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Basic info
Established	July 8, 1933; 92 years ago (July 8, 1933)
Stadium	Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Headquartered	The NovaCare Complex, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Colors	Midnight green, silver, black, white
Fight song	"Fly, Eagles Fly"
Mascot	Swoop
Personnel
Owner(s)	Jeffrey Lurie
CEO	Jeffrey Lurie
President	Don Smolenski
General manager	Howie Roseman
Head coach	Nick Sirianni
Nicknames
The Birds The Iggles
Team history
Philadelphia Eagles (1933–1942, 1944–present) Phil-Pitt "Steagles" (1943)
Home fields
Baker Bowl (1933) Philadelphia Municipal Stadium (1936, 1941) Shibe Park (1940, 1942) Franklin Field (1958) Veterans Stadium (1971) Lincoln Financial Field (2003–present)
League / conference affiliations
National Football League (1933–present) Eastern Division (1933–1949) American Conference (1950–1952) Eastern Conference (1953–1969) Capitol Division (1967–1969) National Football Conference (1970–present) NFC East (1970–present)
Championships
League championships: 5 NFL championships (pre-1970 AFL–NFL merger) (3) 1948, 1949, 1960 Super Bowl championships: 2 2017 (LII), 2024 (LIX)
Conference championships: 6 NFL Eastern: 1960 NFC: 1980, 2004, 2017, 2022, 2024
Division championships: 16 NFL East: 1947, 1948, 1949 NFC East: 1980, 1988, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2010, 2013, 2017, 2019, 2022, 2024
Playoff appearances (31)
NFL: 1947, 1948, 1949, 1960, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Owner(s)
Bert Bell & Lud Wray (1933–1935) Bert Bell (1936–1940) Alexis Thompson (1940–1949) "Happy Hundred" (1949–1963) Jerry Wolman (1963–1969) Leonard Tose (1969–1985) Norman Braman (1985–1994) Jeffrey Lurie (1994–present)

The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They play in the National Football League (NFL) as part of the National Football Conference (NFC) East division. The team's home games are played at Lincoln Financial Field in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.

The Eagles team started in 1933. It replaced the Frankford Yellow Jackets, which had gone out of business. A group led by Bert Bell got the rights to an NFL team in Philadelphia.

Since they began, the Eagles have made it to the playoffs 31 times. They have won their division 16 times, including 13 times in the NFC East. Before the NFL and AFL merged, they played in four NFL Championship Games and won three of them (in 1948, 1949, and 1960). They have also played in five Super Bowls, winning Super Bowl LII in 2017 and Super Bowl LIX in 2024.

The Philadelphia Eagles are known for having many fans attend their games. They have sold out every home game since the 1999 season.

Jeffrey Lurie owns the Eagles. He bought the team in 1994. In December 2024, the Eagles were one of the first NFL teams to sell a small part of their ownership to other investors.

Team History

Early Years in Philadelphia (1899–1931)

The Frankford Athletic Association started in 1899. It was a community group that used its extra money for charity. The Yellow Jackets became a very good independent football team in the early 1920s. In 1924, they joined the NFL as the Frankford Yellow Jackets. They even won the NFL championship in 1926. However, by 1931, the team went bankrupt and stopped playing.

Bell and Wray Take Over (1933–1940)

After the Yellow Jackets left, the National Football League wanted a new team in Philadelphia. They gave a new team to a group led by Bert Bell and Lud Wray. Bell and Wray paid a fee and took on some of the old Yellow Jackets' debts. They named their new team the Philadelphia Eagles. The name was inspired by the Blue Eagle logo of a government program called the National Recovery Administration. Even though it might seem like the Yellow Jackets just changed their name, the Eagles and the NFL consider them two separate teams.

In 1933, the Eagles were one of three new teams to join the NFL. Wray became the Eagles' first head coach. The Eagles first played their home games at the Baker Bowl. Their first game was on October 15, 1933, against the New York Giants. They lost that game 56–0. The Eagles struggled for their first ten years, never winning more than four games in a season.

In 1935, Bert Bell suggested the idea of an annual college draft. This was a new idea in sports. It meant that the teams with the worst records would get to pick the best college players first. This helped make the league more fair and exciting. By 1936, the Eagles were losing a lot of money. Bert Bell bought the team himself and became the only owner. He also became the head coach.

From 1936 to 1939, the Eagles played at Municipal Stadium. In 1940, they moved to Shibe Park, which was later renamed Connie Mack Stadium. This stadium had lights, so the Eagles could play night games.

Thompson, Wolman, and the Happy Hundred (1941–1969)

In 1940, Bert Bell traded his share of the Eagles to Alexis Thompson. Thompson then hired Greasy Neale as the team's head coach. The Eagles continued to struggle in 1941 and 1942.

The Steagles (1943)

During World War II in 1943, many players were serving in the military. This made it hard for teams to have enough players. So, the Eagles and the Pittsburgh Steelers combined their teams for one season. They were called the "Phil-Pitt Combine," or the Steagles. The Steagles finished the 1943 season with a winning record of 5–4–1. After that season, the teams separated again.

