He finished his career with the Eagles with 37 sacks and 17 interceptions and eventually, like William Thomas, became a member of the 20/20 club with 52 career sacks and 24 interceptions. Sisemore was a key cog in the Eagles turnaround after coach Dick Vermeil took over in the late 70's. The Eagles acquired Peters in the 2009 offseason for first and fourth-round picks. In 1953, he completed the WR Triple Crown, leading the league in receptions (63), yards (1,046) and touchdowns (10). Shady appears to be the total package. Bill Bradley was the Eagles' free safety during 1969-1976. Got my helmet on, hurrying up, trying to make sure I dont miss it., ApplePodcasts|Google Play|Spotify|Stitcher|Art19|Watch on YouTube, Eagles longest-tenured players enjoying their weekly stroll together. To be able to do that together is pretty cool. [10], On November 18, 2016, Dorenbos signed a three-year, $3.395 million contract extension with the Eagles through 2019. He stopped Alge Crumpler dead in his tracks in the 2005 NFC Championship Game that may as well have ended the Falcons afternoon in South Philly. The teams all-time leading rusher, Wilbert Montgomery proved invaluable as a receiver as well,finishing his career in Philadelphia with nearly 2,500 receiving yards. 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Afterthe Eagles' historically dominating defense of the 1991 season, Joyner was named NFL Player of the Year by Sports Illustrated. Carmichael played 13 seasons for Philadelphia and became one of the franchises best-skill players. Bill Bergey was the foundation of the "Gang Green" defense that lead the Eagles to a NFC Championship in the 1980 season. At free safety, he became a playmaker and hard hitter, pretty much ending Ike Hilliards career on a Monday Night at the Vet against the Giants. Bednarik is easily the. He won a Super Bowl and finished his career with 198.0 sacks, two behind record-holder Bruce Smith. After suffering a season-ending Lisfranc sprain in 2021, Seumalo is healthy and recently participated in OTAs without any issues. EricAllen wasone of the cornerbacks of that team and shut down some of the best receivers of that era. He left town on Easter Sunday 2010, and traded to Washington. After a legal battle, he was adopted by his aunt and uncle, Susan and Steve Hindman. In the last two seasons, Asante has 16 interceptions. He works with several charities, including Brian Moorman's "Punt Foundation," which helps children with terminal diseases, and Garth Brooks' "Teammates for Kids". It ended up being one of the greatest trades in franchise history. The late great Chuck Bednarik was the last of the NFLs two-way greats, starring as center and linebacker for the Eagles for over a decade. In 2008 he became a member of the 20/20 club for players with 20 sacks and 20 interceptions. The legendary Chuck Bednarik holds the record with 14. Jason Peters is the left tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles. The once highest-paid Eagles player will now make $14 million. In his six years with the Eagles so far, defensive end Trent Cole has already racked up 57 sacks, two Pro Bowl bids and was named to NFL Network's Top 100 Players of 2010, voted by the players. Hayes is under contract for $5.8 million this . Two time NFL Champion with 5,860 career rushing yards and 69 rushing touchdowns. In the short time he accomplished a lot. We offer it to the other guys but they just tell us three to go out there. Ive been here with BG and Kelce the whole time and its a special group of guys thats played a lot of ball, thats won a championship in this city. He only made one Pro Bowl in his career but deserved a couple more invites. Tom Brookshier was a defensive back for the Eagles from 1953 until his career ended due to a compound leg fracture in 1961. It wasnt easy putting together this list of the ten greatest Philadelphia Eagles of all time, so we welcome any and all opposing opinions. He was a loose, fun guy to watch, dancing in the end zones, juking smaller defenders, selling his Chunky soup. Graham reacts to the team's 3-0 start. He was most famous for his celebratory "Axe Chop" after he made a big play. Bednarik is easily the best Eagles linebacker of all time. He is currently working for Rex Ryan and the New York Jets as a fellowship coach. