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Newsweek
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Famous Eagles Fan Hits 'Go Birds' at NY Giants' Stadium
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. Performing in front of thousands at the house of the New York Giants, country singer Zach Bryan made a bold choice during one of his songs. The famous Philadelphia Eagles fan snuck in a "Go Birds." Since MetLife Stadium isn't located too far away from most Eagles fans, there's a good chance a notable chunk of fans in attendance appreciated the troll job. Still, for Bryan, it was a risky move. Zach Bryan drops a 'Go Birds' to a crowd of Giants fans at his show at MetLife Stadium. 😂 — Eagles Nation (@PHLEaglesNation) July 20, 2025 Eagles fans have all of the bragging rights this offseason. After all, they are the most recent Super Bowl winners. As for the Giants, they struggled alongside the Dallas Cowboys, as they both watched their NFC East opponents make deep playoff runs. Dealing with many issues across the board, including uncertainty at the quarterback position, the Giants had one of their worst seasons in recent times. A detail of a New York Giants helmet and logo during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on September 22, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. A detail of a New York Giants helmet and logo during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on September 22, 2024 in Cleveland, year, New York wrapped up the year with a 3-14 record. They placed last in the NFC East, behind the 7-10 Cowboys. Read More: Odell Beckham Jr. Teases NY Giants Fans With Social Media Post Meanwhile, the Washington Commanders shocked the NFL by winning 12 games. They clinched a spot in the NFC Wildcard. As for the Eagles, they wrapped up the year with a 14-3 record, winning the NFC East. Neither NFC East team had the first-round bye. The Commanders defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Detroit Lions to get to the NFC title game. The Eagles took down the Green Bay Packers and the Los Angeles Rams before welcoming the Commanders to South Philly for the second and final time that season. The Eagles laid a beatdown on the Commanders to advance to the Super Bowl. Philadelphia would participate in a rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs. Despite losing to KC in 2022, the Eagles got their revenge. They ended up dominating and collecting their second Super Bowl win in franchise history. Read More: NFL Scout Makes Massive Statement on NY Giants' Malik Nabers Zach Bryan and the rest of the Eagles' fan base have a little over a month to celebrate before the new season kicks off. With the Eagles recently collecting their Super Bowl rings, they'll celebrate once more with the raising of the banner at Lincoln Financial Field. The division will reset, and the Giants hope to bounce back this season with some major changes on the roster. For more New York Giants and NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Cooper DeJean humiliates Patrick Mahomes with petty autograph stunt after embarrassing him in Super Bowl blowout
Eagles' Cooper DeJean ignited a rivalry spark by signing a Patrick Mahomes card with "Go Birds!" (Getty Images) At Fanatics Fest in New York City, Philadelphia Eagles breakout star Cooper DeJean added a spark of rivalry to the offseason when he was handed a Patrick Mahomes football card to sign. Rather than just penning his name, the defensive back left a bold and cheeky two-word message: "Go Birds!"—a clear nod to the Eagles and a subtle jab at the Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback whom DeJean intercepted during Super Bowl LIX. The signature that stirred headlines after Eagles' dominant Super Bowl win DeJean's autograph wouldn't have raised eyebrows if it were just a name, but given the history between the two players, the added message instantly became viral. The young cornerback's pick-six off Mahomes was a defining moment in the Eagles' 40-22 thrashing of the Chiefs on football's biggest stage earlier this year. As fans swarmed social media, one posted an image of the signed Mahomes card with DeJean's message loud and clear: "Go Birds!" What might seem like a small move was packed with meaning—after all, DeJean's interception was not only a highlight of his career but also a dagger to the Chiefs' hopes in that Super Bowl. Cooper DeJean credits Vic Fangio and defensive unity for Patrick Mahomes' struggles Reflecting on that performance, DeJean had high praise for the Eagles' defensive coordinator: "Yeah, I think it's the way he calls the game… We play a lot of zone, and we work well together as a defense. That's a credit to him." The 22-year-old also emphasized how little they had to blitz: "We might have blitzed one time the whole game. Those guys were getting pressure like crazy." Their cohesion was clear. After DeJean became a starter in Week 6, the Eagles gave up significantly fewer points and yards per game, a trend that peaked in their Super Bowl performance. To his credit, Mahomes owned up to the loss after the game: 'Obviously, the turnovers hurt and I take all the blame for that… Just didn't play to my standard and I have to be better next time.' Also Read: Brett Favre slammed for using illegal psychedelic drug to treat Parkinson's disease But while Mahomes plots redemption, DeJean is already a Philadelphia hero—and his light-hearted signature at Fanatics Fest may have just added another chapter to an emerging rivalry. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Eagles Star Takes Subtle Shot at Chiefs Before NFL Season
Eagles Star Takes Subtle Shot at Chiefs Before NFL Season originally appeared on Athlon Sports. There were certainly a lot of contributors in the Philadelphia Eagles defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX, but there's no doubt that cornerback Cooper DeJean was one of the biggest. Advertisement He wound up returning three punts for 27 yards, recording three tackles, one pass deflection and one pick-6 off quarterback Patrick Mahomes in the second quarter, which, after the extra point, helped them snag a 17-0 lead. Of course, their win meant Philadelphia earned bragging rights over Kansas City and the players are certainly using them, because on Monday, a video of DeJean circulated on social media of him writing "Go Birds!" on a Mahomes trading card. There's no doubt that DeJean also earned his right to trash-talk even one of the league's best because not only did he produce on the biggest stage, but he's also coming off a great rookie season. Advertisement He appeared in 16 regular-season games with nine starts, allowing 45 receptions, 374 yards and zero touchdowns on 68 targets while also racking up 51 tackles, six pass deflections and three fumble recoveries. DeJean's contributions were a big piece to the Eagles finishing the year ranked first in total yards per game allowed (278.4) and second in points per game allowed (17.8). Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) and Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean (33) Bill Streicher-Imagn Images However, it will remain to be seen if this subtle jab adds fuel to the fire for Mahomes and the Chiefs, as they take on the Eagles in a Week 2 matchup on Sept. 14, where Kansas City currently sits as 1.5-point favorites, per ESPN BET. Advertisement Related: Jets Predicted to Trade for $180 Million QB This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 23, 2025, where it first appeared.