In 1944, led by coach Greasy Neale and running back Steve Van Buren, the Eagles had their first winning season ever. They reached the NFL Championship game in 1947 but lost to the Chicago Cardinals.

NFL Champions (1948)

In 1948, the Eagles returned to the NFL Championship game. They played against the Chicago Cardinals again. With a snowstorm helping them, the Eagles won their first NFL Championship 7–0. Steve Van Buren scored the only touchdown.

Before the 1949 season, Thompson sold the Eagles to a group of 100 buyers. This group was known as the "Happy Hundred".

NFL Champions (1949)

In 1949, the Eagles played in the NFL Championship game for the third year in a row. They won 14–0, getting their second championship in a row. Running back Steve Van Buren ran for 196 yards. The Eagles also drafted Chuck Bednarik in 1949. He became one of the greatest Eagles players ever.

In 1950, the Eagles played the Cleveland Browns, who had just joined the NFL. The Browns won easily, 35–10. The Eagles finished the season with a 6–6 record. After this, coach Greasy Neale retired.

The team struggled through most of the 1950s. In 1957, the Eagles moved from Connie Mack Stadium to Franklin Field at the University of Pennsylvania. Franklin Field could hold 60,000 fans, much more than Connie Mack Stadium. In 1969, Franklin Field became the first NFL stadium to use artificial turf.

Buck Shaw's Era (1958–1960)

In 1958, the Eagles hired Buck Shaw as head coach and got quarterback Norm Van Brocklin. In 1959, the team showed improvement, finishing second in their division.

NFL Champions (1960)

The Eagles' 1960 season is one of the most famous in team history. Coach Shaw, Van Brocklin, and Chuck Bednarik were all in their last season before retiring. The team was known for being tough. They had two great receivers, Tommy McDonald and Pete Retzlaff.

On November 20, 1960, Bednarik made a famous tackle against New York Giants running back Frank Gifford. This play is known as "The Hit" and is considered one of the hardest tackles in NFL history. Gifford was knocked unconscious and had to retire from the game for 18 months.

On December 26, 1960, the Eagles played Vince Lombardi's Green Bay Packers in the 1960 NFL Championship Game. The Eagles won 17–13, giving Lombardi his only championship game loss. Bednarik ended the game by tackling Jim Taylor and not letting him up until time ran out.

After the 1960 season, Van Brocklin wanted to be the head coach, but the team chose Nick Skorich instead. Van Brocklin left and became the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings. The Eagles had a good season in 1961, but the team was having problems behind the scenes.

In 1963, the remaining owners from the "Happy Hundred" sold the team to Jerry Wolman. He paid a record amount of money for the team. In 1964, Wolman hired Joe Kuharich as coach. The team did not make the playoffs for the next five seasons. During this time, there was a famous incident where fans threw snowballs at a Santa Claus during a halftime show.

Leonard Tose's Era (1969–1984)

In 1969, Leonard Tose bought the team from Wolman for a record amount of money. Tose fired Coach Kuharich and hired Pete Retzlaff as general manager and Jerry Williams as head coach.

In 1970, the NFL and AFL merged. The Eagles were placed in the NFC East Division with the New York Giants, Washington Redskins, and Dallas Cowboys. The Eagles' rivalry with the Giants is the oldest in the NFC East. The 1970 season was the Eagles' last at Franklin Field.

In 1971, the Eagles moved to Veterans Stadium. The team struggled, and Williams was fired. The Eagles continued to have losing seasons in the early 1970s.

Dick Vermeil's Era (1976–1982)

In 1976, Dick Vermeil became the Eagles' head coach. He worked hard to improve the team. In 1977, the team got quarterback Ron Jaworski. The defense, led by Bill Bergey, became known for hitting hard.

The 1978 season had a famous moment called "The Miracle at the Meadowlands". With 20 seconds left, Herman Edwards returned a fumble for a touchdown, giving the Eagles a 19–17 win over the Giants. The Eagles made the playoffs that year. Running back Wilbert Montgomery ran for over 1,000 yards. In 1979, the Eagles finished with an 11–5 record.

In 1980, the Eagles were a top team in the NFC. They played the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Championship Game. Montgomery had a great game, and the Eagles won 20–7, earning a spot in Super Bowl XV.

The Eagles went to New Orleans for Super Bowl XV. They were expected to win against the Oakland Raiders. However, the Raiders won 27–10.

The team started the 1981 season by winning their first six games. They finished 10–6 and made the playoffs but lost to the New York Giants. After the 1982 season, Vermeil left the team, saying he was "burned out."

Marion Campbell became the new head coach. The Eagles struggled in the mid-1980s and almost moved to Phoenix, Arizona, in 1984.

Norman Braman's Era (1985–1993)

In 1985, Tose had to sell the Eagles to Norman Braman and Ed Leibowitz. The team continued to struggle, and Campbell was fired.

Buddy Ryan's Era (1986–1990)

In 1986, Buddy Ryan became the head coach. He brought a tough attitude to the team. The Eagles became known for their strong defense. Randall Cunningham became the starting quarterback and showed great potential.

