With new coach Andy Reid, the team would win four straight division titles and make their first Super Bowl in over 20 years. He was eventually cut in 1986 when Buddy Ryan took over. DeSean Jackson is now most famous for his "Miracle at the New Meadownlands" play last December, where DeSean returned a punt against the New York Giants for a touchdown to break a 31-31 tie. He was most famous for his celebratory "Axe Chop" after he made a big play. . First off, he scored the first touchdown of the 1960 Championship game to put the Eagles up 7-6. The Eagles used their two third-round selections on Alabama offensive lineman Tyler Steen and Illinois safety Sydney Brown. Id be lying if I had an answer to that one, Kelce said. He played college football at the University of Texas at El Paso and was signed by the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He only made one Pro Bowl in his career but deserved a couple more invites. [17], Dorenbos is a professional magician, who has performed in Las Vegas and Hollywood and on America's Got Talent. He has the longest kickoff return in Eagles history at 105 yards in 1961 against the Browns, and also had two kickoff returns for touchdowns in a single game. He was a key part of the offensive turnaround under coach Dick Vermeil. Peters had been with the Eagles since 2009. In the short time he accomplished a lot. However, he was advanced to the final with the wildcard. 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 Kelce has been named to First-team All-Pro four times, and is a five-time Pro Bowler, earning the title over the last three consecutive seasons. Giants quarterback Joe Pisarcik tried to hand off to Larry Csonka but the hand off was botched and Herman Edwards picked up the ball for the go ahead come from behind touchdown in the closing moments. where he covered the Eagles and Giants. Hes been a consistently dominant player for the Eagles since becoming a full time starter at left defensive end back in 2016. He was a loose, fun guy to watch, dancing in the end zones. Eagles reportedly working to restructure Brandon Graham's contract Following the news, the Eagles signed him to a one-year deal worth $14 million. Shady should finish his Eagles career as one of the best Eagles' running backs of all time. 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. Eagles release TE Brent Celek, their longest-tenured player A few of Boston's longest-tenured players, . With new coach Andy Reid, the team would win four straight division titles and make their first Super Bowl in over 20 years. Unless you have someone in your family who remembers the days the Eagles played at the Shibe Park, this name may be unfamiliar. Duce finished his career with the Eagles with over 4,000 yards and 22 touchdowns despite playing for some less than stellar teams early in his career. There are three Eagles players remaining in Philadelphia from Reid's tenure there: defensive tackle Fletcher Cox, EDGE Brandon Graham and center Jason Kelce. [10] On November 18, 2016, Dorenbos signed a three-year, $3.395 million contract extension with the Eagles through 2019. Mind you, there was no SEPTA back then. While he finished his career in 1984 with archrival Dallas, everyone remembers him as one of the best Eagles players of all time. . The Eagles on Tuesday released veteran tight end Brent Celek, who was the longest-tenured active pro athlete in Philadelphia. Keith Jackson finished his Eagles career with 2,756 receiving yards and 20 touchdowns before taking his talents to South Beach in 1992. Menu Stats Menu Super Bowl Menu Teams Menu . 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. In 61 he also led the league in receiving yards with 1,144. 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. Tight end Brent Celek, the longest-tenured member of the Philadelphia Eagles, was released by the team on Tuesday in a move that will free up some much-needed salary . He still keeps a video of that strip-sack on his phone for whenever he needs some extra motivation. And while sometimes leadership can be overblown, Grahams attitude is contagious and refreshing, especially for a team in an admitted rebuilding phase with a new head coach. After the clock had run out he stood over him and yelled " You can get up now Taylor, this game is over". Dawkins took over as starting free safety for the Eagles in the 1996 season and remained there for 13 seasons. Bednarik was a cross between John Wayne and Frank Sinatra to Eagles fans for decades. Bradley was a great player during a horrible era for the Eagles in the early 1970's. On the latest Audible, presented by DraftKings, Brandon Graham was mic'd up for his return to the field after missing almost all of the 2021 season due to injury. This time I aint gonna let him.. 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. Bednarik had an ongoing feud with then player Chuck Noll. In 2009, following his departure with the Eagles, an Eagles team employee voiced his frustration over the team's inability to keep him in Philly through Facebook and was fired. And now, as unlikely as it seemed early in his career, hes the longest-tenured active athlete in the City of Philadelphia. With an 11-1 record this season, theres a chance they can add another championship to their collective resume this season. 