2022 Eagles Training Camp Media Protocols and Policies

 

The Philadelphia Eagles are committed to creating a safe, professional, helpful and respectful work environment for the media, as well as coaches, players, employees, and staff. The Eagles communications staff will work to accommodate you in accordance with the NFL’s media policy and these 2022 Eagles Training Camp Media Protocols and Policies (the “Policies”), while seeking to foster a professional and productive atmosphere for all. These Policies will be in place throughout training camp at the NovaCare Complex and other venues where practice will take place, including Lincoln Financial Field. The Policies are subject to change without prior notice, including, without limitation, based on continued evaluations of the COVID-19 pandemic, including any requirements set forth by the NFL, federal, state and local government agencies and health officials. Please note that these Policies have been created based on guidelines established by the League and after consultation with the Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA). Please review the following Policies and sign at the bottom to acknowledge receipt and to receive your credential. Failure to comply with these Policies may result in your credential being revoked.

 

Communications Department

Bob Lange, Senior Vice President, Communications – 215-339-6717 – BLange@eagles.nfl.com

Brett Strohsacker, Vice President, Football Communications-215-339-6759 BStrohsacker@eagles.nfl.com

Anthony Bonagura, Director of Corporate Communications – 215-339-6736 – ABonagura@eagles.nfl.com

John Gonoude, Senior Manager, Football Communications – 215-339-6768 – JGonoude@eagles.nfl.com

Alli Waddington, Communications Manager – 215-339-5465 – AWaddington@eagles.nfl.com

 

Vaccination Requirements

  • All media visiting the Eagles facilities (including the NovaCare Complex and Lincoln Financial Field) must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, defined as two weeks after having received all doses in their primary series of COVID-19 vaccination. Acceptable vaccines currently include the following:  Pfizer-BioNTech (2 doses given 3–8 weeks apart); Moderna (2 doses given 4–8 weeks apart); and Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen (1 dose). All media must first confirm vaccination status via the DocuSign link provided by the Eagles Communications staff in order for their credential request to be considered. You will need to provide this information only once.
  • All media must review the Eagles COVID-19 screening questions prior to entering:
    • If any of the following apply to you, you cannot enter the facility:
      • You have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 5 days;
    • You are feeling sick and/or are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19, such as fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea or any other symptoms identified by the CDC, unless you have tested negative after experiencing such symptoms.
    • In addition, anyone exposed to COVID-19 must follow CDC guidance, including wearing a well-fitting mask for 10 days following the exposure.

 

Daily Credentialing Requests

  • Only pre-approved media can attend practice. To apply for a credential, please visit our credentialing system by clicking this link. You will be notified if your request has been accepted or denied. Media MUST sign up online for each practice they wish to attend.
  • Any reporter who has been approved for access but can no longer attend should notify a member of the communications staff as soon as possible.

 

Facility Access

  • Parking for all vehicles is available in the Naval Hospital Lot adjacent to the NovaCare Complex on Pattison Avenue. Once parked, reporters should proceed to the security gate and provide their name for their first day at the facility or show their credential, as applicable.
  • After entering through the security gate, proceed to the media house where a member of the communications staff will provide you a credential for access to practice and/or to confirm your credential for access.
  • During practice, media members are required to remain in the marked, designated areas, which will be at least 10 feet from the practice fields, throughout the duration of practice.
  • The Media House will be available for credentialed media, with priority given to those who are writing or transmitting images and video.

 

TV Station Access

  • With prior approval from the Eagles communications staff, TV stations will be permitted to record stand-ups or live shots from designated areas in the NovaCare Complex parking lot. Media who are granted access for this purpose will not (i) receive a credential, (ii) be permitted to leave their designated area in the parking lot, or (iii) be allowed to record any other footage or interact with players or staff members while on site.
  • Otherwise, photography and videography for all media is limited to the practice field during the specified shooting window only.

 

Practice Reporting Guidelines

  • Photography and videography will be limited to warmup and individual drills.
  • Media may report which players are practicing. Non-strategy and non-gameplan observations may be included in reporting.
  • More detailed information will be provided by the Eagles communications staff, but the following types of observations may not be reported in any fashion:
    • Specific information that could help an opponent prepare for playing the Eagles, such as references to specific plays run or game strategy.
    • Comments overheard between coaches, players and staff.

 

Interview Access

  • All post-practice media availability will be conducted in person via press conference in the outdoor tent near the practice field or in the adjacent “Mixed Zone” after the conclusion of practice. Press conferences will be streamed live on PhiladelphiaEagles.com and other platforms.
  • Additional videoconferences and other availability will be communicated.

 

Interview Requests

Please direct all interview requests for players, coaches, executives or staff members to the communications department.

  • For coaches, executives and staff members, please direct your requests to Bob Lange or Brett Strohsacker
  • For players, please direct your requests to John Gonoude
  • Please direct all non-football requests to Anthony Bonagura or Alli Waddington

 

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