The Eagles made the playoffs in 1988 but lost to the Chicago Bears in a game known as the "Fog Bowl" because of the thick fog. The Eagles lost 20–12.

The team made the playoffs in the next two years but could not get past the first round. This was frustrating for fans because the team had many talented players. The offense had Cunningham, tight end Keith Jackson, and running back Keith Byars. The defense, known as "Gang Green," was one of the best in league history. It included players like Reggie White, Jerome Brown, Clyde Simmons, and Seth Joyner.

The 1989 games against Dallas were called the "Bounty Bowls." The Eagles won both games easily. On November 12, 1990, the Eagles beat the Washington Redskins 28–14 in a game known as the "the Body Bag Game" because of how many Redskins players were injured.

Ryan was fired in 1991. Rich Kotite became the new coach. In 1991, Randall Cunningham was injured, but the team still had the best defense in the league. They finished 10–6 but missed the playoffs.

In 1992, defensive tackle Jerome Brown passed away in a car accident. The team dedicated the 1992 season to him. They made the playoffs but lost to the Dallas Cowboys. After the season, Reggie White left the team. In 1993, the Eagles missed the playoffs.

Jeffrey Lurie's Era (1994–Present)

In 1994, Jeffrey Lurie bought the Eagles. He fired Rich Kotite and hired Ray Rhodes as head coach. Rhodes brought in star player Ricky Watters.

In 1995, the Eagles started slowly but finished 10–6 and made the playoffs. They beat the Detroit Lions 58–37 in the Wild Card Round but lost to the Cowboys in the next round. This was Randall Cunningham's last game as an Eagle.

In 1996, the Eagles changed their uniform colors from kelly green to a darker "midnight green." They started well but lost their starting quarterback Rodney Peete to injury. The team finished 10–6 but lost in the playoffs again. Brian Dawkins, a future Hall of Famer, was drafted in 1996.

After a tough 1998 season where the Eagles finished 3–13, Lurie fired Rhodes. He then hired Andy Reid, who was the Green Bay Packers' quarterback coach.

Andy Reid's Era (1999–2012)

The Eagles became a top NFL team under coach Andy Reid. His first big move was drafting quarterback Donovan McNabb in 1999. Many fans were not happy with this choice at first.

The 1999 season was a rebuilding year. In a game against the Dallas Cowboys, Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin suffered a career-ending injury. Some Eagles fans cheered, which added to Philadelphia's reputation for having very passionate fans. The team finished 5–11.

In 2000, the Eagles played the Dallas Cowboys in a very hot game known as the "Pickle Juice Game." The Eagles drank pickle juice to stay hydrated and won 41–14. This game marked the start of Philadelphia's strong performance in the NFC East. The team finished 11–5 and made the playoffs. They beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers but lost to the New York Giants.

In 2001, the Eagles finished 11–5 and won their division. They beat the Buccaneers and the Chicago Bears in the playoffs. However, they lost to the St. Louis Rams in the NFC Championship game.

In 2002, McNabb led the Eagles to a 12–4 season. They reached the NFC Championship game again but lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This was the last game played at Veterans Stadium.

In 2003, the Eagles moved to their new home, Lincoln Financial Field. They started the season with a shutout loss. Despite this, they finished 12–4 and reached the NFC Championship game for the third year in a row. They beat the Green Bay Packers in the Divisional Round with a famous play called "4th and 26." But they lost the NFC Championship game to the Carolina Panthers.

In 2004, the Eagles got star wide receiver Terrell Owens. Owens had a great season with 14 touchdowns. The Eagles clinched their division early and finished with a 13–3 record. McNabb had his best season, throwing for 3,875 yards and 31 touchdowns with only eight interceptions. They beat the Minnesota Vikings and the Atlanta Falcons in the playoffs. This sent them to Super Bowl XXXIX to play the New England Patriots. The Eagles lost a close game 24–21.

The 2005 season was tough, with a 6–10 record. McNabb was injured, and Owens was suspended and later cut from the team.

In 2006, the Eagles lost McNabb to injury again, but Brian Westbrook stepped up. The Eagles won their fifth NFC East title under coach Reid, finishing 10–6. They won a playoff game against the Giants but lost to the New Orleans Saints. The 2007 season ended with an 8–8 record, missing the playoffs.

In 2008, the team finished 9–6–1 and made the playoffs. They upset the Minnesota Vikings and the defending Super Bowl champion New York Giants. They reached their sixth NFC Championship Game but lost to the Arizona Cardinals 32–25.

In 2009, the Eagles signed quarterback Michael Vick. Andy Reid became one of only five coaches in NFL history to win 100 or more games with one team in a single decade. The team finished 11–5 but lost to the Dallas Cowboys in the Wild Card game.

In 2010, the Eagles traded long-time quarterback Donovan McNabb. Kevin Kolb became the starter, but after an injury, Vick took over. In Week 15, the Eagles beat the New York Giants in a stunning comeback, winning 38–31. This game is known as the "Miracle at the New Meadowlands." Vick led the Eagles to another NFC East title. They lost to the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card round.

