{"id":456288,"date":"2025-12-18T20:35:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T20:35:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/456288\/"},"modified":"2025-12-18T20:35:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T20:35:11","slug":"eagles-vet-voices-frustration-after-role-shrinks-in-2025-i-hate-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/456288\/","title":{"rendered":"Eagles Vet Voices Frustration After Role Shrinks in 2025: \u2018I Hate It\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

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OL Matt Pryor of the Philadelphia Eagles.<\/p>\n

When the Philadelphia Eagles<\/a> signed veteran offensive lineman Matt Pryor<\/a> to a one-year deal in March of 2025, the thought was he might compete for a guard spot.<\/p>\n

But as the 2025 season has progressed, Pryor\u2019s role has not, and that has led to a lot of time riding the pine.<\/p>\n

\u201cI ain\u2019t gonna lie, it\u2019s hard,\u201d Pryor said about his time with the Eagles this season, per Ed Kracz of Sports Illustrated<\/a>. \u201cI wanna play. Sitting out there not doing anything and just waiting, I hate it (waiting for) somebody getting hurt; I hate that situation, just sitting out there when you go from playing a whole year. It\u2019s the situation I\u2019m in right now, and it is what it is.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pryor has appeared in 14 games this season (no starts), and has logged just 50 snaps on offense and 58 on special teams.<\/p>\n

Eagles OL Matt Pryor Saw the Field a Ton in 2024, Likely Contributing to Frustrations This Season\"Tyler<\/p>\n

GettyTyler Steen beat Matt Pryor out at RG. The results have been less playing time and more frustration for Pryor.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s a jarring contrast for a player who was a fixture on the Chicago Bears\u2019 O-line in 2024. Just last year, Pryor played in 17 games (15 starts at guard) and more than 1,000 offensive snaps.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately for Pryor, the Eagles have a far superior offensive line this year than the Bears had in 2024. Guard Landon Dickerson<\/a> has been the starter on the left side, with Brett Toth<\/a> stepping in as the starting LG for at least one game when Dickerson was injured. On the right side, Tyler Steen<\/a> has essentially owned the RG job week-to-week.<\/p>\n

To his credit, Pryor isn\u2019t blaming anyone, least of all players such as Steen.<\/p>\n

\u201cSteen is a phenomenal player, so I\u2019m not surprised he\u2019s starting,\u201d Pryor added. \u201cHe\u2019s doing a great job out there. And look who we have on the line, a bunch of Pro Bowlers, so as far as that, a little surprised, but at the same time, look at our O-line, they\u2019re dominant players. So surprised, but not surprised, I guess.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pryor Could Still Come in Very Handy Yet This Season<\/p>\n

Pryor was brought in because he can play multiple spots, has legit starting experience and had just proven he could stay healthy for an entire season in Chicago. But considering how many injuries have hit Philly\u2019s O-line this year, there\u2019s still a chance he could see the field and play some meaningful snaps.<\/p>\n

Drafted by Philadelphia in 2018, he played 27 games in his first stint with the franchise before later stops that included Indianapolis and San Francisco. He spent one season with the Bears, who also re-vamped their offensive line last offseason.<\/p>\n

With three games left and the Eagles still vying for decent playoff positioning, Pryor could very well be one rolled ankle away from entering the starting lineup.<\/p>\n

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