Jalen Reagor 17. Reliable for the Eagles since 2000. Trotter finished his career with 636 tackles, 12.5 sacks and nine interceptions. "Brent Celek defines what it means to be a Philadelphia Eagle," the . Lucky for the Eagles he was resigned later in the year. The play later results in the victory formation which was referred to at the time as "The Herman Edwards Play". The continued development of Cunningham as a complete quarterback and the intense ability of the defense going into the 1991 season had the Eagles poised to finally bring home the Lombardi Trophy by tragedy struck. Dorenbos has a parallel career as a professional magician. This was a hard decision at the top. Just dont think it was a career achievement award. Andy Reid drafts Donovan, not Ricky Williams in the 1999 NFL Draft and the fans at the draft boo like the Dallas Cowboys of the 90's just walked in the building. Al "Ox" Wistert was the Eagles offensive tackle during the 40's, including two championship seasons in 1948 and 1949. The move was said to be due to salary issues. Jason Peters was a tight end in college at Arkansas and was undrafted in the 2004 NFL Draft. After his playing career, Walters spent time as the Eagles color commentator from 1984-1998 and was inducted to the Eagles Honor Roll. He answers several questions daily via twitter from Eagles fans and will never speak ill of the team or city that made him a superstar in the 90's and 2000's. 2 NFL team analyst Charles Davis, and FOX Sports' lead . In 2021, the Eagles goal was to create a younger, more youthful team. And rightfully so. After the 2001 season Trotter decided to test the free agent market where he signed Washington Redskins in 2002. CLICK HERE FOR FULL BIO 2022 SEASON Solo 16 SCK 11 FF 2 INT -- STANDINGS Summary Career Logs Splits Situational Recent Games Career Stats Defense Career He was dynamic in his time and no one really comes to close to duplicating what he was able to do as a fullback. Despite all the condemnation and ridicule, McNabb never really changed himself. [3] Dorenbos had a brief reunion with his estranged father in 2019, and said that he has forgiven him for murdering his mother.[4]. It was found out that Waters brain tissue had degenerated similar to an 85 year old man with characteristics of Alzheimer's disease. Herman Edwards was the Eagles cornerback from 1977-1985. He was the face and heart of the franchises memory well after he retired in 1962. He is one of the best deep threats in the game and is capable of scoring any time he touches the ball thanks to his electrifying speed. Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham hits a new career high in sacks with 10 on a 3-yard takedown of New Orleans Saints quarterback Andy Dalton. Jerome Brown had lost control of his Corvette and crashed into a power pole. The next Philadelphia team to win a championship will be, Jason Kelce, Brandon Graham, Fletcher Cox, Lane Johnson: The Mighty Men of the Eagles, Future of the Eagles: Trying to build the NFLs next dynasty. Norm was a thee time Pro Bowler as an Eagle and the AP Co-MVP in 1960. Philadelphia Eagles Washington Commanders . With new coach Andy Reid, the team would win four straight division titles and make their first Super Bowl in over 20 years. He performed in the third episode of the series and was the third-runner up for his episode behind Billy & Emily England and Paul Potts. "It's on us," defensive end Brandon Graham said to his teammates as both he and quarterback Jalen Hurts addressed the locker room following Saturday night's win over the Giants. Van Buran was the, This was a hard decision at the top. Five of those saw him make a Pro Bowl, including All-Pro Honors in 1989. 13 on April 22, 2010. Bobby Walston was the Eagles former scoring leader at 881 points but was later broke and is currently held by David Akers. He did everything well on and off the field. In 2020, Graham was selected for his first Pro Bowl one that came surprisingly late, but it was well earned. He played both center and linebacker. The longest-tenured member of the defense will remain an Eagle. [11] Statistics tell one story of his dominance, as his 124.0 sacks in 121 may never be eclipsed by another Eagle. The Eagles 1957 pick from Oklahoma became a star at Franklin Field on the Penn campus. The Eagles agreed to terms on a three-year extension with defensive end Brandon Graham on Friday, which will keep him in midnight . His 34 INTs are tied for the franchises most. He joined the Eagles in 1947 and played both ways, blocking punts, intercepting passes as a defensive end, and scoring seven touchdowns on offense. Cole has