The 2011 season was a disappointment. The team made many big player signings, and quarterback Vince Young called them the "Dream Team." However, they finished only 8–8 and missed the playoffs.

In 2012, the Eagles started 3–1 but then lost eight games in a row. After a loss to the New York Giants, coach Andy Reid was fired after 14 seasons.

Chip Kelly's Era (2013–2015)

In 2013, the Eagles hired Chip Kelly as head coach. Michael Vick started as quarterback, but an injury led to Nick Foles taking over. Foles led the team to a 10–6 record and another NFC East title. They lost to the New Orleans Saints in the playoffs. Foles had an amazing season, throwing 27 touchdowns and only 2 interceptions. LeSean McCoy was the league's top rusher with 1,607 yards.

After the 2013 season, the Eagles released wide receiver DeSean Jackson. In 2014, the Eagles started strong but lost their starting quarterback Nick Foles to injury. They missed the playoffs after losing crucial games.

After the 2014 season, Chip Kelly made some big changes to the team. He traded LeSean McCoy and Nick Foles. He also acquired DeMarco Murray, the league's leading rusher, and cornerback Byron Maxwell. The 2015 season started poorly. On December 29, 2015, Chip Kelly was fired with one game left in the season.

Doug Pederson's Era (2016–2020)

The Eagles hired Doug Pederson as their new head coach in 2016. Pederson had been an offensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs. The Eagles traded up in the draft to pick quarterback Carson Wentz. They then traded starting quarterback Sam Bradford, making Wentz the starter for his rookie season.

Pederson led the Eagles to a 3–0 start in 2016. Wentz played well at first, but the team finished with a 7–9 record, last in their division.

Super Bowl LII Champions

The Eagles had an amazing 2017 season, starting 10–1 and finishing 13–3. In Week 14, starting quarterback Carson Wentz was injured. Backup quarterback Nick Foles, who had rejoined the team, took over. Foles led the Eagles to win their last games and secure the top seed in the NFC playoffs.

Even though they were considered underdogs, Foles led the Eagles past the Atlanta Falcons in the Divisional Round. In the NFC Championship game, the Eagles dominated the Minnesota Vikings 38–7.

The Eagles went to Minneapolis to play in Super Bowl LII against Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. In the second quarter, the Eagles ran a trick play called the "Philly Special." Foles caught a touchdown pass, becoming the first quarterback to catch a touchdown in a Super Bowl. The Eagles won 41–33, winning their first Super Bowl trophy and their first championship since 1960. Foles was named Super Bowl MVP.

In 2018, the team faced many injuries. Carson Wentz was still recovering, and Nick Foles started the season. Wentz returned but was injured again later in the season. Foles took over again. The Eagles finished 9–7 and made the playoffs.

In the Wild Card game against the Chicago Bears, Foles led the team to a 16–15 win. The Bears' kicker missed a game-winning field goal in a play known as the "Double Doink." The Eagles then lost to the New Orleans Saints in the next round.

In 2019, the Eagles finished 9–7 and won the NFC East. Carson Wentz started his first playoff game but left early with a concussion. The Eagles lost to the Seattle Seahawks 17–9.

The 2020 season was tough, with many injuries. Rookie quarterback Jalen Hurts took over as the starter late in the season. The Eagles finished 4–11–1 and missed the playoffs. After the season, Doug Pederson was fired.

Nick Sirianni's Era (2021–Present)

The Eagles hired Nick Sirianni as their new head coach in 2021. They traded Carson Wentz to the Colts. In the 2021 NFL draft, the Eagles picked Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith. Hurts was named the starting quarterback. After a slow start, the Eagles finished 9–8 and made the playoffs. They lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Wild Card game.

The Eagles had an amazing 2022 season, winning their first eight games. They finished with a franchise-best 14–3 record and earned the top seed in the NFC. They routed the Giants in the Divisional Round and then beat the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship. This sent them to Super Bowl LVII to face the Kansas City Chiefs and former coach Andy Reid. The Eagles lost a close game 38–35.

The Eagles started the 2023 season strong, winning 10 of their first 11 games. However, they struggled later in the season and finished 11–6. They lost in the Wild Card round of the playoffs to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After the season, several coaches left, and long-time players Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox retired.

Super Bowl LIX Champions

In 2024, the Eagles signed star running back Saquon Barkley. They started their season in Brazil, where Barkley scored three touchdowns in his debut. The Eagles had a turbulent start but then won ten games in a row, a first for the franchise. Barkley had a record-breaking season, rushing for over 2,000 yards. The Eagles clinched the NFC East and finished 14–3.

In the playoffs, the Eagles defeated the Green Bay Packers and the Los Angeles Rams. In the NFC Championship Game, they dominated the Washington Commanders 55–23, setting a record for most points in a conference championship. In Super Bowl LIX, the Eagles faced the Kansas City Chiefs again. This time, the Eagles won 40–22, preventing the Chiefs from winning three Super Bowls in a row. Barkley set new NFL records for rushing and scrimmage yards in a season. Quarterback Jalen Hurts threw for two touchdowns and rushed for a touchdown, breaking his own Super Bowl rushing record for a quarterback. Hurts was named Super Bowl MVP. The Eagles finished with 18 total wins, tying an NFL record.