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. Brown, Jordan Mailata, and Brandon Graham all spoke with the media about their days off and more. ApplePodcasts|Google Play|Spotify|Stitcher|Art19|Watch on YouTube. The quarterback sneak will not be officially challenged, here to stay. Keith Jackson was a tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1988-1991. He is the executive producer of an album called Stripped Down with singer Steve Carlson, who is also his best friend. He finished his career with 6,464 receiving yards, 61 touchdowns and five Pro Bowl bids. He ran like a running back but blocked like a fullback. The Minister of Defense was the biggest star on a talented Eagles roster and always commanded attention. The Eagles acquired Peters in the 2009 offseason for first and fourth-round picks. In the offseason, Dorenbos serves as a corporate motivational speaker and has spoken for companies such as The Home Depot, the National FFA Organization, Pioneer Investments, Jackson Hewitt, Comcast and ING Group. He was later selected to the NFLAll Decade Team for the 1960's. He is still regarded as one of the best offensive tackles in league history. And he might be the best in a lot of years, maybe among the top guys I've ever seenBut I'll tell you, Dorenbos is something else, he really is, man." The contract made Kelce the highest-paid center throughout the league. He led the Eagles to Superbowl XV against the Raiders but unfortunately Jaws completed almost as many passes to Raiders linebacker Rod David as he didto the Eagles. The three-time Pro Bowler became the highest-paid offensive lineman in the NFL in 2019, and was named to the NFLs All-Pro team in 2021 alongside Jason Kelce. In 2008, he played in all 16 games for the second-consecutive season. Early on in the first game of the 1991 season, Packers linebacker Bryce Paup hit Cunningham low, tearing his ACL and ending his season. Mike Quick was a wide receiver for the Eagles his entire career (1982-1990). Norm Van Brocklin lead the Eagles to a NFL Championship as the starting quarterback in the 1960 season. So any moment these guys get together has a little more meaning. Bill Bradley was the Eagles' free safety during 1969-1976. The Cowboys chased him for 14.1 seconds on MNF in 04 before he found Freddie Mitchell for a big play. He made the all-50s league team and Canton. Thank God for YouTube. Longest-tenured Eagle makes most important in 2021 list Jul 19, 2021 / by Dave Zangaro Eagles ver the next three weeks leading up to training camp, we'll be counting down the top 20 most important Eagles for the 2021 season.O 20. 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. However, his best years were after the title run. CBS later suspended him for the final telecast of the NFL season. Instead of trying to drive, he took three trolleys to get to the game. Reggie was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006. Unlike most of the players on this list, he isn't most famous for one thing or play. Bednarik is also famous for knocking Frank Gifford out of football for 18 months. Peters had been with the Eagles since 2009. Despite all the condemnation and ridicule, McNabb never really changed himself. William Thomas was the starting left tackle for the Eagles from 1998-2008. The Eagles 1957 pick from Oklahoma became a star at Franklin Field on the Penn campus. [11] He was placed on injured reserve on December 12, 2016, following surgery for an injured wrist. The hit lead to a rule banning defensive players from hitting a quarterback below the waist while they are still in the pocket. He made five consecutive Pro Bowls from 1999 to 2003, the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award in 2002 and a member of the Eagles' 75th Anniversary Team in 2007. Tom Brady is no longer the league's eldest statesman. [3] Dorenbos had a brief reunion with his estranged father in 2019, and said that he has forgiven him for murdering his mother.[4]. For all his dominance, White only reached #4 on this list because of his departure. He answers several questions daily via twitter from Eagles fans and will never speak ill of the team or city that made him a superstar in the 90's and 2000's. We take over it and make sure its done.. He was the running back that took over after Ricky Watters left for Seattle in 1998. Hear from several Eagles players, including tight end Dallas Goedert, who could return from Injured Reserve for this week's game. 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. The Eagles proceeded to fire Andy Reid, the longest-tenured and winningest coach in team history. He has over 2,600 total yards and 13 touchdowns. Brandon Graham isnt only the longest tenured Philadelphia Eagle, but he is the longest tenured player in Philadelphia across all sports teams. Obviously, the Eagles in general really struggled in the second half of the season but those struggles definitely coincided with the drop-off in stats for Graham. per a team-provided video. Graham, Kelce and Cox, from 2010-12, respectively, each came in the final years of Andy Reid's tenure as Eagles coach. Who would you say are the top 10 best Eagles players of all time? He has yet to not be worth every penny. He already has over 3,000 career receiving yards and 17 receiving touchdowns. He was a part of a great secondary and seemed to do everything very well. . He was 43 years old. He is probably most remember for his broadcasting career more than anything today. With 408 tackles, 54.5 sacks, 12 forced fumbles, and 11 fumble recoveries in just nine NFL seasons, Fletcher Cox has already established himself as one of the best pass-rushing defensive tackles in Eagles history. His brain tissue was sent to the University of Pittsburgh. On March 11, 2013, he re-signed with the Eagles. He also had a knack for interceptions with 18 throughout his career, which was unheard of at the time for a linebacker. 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Steve Van Buren had to catch three trolleys and walk 12 blocks in order to make the game on time. Dawk is an eight time Pro Bowler, aseven time All Pro member, a member of the 2000's All Decade team, and a member of the Eagles' 75th Anniversary team. Eagles' longest-tenured players enjoying their weekly stroll together Asante Samuel was a free agent pickup for the Eagles formerly of the Patriots in 2008. There nearly was bloodshed once the game got out of hand. 