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USA Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Cooper DeJean responds to a bold claim made by an Eagles All-Pro teammate
A bold prediction about Cooper DeJean gets his full attention. Often, when A.J. Brown speaks, everyone with any interest in the Philadelphia Eagles tunes their frequency to the station. Perhaps you have heard. He's kind of a big deal in Philadelphia. His introduction to the City of Brotherly Love brought with it quite the buzz, and no one has been able to ignore him since then. Whenever he expresses himself on the sidelines, fans and the media react with both positive and negative feedback. When he determined he'd buy a book and read a passage for some in-game motivation, many of the members of Eagles Nation flocked to Amazon and the bookstores to grab a copy of their own. So, one can only imagine the type of conversations he'd start by offering some high praise to an Eagles teammate, particularly one with growing popularity like now-second-year-defender Cooper DeJean. Cooper DeJean responds to A.J. Brown's bold claim about his potential ceiling. Two Eagles training camp practices are in the books. As expected, the second went on longer than the first. Both shared similarities. Press conferences preceded and followed each session, with players speaking after each workout. The media requested A.J. Brown after the first. He offered much for discussion. He was very complimentary of his ability and the skill sets of several of his Eagles teammates. One of the attention-grabbing statements involved him mentioning teammate Cooper DeJean as a potential All-Pro, a statement you can best believe DeJean responded to later. NBC Sports Philadelphia's Dave Zangaro provided the quote. 'I thought he was crazy, but when he explained it to me, (that) he's trying to speak it into existence for me, that gives me something to work towards and try to prove every single day when I come out here.' Brown has dubbed DeJean 'APC' or 'All-Pro Coop'. His teammate is taking it all in stride and appreciates the vote of confidence. 'It gives me something to strive and to work for. We had talked about that during OTAs. (Brown will) be one that pushes me every single day to make sure that I'm playing at a high level, no matter the day, to work towards that, which is pretty cool coming from a guy who's been All-Pro multiple times.' If anyone knows the skill set needed to attain All-Pro honors, it's the guy in Philadelphia's Number 11 jersey. He has earned Second-team All-Pro honors in each of his first three Eagles seasons. The goal for DeJean is winning another Super Bowl ring, though. Keep that focus, young man. Keep those eyes on the prize. Work hard. Keep grinding. Everything else, postseason accolades, for instance, will undoubtedly take care of themselves.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Jalen Hurts declines to go into detail on missing Eagles Super Bowl celebration at White House: 'I wasn't available'
When the Philadelphia Eagles celebrated their Super Bowl win at the White House with President Donald Trump in April, one notable name was not part of the festivities. Quarterback Jalen Hurts missed the event due to "scheduling conflicts," the White House announced at the time. Hurts was asked Tuesday why he missed the event. He declined to go into detail on the issue, simply saying he "wasn't available." Hurts added he didn't think it was pertinent to the upcoming season. Jalen Hurts asked why he didn't go to the White House: 'I wasn't available. I don't think that's pertinent. Everyone who went, and was available, they seemed to enjoy themselves.' — Eagles Nation (@PHLEaglesNation) May 20, 2025 And that was that. Hurts' media session Tuesday was supposed to focus on the upcoming NFL season and he held fast to that topic. Hurts even declined to answer a question about the Super Bowl because it was something that happened in the past. Tuesday marks at least the second time this offseason Hurts declined to get into specifics when discussing the White House visit. Prior to the event, Hurts merely said "um" when asked whether he planned to attend. There was no fallout from Hurts skipping the event. The White House seemed perfectly content with Hurts' "scheduling conflicts" getting in the way of the visit and Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie put out a statement making it clear attendance was "optional." Hurts is not the first quarterback to skip the White House visit for scheduling reasons. New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend Tom Brady did it multiple times over his career. Given Hurts' status in the NFL — he is the quarterback of the team that just won the Super Bowl — he'll likely continue to face questions about the White House visit over the next few months. If Tuesday's answer is any indication, he'll keep his response brief before turning the focus back to football.