Championships

NFL Championships (Before Super Bowl Era)

Season	Coach	Location	Opponent	Score	Record
1948	Greasy Neale	Shibe Park (Philadelphia)	Chicago Cardinals	7–0	9–2–1
1949		Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (Los Angeles)	Los Angeles Rams	14–0	11–1
1960	Buck Shaw	Franklin Field (Philadelphia)	Green Bay Packers	17–13	10–2
Total NFL Championships won: 3

Super Bowl Championships

Season	Coach	Super Bowl	Location	Opponent	Score	Record
2017	Doug Pederson	LII	U.S. Bank Stadium (Minneapolis)	New England Patriots	41–33	13–3
2024	Nick Sirianni	LIX	Caesars Superdome (New Orleans)	Kansas City Chiefs	40–22	14–3
Total Super Bowls won: 2

NFC Championships

Season	Coach	Location	Opponent	Score
1980	Dick Vermeil	Veterans Stadium (Philadelphia)	Dallas Cowboys	20–7
2004	Andy Reid	Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia)	Atlanta Falcons	27–10
2017	Doug Pederson	Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia)	Minnesota Vikings	38–7
2022	Nick Sirianni	Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia)	San Francisco 49ers	31–7
2024		Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia)	Washington Commanders	55–23
Total NFC Championships won: 5

Division Championships

The Eagles have been part of different divisions over the years. Since 1970, they have been in the NFC East.

Year	Coach	Record
1947	Greasy Neale	8–4
1948	11–5
1949	11–5
1980	Dick Vermeil	12–4
1988	Buddy Ryan	10–6
2001	Andy Reid	11–5
2002		12–4
2003		12–4
2004		13–3
2006		10–6
2010		10–6
2013	Chip Kelly	10–6
2017	Doug Pederson	13–3
2019		9–7
2022	Nick Sirianni	14–3
2024		14–3
Total division titles won: 16

Team Look and Uniforms

The team chose an eagle as their mascot to honor the symbol of a government program called the New Deal.

For their first two seasons (1933 and 1934), the Eagles wore light blue and yellow. In 1935, they added green. For many decades, their main colors were kelly green, silver, and white. In 1954, the Eagles were one of the first NFL teams to put a logo on their helmets. It was silver wings on a kelly green helmet.

From 1948 to 1995, the team's main logo was an eagle flying with a football. In 1996, the team changed its look a lot. The kelly green became a darker "midnight green." Silver was mostly removed. The helmet wings changed to white with silver and black. The eagle logo became a white (bald eagle) head drawn in a more cartoon-like style. This eagle head is the only NFL logo that faces left. If you look closely, the right side of the logo forms a stylized "E."

Since 1996, the uniforms have had only small changes. In 2003, the team started wearing black alternate jerseys. These black jerseys are usually worn for two home games each season.

To celebrate their 75th anniversary in 2007, the Eagles wore "throwback" jerseys. These yellow and blue jerseys were like the ones worn in the team's first season. They were also the colors of the old Frankford Yellow Jackets. The Eagles won that game 56–21.

In 2010, the Eagles wore uniforms similar to their 1960 championship team to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

In 2012, Nike became the NFL's official uniform maker. The Eagles' uniforms stayed mostly the same, but they started wearing white pants with their white jerseys again.

In 2014, the team introduced black pants to go with their black jerseys, creating an all-black uniform. They won that game 27–0. Since then, the all-black uniforms have been worn often, especially against the Giants.

In 2018, the Eagles mostly wore white pants with their green or white jerseys. In 2019, they started using an all-white uniform for road games.

In 2021, the Eagles wore their white uniforms with black pants for the first time. In 2022, the Eagles revealed a new black alternate helmet. They also announced that the classic Kelly Green uniforms would return in 2023. The Kelly Green uniforms debuted in a win against the Miami Dolphins.

In 2024, the Eagles updated their wordmark logo. The black helmet also returned as a third helmet option. It was worn with white jerseys and black pants for their Week 1 game in Brazil.

Team Rivalries

Divisional Rivals

Dallas Cowboys

The Eagles and Dallas Cowboys have one of the most intense rivalries in the NFL. The Eagles won their first game against the Cowboys in 1960. The Cowboys have won more games overall, but the series has been very close in recent years. Fans of both teams have a strong dislike for each other. One famous incident was the 1989 "Bounty Bowl."

New York Giants

The Eagles' rivalry with the New York Giants started in 1933. Both teams have been in the same division every year since then. This rivalry is also fueled by the general competition between New York and Philadelphia. It is considered one of the best and fiercest rivalries in football. As of the 2024 season, the Eagles have won more games in the series.

Washington Commanders

The Eagles also have a strong rivalry with the Washington Commanders. Their first game was in 1934. Washington has won more games overall in this series. Since 2010, the Eagles have won more of the recent matchups.

