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USA Today
13-08-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Malcolm Jenkins to be inducted into the Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame
The Eagles invited former Pro Bowl safety Malcolm Jenkins to the team's joint practice with the Browns on Wednesday and broke the news that he'd be in the Hall of Fame Super Bowl LII Champ. Three-time Pro Bowler. Welcome to the Eagles Hall of Fame, @MalcolmJenkins.@EdwardsLifesci | #FlyEaglesFly Malcolm Jenkins is an Eagle through and through, and he'll be remembered forever after the organization announced that he'd be inducted into the Ring of Honor. The team initially invited the former Pro Bowl safety to the team's joint practice with the Cleveland Browns on Wednesday as a photographer to capture the on-field action, a hobby that he has started since retiring from the NFL in 2022. Following practice, Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie invited Jenkins into the NovaCare Complex to personally share that he'll be a member of the Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame Class of 2025, along with the late Bucko Kilroy. Jenkins and Kilroy will be inducted during the November 28 game against the Chicago Bears. Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie said this about the announcement: "Malcolm and Bucko are most deserving of our team's highest honor, having played integral roles on the 1948, 1949, and 2017 championship-winning teams," Lurie said in a statement. "Along with seven of his teammates, Bucko is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's All-Decade Team of the 1940s – an era in which he helped lead the franchise to back-to-back NFL Championships in 1948 and 1949. "A captain on our first Super Bowl-winning team in 2017, Malcolm was a tenacious player who was beloved by his teammates and coaches for the thoughtful leadership and veteran presence he provided. We proudly congratulate both men, along with their families, and look forward to officially inducting them into the Eagles Hall of Fame in November." An authentic Swiss Army Knife, Jenkins started all 96 regular-season games in his six seasons in Philadelphia. In five of those six seasons, Jenkins played 99 percent of the defensive snaps. Jenkins logged 100 or more stops in each of his six seasons, along with 5.5 sacks, 11 forced fumbles, and six fumble recoveries. Jenkins will finish his career with 11 interceptions and 77 pass breakups.
USA Today
07-08-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts considers his legacy versus what the future holds
Jalen Hurts discusses his accomplishments and looks ahead to the future. "Nothing that I've accomplished in the past, will get me what I desire in the future."@Eagles QB @JalenHurts on his mindset and cracking a BIG 😄 after winning the Super Bowl.📻 | @BruceMurrayNFL | @TorreySmithWR Jalen Hurts' psyche has been discussed so often that it's almost becoming a challenge to find new angles. Who cares? Stories about his journey from the Alabama Crimson Tide to the Oklahoma Sooners never get old. Neither do tales of the shock of seeing him drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round. It's a story that includes Tua Tagovailoa, a carousel of offensive coordinators, and a few endorsements. He helped birth a 'quarterback factory'. He eventually took over as the full-time starter. We can officially state that the decision worked out nicely for Philadelphia. He appeared in two Super Bowls and won one before his 27th birthday. Oh, and by the way, he was named the game's MVP the second time around. Jalen Hurts offers a masterclass on balancing past success with future goals. SiriusXM NFL Radio visits every NFL training camp every summer. A visit to the City of Brotherly Love yielded a sit-down with Hurts. Who knew? Jalen Hurts cracked a smile that quickly followed a game. We're teasing, of course. It's good to see someone so driven take the time to celebrate his accomplishments. Hurts will continue to be his harshest critic. He'll keep on 'keeping the main thing the main thing' because, remember, he had a purpose before anyone else formulated an opinion. A Second-Team All-Pro in 2022, he has found his way onto two Pro Bowl rosters. He celebrated his 27th birthday on August 7. Rarely have we seen this level of maturity from someone so young. Talk about a breath of fresh air. Talk about class. P
USA Today
02-08-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
WATCH: Eric Allen's Hall of Fame enshrinement speech
Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Eric Allen: "Football incentivizes what's special about football. The pursuit of excellence, in short, calls for everything you've got." Eric Allen was the epitome of a shutdown cornerback during his time with the Eagles, and the accolades for his hard work are close to being realized. The former Eagles cornerback was initially named one of the 15 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2025 class. It was the first time Allen had reached this point in the voting process. After years of waiting, Allen was one of four players elected into the 2025 class and properly enshrined into immortality with Sterling Sharpe, Jared Allen, and Antonio Gates. The former Eagles cornerback was third on the list and let out a 'Fly Eagles Fly' to kick off his five-minute speech. A key member of the Eagles' No. 1-ranked and famed Gang Green defense, Allen spent seven seasons with the Eagles. He was named to the Pro Bowl five times and was an All-Pro once, after the 1989 season, when he finished second in the NFL with eight interceptions. Allen was inducted into the Eagles Hall of Fame in 2011.
USA Today
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
MLB star Mike Trout shares a reminder of the Eagles' Super Bowl LIX win over the Chiefs
MLB star Mike Trout shares a reminder of the Eagles' Super Bowl LIX win over the Chiefs The Kansas City Chiefs have mentally moved on from their disappointing performance in Super Bowl LIX against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Philadelphia fan base, including celebrity supporters from other sports leagues, is still basking in the glory. Los Angeles Angels star outfielder Mike Trout is one of the best players in Major League Baseball, continuing a legendary career. He is also an avid Eagles fan, showing unapologetic support to the franchise since growing up in New Jersey. Trout recently, as part of an autograph collection for TOPPS, wrote the final score of Super Bowl LIX and Fly Eagles Fly on his game-used bat knob. Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco is a native of Vineland, New Jersey, who grew up rooting for the Eagles. However, he has not considered his fandom in battles against Philadelphia during two of the last three Super Bowls. The Super Bowl rematch will occur in Week 2 of the regular season at Arrowhead Stadium. Trout has played his entire pro baseball career in Los Angeles since 2011; he is an 11-time All-Star, a three-time American League Most Valuable Player, and a nine-time winner of the Silver Slugger Award.
USA Today
30-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Lions' two-headed monster ranked best running back room by SiriusXM NFL Radio
Lions' two-headed monster ranked best running back room by SiriusXM NFL Radio "They got a two-headed monster and it's almost impossible to stop..." The @Lions lead the way in MTC Running Back Room Rankings, listen below as @JimMiller_NFL & @PatKirwan_NFL explain what makes them so good. 📻 I #FlyEaglesFly I #RavensFlock — SiriusXM NFL Radio (@SiriusXMNFL) May 28, 2025 Sonic and Knuckles are not only two of the most well-known video game characters, they are now how we refr to the dynamic duo of Lions running backs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery. That pairing helped the Lions leap to the top of the list among running back rooms in the eyes of Pat Kirwan and Jim Miller of SiriusXM's Movin' the Chains. Kirwan noted the strong pairing of Gibbs and Montgomery and the incredible stat that Gibbs only played 55 percent of the offensive snaps last season -- Gibbs started just four games -- while Montgomery only played 34 percent of the snaps. Kirwan also gave some love to Craig Reynolds and his contributions on special teams -- only Sione Vaki and Ben Niemann played more special teams snaps than Reynolds -- as this discussion was about full running back rooms. Even with Saquon Barkley, the Eagles were ranked below the Lions at No. 2, followed by the Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Gibbs and Montgomery combined for 2,187 rushing yards and 28 rushing touchdowns in 2024. Gibbs had 1,412 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns on just 250 carries, already solidifying himself as one of the top, if not elite, running backs in the NFL. That duo will be needed again if the Lions are going to make a run to the Super Bowl this season. That gauntlet includes the other teams in this top five except the Bills.
