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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former Super Bowl champion doesn't expect Philadelphia Eagles 'hangover' in 2025
The Super Bowl is every NFL team's goal heading into a new season, and 2025 will be the same as 31 teams try to chase down the Philadelphia Eagles as the reigning league champions. The Eagles boasted one of the top defensive units in 2024, and while one former Philadelphia star that recently retired won't be competing this season he still has massive expectations for his old squad. Brandon Graham was a two-time Super Bowl winner with the Birds after spending his entire career with the franchise, and recently joined the Exciting Whites podcast with Reed Blankenship and Cooper DeJean to share his thoughts on Philadelphia's chances of a repeat. The reality is it's very tough for any NFL team to win back-to-back championships, and the Eagles actually just prevented the Kansas City Chiefs from securing a three-peat last season after their Super Bowl LIX title. MORE EAGLES NEWS: Super Bowl champion Saquon Barkley reminds former Philadelphia Eagles star of NFL legend Eagles need Jalen Hurts to improve in one category in 2025 to win another Super Bowl Chicago native Pope Leo XIV receives Philadelphia Eagles gift celebrating Super Bowl win Howie Roseman must address one major issue for Philadelphia Eagles before 2025 NFL season Philadelphia Eagles stars join Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen in exclusive Madden 26 '99 club'
Newsweek
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Ex-Rival Speaks Highly of Philadelphia Eagles
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Eagles hosted former NFL players Will Compton and Taylor Lewan as their practice facility for another day of training camp. As the 'Bussin' With the Boys' hosts are making their way across the league, Compton got a chance to check out how the reigning Super Bowl Champions are doing just months after their big victory. Based on the former division rival's social media post, the Eagles are still thriving. Will Compton's Thoughts on the Birds Few thoughts after attending Eagles training camp: • Hospitality was A+ • Howie Roseman interview dropping next week is 🔥🔥🔥 • Big Dom is everything I hoped he would be ("you are my guys" was said) • AJ Brown is him • The campaign starts now to keep the Exciting Whites together beyond this season (Reed Blankenship is in the final year of his deal) • Eagles fans are still tight about us taking the division in 2015 • Overall an incredible day • Backup QB #16 can sling the rock Few thoughts after attending Eagles training camp: • Hospitality was A+ • Howie Roseman interview dropping next week is 🔥🔥🔥 • Big Dom is everything I hoped he would be ('you are my guys' was said) • AJ Brown is him • The campaign starts now to keep the Exciting Whites… — Will Compton (@_willcompton) August 5, 2025 Beyond the field, Howie Roseman and Dom "Big Dom" DiSandro have become some of the most notable figures within the Eagles' organization. As Howie Roseman has been inside the Eagles' front office since 2000, he's worked his way up the ladder and is in the midst of his second General Manager stint. Roseman is credited with building both of the Eagles' Super Bowl-winning squads. Big Dom has been with the organization since 1999. His main job is Chief Security Officer, but he earned the title of Director of Gameday Coaching Operations in 2024, as the Eagles needed to ensure DiSandro could be on the sidelines with the team on game day. Inside linebacker Will Compton #51 of the Washington Redskins celebrates after interceping a pass during the third quarter of the game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on November 5, 2017 in Seattle, Washington.... Inside linebacker Will Compton #51 of the Washington Redskins celebrates after interceping a pass during the third quarter of the game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on November 5, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. The Redskins won 17-14 MoreThen, there's AJ Brown on the offensive side of the ball, who still seems to be playing a high level heading into the new year. Lately, Brown has been dealing with a minor hamstring issue. Outside of that, he's been praised for dominating in practice throughout the summer. Compton's unexpected takeaway is the praise for the backup quarterback, Tanner McKee. The former Stanford passer was drafted in 2023. The Eagles selected him in the sixth round with the 188th pick. McKee didn't get any playing time in 2023, but he made two appearances last season. McKee threw 45 passes last season, completing 67 percent of his attempts. He totaled 323 yards, tossing four touchdowns and zero interceptions. When the Eagles traded away Kenny Pickett, it was clear that McKee had a strong enough impact to make the team feel confident in the former Stanford standout to become Jalen Hurts' primary backup. So far, it seems like McKee is impressing spectators as the summer rolls on. For more Philadelphia Eagles and NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Philadelphia Eagles Standouts Make Important Announcement
