backup quarterback nick foles is not practicing because of a sore blow.oday. once was a good day, ask his coach. >> today was a very good day for the whole offense. i mean, we had a few snaps here and there but it was a good day, i thought in the past game in particular, we executed well. probably you know, only one practice, i'm not getting too excited. that's probably as well as we've executed in past since i've been here. >> carson did a great job, they all did a good job. he had one play and pretty good runs. >> the biggest concerning camp the eagles inexperienced corners gel lend mills and patrick robinson have been getting first team rep so far and helping them get better the fact that they're going in day in and out against alshon jeffrey and tory smith. >> in a collectively how you know, few veteran players and career players and what everybody when it comes to, even better, it's really the quality of reps that he gets >> right tackle lane johnson returning to practice with the blond wig he bought on amazon. i wonder if he will whip that out. it's

coming up the next half hour in sports we'll talk about the budding bromance between wentz and nick foles. i'm ducis rogers, channel 6 "action news." back over to you. >> thank you. >>> time now for a check of the "action news" traffic report. matt pellman in the traffic center on a tuesday night. any field goals as far as traffic is concerned. >> the goal is to get home quickly and this evenings it's not being realize. we feel blue you because of a southbound accident at baltimore pike at the swarthmore interchange. it happens 15 minutes and and emergency crews are on the scene and all the traffic is funneling down to the right lane down to 95 that means extra slow coming down through villanova from this point at media blue route this afternoon. just off the blue route a crash north of the mall at atrium way. and on the big picture a crash along 95 northbound at penn's landing is gone and one along the shoulder at academy, speeds in the teens there north of cotman. and west philadelphia a crash at 53rd and woodland involving the 11 trolley than means delays on the septa route 11 trolley.

now listen coming up at 6:00 we will hear from nick foles, do you remember nick foles like back in 2013 he had arguablably greatest season in eagles history, 27 touchdowns, two picks, why are we hearing from him? because he is keeping some serious praise on carson wentz don't miss what he has to say. about the in meantime live from the know of care complex with leslie van arsdal, people , i'm don bell. >> both of you together. >> yes it is lovely. >> leslie has lovely eagles green on, in the moment. >> thanks, guys. >>> well, great news for rocky fans out there. >> still ahead what photo sylvester stallone is sharing and what it means to all of the stories, creed two is in the works >>> then tonight on "eyewitness news" at 6:00 talk about the dog days of summer, special gets hit the field at citizens bank park the reason these pup writes partnering with some phillies, and that is tonight coming from the time i was pregnant with him, had so much life and energy in him. he wanted out, and he wanted to conquer the world. right now, quinton's goal is to be a doctor. it's not easy being a si

first one out there with backup quarterback nick foles. that shows carson's leadership.now remember last year, he went through all the job interviews, the workouts and got drafted. then he was trying to get kak la mate d into the nfl. he was the third string quarterback. now this year, what a transformation. he is the man. >> it's not so much of a whirlwind. i was chomping at the bit to get back here. last summer i was just trying to breathe because it was a whirlwind off season. i'm in a way better place. i come in and kind of know what to expect and know the routine and everything. so for me mentally, it's been a lot better for sure. >> carson is more comfortable this year. e he knows what the rookies are going through. how about donnell, the running back, 180 pounds, i know he's small, but he's impressing eagles coaches. carson wentz has passed him the ball a lot. he's also been catching punts. e he could take over for darren sproles on punt returns. and he's taking it all in as a rookie. >> obviously, i'm trying to learn from the best. with my role, darren sproles is

nick foles and what carson wentz can learn from him. reporting in south philadelphia, i'm ducis rodgers channel6 "action news." brian and sharrie, back over to you. >> all right, good stuff ducis thank you. >>> i've never wished summer away but it is nice to have that to look forward to. >> you know fall is coming. >> it is time for the first check of the "action news" traffic report today. >> let's go live to matt pelman in the "action news" traffic center. hi, matt. happy monday. >> same to you guys. players taking to the fields drivers taking to the roads. let's do our ride on a monday afternoon. it's looking like we started out better than we did this morning for the monday morning commute we had lots of flooding downed trees scores of accidents. this afternoon a few accidents but also just a lot of volume here along the vine street expressway in center city. westbound's backing up approaching 76, the schuylkill. eastbound already a solid line across town from 76 out to 95. on 76 eastbound headed toward the vine there was a broken d