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. On August 2, 1992, when he was 12, his mother, Kathy, was killed by his father, Alan, a software specialist. As the Eagles gear up for the Monday night clash with the Washington Commanders, hear from several players in the Eagles' locker room. All rights reserved. Hennessy has . Everyone knows the beginning of this story. He now has 118 moving into the 2022 season. [7] He played in the last seven games of the 2006 season, including 2 postseason games. This will be. He played in his first NFL game on September 7, 2003, against the New England Patriots. Philadelphia Eagles Washington Commanders . The Chicago Bears signed him in 2015. Jason Peters is the left tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles. Jerome Brown had lost control of his Corvette and crashed into a power pole. He finished his career as an Eagle with 61 career touchdowns including five on kickoff returns. Avonte Maddox Jets sign long snapper Thomas Hennessy to four-year extension Van Buren lived in Drexel Hill and had to get to Shibe Park on North Broad. 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. For the 17th year, NFL Network provides live on-location coverage of the NFL Draft. Philadelphia Eagles: Top 50 Players in Franchise History Keith was a three time All Pro with the Eagles in 1988, 1989 and 1990. "Man, it feels good," Graham said in a text message to NBC Sports Philadelphia. Love him or hate him, McNabb being at the top of that Eagles depth chart was the biggest reason why they were so successful. Copyright 2023 Philadelphia Eagles. He is also a supporter of education and has donated money to support schools in the Philadelphia area. He finished his career with 30 touchdowns and 6,204 total yards with the Eagles. Free agency took Allen to New Orleans in 1995, where he made a fifth consecutive Pro Bowl. Weve attempted to compile a list of the best Eagles players ever to don the green and white. But who are they greatest Eagles of them all? 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. Randall finished his Eagles career with over 22,000 passing yards and over 4,400 rushing yards. Unlike his teammates already discussed, Rick Lovato didnt start his career in Philadelphia. For his career, Bednarik collected 21 interceptions and 20 recovered fumbles. He joined the team in 2017 after he was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals. Ben Weinrib. 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. The 1992 season was dedicated toBrown and the mottofor the season was "Bring it Home for Jerome". [19] In the quarterfinal round of the Live Shows, Dorenbos asked all 4 judges to draw something on paper, predicted which judge drew what, and then a bottle was broken that contained his correct predictions of all of the judges' drawings. Its rare in todays NFL for three guys three legends to be teammates for this long. You have to look at more than just stats. Ojomo was born in Lagos, Nigeria. Carmichael played 13 seasons for Philadelphia and became one of the franchises best-skill players. In 1990, he finished third in the entire league with 81 receptions. The former starter at left guard may be making the switch to the right side this season. This list is neither definitive nor comprehensive. Before every game this season, the Eagles three longest-tenured players get to share a moment together. Hes become one of the most recognizable names with the franchise and was the gold standard among quarterback protectors. He was dynamic in his time and no one really comes to close to duplicating what he was able to do as a fullback. Between 1999-2001, Trotter was the starting middle linebacker for the Eagles and the anchor in their run defense. White was the best Eagles defensive lineman ever. . Just watch the relentless Brandon Graham bounce around the field, bringing the juice to Eagles practice. 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. Mar 22, 2023. He finished his career in 2001 with the Raiders. In 1958 he led the NFL with 58 receptions despite never catching a pass in college. We believe he was the best Eagles wide receiver to ever put on a Birds uniform. This best sums up what pro football was like in the 1940's. Mike Quick is currently the color commentator for the Philadelphia Eagles with Merrill Reese. Jon Dorenbos - Wikipedia 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. In 2019 it was announced he will compete on America's Got Talent: The Champions. Eagles release TE Celek, longest-tenured player - ESPN 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. Fred Barnett was a wide receiver for the Eagles from 1990-1995. The Eagles drafted Graham at No. The Giants had twice won the East while the Eagles wanted to knock them off the perch. Overall, Jason Kelce is widely regarded as one of the best centers in the NFL and a key player for the Philadelphia Eagles. Eagles' 4 current legends have Super memories and uncertain futures This was a hard decision at the top. He left for greener pastures in 2004, taking more money to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers. At UTEP's Pro Day workout, which six teams attended, Dorenbos averaged 0.62 seconds in snapping the ball to the punter. Pete Pihos was an end for the Eagles from 1947 to 1955 and a key member of two championship teams. However, in the 40s and early 50s, there was no better receiver in Philadelphia than Pete Pihos. NFL Philadelphia Eagles Player Most Seasons Played | StatMuse He joined the Eagles in 1947 and played both ways, blocking punts, intercepting passes as a defensive end, and scoring seven touchdowns on offense. 