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. On Wednesday, Philadelphia Eagles stars Reed Blankenship and Cooper DeJean made an announcement regarding their podcast, 'Exciting Mics.' The show will be going on a break—but not for long. As the veteran safety Reed Blankenship got married this offseason, the duo took a hiatus from the show. Fortunately for the loyal listeners, the hiatus will be short-lived. The two NFL stars took to social media on Wednesday to send a message to their listeners. "I just want to give a huge shout-out to all of our fans of the Exciting Mics for tuning in every week," said Reed Blankenship. "You know we always love the support from you. Ya'll got to hear some of me and Coop's stories, hear some of our teammates, re-live some of the moments from this past year. It's always been exciting. We are taking a little break. I am getting married. I'm very excited about that. So, stay tuned, and always, Go Birds." "I want to give a huge shoutout to everybody who's tuned into Exciting Mics thus far," Cooper DeJean added. "It's been a lot of fun just being able to chop it up with our teammates, learn more about them, share some stories from this past season. Also, from me and Reed, to share our stories. We'll be back. We'll be back July 17th, Thursday, with another episode of Exciting Mics." Read More: Eagles Star Projected to Potentially Set Market With Massive Deal Last year, the combination of Blankenship and DeJean earned a fan-given nickname, the "Exciting Whites." It stuck throughout the 2024 NFL season, and eventually led to the two defensive backs firing up their podcast, which is a play-on with their nickname. Reed Blankenship #32 and Cooper DeJean #33 of the Philadelphia Eagles react in the final minutes of Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025, in New Orleans,... Reed Blankenship #32 and Cooper DeJean #33 of the Philadelphia Eagles react in the final minutes of Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Eagles defeated the Chiefs 40-22. MoreThe first episode was released back on May 15. Since then, Blankenship and DeJean's show has featured many guests such as Eagles superfan Gillie Da King, and teammates Saquon Barkley, Quinyon Mitchell, Zack Baun, and Nolan Smith. Read More: Eagles Vet Reveals Truth About Jalen Hurts, AJ Brown Duo The show has given Eagles and NFL fans an opportunity to learn more about some of the most notable players in Philadelphia. As the show returns later this month, it's unclear what the future holds for it once the Eagles are back at training camp. Since the podcast was launched months after DeJean and Blankenship helped the Eagles win Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs, the plans for having the show during the season haven't been revealed. For more Philadelphia Eagles and NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports
USA Today
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Eagles defensive back duo set to launch a new podcast
Eagles defensive back duo set to launch a new podcast Philadelphia Eagles safety Reed Blankenship and star CB Cooper DeJean are releasing a new podcast based on their nicknames, titled 'Exciting Mics' The Eagles have one of the best secondaries in the NFL, and that talent is buoyed by stud safety Reed Blankenship, star slot cornerback, and future All-Pro, Cooper DeJean. The two have grown close over the past year, and formally embraced the nicknames, "Exciting Whites' based on the matching t-shirts the two stars wore to a game following a photograph of a sign in a supermarket of a wine selection named "Exciting Whites" going viral. The Eagles won Super Bowl 59, and almost every player has capitalized on the success, including the two talented defensive backs. On Wednesday night, DeJean and Blankenship teased the first episode of a new podcast, 'Exciting Mics.' Prior to the Eagles' win in Super Bowl 59, DeJean stated that the two were thinking of starting a podcast where they drink white wine and just hang out. Now that dream has come to fruition, joining former Eagles Jason Kelce, Darius Slay, and C.J. Gardner-Johnson in the streaming world.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Eagles defensive back duo set to launch a new podcast
The Eagles have one of the best secondaries in the NFL, and that talent is buoyed by stud safety Reed Blankenship, star slot cornerback, and future All-Pro, Cooper DeJean. The two have grown close over the past year, and formally embraced the nicknames, "Exciting Whites' based on the matching t-shirts the two stars wore to a game following a photograph of a sign in a supermarket of a wine selection named "Exciting Whites" going viral. Advertisement The Eagles won Super Bowl 59, and almost every player has capitalized on the success, including the two talented defensive backs. On Wednesday night, DeJean and Blankenship teased the first episode of a new podcast, 'Exciting Mics.' This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Eagles' Cooper DeJean and Reed Blankenship to launch a new podcast