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. Byars is currently a radio analyst for the Ohio State Buckeyes football games and also works as a football analyst for YES Network. The #2 overall pick in the 1999 draft became one of the best Eagles players of all time. On January 4th, 2009 Samuel picked off a pass from Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson in the Wildcard Playoff game at the Metrodome. Donovan McNabb would win over his doubters, leading the Eagles to five NFC Championship games and Superbowl XXXIX. The only year he missed was 2003 when an injury cut him short. Brandon Graham, 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. Having a left tackle that is not only a great player but made over 99% of his starts is something that should not be over looked. After his rookie year, White made six straight All-Pro teams and 13 straight Pro Bowls. His best season came in 1992 where he amassed 19 sacks during that season. He took some video footage from high school, added footage of the Golden West long snapper, and sent it to the coaches at UTEP. David Akers was easily the best kicker of the 2000's and should eventually be a in the Hall of Fame. The Baron played for the Eagles for 11 seasons despite not making the Lions team three years before making the Eagles team. My tiebreaker was the questionable omission of Dawkins from the NFL 100 team, while Bednarik made it. CBS later suspended him for the final telecast of the NFL season. 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. While Graham missed most of his second season and didnt become a full-time starter until 2015, Thomas and JPP became stars, both making multiple Pro Bowls in their first few seasons. Getty Images. Fletcher Cox, Brandon Graham, Britain Covey, and Darius Slay meet the media as the Eagles begin prep for Sunday's NFC East showdown in Washington. Van Buren walked an additional seven blocks in the snow, got to the stadium, had to help pull off the tarp with everyone else, and scored the only touchdown in the game. Mind you, there was no SEPTA back then. Dorenbos was born in Humble, Texas and grew up in Woodinville, Washington. The impromptu color combination may have been a bit ambitious, but the longest-tenured Eagles player is trying to enjoy the moments as they come during the lead-up to the Eagles' Super Bowl LVII matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs on Feb. 12. Brian Dawkins One of the most popular Eagles ever, the Pro Football Hall Of Fame safety embodied Philadelphia with his hard-hitting. The 2022 season will be his 13th, tying him for 2nd-most in franchise history. Norm Van Brocklin lead the Eagles to a NFL Championship as the starting quarterback in the 1960 season. He was eventually recruited and became the long snapper for UTEP in 23 games over three seasons. 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. He was later selected to the NFLAll Decade Team for the 1960's. Mike Quick was a wide receiver for the Eagles his entire career (1982-1990). Five of those saw him make a Pro Bowl, including All-Pro Honors in 1989. White was the best Eagles defensive lineman ever. As a rookie, he started all 16 regular season games. Ranked #2 is a man who was key to the franchises resurgence in the 2000s and will live on in the Delaware Valley as the most intense man on the field when he wore the midnight green. He retired in 1953 with the NFLs most career rushing yards at 5,860. Usually means that weve all meant a lot to the team and the organization.. Since then, he has played for four head coaches, including Andy Reid, Chip Kelly, Doug Pederson, and Nick Sirianni. 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. One of the all time greats. In fact, there are only eight Eagles players remaining who have been wearing midnight green for five or more seasons. On November 20, 2006, Andre Waters took his own life. Maxie would go on to make the Pro Bowl all six years with the Eagles along with three All Pro teams. 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. Dorenbos has a parallel career as a professional magician. Dorenbos also played for the Tennessee Titans and Philadelphia Eagles, with whom he played 11 seasons and played in 162 consecutive games. He's the longest-tenured Eagles player and the second-longest tenured major athlete in the city. The 2022 season will be his 13th, tying him for 2nd-most in franchise history. Reggie White was not only the greatest defensive ends in Eagles history but also NFL history. Westbrook was a two time All Pro with the Eagles and a member of the 75th Anniversary team. 