During Week 2 of the 2021 season, Graham suffered a torn Achilles, ending his season early. Unlike most of the players on this list, he isn't most famous for one thing or play. Norm Van Brocklin won a title, Jaws took his team to a title and Randall Cunningham was the most impressive offensive weapon in his prime but Donovan was better and for longer. The Eagles will look to adequately replace Sheldon Brown in 2011 with a more proven player in free agency. The continued development of Cunningham as a complete quarterback and the intense ability of the defense going into the 1991 season had the Eagles poised to finally bring home the Lombardi Trophy by tragedy struck. The front office branded the season as a Rebuild Year, and fans were under the impression that they wouldnt see a winning season for years to come. Timmy Brown was the Eagles running back and kick returner from 1960-1967. Brandon Graham, the Eagles' nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, presented by Nationwide, is surprised by some of the people outside of the football world who have been touched by his kindness and generosity. Mar 22, 2023. After Graham, Jason Kelce arrived in 2011 and Fletcher Cox arrived in 2012. You have to consider everything these players accomplished and for some one the list, are still accomplishing. He was placed on the non-football illness list by the Saints the same day, and released with an injury settlement on September 9 before retiring. The longest tenured player on the New York Jets will be around even longer as the Jets announced a four-year extension for long snapper Thomas Hennessy. He was signed for six years, 56 million dollars. With an 11-1 record this season, theres a chance they can add another championship to their collective resume this season. To date, Cox is the fifth all-time in sacks (58.0), sixth in forced fumbles (14), third in tackles for a loss (78), and second in quarterback hits (142) for Philadelphia. He finished his Eagles career with 28 interceptions. On the day of the game on December 26th, a blizzard was ravishing the northeast. He finished his career in 2001 with the Raiders. This is simply amazing. Obviously the team has their own interests and the player has their own interests, injuries, there are so many factors that prevent those types of durations in one organization in this league. Still an absolute bowling ball of a game wrecker, Graham last season had 8 sacks, 13 TFLs, 46 tackles, 16 QB hits and two forced fumbles. The Eagles drafted Jason Kelce in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL Draft, and he quickly established himself as a key player on the teams offensive line. Assuming the Eagles move on from Jason Peters this offseason, Graham will be the longest-tenured Eagles player and the second-longest-tenured athlete among the four major sports teams in Philadelphia behind just the Flyers' Claude Giroux. Also, he was the last non kicker to play without a facemask. Troy Vincent is currently the Vice President of the NFL Player Engagement Organization and is one of the greatest ambassadors the NFL has ever had. For the 17th year, NFL Network provides live on-location coverage of the NFL Draft. Frustrations boiled over late in the fourth quarter . [5] Dorenbos originally attended Golden West College in Huntington Beach, California. He was later named to the 1940's All Decade Team, The Eagles Honor Roll, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1970. Brown. Defensive end Brandon Graham, center Jason Kelce, defensive tackle Fletcher Cox, offensive tackle Lane Johnson will be critical to the Eagles' success in Super Bowl LVII. That was BEFORE Buddy Ryan came to town. Injuries cut his career short but it was enough to make the all-40s team, the Hall of Fame, and the NFL All-100 team. Pihos was a right end in an era not known for aerial assaults. First-timers and veterans alike spoke with the media about their expectations for the atmosphere at the rivalry game. Jerome Brown had lost control of his Corvette and crashed into a power pole. Brown, Jordan Mailata, and Brandon Graham all spoke with the media about their days off and more. Tommy finished his career with the Eagles with just under 5,500 receiving yards and 66 touchdowns. You also have to consider just what they did for the Eagles. Fred Barnett was a wide receiver for the Eagles from 1990-1995. ESPN. He was 44 years old at his time of death. Montgomery finished his Eagles career with over 9,000 total yards and 103 total touchdowns. He is one of only five offensive line coaches since the 1970 NFL merger to . For his career, Bednarik collected 21 interceptions and 20 recovered fumbles. In 1973, his first full season as a starter, he led the league with 67 catches for 1,116 yards in a 14-game season. He performed in the third episode of the series and was the third-runner up for his episode behind Billy & Emily England and Paul Potts. He has quickly adjusted to the tackle spot and has become one of the best tackles