On Thursday, the Philadelphia Eagles officially announced multiple changes to the 2020 coaching staff and on Friday, the front office and training staff received an overhaul as well.
Two of the additions made by Howie Roseman, Tom Hunkele, and Ted Rath, could ensure that the Eagles avoid being ravaged by injuries in the coming seasons.
On Friday, the Eagles hired Tom Hunkele as director of sports medicine and Ted Roth as director of sports performance.
Hunkele has spent the last decade and a half with the Minnesota Vikings and has ties to the area as a Reading native. Hunkele has been honored for his training and rehabilitation methods, while also being lauded for his proactive approach to treatment.
Rath joined the Rams after eight seasons as a Miami Dolphins and Detroit Lions assistant.
Rath and Jim Schwartz have a prior relationship and his recent stint with the Rams resulted in LA having one of the healthiest teams in the NFL.
Rath is to like utilizing analytics, wellness checks and recovery plans to keep players healthy while using a digital questionnaire — similar to a short quiz — to stay updated on his player’s health.
With injuries playing a major part in Philadelphia’s struggle to reach the playoffs, these two changes to the personnel and training staff could pay huge dividends going forward.