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. He's the best I've seen this year. Norm Van Brocklin probably didn't play long enough in some people's minds to earn himself a spot in the Eagles top 50, but his three years were pretty special. This list is neither definitive nor comprehensive. 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. Kyle Terada USA TODAY Sports FRISCO Can Dak Prescott lead the Dallas Cowboys to the Super Bowl? He finished his career as an Eagle with 61 career touchdowns including five on kickoff returns. He was later inducted in the Eagles Honor Roll, The Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame and his #40 jersey was retired. CLICK HERE FOR FULL BIO 2022 SEASON Solo 16 SCK 11 FF 2 INT -- STANDINGS Summary Career Logs Splits Situational Recent Games Career Stats Defense Career He joined the team in 2017 after he was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals. He played 11 years before retiring after winning that championship ring. Of course, its not really about the coin toss. When he arrived, he had as much fun and joy as anyone weve seen inducted into Canton. The former starter at left guard may be making the switch to the right side this season. Avonte Maddox Also, he was the last non kicker to play without a facemask. Tommy finished his career with the Eagles with just under 5,500 receiving yards and 66 touchdowns. He also returned kicks and punts. 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. It took a few years but he earned the recognition of a Canton induction as part of the NFLs centennial celebration. In 1958 he led the NFL with 58 receptions despite never catching a pass in college. Keith Byars will go down as one of the most versatile fullbacks in NFL history. April 28, 2023 6:56 pm ET. He was one of only two undrafted free agents to make the team in 2003. Im gonna speak next time since he thinks its just him. On the day of the game on December 26th, a blizzard was ravishing the northeast. Pete lead the league in receptions three straight years in 1953, 1954 and 1955. Wilbert Montgomery was the Eagles running back in 1977-1984. 1. He is still on top of the Eagles depth chart. Barnett was a part of those really good early 90's teams that was never able to win the big games when it mattered. Philadelphia selected the center in the sixth-round of the 2011 NFL Draft, becoming the first rookie in Eagles history to start all 16 games at the position. 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). He was the running back that took over after Ricky Watters left for Seattle in 1998. He averaged almost 10 tackles each year at UTEP on punt coverage. Wade Key was the Eagles offensive guard and tackle during the 1970's. [5] He was released on October 25. [11] He was placed on injured reserve on December 12, 2016, following surgery for an injured wrist. The "Minister of Defense" is the Eagles all time leader in sacks with 124. Brandon Graham, Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox have been teammates for over a decade and are three of the Eagles seven captains this season. He was the first player to return to kickoffs for touchdowns in the same game. His father was charged with and convicted of second-degree murder, and sentenced to 13 years and eight months in prison. During the 2020 season, Graham said he wanted to play 15 seasons in the NFL. Asante Samuel was a free agent pickup for the Eagles formerly of the Patriots in 2008. You have to look at more than just stats. Since then, hes become a full-time starter, a Pro Bowler and a Super Bowl hero. Chuck Bednarik has played the most career seasons for the Eagles, with 14 seasons. She graduated from Penn State University and now works in the medical field. The two players taken after him were Earl Thomas and Jason Pierre-Paul. Simmons was another great player from the Buddy Ryan era in Philadelphia. 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. Pistol Pete played halfback, tight end and wide receiver. Jalen Hurts throws during the Eagles' win over the 49ers on Jan. 29. As a former first-round draft pick, the defensive tackle is a First-team All-Pro, three-time Second-team All-Pro, and six-time Pro Bowler. Afterward, apparently, no one offered to give him a ride back home, and he went back on public transportation. In 1983 on a NFL telecast for CBS, Brookshier said that the Louisville college basketball team had a collective IQ of 40. You also have to consider just what they did for the Eagles. Brian Dawkins was certainly the best Eagles safety in the franchises history. Mike Quick is currently the color commentator for the