achieved all this without much help from the rest of his line mates. Aaron Rodgers (223), 4. You'll wish to have Graham on the mic for every game. Graham said he hurries on the sideline to make sure hes ready to walk side-by-side with Kelce and Cox to midfield. He won a Super Bowl and finished his career with 198.0 sacks, two behind record-holder Bruce Smith. He eclipsed that number the following year but it wasnt league-best. He finished the year with a 90.9 field goal percentage the best of his career. Yet another member of Buddy Ryans ferocious defense of the late 80's and early 90's. The impromptu color combination may have been a bit ambitious, but the longest-tenured Eagles player is trying to enjoy the moments as they come during the lead-up to the Eagles' Super Bowl LVII matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs on Feb. 12. Following the releases of veterans Trent Cole and Todd Herremans in the 2015 offseason, Dorenbos became the Eagles' longest tenured player. Brandon Graham, the Eagles' nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, presented by Nationwide, is surprised by some of the people outside of the football world who have been touched by his kindness and generosity. In fact, there are only eight Eagles players remaining who have been wearing midnight green for five or more seasons. In the offseason, Dorenbos serves as a corporate motivational speaker and has spoken for companies such as The Home Depot, the National FFA Organization, Pioneer Investments, Jackson Hewitt, Comcast and ING Group. He was most famous for his celebratory "Axe Chop" after he made a big play. The Giants had twice won the East while the Eagles wanted to knock them off the perch. He is the executive producer of an album called Stripped Down with singer Steve Carlson, who is also his best friend. [5] Dorenbos originally attended Golden West College in Huntington Beach, California. While Graham missed most of his second season and didnt become a full-time starter until 2015, Thomas and JPP became stars, both making multiple Pro Bowls in their first few seasons. While never really achieving gaudy stats, he was the heart of a terrific defense. Never has a player clearly past his prime been missed, except for Brian Dawkins of course. It seemed like everyone was happy that Brandon Graham finally made his first Pro Bowl in Year 11 last season. You sometimes need to take ProFootballFocus grades with a grain of salt but they do offer us a way to view edge players through a lens that isnt sack totals. He finished in 3rd place for the season, with Austrian magician and mentalist duo The Clairvoyants in second place and singer/song writer Grace VanderWaal as the winner.[20][21]. And he might be the best in a lot of years, maybe among the top guys I've ever seenBut I'll tell you, Dorenbos is something else, he really is, man." Timmy Brown was the Eagles running back and kick returner from 1960-1967. 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To date, Cox is the fifth all-time in sacks (58.0), sixth in forced fumbles (14), third in tackles for a loss (78), and second in quarterback hits (142) for Philadelphia. So any moment these guys get together has a little more meaning. Oldest Active Players in the NFL. He is also a supporter of education and has donated money to support schools in the Philadelphia area. The Eagles won three divisional titles in Pete's first three years. Off the field, Kelce is involved in various charitable efforts, including the Eagles Autism Challenge, which raises funds for autism research and programs. Over 14 seasons, he missed a total of seven games. The "Minister of Defense" is the Eagles all time leader in sacks with 124. At free safety, he became a playmaker and hard hitter, pretty much ending Ike Hilliards career on a Monday Night at the Vet against the Giants. Stan Walters was a starting offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1975-1983 where he started 122 consecutive games. Graham took over as the Eagles longest-tenured player after the 2020 season, when Jason Peters moved on in free agency. The Eagles used their first-round pick (No. Tight end Brent Celek held the distinction of being the longest-tenured in the Super Bowl season of 2017. Mike Quick is currently the color commentator for the Philadelphia Eagles with Merrill Reese. The Eagles proceeded to fire Andy Reid, the longest-tenured and winningest coach in team history. He now has 118 moving into the 2022 season. He earned all-league honors in football and baseball. Dawkins took over as starting free safety for the Eagles in the 1996 season and remained there for 13 seasons. He still holds career records for catches (589), yards (8,978), and TDs (79). Instead of trying to drive, he took three trolleys to get to the game. Jake Elliott is one of the best kickers the Philadelphia Eagles have ever had. Brandon Graham is currently the longest-tenured member of the Eagles. On the day of the game on December 26th, a blizzard was ravishing the northeast. [7] He played in the last seven games of the 2006 season, including 2 postseason games. Van Buren would score the only touchdown of the game in a 7-0 triumph over the Chicago Cardinals. In that time, the Eagles have had some of the best players in league history. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and baking. Brookshier later apologized to Louisville and actually was the schools featured speaker at their kickoff luncheon in 1984. The Eagles on Tuesday released veteran tight end Brent Celek, who was the longest-tenured active pro athlete in Philadelphia. As the Eagles gear up for the Monday night clash with the Washington Commanders, hear from several players in the Eagles' locker room. A good time in the NFL is considered between 0.70 seconds and 0.75 seconds. We offer it to the other guys but they just tell us three to go out there. He became an unrestricted free agent on March 3. Maxie Baughan was a linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles his first six years in the league including the 1960 championship season. Ox was the Eagles captain for five seasons from 1946 to 1950. Brian Dawkins was certainly the best Eagles safety in the franchises history. He was one of only two undrafted free agents to make the team in 2003. He was a finalist on season 11 of the television program America's Got Talent, performing his magic acts. He was the Eagles' fullback from 1986-1992. For the championship teams of 1948 and 1949, Pihos was a key contributor. Jeremiah Trotter became one of the most beloved Eagles in Jim Johnson's defenses in the 2000's. Heres a look at Grahams splits last season: First eight games: 7 sacks, 25 tackles, 9 TFLs, 11 QB hits, 2 FF, 1 FR; Eagles record was 3-4-1, Last eight games: 1 sack, 21 tackles, 4 TFLs, 5 QB hits; Eagles record was 1-7. [16] Dorenbos was presented with his Super Bowl ring on June 21, 2018. He ran like a running back but blocked like a fullback. efore every game this season, the Eagles' three longest-tenured players get to share a moment together. Anyone whos woken up and seen the Delaware Valley covered in snow knows the feeling of, screw it, Im not going to work today. DeSean Jackson is now most famous for his "Miracle at the New Meadownlands" play last December, where DeSean returned a punt against the New York Giants for a touchdown to break a 31-31 tie. Top 10 Best Eagles First Round Draft Picks, NFLs All-Pro team in 2021 alongside Jason Kelce, signed Barnett to a two-year contract extension. Fletcher Cox, Brandon Graham, Britain Covey, and Darius Slay meet the media as the Eagles begin prep for Sunday's NFC East showdown in Washington. Whatever theyre doing, its working. He never became a full time start again. He left town on Easter Sunday 2010, and traded to Washington. Eric Allen may be the most worthy of becoming the 21st. He played college football at the University of Texas at El Paso and was signed by the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2003. Dorenbos was signed by the Tennessee Titans on October 26, 2005, the same day he worked out for the team. Retzlaff was one of the most versatile offensive weapons during the 50's and 60's. Wade Key was selected as a member of the Eagles 75th anniversary team in 2007. He caught and ran for a 99 yard reception from Ron Jaworski in overtime to beat the Falcons. These players entered the league with the Eagles between 2010 and 2012, meaning they caught the last few years of Reid in . Keith Byars will go down as one of the most versatile fullbacks in NFL history. Eagles players react to the Damar Hamlin situation and discuss Sunday's critical matchup with the New York Giants. At UTEP's Pro Day workout, which six teams attended, Dorenbos averaged 0.62 seconds in snapping the ball to the punter. He was scheduled to become a restricted free agent in free agency in 2006, but the Titans decided not to offer him a tender. Bednarik is also famous for knocking Frank Gifford out of football for 18 months. Having a left tackle that is not only a great player but made over 99% of his starts is something that should not be over looked. Brian Dawkins was certainly the. His 66 career TDs is second best in franchise history, remarkable considering he played shorter seasons and