Conference Rival

Atlanta Falcons

The Eagles have a winning record against the Atlanta Falcons, including in playoff games. This rivalry became more intense in the 2000s because of the exciting matchups between quarterbacks Donovan McNabb and Michael Vick. The Eagles' path to winning Super Bowl LII included a playoff victory over the Falcons in 2017.

Interconference Rival

Pittsburgh Steelers

The Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers are both from Pennsylvania and started playing in 1933. For many years, they were in the same division. In 1970, the Steelers moved to a different conference, so they now play each other only once every four years. The Eagles have won 11 straight road games against the Steelers since 1966. As of the 2024 season, the Eagles have won more games in this series.

Team Players

Current Roster

Philadelphia Eagles roster
Quarterbacks 19 Ian Book  1 Jalen Hurts 10 Gardner Minshew Running backs 14 Kenneth Gainwell 26 Miles Sanders 35 Boston Scott 34 Trey Sermon Wide receivers 11 A. J. Brown 18 Britain Covey  3 Zach Pascal  6 DeVonta Smith 16 Quez Watkins Tight ends 81 Grant Calcaterra 88 Dallas Goedert 89 Jack Stoll		Offensive linemen 69 Landon Dickerson G 77 Andre Dillard T 63 Jack Driscoll T 65 Lane Johnson T 51 Cam Jurgens C 62 Jason Kelce C 68 Jordan Mailata T 78 Sua Opeta G 56 Isaac Seumalo G 61 Josh Sills G Defensive linemen 91 Fletcher Cox DT 90 Jordan Davis DT 55 Brandon Graham DE 97 Javon Hargrave DT 72 Linval Joseph DT 59 Janarius Robinson DE 74 Ndamukong Suh DT 94 Josh Sweat DE 93 Milton Williams DT		Linebackers 54 Shaun Bradley MLB 17 Nakobe Dean MLB 57 T. J. Edwards MLB 53 Christian Elliss OLB 58 Kyron Johnson OLB 48 Patrick Johnson OLB  7 Haason Reddick OLB 43 Kyzir White OLB Defensive backs 32 Reed Blankenship FS 24 James Bradberry CB 22 Marcus Epps FS 28 Josh Jobe CB 29 Avonte Maddox CB 27 Zech McPhearson CB 33 Josiah Scott CB  2 Darius Slay CB 42 K'Von Wallace SS Special teams  4 Jake Elliott K 45 Rick Lovato LS				Reserve lists 96 Derek Barnett DE (IR) 23 C. J. Gardner-Johnson SS (IR) 80 Tyree Jackson TE (IR) 98 Robert Quinn DE (IR)  8 Arryn Siposs P (IR) 64 Brett Toth T (PUP) 95 Marlon Tuipulotu DT (IR) Rookies in italics Roster updated December 29, 2022 Depth Chart • Transactions 53 Active, 7 Inactive, 15 Practice Squad → AFC rosters → NFC rosters
AFC East BUF MIA NE NYJ North BAL CIN CLE PIT South HOU IND JAX TEN West DEN KC LV LAC NFC East DAL NYG PHI WAS North CHI DET GB MIN South ATL CAR NO TB West ARI LAR SF SEA

Awards and Honors

Retired Numbers

Philadelphia Eagles Retired Numbers
No.	Player	Position	Years Played	Retired
5	Donovan McNabb	QB	1999–2009	September 20, 2013
15	Steve Van Buren	HB	1944–1951	1951
20	Brian Dawkins	S	1996–2008	September 30, 2012
40	Tom Brookshier	CB	1953–1961	1962
44	Pete Retzlaff	FL, TE	1956–1966	1965
60	Chuck Bednarik	LB, C	1949–1962	1987
70	Al Wistert	OT	1943–1951	1952
92	Reggie White(*)	DE	1985–1992	December 5, 2005
99	Jerome Brown(*)	DT	1987–1991	September 6, 1992

Notes:

• ^(*) Honored after passing away.
• The Eagles have not given out Randall Cunningham's No. 12 since 1995, LeSean McCoy's No. 25 since 2015, or Nick Foles' No. 9 since 2019, even though they are not officially retired.

Pro Football Hall of Famers

As of 2025, 14 people who played a big part of their careers with the Eagles (shown in bold below) are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Philadelphia Eagles in the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Players
No.	Name	Positions	Seasons	Inducted	No.	Name	Positions	Seasons	Inducted
15	Steve Van Buren	HB	1944–1951	1965	80	James Lofton	WR	1993	2003
60	Chuck Bednarik	C–LB	1949–1962	1967	76	Bob Brown	OT	1964–1968	2004
53	Alex Wojciechowicz	C–DT	1946–1950	1968	92	Reggie White	DE	1985–1992	2006
35	Pete Pihos	TE–DE	1947–1955	1970	85	Art Monk	WR	1995	2008
11	Norm Van Brocklin	QB	1958–1960	1971	95	Richard Dent	DE	1997	2011
56	Bill Hewitt	DE-FB	1937–1939, 1943	1971	87	Claude Humphrey	DE	1979–1981	2014
33	Ollie Matson	RB	1964–1966	1972	20	Brian Dawkins	S	1996–2008	2018
54	Jim Ringo	C	1964–1967	1981	81	Terrell Owens	WR	2004–2005	2018
9	Sonny Jurgensen	QB	1957–1963	1983	17	Harold Carmichael	WR	1971–1983	2020
98, 89	Mike Ditka	TE	1967–1968	1988	21	Eric Allen	CB	1988–1994	2025
86	Bud Grant	WR–DE	1951–1952	1994
25	Tommy McDonald	WR	1957–1963	1998
Coaches and Executives
Name		Positions			Seasons			Inducted
Bert Bell		Owner/Founder			1933–1940			1963
Earle "Greasy" Neale		Head Coach			1941–1950			1969
Dick Vermeil		Head Coach			1976–1982			2022