and nick foles and carson wentz get the day off. they will be back fork light conditioning tomorrow. everyone on this team, the veteran as rising today they are looking forward to bouncing back this season. >> great to be back. it's a long offseason and obviously looking forward to this team and this year. and this is obviously the start of it. good to see all the guys get back in town. >> now it's about us as leaders going out here and making sure we demand what we need to get done. >> we have the power and ability and now it's time to get focused and get our minds right and start playing well. >> reporter: and among the hot topics out here in camp. the boston university stud why in brain disease, cte found that 110 of the 111 players they studiyed had cte a hot topic that weighed in on the topic today. >> here is the thing about football, last i checked it's a physical sport. physicality is always a part of tx the more you know technique wise, to keep yourself as safe as possible. these guys you can't worry about that when you tes

he's playing the role of a leader and variety rans like nick foles have noticed. >> i'm impressed. it's really need to see a guy that young and that mature. >> carson wentz will hold his first press conference at training camp we'll have it live for you tomorrow and later in this show we'll hear from carson's newest. >> a fishing crew in new jersey is going down in the history books all because of what they caught. the group reeled in one big shark. hoump it weighed and how long it took them to bring in a board. it pushes us. we push back. challenging conventional thinking. finding smarter solutions. that's what makes cancer treatment centers of america one of the leaders in precision cancer treatment. using tools like advanced genomic testing and immunotherapy to bring more options to our patients. cancer treatment centers of america. we're not just fighting cancer any more. we're outsmarting it. visit cancercenter.com/outsmart to learn more. >>> some students had a soggy night at rowan. this is a video from chopper 3 as the fire department pumped thousands of gallons of water out

. >> wentz picks up extra reps at practice because backup nick foles missed the workout due to elbowling. the team is calling it a strain. not considered too serious. >> in football in the afternoon, the soul down in baltimore against the brigade. the philly guys put a hurt on the home time, 71-31, as they'll begin another playoff run in a couple weeks. >> the union visiting new england. the revolution in the 37th minute break a scoreless tie. they would add two more later on. the revolution pop off the union 3-0 the final. we'll be right back. >>> nascar fans are revved up and ready for the overton 400 at pocono raceway. they're looking at the tough race, a tricky triangle. today's race will be bittersweet. the last race for dale earnhardt, jr., retiring at the end of the season. monster truck will once again thrill fans in millville, new jersey county. it will host monster struck entertainment for the third straight day. gates open at 5:00 and the action starts at 7:00 this evening. 5:57 on this sunday. speaking of action, let's talk about eagles. fans getting up close and personal

we time carson, first eagle out on the field for practice with nick foles.n into the leader of this team and he's trying to build chemistry with the new birds on offense. >> continuing to build that chemistry. obviously, we have a couple new pieces that we've been working to the in the offseason, otas, the whole nine yards, just building that comradery, being sharp in everything, little things. the details for me are the biggest thing that i want to continually refien. and you're never a finished product, that's for sure. >> ron brooks, one of the few veterans out ruptured his quad tendon and was lost for the season, it was a bad injury, but he is back as the slot quarterback and he does not like to hear they say the corners are the weakest part on the eagles. >> anytime somebody tells you that, they look at your position or whatever your job is as a weakness or whatever, you should take that offenly phillies/astr. the phillies are 32 games worse than tonight. the fanatic in the christmas mood for christmas in july. here comes a single. one runner rounding t