in the game. Troy Vincent was the Eagles' cornerback for eight seasons (1996-2003). The 2022 season will be his 13th, tying him for 2nd-most in franchise history. Twice he led the league in receiving TDs (yeah, it was 9 in 1958 but it was a 12-game season and throwing the ball was a lot harder and less prioritized). In a memorable post-game interview, Kelce delivered an impassioned speech in which he praised his teammates and coaches, criticized the media for doubting the teams abilities, and celebrated the city of Philadelphia and its passionate sports fans. Over 14 seasons, he missed a total of seven games. When free agency truly started in 1993, he went to Green Bay, supposedly under Gods command, which came with a hefty payday. With the 249th pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Eagles selected defensive tackle Moro Ojomo from the University of Texas. In 2016, he was named to Second-team All-Pro, and in 2018, he striped sacked Tom Brady forcing a fumble recovery during the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LII. When he was on, McNabb was one of the best quarterbacks in the league. Clyde Simmons was the Eagles defensive end in 1986-1993. After the 1965 season, where the Eagles had failed to make the playoffs for the fifth straight season, Baughan requested a trade and was sent to the Los Angeles Rams. Dorenbos was signed by the Tennessee Titans on October 26, 2005, the same day he worked out for the team. Fans remember the low throws, interceptions, and losses in conference championships (four in all). Keith Jackson finished his Eagles career with 2,756 receiving yards and 20 touchdowns before taking his talents to South Beach in 1992. So Im sucking my stomach in so that when they give me them pictures, Im looking good.. per a team-provided video. Asante has received a lot of flak the past couple seasons for his lack of tackling ability, but is still one of the best cornerbacks in the game right now. Van Buren lived in Drexel Hill and had to get to Shibe Park on North Broad. Stoutland, who boasts 39 years of coaching experience, has developed some of the league's most prolific offensive lines, tutoring Pro Bowl players during each of his first nine seasons in Philadelphia. We've attempted to compile a list of the best Eagles players ever to don the green and white. Get an inside look at the locker room ahead of the upcoming Cowboys vs. Eagles showdown! Alright, let's get this countdown started. Barnett was a part of those really good early 90's teams that was never able to win the big games when it mattered. Joining the Eagles in 2016 as a third-round pick, Seuamlo has been a large presence on the offensive line despite numerous injuries. Waters was one of the most fiercest players in the NFL during his prime. Whether it be quarterbacks on Sundays or Whitetails on Mondays, Trent Cole is a hunter. Dorenbos arrived late to training camp in 2009 after he caught shingles and could not get on an airplane to fly to Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, where Eagles training camp was held. Van Buren would score the only touchdown of the game in a 7-0 triumph over the Chicago Cardinals. Graham, Kelce nor Cox seem exactly sure why its been just those three in recent weeks there have been some previously games where theyre joined by another teammate to meet the other teams captains at midfield. Is a Rodney McLeod reunion in Philadelphia likely? The Chicago Bears signed him in 2015. Cunningham would regain his starting job the following year but never fully got his speed back and was never the same. And for the last couple months, it has been those three taking the walk to midfield before every game for the coin flip. Dorenbos was signed to a two-year contract by the Philadelphia Eagles on November 29, 2006, after Mike Bartrum suffered a career-ending neck injury. Brandon Graham is currently the longest-tenured member of the Eagles. Shady should finish his Eagles career as one of the best Eagles' running backs of all time. Eric Wilson 18. Jerome Brown was the Eagles defensive tackle from 1987-1991. . He only made one Pro Bowl in his career but deserved a couple more invites. He was a key part of the offensive turnaround under coach Dick Vermeil. Jaws was the Eagles starting quarterback from 1977 until 1986 when he was replaced by Buddy Ryan with Randall Cunningham. After the clock had run out he stood over him and yelled " You can get up now Taylor, this game is over". Just one problem: the game wasnt being postponed for the snow. [6] He played in all 16 games for the Bills in 2003. Pretty bad-ass. This percentage also broke the Eagles franchise record for the best field goal percentage in a single-season. The Eagles traded a first-, fourth- and sixth-round pick to the Bills for the 27-year-old in 2009. The damage to his brain tissue was thought to be caused by numerous concussions during his playing career. Jerome Brown received many honors during his five year career. Gifford weighed 197 