Newsweek
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Eagles Star Signs Patrick Mahomes Card With a Special Message
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. Cooper DeJean was put in a sticky situation over the weekend. As the Philadelphia Eagles' defensive back joined a ton of pro athletes at 'Fanatics Fest' in New York, the cornerback was asked by a fan to sign a trading card. It wasn't DeJean's card—it was a card of his latest opponent, Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs. When DeJean was presented with the card to sign, he stared at it with confusion. Eventually, he cracked a smile, before deciding what he was going to do with it. While DeJean signed the card, he ended up writing a classic Philly-style message right above his signature. The soon-to-be-sophomore defensive back decorated the card with a "Go Birds" message. Cooper DeJean wrote 'Go Birds!' on a Patrick Mahomes trading card 😂 — The Eagle Times (@TheEagleTimes_) June 23, 2025 This offseason, DeJean is recognized as one of the biggest risers for the Eagles. After an impressive rookie season with the team, he's set to take on a larger role, being a core member of the Eagles' youth movement on the defensive side of the ball. Around this time last year, DeJean joined the Eagles after a three-year run at Iowa. He was the team's 40th overall pick in the second round and carried high expectations heading into his rookie season. DeJean appeared in 16 games for the Eagles during the 2024 run. He totaled 51 tackles and half a sack. As a rookie, he had six pass deflections, but didn't come up with any interceptions during the regular season. DeJean's tackling was a highlight throughout the year. Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second half during Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on February 9, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second half during Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on February 9, 2025 in New Orleans, the playoffs, the Eagles relied on the rookie to continue playing an important role. In 14 games, DeJean came up with 18 tackles, and deflected four passes. He snatched his first career interception, and it came during the Super Bowl against Patrick Mahomes. On his birthday, DeJean picked off a former NFL MVP and ran it back for a 38-yard touchdown on football's biggest stage. A star was born for the Eagles. Read More: Peyton Manning Goes Viral After Revealing Jalen Hurts Story It's been a busy offseason for DeJean, who will gear up for his second training camp later next month. Year two won't get any easier for the former Iowa star. Since the Eagles are Super Bowl LIX Champions, they understand they are going to get every team's best shot next season. DeJean will have to be extremely prepared to live up to the year-two hype in Philadelphia. For more Philadelphia Eagles and NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Emmitt Smith admits Eagles fans are making Cowboys' Super Bowl drought feel worse: 'I'm sick of it'
Emmitt Smith has never had what you would call a friendly relationship with Philadelphia Eagles fans, but his team's division rival winning two Super Bowls apparently hasn't helped. The Dallas Cowboys legend had some pointed complaints on Tuesday when asked about his team's Super Bowl drought by a Dallas radio station: "I'm sick of it. I'm sick of it for two reasons. One, we have allowed others to come and nitpick at the star and make fun of the star and that's what happens when you give other people, or other organizations — now all of a sudden over the last 20 years they win two Super Bowls and think they're the best thing on the doggone planet, and everywhere I go I hear, 'Go Birds.' I'm sick of hearing, 'Go Birds.' I'm always asking where are you going? You still got a long way to go to get to us. "That part bugs me. It bugs me because in my heart I truly believe our organization should be contending for an NFC championship and even a Super Bowl at least once or twice every decade because every team recycles every decade. So for us not to be there over the last 30 years is a crying shame." In case you need reminding, the Cowboys have not won a Super Bowl since their title after the 1995-96 season. What's more, they have not reached an NFC championship game in that span of time, the longest such drought in the conference, despite a long-running status as the most valuable team in sports. Meanwhile, the Eagles and New York Giants have each won two Super Bowls. The other NFC East team, the Washington Commanders, has an even longer Super Bowl drought, but they can at least say they're looking much better for the long term than the Cowboys these days. And that they played in the NFC championship game last year.
