Foles finally named Eagles' Week 1 starter

Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson finally confirmed Monday what everyone already knew: Nick Foles will start Thursday's season opener against the Atlanta Falcons.

Pederson made it official Monday when he addressed reporters in the auditorium at team headquarters, ending months of questions.

"Nick Foles is the starter and we have complete confidence, obviously, in what he can do," Pederson said. "We're ready to go with Nick."

The announcement follows a testy exchange Pederson had with reporters on Sunday when he was angry about a published report that said he had named Foles the starter. He said he never made such a declaration.

Foles took over from starter Carson Wentz last season when Wentz suffered a season-ending knee injury on Dec. 10. He hasn't been cleared for contact by team doctors, though he has been taking part in 11-on-11 drills.

Foles led the Eagles to a victory in Super Bowl LII in February and was named game MVP. This preseason, he struggled as he committed six turnovers on 10 offensive possessions.

On Thursday, Nick Sudfield will be the No. 2 quarterback with Wentz inactive.

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