
Nic Purcell appreciates help, lack of ‘hazing’ from Eagles’ teammates
At 27, offensive tackle Nic Purcell is the Philadelphia Eagles’ oldest rookie. That alone would probably make for an interesting backstory. But it gets more intriguing. Purcell, who joined the Eagles as a tryout player in the spring after an eligibility snafu ended his collegiate career, is a New Zealand native and former rugby player who…