CBS News
05-02-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Meet the nurse making custom Philadelphia Eagles onesies for babies born at her hospital
Eagles fever has swept across the Philadelphia region, including into many hospitals. Newborn babies and their families at Bryn Mawr Hospital are getting some homemade Eagles swag, courtesy of a very talented nurse. With the team headed to the Super Bowl, nurse Crystal Hallermeier is making customized onesies for the babies born in the labor and delivery unit. "I wanted the baby eagle to be prominent," she said. She uses iron-on vinyl for the designs. Families "absolutely adore" the special outfits, she said. "They're so cute," Chester Springs mom Katie Grashof said. "I love how a nurse made them here, she is so talented." "She came at just the right time, and she's going to be here for a potential Super Bowl victory," dad David Grashof said about their baby, Jane. Shayna Abrams' baby boy Khafee Zahair was wearing the Eagles onesie hours after he was born. The lifelong Eagles fan says rooting for the Birds is a family affair that will now include her son. Hallermeier says she loves sharing personal touches with the new families, and for her, being an Eagles fan is a newer passion. "I technically grew up a Dallas fan because my dad is a Dallas fan, but I married an Eagles fan, so I had to convert," she said. She's part of Eagles Nation now, along with all the new baby eagles. The Bryn Mawr nurses are wondering if a baby born Super Bowl weekend might end up with the name Saquon or Jalen.
CBS News
31-01-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Want to wish the Eagles good luck? Wish them well at the Super Bowl send-off party at Lincoln Financial Field
Before the Birds head to the Big Easy for the Super Bowl, Eagles Nation will wish the team good luck. The Philadelphia Eagles are hosting a send-off party at Lincoln Financial Field starting at 9 a.m. Sunday. Some of the players and coaches will talk before they fly to New Orleans. Tickets cost $10 each and the money will go toward the Eagles Autism Foundation. You can park for free in Lot K and Lot M starting at 8:30 a.m. If you can't make it to send-off, there are other ways to reach the Birds this weekend. Visit Philadelphia has set up five rotary phones throughout the city to allow fans to leave a "Bird Call" voice message for their favorite team. Any Birds fan who can't make it to any of the locations can also leave messages remotely by calling 267-352-4496 between now and Super Bowl LIX. Curious about the tickets for Super Bowl LIX? The prices continue to fluctuate daily. At this time, on Ticketmaster, the lowest prices are around $3,900 and the highest prices are over $16,172. On StubHub, the lowest prices are around $3,479 and the highest are over $12,784. On Vivid Seats, the lowest prices are around $3,556 and the highest are over $25,140. The Eagles are headed back to the Super Bowl for the second time in three seasons. After beating the Washington Commanders 55-23 last weekend, the Birds will face the Kansas City Chiefs again in a Super Bowl rematch on Sunday, Feb. 9 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. © 2025 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.
CBS News
30-01-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Photographer South Street Sam brings Philadelphia's proud spirit to Eagles' Super Bowl run
Sami Aziz, better known as South Street Sam on Instagram, has become a staple in the city's vibrant cultural scene, capturing the soul of Philadelphia through his striking street portraits. With nearly half a million followers on Instagram, the Philly native's images have become a window into the heart of his beloved city, showcasing everyday Philadelphians who give South Street its unique energy. But this football postseason, Aziz is taking his lens to new heights — bringing that same passion to the Eagles' playoff run. Aziz has made a name for himself by snapping portraits of everyone from local faces to famous figures like Kevin Hart and Meek Mill. His portfolio boasts hundreds of thousands of photographs, each one telling a story about the people who call Philly home. His mission? To highlight the beating heart of the city — the people who make it thrive. "Take a sold-out Lincoln Financial Field, double it, and that's how many portraits I've taken of people in Philly," Aziz says. "I treat everyone the same, whether it's Kevin Hart or a stranger walking down South Street. I'm a man of the people." Now, as the Eagles charge through the postseason, Aziz is capturing the energy of Eagles Nation. From portraits of the family of Eagles defensive end Josh Sweat to shots of diehard fans at the Linc, he's bringing the same authenticity and love for Philly to the football field. "We are just a very passionate fan base," Aziz said. "I think we're really excited about this dream of a season. We've got some unfinished business to take care of, so I just try to show that in my work." With just one week left until the Eagles face the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl, Aziz is eyeing the French Quarter in New Orleans as the next stop on his photographic journey. "I'd love to be in New Orleans. I'd love to take some portraits of the fans there and maybe the teams. From South Street to Bourbon Street," he said. While he's still working out the details of what a Super Bowl trip will look like, one thing is clear: Aziz is ready to capture Philly's pride on a national stage, one portrait at a time.
