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3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Why this Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl hero was at the nearby Chesapeake Inn
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean made a name for himself with a standout pick-six touchdown during Super Bowl LIX. Off the field, he appears to be developing a new set of skills. In a 28-second clip posted on TikTok by the Chesapeake Inn, the Super Bowl hero is seen learning the ropes behind the bar. Advertisement DeJean, sporting an Eagles cap, stands beside a bartender—also repping the Birds—as she walks him through the restaurant's point-of-sale system. DeJean watches closely, studying the screen with the focus of a player reviewing game film. Gianmarco Martuscelli and Cooper DeJean at the Chesapeake Inn. DeJean, along with Philadelphia Eagles players AJ Dillon and Thomas Booker attended a fundraiser benefiting the Eagles Autism Foundation at the Chesapeake Inn on May 23, 2025. DeJean, along with fellow Eagles AJ Dillon and defensive lineman Thomas Booker, visited the waterfront restaurant in Chesapeake City, Maryland, on May 23 for a fundraiser benefiting the Eagles Autism Foundation. The "Evening On The Bay" celebration hosted the players to raise money for the Eagles' Autism Foundation. The $800-a-head event gave fans a chance to mingle with the champs, snap photos and support a great cause. Advertisement 'We raised a lot of money—probably close to $20,000, maybe more,' said Gianmarco Martuscelli, whose family owns the Chesapeake Inn, along with Delaware favorites Klondike Kate's and La Casa Pasta. DeJean was drafted by the Eagles in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft, a cornerback out of Iowa University. He finished fourth in the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year race after a stellar season, capped by the interception in one of the Super Bowl's defining moments. Dillon signed with the Eagles this offseason on a 1-year deal, $1.3 million deal after 5 seasons with the Green Bay Packers. The running back experienced a neck stinger at an August 2024 training camp practice, and missed the the 2024 NFL season. He's expected to battle for the Eagles' backup running back spot with 2024 5th-round pick Will Shipley this spring. Booker IV signed with the Eagles' practice squad in August of 2023, a 2022 fifth-round pick by the Houston Texans out of Stanford University. Booker finished last year with 18 tackles and a sack, and is expected to have a larger role this season after the team's offseason departures on the defensive line. Advertisement After the event wrapped, Martuscelli invited the players downstairs to the restaurant's Tiki bar—a bit of a house tradition, he explained. 'When someone famous or popular is here, they usually hop behind the bar to hand out drinks or food,' he said. DeJean and the others embraced the moment, spending nearly two hours signing autographs, posing for selfies, pouring drinks and handing out pizza. 'It was amazing,' Martuscelli said. 'People were going crazy.' What is the Eagles Autism Foundation? The Eagles' Autism Foundation was founded in September of 2019. Eagles Owner Jeffrey Lurie has long been an advocate for the autism community, with his brother, Peter, diagnosed with the disease at the age of 6. Advertisement The organization hosts multiple events every year to raise money for autism research and care, the largest being the Eagles Autism Challenge. At the May 17th event, thousands of fans signed up for the 30 mile bike ride, 5K and sensory walk. It raised over $10 million, with Eagles players Jalen Hurts, Brandon Graham and others participating. In recent years, the organization built a "sensory room" at Lincoln Financial Field. Fans with sensory sensitivities can visit the room during games to receive a quiet break from the noise and volatility of games at "The Linc". How Can I Donate? Donations to the Eagles' Autism Foundation can be made online, where you can keep track of more events hosted by the organization, such as their "radiothon" with local Philadelphia sports radio stations. Advertisement You can contact staff reporter Anitra Johnson at ajohnson@ Adam Denn can be reached at Addenn@ This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Eagles star Cooper DeJean tends bar at Chesapeake Inn fundraiser
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Eagles GM Howie Roseman enjoys the spoils of his success at a Phillies game
