Changes to the Philadelphia Eagles Team

Introduction

The Philadelphia Eagles are changing their players. A player named A.J. Brown might leave the team.

Main Body

The team wants to keep good players. They gave new contracts to Jordan Davis and Dallas Goedert. They also brought in new players like Jonathan Greenard and Riq Woolen to help the defense. The team also wants new players for the offense. They got Makai Lemon and Dontayvion Wicks. They need these players because A.J. Brown might leave. A.J. Brown might go to the New England Patriots. He knows the coach and another player there. The Patriots will probably give the Eagles a high draft pick for him.

Conclusion

The Eagles are getting new players and keeping old ones. They are ready for A.J. Brown to leave.

Learning

💡 The Magic Word: MIGHT

In the text, we see: "A.J. Brown might leave."

When you aren't 100% sure about the future, use might. It is for possibilities.

How it works: Subject + might + action

Examples from the text & life:

  • A.J. Brown →\rightarrow might leave (Maybe yes, maybe no).
  • I →\rightarrow might go to the park (I'm not sure yet).
  • It →\rightarrow might rain tomorrow (Check the clouds!).

đŸ“Ļ New vs. Old (Opposites)

The Eagles have a mix of players. Look at these opposites used in the story:

  • New (Just arrived) ↔\leftrightarrow Old (Already there)
  • Keep (Stay) ↔\leftrightarrow Leave (Go away)

Quick Tip: Use these to describe your things! "I have a new phone, but an old computer."

Vocabulary Learning

team
A group of people working together for a common purpose
Example:The team celebrated after winning the match.
player
A person who takes part in a game or sport
Example:The player made an amazing catch during the game.
leave
To go away from a place or person
Example:She will leave the office at five.
keep
To continue to have or hold something
Example:Please keep the door closed while we work.
good
Desirable or of high quality
Example:It was a good idea to bring snacks.
contract
A written agreement between two or more parties
Example:They signed a contract for the new job.
defense
The action of protecting or guarding
Example:The defense stopped the opponent's attack.
offense
The act of attacking or trying to score in a game
Example:The offense tried to score in the last minutes.
pick
A choice or selection made from options
Example:He made a good pick from the draft.
coach
A person who trains or instructs athletes
Example:The coach gave a pep talk before the game.
draft
A selection process for choosing new players
Example:The draft will happen next week for the new team.
ready
Prepared or able to start or do something
Example:I am ready to go on the trip.
new
Not old; recently made or acquired
Example:This is a new book I just bought.
old
Having lived or existed for a long time
Example:The old house needs repairs.
help
To give assistance or support
Example:Can you help me carry these boxes?