Eagles Hall of Fame

The Eagles Honor Roll started in 1987. It was later renamed the Eagles Hall of Fame. Players can be considered for induction three years after they retire from the NFL. As of 2024, 52 people have been inducted.

Elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Eagles Hall of Fame
Year	No.	Name	Position(s)	Years Played
1987	60	Chuck Bednarik	C–LB	1949–1962
	—	Bert Bell	Founder/Owner	1933–1940
	17	Harold Carmichael	WR	1971–1983
	56	Bill Hewitt	TE–DE	1936–1939, 1943
	9	Sonny Jurgensen	QB	1957–1963
	33	Ollie Matson	RB	1964–1966
	31	Wilbert Montgomery	RB	1977–1984
	—	Earle "Greasy" Neale	Head Coach	1941–1950
	35	Pete Pihos	TE–DE	1947–1955
	54	Jim Ringo	C	1964–1967
	11	Norm Van Brocklin	QB	1958–1960
	15	Steve Van Buren	HB	1944–1951
	53	Alex Wojciechowicz	C–DT	1946–1950
1988	66	Bill Bergey	LB	1974–1980
	25	Tommy McDonald	WR	1957–1963
1989	40	Tom Brookshier	CB	1953–1961
	44	Pete Retzlaff	TE	1956–1966
1990	22	Timmy Brown	RB	1960–1967
1991	76	Jerry Sisemore	OT	1973–1987
	75	Stan Walters	OT	1975–1983
1992	7	Ron Jaworski	QB	1977–1986
1993	28	Bill Bradley	S–P	1969–1976
1994	—	Dick Vermeil	Head Coach	1976–1982
1995	—	Jim Gallagher	Team Executive	1949–1995
	82	Mike Quick	WR	1982–1990
1996	99	Jerome Brown	DT	1987–1991
1999	—	Otho Davis	Head Trainer	1973–1995
	1948 NFL Championship Team
	1949 NFL Championship Team
2004	76	Bob Brown	OT	1964–1968
2005	92	Reggie White	DE	1985–1992
2009	70	Al Wistert	OT	1943–1951
	12	Randall Cunningham	QB–P	1985–1995
2011	21	Eric Allen	CB	1988–1994
	—	Jim Johnson	Defensive Coordinator	1999–2008
2012	—	Leo Carlin	Ticket Manager	1960–1982, 1985–2015
	20	Brian Dawkins	S	1996–2008
	23	Troy Vincent	CB	1996–2003
2013	5	Donovan McNabb	QB	1999–2009
2015	36	Brian Westbrook	RB	2002–2009
	55	Maxie Baughan	LB	1960–1965
2016	54	Jeremiah Trotter	LB	1998–2001, 2004–2006, 2009
	–	Merrill Reese	Radio Play-by-Play	1977–Present
2017	2	David Akers	K	1999–2010
2018	59	Seth Joyner	LB	1986–1993
	96	Clyde Simmons	DE	1986–1993
2019	83	Bobby Walston	WR–TE–K	1951–1962
2021	72	Tra Thomas	OT	1998–2008
	69	Jon Runyan	OT	2000–2008
2022	53	Hugh Douglas	DE	1998–2002, 2004
	58	Trent Cole	DE, OLB	2005–2014
2024	25	LeSean McCoy	RB	2009–2014

75th Anniversary Team

Elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Position	Player	Seasons
Offense
QB	Donovan McNabb	1999–2009
RB	Steve Van Buren	1944–1951
FB	Keith Byars	1986–1992
WR	Harold Carmichael	1971–1983
	Tommy McDonald	1957–1963
TE	Pete Pihos	1947–1955
LT	Tra Thomas	1998–2008
LG	Wade Key	1970–1979
C	Chuck Bednarik	1949–1962
RG	Shawn Andrews	2004–2009
RT	Jon Runyan	2000–2008
Defense
DE	Clyde Simmons	1986–1993
	Reggie White	1985–1992
DT	Jerome Brown	1987–1991
	Charlie Johnson	1977–1981
OLB	Seth Joyner	1986–1993
	Alex Wojciechowicz	1946–1950
MLB	Chuck Bednarik	1949–1962
CB	Eric Allen	1988–1994
	Troy Vincent	1996–2003
FS	Brian Dawkins	1996–2008
SS	Andre Waters	1984–1993
Special Teams
K	David Akers	1999–2010
P	Sean Landeta	1999–2002, 2005
KR	Timmy Brown	1960–1967
PR	Brian Westbrook	2002–2009
ST	Vince Papale	1976–1979
Coach
HC	Andy Reid	1999–2012
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Team Staff

