, Matthews was not sure what to expect without the help of spring camps to aid his transition to the pros.

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Castillo has been through the ringer of a full season of coaching players he barely knew and who hardly knew him. (Times Staff / ERIC HARTLINE)

Instead of pointing out what people perceive to be the weaknesses of the 2012 Eagles defense, why not take the opposite approach? Why not look at all of the good things Juan Castillo has working for him …

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"It felt good," Cox said at the conclusion of Monday's final practice. "Just to get out and be back on the field doing what I love to do." (Image-Eagles)

So far so good for Fletcher Cox. After getting his first taste of professional football during the five rookie camp practices, the Eagles’ first-round pick says everything is heading in the right d…

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They had a built-in excuse all last year. No minicamps, no OTAs, no offseason workouts of any kind. The Eagles’ slow start in 2011 was linked to the NFL’s lockout and the elimination of all organized offseason practices in a season in which the Eagles overhauled the roster.

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In spite of his tendency to scowl, Eagles head coach Andy Reid also is a bit of an idealist, which he demonstrated by giving a second shot to a few rookies whom he said had ‘goofed.’ (Associated Press)

There are two types of rookies at Eagles camp — guys happy to have a chance, and guys happy to have a second chance.

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Who knows where safety Wade Bonner goes from here? All that matters at the moment is that Bonner has a contract with the Eagles and that there is very little time to celebrate …

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Camp Notes And Looking Ahead

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Peters first ruptured his Achilles tendon on March 27 while working out in Texas.

Andy Reid said today that Jason Peters was out “indefinitely.” After the Eagles tackle re-ruptured his Achilles tendon it’s safe say that he is definitely out for the season.

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Defensive line coach Jim Washburn gets his first look at the Eagles' first round pick, defensive tackle Fletcher Cox. (US Presswire)

After the Eagles finished their final practice of rookie camp Monday, head coach Andy Reid addressed the media. Here are some news and notes.

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