and Bednarik was 235 but the collision may be the most violent and memorable in NFL history. Back in December of 2020, Graham said his goal was to play 15 seasons in the NFL. Keith Byars was the perfect fullback. The Eagles 1957 pick from Oklahoma became a star at Franklin Field on the Penn campus. He became an unrestricted free agent on March 3. Entering this 11th season with the Eagles, we hope Cox is on the up-swing. B Brandon Graham, Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox have been teammates for over a decade and are three of the Eagles' seven captains this season. Never has a player clearly past his prime been missed, except for Brian Dawkins of course. Concrete Charlie was one of the toughest players in the history of football. When he arrived, he had as much fun and joy as anyone weve seen inducted into Canton. April 28, 2023 6:56 pm ET. The Eagles are 9-3 in coin tosses this season. According to Football Outsiders, LeSean had a 58% success rate on short yardage situations which is better than a lot of bigger running backs like Michael Bush and Frank Gore. Jalen Hurts throws during the Eagles' win over the 49ers on Jan. 29. Since the trade 10 years ago, Peters has become the longest-tenured player in the Eagles' locker room. He finished the year with a 90.9 field goal percentage the best of his career. He went to six Pro Bowls, including five in his first six pro seasons. He was eventually cut in 1986 when Buddy Ryan took over. Revisit Super Bowl Opening Night and hear from several of the players in this extended edition of On the Record, presented by Xfinity. He is one of the best deep threats in the game and is capable of scoring any time he touches the ball thanks to his electrifying speed. During the strike shortened season, where Reggie White only was able to play 12 games, he still managed to pick up 21 sacks. Obviously, a lot has changed since then. Pihos would finish his career with six All Pro selections. However, his years in Philadelphia carried him to the Hall of Fame. Since then, he has played for four head coaches, including Andy Reid, Chip Kelly, Doug Pederson, and Nick Sirianni. With the Flyers trading Claude Giroux to the Florida Panthers on Saturday night, Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham is now officially the longest-tenured athlete in Philadelphia sports.. Giroux . Byars is currently a radio analyst for the Ohio State Buckeyes football games and also works as a football analyst for YES Network. As he enters the 2022 season (his 12th season with the Eagles), the 34-year-old will continue building upon his 122 consecutive start streak. For 13 seasons, Harold Carmichael stood out on the line of scrimmage for the Eagles. The #2 overall pick in the 1999 draft became one of the best Eagles players of all time. He stated But, I think when Im healthy the film says a lot, that I can play at a really high level, and I still feel that way.. Philadelphia Eagles Washington Commanders . Edwards finished his career with the Eagles with 33 total interceptions which is one shy of the Eagles record set by Bill Bradley, Eric Allen and Brian Dawkins. New England Patriots - no surprise here: Tom Brady has been around since 2000; the runner up is Vince Wilfork, who came aboard in 2004. In 2017, he started every meaningful game of the Super Bowl season and helped the Eagles clinch their 41-33 win over the Patriots with his strip-sack on Tom Brady, instantly making him a forever folk hero in Philly. CLICK HERE FOR FULL BIO. While he finished his career in 1984 with archrival Dallas, everyone remembers him as one of the best Eagles players of all time. In a game against Noll's Browns, Bednarik nailed Noll in the face on a fourth down punt. He was stealthy at times until the team needed something big. He has made the last four Pro Bowls and has shown no signs of slowing down. We take over it and make sure its done.. . Steve Van Buren had to catch three trolleys and walk 12 blocks in order to make the game on time. Runyan was a one time Pro Bowler but is still regarded as one of the greatest Eagles lineman of all time, making the 75th Anniversary Team. My tiebreaker was the questionable omission of Dawkins from the NFL 100 team, while Bednarik made it. Dorenbos attended Pacifica High School in Garden Grove, California, where he was a letterman in football, basketball, hockey and baseball. The 2021 season was the first year since 2014 that Cox wasnt selected for the Pro Bowl. While Cox said all three walk out there with their helmets strapped up, ready to go, theyre also loose. Oldest Active Players in the NFL. White was part of a group of dominant rush ends that revolutionized football and made offensive tackles worth their weight in gold. The 2022 season will be his 13th, tying him for 2nd-most in franchise history. Im just trying to enjoy that moment and every time we get a chance to go out there, Im always ready. Even with J.J. Watt's exit, Weeks remains as Houston's longest-tenured player. Fletcher