in a less pass-happy league. Steve Van Buren is probably remembered most for the 1948 Championship Game. Whenever I can walk out on that field with them, said Graham, breaking into his signature laugh, first thing, I gotta make sure the pictures is looking good. Fans remember the low throws, interceptions, and losses in conference championships (four in all). Edwards finished his career with the Eagles with 33 total interceptions which is one shy of the Eagles record set by Bill Bradley, Eric Allen and Brian Dawkins. The quarterback sneak will not be officially challenged, here to stay. He just stands there ready to talk so I just let him. The damage to his brain tissue was thought to be caused by numerous concussions during his playing career. Barnett has one of the longest plays in Eagles history, a 95 yard touchdown pass from Randall Cunningham in 1990 against the Buffalo Bills. Of course, its not really about the coin toss. In 61 he also led the league in receiving yards with 1,144. Unless you have someone in your family who remembers the days the Eagles played at the Shibe Park, this name may be unfamiliar. According to Football Outsiders, LeSean had a 58% success rate on short yardage situations which is better than a lot of bigger running backs like Michael Bush and Frank Gore. Bobby Taylor was a part of that great secondary the Eagles had in the early 2000's with Brian Dawkins and Troy Vincent. Between 1999-2001, Trotter was the starting middle linebacker for the Eagles and the anchor in their run defense. The Cowboys chased him for 14.1 seconds on MNF in 04 before he found Freddie Mitchell for a big play. Scrambles like a running back but passed liked an All Pro quarterback. Obviously, with a topic like the best Eagles players, it will be debated in dens, down The Shore, and online, keeping all comments within the boundaries of good taste. Two time NFL Champion with 5,860 career rushing yards and 69 rushing touchdowns. However, he was a staple of the Eagles offense from 1947 to 1955, collecting six Pro Bowl nominations and making first-team all-Pro five times. Joe Flacco 19. [12], On August 28, 2017, the Eagles traded Dorenbos to the New Orleans Saints in exchange for a 2019 seventh-round draft pick. Johnson arrived the following season, when Reid moved on to Kansas City. In addition to his on-field success, Kelce is known for his passionate speeches, particularly after the Eagles Super Bowl LII victory over the New England Patriots in 2018. It has already gone down as one of the most beneficial trades in Eagles history. Nobody was/is better at breaking down a defense whether it was as a quarterback or now the NFL analyst for ESPN. He's the best I've seen this year. He has also performed for former Bills teammates Alex Van Pelt and Jonas Jennings. Shady appears to be the total package. He turns on Sportscenter to hear about some receiver who runs away from contract and only touches the ball about four or five times a game but is demanding a record breaking contract or he won't report to camp. The next Philadelphia team to win a championship will be, Jason Kelce, Brandon Graham, Fletcher Cox, Lane Johnson: The Mighty Men of the Eagles, Future of the Eagles: Trying to build the NFLs next dynasty. [11] He was placed on injured reserve on December 12, 2016, following surgery for an injured wrist. He made two special team tackles in 2006. We've attempted to compile a list of the best Eagles players ever to don the green and white. When he arrived, he had as much fun and joy as anyone weve seen inducted into Canton. [3] He collects the autographs of every famous person he performs for on playing cards, which he hangs up in his house. [6], During a physical, Dorenbos was diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm, and required open-heart surgery. Then-St. Louis Rams special teams coach Bobby April said of his workout, "Even on tape it's clear the guy is amazing. And like Sirianni, Graham wasn't embraced by Eagles fans immediately. Drafted as a tight end in 1971, Carmichael moved to wide receiver and blossomed. Tom Brady is no longer the league's eldest statesman. David Akers is a kicker. Weve attempted to compile a list of the best Eagles players ever to don the green and white. Who would you say are the top 10 best Eagles players of all time? The Eagles went on to win Super Bowl LII that season, and it was announced Dorenbos would get an honorary Super Bowl ring.[1]. No Charger wide receiver has been a. That's still his goal. He was selected to the Eagles Honor Roll in 1989 and his #44 jersey was retired.

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