Philadelphia Eagles with Merrill Reese. In 61 he also led the league in receiving yards with 1,144. Free agency took Allen to New Orleans in 1995, where he made a fifth consecutive Pro Bowl. In a 2015 story, Grahams mother, Tasha, recalled to NBC Sports Philadelphia how she wouldnt even wear her sons jersey to games because of the backlash. . In the second game of the 2021 season, Graham tore his Achilles, an injury that devastated his teammates. Barnett has one of the longest plays in Eagles history, a 95 yard touchdown pass from Randall Cunningham in 1990 against the Buffalo Bills. In fact, he is the all-time franchise leader in sacks already. Dorenbos was personally interviewed by only six teams. Tommy McDonald played in the 50s and 60s so he was known as a flanker.. [13][14] On September 7, it was revealed that Dorenbos was diagnosed with aortic aneurysm, which required immediate heart surgery. He has since recovered and is doing well. Brian Dawkins was certainly the. He eclipsed that number the following year but it wasnt league-best. It would be the first of three 1,000-yard seasons and four Pro Bowl nominations. 1. There are three Eagles players remaining in Philadelphia from Reid's tenure there: defensive tackle Fletcher Cox, EDGE Brandon Graham and center Jason Kelce. Hopefully the writers will come to there senses and induct a much deserving Ox in the the Hall before his team on Earth is up. While Graham isnt always the flashiest player and has never reached double digit sacks in his career, you really need to look beyond sack totals to understand how disruptive and steady Graham has been both as a pass rusher and a run stuffer. Heres an updated look at the longest-tenured athletes in the four major sports in the city: Giroux held the crown for just over four years, taking that distinction from Brent Celek when Celek retired in 2018 after the Eagles won Super Bowl LII. This offseason, the Eagles made a surprising move and signed Barnett to a two-year contract extension. It would be really interesting to see what he would do with a stud defensive tackle next to him. Defensive end Brandon Graham reacts to winning NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors. He retired in 1953 with the NFLs most career rushing yards at 5,860. The Eagles used their two third-round selections on Alabama offensive lineman Tyler Steen and Illinois safety Sydney Brown. Retzlaff was a five time Pro Bowler and player of the year (Bert Bell award) in 1965. The Eagles on Tuesday released veteran tight end Brent Celek, who was the longest-tenured active pro athlete in Philadelphia. For the first several years of his career, Graham couldnt shake the comparisons. After the final play of the 1960 NFL Championship game, Bednarik remained on top of Packers back Jim Taylor until the final seconds ticked off. Down 2-0, go up 3-2, lose . Bergey made the Pro Bowl four out of his seven seasons with the Eagles. Shady should finish his Eagles career as one of the best Eagles' running backs of all time. Over Grahams career, he has played in 161 games, completing 416 combined tackles, 59 sacks, 19 forced fumbles, seven fumble recoveries, seven pass deflections, and one defensive touchdown. Bobby Taylor is an incredibly underrated Eagles' player in my opinion. Obviously, a lot has changed since then. The starting five of that Louisville team was all African American. The play is more commonly known as "The Miracle at the Meadowlands". Yet another member of Buddy Ryans ferocious defense of the late 80's and early 90's. He was part hard hitter, part leader, part coverage ace. Bednarik is also famous for knocking Frank Gifford out of football for 18 months. Keith Byars was the perfect fullback. Graham can still play. The Eagles have made the playoffs in seven different decades now and comparing the greats from all these different eras is pretty difficult. Eagles players react to the Damar Hamlin situation and discuss Sunday's critical matchup with the New York Giants. It was close to deciding #1 in franchise history. Despite all the condemnation and ridicule, McNabb never really changed himself. Jon Runyan is currently a US Congressman, representing New Jersey's third district. He also covered . Some of our current players have already done enough to be in the top 50 already. In addition to his on-field success, Kelce is known for his passionate speeches, particularly after the Eagles Super Bowl LII victory over the New England Patriots in 2018. White finished his career with the Eagles