Being a champion has its privileges. So does being the best at what you do. Check both boxes for Philadelphia Eagles vice president and general manager Howie Roseman. He's a Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee in the making. He's the architect of two championship-winning Eagles teams, the 2017-18 Birds and the 2024-25 Eagles who hoisted the second Vince Lombardi Trophy in franchise history last season. Advertisement How's that for a couple of mouthfuls? How about this for another? It feels like he's just getting started, but his place in the hearts of Philly sports fans is already secure. When he's done, he'll never have to pay for a beer or a meal in the City of Brotherly Love again, unless he wants to. Let's hope he doesn't decide he's done until a long time from now. Eagles OTAs are underway, and after a long day at work, he took some well-deserved time off to hang out at a Philadelphia Phillies game and bask in some of that well-deserved glory. Howie Roseman throws out the first pitch at a Phillies home game. Sometimes, it's easy to wonder if Howie knew all of this was possible when Chip Kelly dealt him a bad hand. Maybe we ought to ask him that when we see him. When most would have thrown the towel in, Philly's GM endured, and thank Heaven he did. Where would this organization be without his efforts? Advertisement Life hasn't been better as an Eagles fan than this. It seems like Howie has it all going. He gets along well with players. He has a nice eye for talent. He juggles the salary cap like a math wiz. It seems the only thing he can't do is throw a 90-mile-an-hour fastball. Great job, Howie! And, it appears Zack Wheeler doesn't have anything to worry about for the time being. Neither do the Birds. Roseman won't be quitting his day job, and the Phils won't be changing the starting pitching rotation anytime soon! This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Howie Roseman threw out the first pitch at Phillies' game
USA Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Eagles GM Howie Roseman enjoys the spoils of his success at a Phillies game
Eagles GM Howie Roseman enjoys the spoils of his success at a Phillies game Howie Roseman throws out the first pitch at a Phillies game. Being a champion has its privileges. So does being the best at what you do. Check both boxes for Philadelphia Eagles vice president and general manager Howie Roseman. He's a Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee in the making. He's the architect of two championship-winning Eagles teams, the 2017-18 Birds and the 2024-25 Eagles who hoisted the second Vince Lombardi Trophy in franchise history last season. How's that for a couple of mouthfuls? How about this for another? It feels like he's just getting started, but his place in the hearts of Philly sports fans is already secure. When he's done, he'll never have to pay for a beer or a meal in the City of Brotherly Love again, unless he wants to. Let's hope he doesn't decide he's done until a long time from now. Eagles OTAs are underway, and after a long day at work, he took some well-deserved time off to hang out at a Philadelphia Phillies game and bask in some of that well-deserved glory. Howie Roseman throws out the first pitch at a Phillies home game. Sometimes, it's easy to wonder if Howie knew all of this was possible when Chip Kelly dealt him a bad hand. Maybe we ought to ask him that when we see him. When most would have thrown the towel in, Philly's GM endured, and thank Heaven he did. Where would this organization be without his efforts? Life hasn't been better as an Eagles fan than this. It seems like Howie has it all going. He gets along well with players. He has a nice eye for talent. He juggles the salary cap like a math wiz. It seems the only thing he can't do is throw a 90-mile-an-hour fastball. Great job, Howie! And, it appears Zack Wheeler doesn't have anything to worry about for the time being. Neither do the Birds. Roseman won't be quitting his day job, and the Phils won't be changing the starting pitching rotation anytime soon!
USA Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
A surprise attendee at Eagles OTAs stirs some hearts and raises expectations
A surprise attendee at Eagles OTAs stirs some hearts and raises expectations Philadelphia linebacker Nakobe Dean was on the field without a helmet for Day 1 of Eagles' OTAs As the football world ventures under 100 days from the start of the 2025 NFL season, all eyes are on a game featuring one of pro football's most bitter feuds, one featuring the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys. The Birds scheduled themselves for another phase of their offseason workout program by way of six on-field OTA sessions. The dates: May 27-28, May 30, June 2-3, and June 5. It didn't take long for a rookie to turn heads. Ty Robinson attacked some blocking sleds like his life depended on it. Oh yeah... Birds fans are going to love him. Guess who showed up to the first OTA session? Guess what he wasn't wearing? Nakobe Dean shows up to the first Eagles OTA session. This should warm those hearts. Cameras caught a glimpse of Nakobe Dean at the first Eagles OTA session in shorts with a practice jersey on. Thanks to some digging, we learned he isn't ready for on-field work, but he wasn't wearing a knee brace or any protective device. It appears he may be prepared for the beginning of the season. Yes, you're right. After tearing his left knee's patellar tendon during the Wild Card Round of the NFL Playoffs and allowing the injury to heal for four months, it isn't overwhelmingly surprising that he'd be out of a brace by now. Knee injuries are tricky, though. Seeing him on the field still feels like a win. Fingers are crossed that he enjoys a full recovery and is back to 100 percent health by the start of the season (or he's pretty close to it).