he's playing the role of a leader and variety rans like nick foles have noticed. >> i'm impressed. it's really need to see a guy that young and that mature. >> carson wentz will hold his first press conference at training camp we'll have it live for you tomorrow and later in this show we'll hear from carson's newest. >> a fishing crew in new jersey is going down in the history books all because of what they caught. the group reeled in one big shark. hoump it weighed and how long it took them to bring in a board. >>> some students had a soggy night at rowan. this is a video from chopper 3 as the fire department pumped thousands of gallons of water out of the dormitory. eight students were forced to evacuate. the director of health and safety at the university says the damage was confined to the basement. >> water that came in was enormous. seeing 5 inches overnight is something that nobody is prepared for. >> the university expects the dorm to be up and running again by early september. >>> officials say the fire that burned 3,500 acres of the wharton state forest fire in new jersey

. >> wentz picked up extra reps at practices because back 7 nick foles missed practice due to elbow strain and swelling. it's not considered too serious. >> football in the afternoon, the soul in baltimore against the brigade. the philly guys put a hurt on the home team, walloping them 70-21 as the soul begin another playoff run in just a couple weeks. >> mls action, union visiting new england. the revolution in the 37th minute break a scoreless tie. they would add two more later on. revolution pop off the union, 3-0 the final. we'll be right back. >>jason: my dad taught me to play the piano when i was three. ever since, it's been my passion. seemed impossible. now, i am able to dream bigger. >>joe: hi. this is pennsylvania state treasurer joe torsella. our state treasury is proud to offer the pa able program, a savings plan for people with disabilities, including jason. open a pa able account today by visiting our website at paable.gov. >>jason: start saving to dream bigger today. >>> we asked you this week to help us support our schools. an initiative we started to help out teachers and

. >> and perhaps the reason why, wentz got some extra work in at practice today because backup nick folesissed today's workout with elbow swelling. the team is calling it a flexor strain. a reminder, the practice is now set for tomorrow. the doors open to fans at 8:30 and the practice will begin at 10:00. should be a fun day for eagles' fans. >>> a study from if jama revealed this week 99% of the deceased nfl players had traces of cte in their brain. the concern over concussions and head injuries in the sport grows every season, and the latest player to voice their concerns, steelers' quarterback ben roethlisberger who did not rule out retiring after this season. he said he feels healthy and thinks about seeing his kids grow up and his wife would be fine if he decided to call it quits. however, big ben has not committed to anything beyond this season because he says it would be cheating the team. >> football this afternoon, down in baltimore taking on the bring gads. the philly guys putting a hurting on the home team. one of many tuesdays, 70 tv 21 with final. the soul will begin another

veterans like nick foles have noticed. >> i'm really impressed. for a second year guy, there is a lot of pressure, he handles it good. he does everything the right way. it is neat to see a guy that young and that mature. >> one of the reasons why eagles have such optimism about this season is because they made big time moves in the off season, brought in veterans, weapons for carson wentz. coming up later on in the show we will hear from one of those new weapons torey smith, talented speedster wide receiver. coming to you live from the novacare complex, i'm, don belfor cbs-3 "eyewitness news" back to you in the studio. >>> with more than 20 years experience, the interim district attorney of philadelphia officially stepped into her new role. she was sworn in today in front of the packed crowd of supporters at city hall, and for kelly hodge, it is more like a home coming back to a office that she once served years ago. >> swearing in. >> with those word kelly hodge becomes new interim philadelphia district attorney >> applause. >> reporter: forty-fi

well, coming up a little bit later we will hear more from carson, and about his relationship with nick foles. foles had very high prays forecaster on, that's coming up at 5:00 today. back to you in the studio, guys. >> all right, leslie, see you then, thank you. >> coming up on cbs-3 " eyewitness news" at noon, you may want to pay attention to what's next to you on your next subway ride. >> spider, yes, spied verse been spot at one septa station what we're hearing about the creepy crawlers and what septa is doing about it. >> and a tasty team up between taco bell and lyft. how the two companies are collaborating and keeping you well fed. that story is for years, men have enjoyed their man caves without guilt. now, it's mama's turn. welcome to my she shed. i've got my favorite outfit on. my literature. my armando! and these are my treats! i'm just gonna have one if that's okay. of course it's okay. this is my world. fiber one 90 calorie brownies. allll mine. i own my own company. i had some severe fatigue, some funny rashes. finally, listening to my wife, went to a doctor. and i became diagno