Current Staff

	Front office Chairman/CEO – Jeffrey Lurie President – Don Smolenski General manager/executive vice president – Howie Roseman Assistant general manager – Alec Halaby Assistant general manager – Jon Ferrari Senior advisor to the general manager/chief security officer – Dom DiSandro Director of football operations – Jeff Scott Vice president of football administration – Jake Rosenberg Vice president of football transactions and Strategic Planning – Bryce Johnston Senior personnel director/advisor to the general manager – Matt Russell Senior personnel director/advisor to the general manager – Dave Caldwell Director of player development – Connor Barwin Director of scouting – Brandon Hunt Director of player personnel – Charles Walls Director of player personnel – Alan Wolking Director of draft management – Phil Bhaya Director of pro scouting – Max Gruder Assistant director of pro personnel – Jeremy Gray Senior director of college scouting – Anthony Patch Assistant director of college scouting – Ryan Myers Director of football analytics – James Gilman Assistant director of football analytics – John Liu Head coaches Head coach – Nick Sirianni Assistant head coach/running backs – Jemal Singleton Offensive coaches Offensive coordinator – Shane Steichen Passing game coordinator – Kevin Patullo Quarterbacks – Brian Johnson Assistant quarterbacks/offensive assistant – Alex Tanney Wide receivers – Aaron Moorehead Tight ends – Jason Michael Run game coordinator/offensive line – Jeff Stoutland Assistant offensive line – Roy Istvan Offensive quality control – T. J. Paganetti Offensive quality control – Eric Dickerson			Defensive coaches Defensive coordinator – Jonathan Gannon Defensive line – Tracy Rocker Defensive ends/outside linebackers – Jeremiah Washburn Linebackers – Nick Rallis Defensive passing game coordinator/defensive backs – Dennard Wilson Assistant defensive backs – D.K. McDonald Defensive assistant – Tyler Scudder Defensive quality control – Joe Kasper Special teams coaches Special teams coordinator – Michael Clay Assistant special teams – Joe Pannunzio Special teams quality control – Tyler Brown Strength and conditioning Vice president of player performance – Ted Rath Head strength and conditioning – Fernando Noriega → Coaching staff → Management → More NFL staffs

Radio and Television

Eagles Radio Stations

Merrill Reese has been the Eagles' play-by-play announcer since 1976. Former Eagles wide receiver Mike Quick is the color analyst.

Spanish language broadcasts are on WEMG Mega 105.7FM.

Preseason games are shown on WCAU, the local NBC station. During the regular season, most games are on Fox-owned WTXF-TV. If the Eagles play an AFC team at home, the game is on CBS-owned KYW-TV.

Training Camp

The Eagles used to hold their training camp at Lehigh University. In 2013, with new head coach Chip Kelly, the Eagles moved their training camp to the NovaCare Complex in Philadelphia.

Fight Song

The Eagles' fight song, "Fly, Eagles Fly", is played during home games after touchdowns and before the team is introduced.

Eagles Cheerleaders

The Eagles have their own cheerleading squad. They perform dance routines for fans and the team. They also release a swimsuit calendar each year.

Eagles Fans

Fan Devotion

Studies often rank Eagles fans among the most devoted in the NFL. They are known for their "unmatched passion." One study in 2006 called Eagles fans "incredibly loyal" because they filled almost all the seats in the stadium for ten years. Forbes magazine ranked Eagles fans first in 2008, based on how team performance affected attendance.

Eagles fans fill the stadium every year, whether the team is winning or losing. In 2008, the team had sold out 71 games in a row, and 70,000 more fans were on a waiting list for season tickets. Even after a losing season in 2005, the Eagles were second in the NFL for merchandise sales.

Eagles fans sometimes chant "E-A-G-L-E-S – Eagles!" at other Philadelphia sports games. This often happens when their other teams are losing badly, showing their hope for the Eagles.

Many famous people are Eagles fans, including actors Bradley Cooper and Rob McElhenney, comedian Kevin Hart, and soccer star Carli Lloyd.

Fan Behavior

Eagles fans are known for their strong passion, which sometimes includes rowdy behavior. One famous event happened in 1968 when fans threw snowballs at a person dressed as Santa Claus during a halftime show.

In 1997, there were so many incidents at a game that the Eagles set up a special courtroom at the stadium for fans who caused trouble. This "Eagles Court" helped improve fan behavior and ended in 2003.

In January 2025, during a home playoff game, an Eagles fan was seen shouting at a woman wearing Packers gear. This incident led to the fan losing his job and being banned from the stadium.

See also

In Spanish: Philadelphia Eagles para niños

• List of Philadelphia Eagles seasons
• South Philadelphia Sports Complex
• Sports in Philadelphia