USA Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Four Eagles who can find motivation in some recent bulletin board material
Four Eagles who can find motivation in some recent bulletin board material All offseason, blunt and veiled swipes have been taken at several Eagles who can use the disrespect as motivation. There may not be a more loving phrase in the English language than 'you can do it'. Ask many of the Philadelphia Eagles on the current roster, and they'll no doubt offer tales of loved ones or past coaches who inspired them. For many, they may not have reached the heights they attained had it not been for a pat on the back. Studying the alpha male's psyche for decades has taught us something, and it's true of competitors in every professional sport. For every person motivated by hearing positive feedback, there's another fueled by doubts and criticism. Five Eagles can transform bulletin-board material into unforgettable seasons. What's the point? The answer is simple. Some guys are motivated by hearing 'you can', and there are others motivated by hearing 'you can't...' Here are a handful of Birds who aren't strangers to criticism. They have heard it constantly. It's been heard as recently as these past few months, and they're more than capable of transforming bulletin board material into breakout or very successful NFL seasons. Bryce Huff, EDGE Raise your hand if you sometimes forget Bryce Huff is still on the Eagles' roster. Yep! That seems to be pretty common. After signing a three-year deal in March 2024, he's seemingly been given up on by fans, the media, and even important people in the organization. No one in-house is going to bash him publicly. They're saying the right things, but what we have seen speaks volumes. Playing time decreased. He was a healthy scratch during the Super Bowl, and the leadership structure has stocked its cupboard with guys who can rush the passer in the NFL Draft and during free agency. We're about to learn a lot about Bryce Huff's intestinal fortitude. Jalen Hurts, QB It's hard to believe the anti-Jalen Hurts agenda is still churning, or is it still churning? Maybe we shouldn't base an entire theory on the words of Chris Simms and a few other familiar detractors. Jalen Hurts is a proven winner and one of the best players at his position. Deal with it. There's another side to the coin, though. It seems nothing he does will ever be good enough. He's 46-20 as a starter during the regular season. He has won six of his nine playoff starts. He's led his team to two Super Bowls and has won one of them. If that were Trevor Lawrence or Justin Herbert's resume, we'd be calling them future Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees. While it seems Jalen may never get the credit he deserves, the winning will continue. He'll continue to feed off the doubters as he has always done. Nick Sirianni, head coach Much of what has been said about Jalen can be stated about Nick Sirianni. Philly's head coach has constructed one heck of a football team since that flower speech. If the most significant criticism of Coach Sirianni is that he's emotional, something tells us the Birds can live with that. So, Nick Wright can leave him off his rankings of the top NFL head coaches. The Eagles know what they have, even if no one else does. No one could fake it, live off the efforts of others, or hide behind the 'CEO head coach' moniker and keep doing what Sirianni does if he weren't a special type of leader. Nolan Smith, EDGE Hours after reading Pro Football Focus's ranking of the NFL's top edge rushers, Nolan Smith's ranking (28) is still a head-scratcher. How is he ranked so low? He served up 6.5 sacks, 11 additional QB hits, and eight tackles for loss in 16 games with ten starts. He turned up the volume during the 2025 NFL playoffs, almost equaling his regular season total for sacks (four) and leading all postseason defenders with four tackles for a loss. 28th? Yeah, that sounds very disrespectful and worth a mention to Philly's budding star as he enters year three as a professional. His competitive nature has never been questioned, and this seems like a great way to bring more of it out of him. Jordan Davis, interior defensive lineman Two months ago, many asked questions about whether or not the Eagles might move off Jordan Davis soon. Arguments were made for why Philly might exercise its fifth-year option on his rookie contract (and why they wouldn't). Eventually, the Birds decided they would exercise that option, making Davis a free agent in 2027. Think about all of that for a second. We're discussing the 13th overall selection in the 2022 NFL Draft. A member of the PFWA All-Rookie Team that season, some discredit him due to a lack of splash plays. PFF even left him off its top 25 players under 25 years of age. That would catch the attention of any young NFL star, and even though Davis hasn't admitted to such, there is minimal doubt that the slight didn't catch his eye. Everyone has seen flashes. Here's a bold prediction. In 2025, Jordan breaks out with a dominant season where he puts it all together to become one of the more feared interior defensive linemen in the league.