quarterbacks carson wentz and nick foles are right next to each other on the depth chart and they're in a pod off the field as well. foles will back up wentz this season. the eagles face the packers in their first preseason game on august 10th. >>> the astros roughed up the phillies again last night. they managed just four hits in their five to nothing loss. aaron nola will be on the mound for the final game of this series tonight. >> ♪ you >> a report of a suspicious vehicle on a road in upstate new york led police to this. a car that is missing doors, its windows including the windshield and if you can see there, there is an ax stuck in the roof. police in weathers field pulled the guy over. he was actually driving this down the road. [laughter] >>> and ended up arresting him after he failed several sobriety tests. what the deal with the ax is did not come with the story that was sent to us. >> what's going on there. >> fill in it. >> looks like something out of a movie and not a very happy movie. >> no. >> as we head outside this morning, we're pretty happy on the roads. there's n

nick foles did not practice because of elbow surgery. no word on how much time he'll miss.his targets to perfection yesterday, he didn't miss a single throw, just ask his coach. >> today was a good day for the offense, i mean, we had a few snafus here and there, but it was a good day. in the past game in particular we cued it well. it's only one practice i'm not going to get too excited. >> normally in training camp the offense is behind a little bit, but today it was a good building block for the offense. >> reporter: that has to sound good for jeffrey lauri, the eagles will be at the linc today at 10:00 a.m. for the first open practice to the public. the guys cannot wait to play in front of the eagles fans. >> i'll counting on the fans to spend time with them. sign autographs, football is football, whether we're out here playing with one person or out in the link with 70,000 people. we need to sharp. we play the redskins at fedex field that's a big thing. that's what i am worried about. >> reporter: phillies have scored 23 runs in the last three games. down 3-1 we pick it

. >>> nick foles did not practice yesterday because of elbow soreness, no word how much time he could miss. eagles in full pads they won't start hitting until tuesday, carson wentz hitting all his targets to perfection. he didn't miss a single throw, ask his coach. >> today was a good day for the whole offense. i mean we had a few snafus here and there, but it was a good day. i thought in the pass game in particular we cued it well. it's only one practice i'm not getting too excited, but that's as well as we've computed in -- executed in the past. >> for us to come out and have the kind of day we had it was a good building block for our offense. >> reporter: that had to sound good for jeffrey lori talking to sydney jones. eagles at the linc today 10:00 a.m. for their first open practice for the public. the guys cannot wait to play in front of the eagles fans. >> i'm big on the fans to come and we can spend time with them and sign autographs with them. football is football, whether we're out playing with one person tore in the link with 70,000 people we need to be sharp every time we'r

. >>> one of the players not in uniform was nick foles. he's day-to-day with elbow soreness.first three years with the rams. >> i knew the moment i stepped back here it would be emotional. even though it was just for a practice, you reminisce on a lot of times, a lot of great memories in this stadium. it's really cool to be back on the field with this team. just to see the fans and the atmosphere. >> the phillies made three separate deals this past week, dealing away three players for minimal concerns. despite not landing a sizable asset, the gm is happy to have added a few new arms to the system. >> we're going to continue to add pitching at every turn. we'll also look to tap position players when we can. but we understand very well the attrition rate among pitchers. the best way to combat that is to have a lot of them. we think all the guys we have brought in have some upside. >> added to the baseball hall of fame, bud selig, john cherholz and pudge rodriguez. and jeff bagwell got a little mull let action going there. he was on the ballot for the seventh time this year. >>