with seven selections to the Pro Bowl and All Pro teams. Giroux made his NHL debut on Feb. 19, 2008. It was found out that Waters brain tissue had degenerated similar to an 85 year old man with characteristics of Alzheimer's disease. He finished in third place for the season. But he remained around the building all year as he healed and began too rehab. Active Eagles Players Andy Reid Coached in Philadelphia. Montgomery finished his Eagles career with over 9,000 total yards and 103 total touchdowns. Moro is Philadelphia's final selection this weekend; here's what you need to know about the 6-foot-2, 292-pound defensive tackle before he joins the rest of his draft class in Philadelphia. Oldest Active Players in the NFL. The Eagles' Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award nominee, Brandon Graham, reacts to his three-sack performance in the demonstrative win over the Giants. Is a Rodney McLeod reunion in Philadelphia likely. Carmichael was a size mismatch against defensive backs and brought explosive capabilities to a run-first Eagles offense. He finished his career with 30 touchdowns and 6,204 total yards with the Eagles. When youre good, you cant get them off your coattails and when youre bad, oh, they let you know.. He has 44 sacks the past four seasons combined but yet needs injuries from other defensive ends in the NFL to get a invite to the Pro Bowl. Go inside the locker room and hear from several players including linebacker Haason Reddick and wide receiver DeVonta Smith as the Eagles prep for the Vikings. Keith Jackson finished his Eagles career with 2,756 receiving yards and 20 touchdowns before taking his talents to South Beach in 1992. In 2008, he played in all 16 games for the second-consecutive season. [5], Dorenbos is the host of Inside the Eagles, which airs on Eagles Television Network. This is simply amazing. In 64 games, Barnett has only accumulated 21.5 sacks. DeSean changed the way defenses play the Eagles. This performance resulted in his advancing to the Top 10 finals on September 13, 2016, where he told an inspirational story while manipulating playing cards that the judges signed. Of course, he also had a touchdown in the 1960 NFL Championship Game, the Eagles last title for over half a century. He has yet to not be worth every penny. Brandon Graham isnt only the longest tenured Philadelphia Eagle, but he is the longest tenured player in Philadelphia across all sports teams. His brain tissue was sent to the University of Pittsburgh. Whether it be quarterbacks on Sundays or Whitetails on Mondays, Trent Cole is a hunter. He played both center and linebacker. William Thomas was the starting left tackle for the Eagles from 1998-2008. Against all odds, Graham now longest-tenured athlete in Philly, Flyers traded longtime captain Claude Giroux. I dont know how different. It means weve all meant a lot to the organization over our careers. 2 NFL team analyst Charles Davis, and FOX Sports' lead . He would become a starter for the next eight seasons. He finished his career in 2001 with the Raiders. Wp Get the full experience. Miami Dolphins - Long snapper John Denney (since 2005) is the longest-tenured Dolphin. Fletcher Cox didnt have the best season in 2021, but things werent always like that. The interception return for a touchdown was the fourth of his career, which is still an NFL record. Bobby Walston was the Eagles former scoring leader at 881 points but was later broke and is currently held by David Akers. Mar 22, 2023. David Akers has been Mr. He had just 3.5 sacks and 35 tackles in 16 games, and fans are hoping that was just a fluke. The Eagles used their first-round pick (No. The Eagles selected the defensive end in the first-round of the 2010 NFL Draft. The longer he keeps playing at this elite level, the higher he should soar up in the Eagles rankings. The only thing McNabb didn't accomplish in his time with the Eagles was winning the Superbowl but so has every other quarterback that has started during the Superbowl era. Who would you say are the top 10 best Eagles players of all time? He played in the first 13 games of the 2004 season before damaging knee ligaments and being placed on the injured reserve list, ending his season. Super Bowl champion (LII) 2 First-team All-Pro (2017, 2022) Second-team All-Pro (2021)4 Pro Bowl (20172019, 2022)Second-team All-Big 12 (2012). Its difficult to explain to someone who never saw Reggie White play what it was like to bear witness to the best pass rusher ever to play in Philadelphia.