Cox didnt have the best season in 2021, but things werent always like that. The longest-tenured member of the defense will remain an Eagle. Essentially, this created a new team, leaving very few Philadelphia veterans left. Graham said he hurries on the sideline to make sure hes ready to walk side-by-side with Kelce and Cox to midfield. the longest-tenured Eagle and one of the classiest men to ever don midnight green, will return for the 2023 season after agreeing to terms on a one-year deal on Friday. I dont know how different. You can argue that Graham is less important on a team with such a deep rotation, especially after the addition of Kerrigan, but Graham is still a key player for the Eagles. Under the defensive-minded Ryan, White was nearly unstoppable. All three are in the top 10 in games played in franchise history. However, to watch him was to be in awe of someone fast and strong in one body. NFL Network's coverage of the 2023 NFL Draft from Kansas City kicks off Thursday, April 27 at 8 PM with first-round coverage provided by 2023 Sports Emmy nominee and the longest-tenured current Draft host Rich Eisen, draft expert Daniel Jeremiah, CBS's No. Between them, theyve played 512 games and counting for the Eagles. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Norm Van Brocklin lead the Eagles to a NFL Championship as the starting quarterback in the 1960 season. He would lead the NFL twice more in catches and again in yards in 1955. There are three Eagles players remaining in Philadelphia from Reid's tenure there: defensive tackle Fletcher Cox, EDGE Brandon Graham and center Jason Kelce. Van Buren was an All Pro his first seven seasons in the NFL and was a part of the 1940's All Decade team and the 75th Anniversary Eagles' team. For the first several years of his career, Graham couldnt shake the comparisons. He still holds career records for catches (589), yards (8,978), and TDs (79). Quite the controversial player lately, Derek Barnett joined the Eagles in 2017 as a first-round draft pick. He was the Eagles' fullback from 1986-1992. Sheldon Brown was traded after the 2009 season to the Cleveland Browns and was replaced by Ellis Hobbs and Dimitri Patterson. Akers has set several records in his Eagles career including most points in a single decade(1,114), most points in Pro Bowl history(48), most consecutive field goals made in the postseason(19) and most points in Eagles history(1,325). He made the dean's list and was an honor-roll student in high school. He led the NFL in receiving in 1961. He finished 11 seasons in Philly with almost 33,000 passing yards, 216 TDs through the air and 28 on his feet. There nearly was bloodshed once the game got out of hand. He is the executive producer of an album called Stripped Down with singer Steve Carlson, who is also his best friend. He was also the defensive player of the year once as an Eagle in 1987 and his #92 jersey was retired. At 6'8, he is still the tallest wide receiver in NFL history. He was eventually recruited and became the long snapper for UTEP in 23 games over three seasons. His #99 jersey was retired during the 1992 season. You have to look at more than just stats. Instead of trying to drive, he took three trolleys to get to the game. Brandon Graham is currently the longest-tenured member of the Eagles. His father was charged with and convicted of second-degree murder, and sentenced to 13 years and eight months in prison. In 1985, Mike Quick had one of the longest plays in NFL history. Allare all time Eagles records. Randall finished his Eagles career with over 22,000 passing yards and over 4,400 rushing yards. Active Eagles Players Andy Reid Coached in Philadelphia. Afterward, apparently, no one offered to give him a ride back home, and he went back on public transportation. Hes become one of the most recognizable names with the franchise and was the gold standard among quarterback protectors. Brian Dawkins joined the Eagles in 1996, drafted out of Clemson. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. The following set of photographs might best encapsulate the relationship between Philadelphia and New York, beyond the gridiron. It was a lot he had to stomach and stay strong on. The once highest-paid Eagles player will now make $14 million. Despite leaving Philly in 2009, Dawkins still has love for the fans he left behind. These three genuinely enjoy each each others company, which is nice because theyve spent a lot of time together over the last decade or so. Hugh Douglas was the Eagles defensive end from 1998-2002 and again in 2004 after a unsuccessful stint with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2003. After the 2001 season Trotter decided to test the free agent market where he signed Washington Redskins in 2002. Graham took over as the Eagles longest-tenured player after the 2020 season, when Jason Peters moved on in free agency. [8] He made six total special team tackles in 2007.

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