. >> wentz picked up some extra reps at practice because backup nick foles missed the workout due toswelling. the team is calling the injury a fletcher strain. not considered too serious. >> in football, in the afternoon, the soul down in baltimore against the brigade. the philly guys put a hurt on the home team. walloping them, 70-21, as the soul will begin another playoff run in just a couple weeks. >> mls action, the union visiting new england. revolution break a tie. they would add two more later on. 3-0, the final. i'm john boruk. we'll be right back. the 30th annual irish pub tour de shore, the starting point along 20th and walnut streets. hundreds of riders getting ready to take off in a few moments for the 65-mile trek from philadelphia to atlantic city. they're going to be raising money for the families of falling police officers and firefighters in our region. deanna durante is one of the participants. we'll check with her along the race route throughout the morning. >> nascar fans revved and up and ready for pocono raceway today. today, the big event will be a little bitte

. >>> wentz picked up some extra reps at practice because backup nick foles missed the workout due toam is calling it a fletcher strain, not considered too sear wrs. >> in football, in the afternoon, the soul down in baltimore against the brigade. the philly guys put a hurt on the home team, walloping the brigade 70-21, and the soul will begin another playoff run in just a couple weeks. >>> mls action, the union visiting new england. the union struggle in this one as the revolution in the 37th minute break a scoreless tie. they would add more later on. the revolution pop off the uni, 3-0 the final. we'll be right back. >>> pets in pennsylvania have like this.ions to keep them this week, we discuss the impact for you and your animals. >> make sure that the tether is at least three times the length of the dog's body or ten feet, whichever is greater. >> that, plus it's a democratic candidate running for new jersey governor. we'll look behind what's behinds phil rr t polls. coming up at 11:30, following "meet the press" only on nbc 10. >> emily: i want to live on my own but i know it won

quarterback carson wentz and nick foles are right next to each other on the depth chart and they're like pod off the field as well. foles will back up wentz this season. the eagles face the packers in their first preseason game on august 10th. >> ♪ >> we are expecting an update from mayor jim kenney in response now that the justice department is upping its battle with so-called sanctuary cities including philadelphia. the federal agency says it will not provide grant money to police departments unless they allow immigration authorities into jails. they also want police to provide a 48 hour advance notice before releasing a wanted immigrant from custody. the federal grants pay for everything from bulletproof vests to body cameras. philadelphia received tens of millions of dollars in these grants over the past 12 years. >> ♪ >> new this morning, you may want to rethink your plans if you're headed to parts of the jersey shore this weekend. the state department of environmental protection has placed more than 30 beaches, mostly in north jersey under an advisory because of high bacteria level

nick foles was brought in as the backup quarterback. back in 2013 in his first stint with the birds, foles tossed 27 touchdowns against just two interceptions. because he's been there before, foles will be a guy wentz can lean on throughout this season. >> basically i can relate to what it's like being a starting quarterback in this city which is so unique and that was one of the things that intrigued me about coming back here is that it's such an amazing place to play stepping into the linc and i told you over and over again just the experience is just amazing and so we don't really talk about it too much yet because the season is gone but he does a great job of handling everything going in his second year, really impressive. >> he's got the right personality, the right demeanor for carson. he's a teacher, he's a leader on the field that way. he's a great example for carson to look to for a lot of answers. >> reporter: wentz is scheduled to address the media tomorrow. now, these first few days of training camp just for quarterbacks roo

nick foles did not elbow sorene.or the first time in camp, eagles in full pads, they won't start hitting until tuesday. carson wentz hitting all hiso p, he didn't miss a sickle throw, just ask his coach. >> mean today was a good day for the whole offense. i mean, we had a few snafus here and there, but it was a good day. in the pass game in particular with we cued it well. it's only one practice i'm not going to get too excited. but it's the best we've executed since i've been here. >> reporter: that has to sound good for this guy, eagles owner, jeffrey lori talking to sydney jones. eagles at the linc today at 10 am for their first open practice for the public, the guys cannot wait to play in front of the eagles fans. >> i'm big on the fans to come so we can spend time with them and sign autographs for them. it's football, is football. whether we're playing with one person or out in the link with 70,000 people we need to be sharp and make plays. >> reporter: the phillies have been red hot at the plate, scored 23 runs

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