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. NFL Games Started Active Leaders | Pro-Football-Reference.com Troy Vincent was the Eagles' cornerback for eight seasons (1996-2003). Frustrations boiled over late in the fourth quarter . He retired in 1953 with the NFLs most career rushing yards at 5,860. Philadelphia Owes Chauncey Gardner-Johnson Absolutely Nothing! Under the defensive-minded Ryan, White was nearly unstoppable. He has made the last four Pro Bowls and has shown no signs of slowing down. Barnett is currently 8th all time on the Eagles receiving yards list. Bobby Walston was the Eagles former scoring leader at 881 points but was later broke and is currently held by David Akers. Waters would earn notoriety for his hit on Jim Everrett in 1988. He finished his Eagles career with over 4,600 yards and 28 touchdowns. Montgomery is still the Eagles all time leading rusher with over 6,500 rushing yards. Johnson arrived the following season, when Reid moved on to Kansas City. He's the longest-tenured Eagles player and the second-longest tenured major athlete in the city. 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. As a rookie, he started all 16 regular season games. He later signed with the Green Bay Packers, and the (then) Washington Redskins. Oldest Active Players in the NFL - AthlonSports.com | Expert The Eagles will look to adequately replace Sheldon Brown in 2011 with a more proven player in free agency. 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. Active Eagles Players Andy Reid Coached in Philadelphia. Dorenbos was signed by the Tennessee Titans on October 26, 2005, the same day he worked out for the team. Waters was one of the most fiercest players in the NFL during his prime. Jake Elliott is one of the best kickers the Philadelphia Eagles have ever had. He's the best I've seen this year. He is one of only five offensive line coaches since the 1970 NFL merger to . Montgomery finished his Eagles career with over 9,000 total yards and 103 total touchdowns. Hayes is the only one from that group that was actually drafted by the Pistons as Bey (Nets) and Stewart (Rockets) were both picked up via trade. A.J. He has since recovered and is doing well. "And I hope I can be here a couple more years to try and get to 15 (years) before I pass the torch to somebody else.". But the stats don't really tell the whole story. He still holds career records for catches (589), yards (8,978), and TDs (79). It was the stroke of luck the Eagles needed to turn around the moribund 90s. Hewas third all time on the Eagles in sacks with 54.5 until Trent Cole passed him with 57 during the 2010 season. He was a model of consistency and brought somestability to a franchise that had lost it once again. Despite a career of poor performances, Barnett adds experience to the edge rusher position, adding decent pressure on the quarterback. 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 strip-sack should be enough, but Graham, originally selected by Philadelphia with the 13th overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, is the longest-tenured member of the Eagles currently.. CLICK HERE FOR FULL BIO. 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. Since 1933, the Eagles have played across the city and brought fans thrills and heartaches. Down 2-0, go up 3-2, lose . Dorenbos appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show as a helper in November 2017 and March and May 2018.[22]. 10 current Eagles who should one day retire with the organization Simmons was another great player from the Buddy Ryan era in Philadelphia. The Eagles selected the defensive end in the first-round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He has already proven to be one of the most versatile backs in the game, he also is one of the best short yardage backs in the game. 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. For 13 seasons, Harold Carmichael stood out on the line of scrimmage for the Eagles. Richard Dent had a great career and is not only a Superbowl MVP but also a Hall of Famer. A couple weeks ago when Kelce played his 170th game, passing Chuck Bednarik for the most games ever played by an Eagles offensive lineman, he said what made it so special was seeing Graham and Coxs names right up on that leaderboard with him. 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. The Eagles selected the defensive end in the first-round of the 2010 NFL Draft. This percentage also broke the Eagles franchise record for the best field goal percentage in a single-season. [5] He was released on October 25. 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. Carmichael finished his Eagles career (1971-1983) with 8,978 receiving yards,589 receptions and 79 touchdowns. White finished his career with the Eagles with seven selections to the Pro Bowl and All Pro teams. Its about three Eagles legends doing something together for the team they lead. Bobby Taylor was a part of that great secondary the Eagles had in the early 2000's with Brian Dawkins and Troy Vincent. 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. On January 16, 2015, Dorenbos was named to his second Pro Bowl team. Dorenbos has a parallel career as a professional magician. In 1993, he returned four of his six INTs for touchdowns and also forced three fumbles. Graham was drafted in 2010, Kelce in 2011 and Cox in 2012. Bill Bergey played his final seven seasons in the NFL with the Eagles from 1974 to 1980. He was the backbone for that defense. He followed that up with over 1,000 rushing yards in 2010. Currently there is a petition going around campaigning to get Al Wistert into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.