The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a member of the National Football Conference (NFC) East division, they compete in the National Football League (NFL). Their home games are played at Lincoln Financial Field, located in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Prior to the 1909 football season, the original Frankford Athletic Association apparently disbanded. Several of the original players from the 1899 football team kept the team together, and they became known as Loyola Athletic Club.
In 1912, the Loyola Athletic Club, in keeping with Yellow Jackets tradition, carried the "Frankford" name again, to become the Frankford Athletic Association.
In 1922, the Frankford Athletic Association's Yellow Jackets absorbed the Philadelphia City Champion team, the Union Quakers of Philadelphia, and captured the unofficial championship of Philadelphia.
During the 1923 season, the Yellow Jackets compiled a 6–2–1 record against teams from the National Football League.
In 1924, the Frankford Athletic Association was granted an NFL franchise, thus becoming the Frankford Yellow Jackets.
In 1926, the Frankford Yellow Jackets won the NFL championship.
Between 1927, when the NFL changed from a sprawling Midwestern-based association to a narrower, major-market league, and 1934, three teams, the Chicago Bears, New York Giants, and Green Bay Packers, won all but one title.
Between 1927, when the NFL changed from a sprawling Midwestern-based association to a narrower, major-market league, and 1934, three teams, the Chicago Bears, New York Giants, and Green Bay Packers, won all but one title with the exception of the Providence Steam Roller, which won in 1928.
Following the ceasing of operations of the Yellow Jackets midway through the 1931 season, the National Football League granted an expansion franchise to an ownership group headed by Bert Bell and Lud Wray, who were also awarded the liquidated assets of the defunct Yellow Jackets organization.
In 1931, the Frankford Yellow Jackets franchise, whose colors were used by the Philadelphia Eagles in their inaugural season, suspended operations.
Midway through the 1931 season, the Frankford Yellow Jackets went bankrupt and were forced to cease operations.
On October 15, 1933, the Eagles played their first game against the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds in New York City, losing 56–0.
In 1933, both the Philadelphia Eagles and the Pittsburgh Steelers began playing, marking the start of a significant rivalry due to their location in Pennsylvania and shared division.
In 1933, the Philadelphia Eagles became part of the NFL Eastern Division.
In 1933, the Philadelphia Eagles franchise was established as a replacement for the bankrupt Frankford Yellow Jackets. A group led by Bert Bell secured the rights to an NFL franchise in Philadelphia.
In 1933, the Philadelphia Eagles' team colors were light blue and yellow.
In 1933, with the founding of the Philadelphia Eagles, their rivalry with the New York Giants began, as both teams have played in the same division in the NFL every year since.
In the 1933 NFL season, the Philadelphia Eagles were one of three teams, along with the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Cincinnati Reds, to join the NFL as expansion teams. Wray became the Eagles' first head coach and the team played at the Baker Bowl.
The Eagles' rivalry with the New York Giants began in 1933, establishing the oldest rivalry in the NFC East division and one of the most notable in the NFL.
On October 21, 1934, the Philadelphia Eagles played their first game against the Washington Redskins (then the Boston Redskins), with the Redskins winning 6–0 at Fenway Park.
Between 1927, when the NFL changed from a sprawling Midwestern-based association to a narrower, major-market league, and 1934, three teams, the Chicago Bears, New York Giants, and Green Bay Packers, won all but one title.
In 1934, the Philadelphia Eagles' team colors remained light blue and yellow.
In 1934, the second season for the Eagles, they tied for third in the East, which was their best finish in their first decade.
In 1935, Bert Bell proposed an annual college draft to equalize talent across the league.
In 1935, the Philadelphia Eagles added green to their uniforms, establishing kelly green, silver, and white as their colors for several decades.
In 1935, the Philadelphia Eagles held their preseason training camp at Chestnut Hill Academy.
By 1936, the Eagles suffered significant financial losses and were sold through a public auction. Bert Bell was the only bidder and became the sole owner of the team. Wray left the team and Bell became the head coach.
From 1936, the Eagles played at Municipal Stadium in South Philadelphia.
The Eagles finished the 1937 season 2–8–1.
In 1939, the Eagles continued to play at Municipal Stadium.
In 1939, the Philadelphia Eagles held their preseason training camp at Saint Joseph's University.
In December 1940, Bell intervened to stop the sale of Art Rooney's Steelers to Alexis Thompson, and Rooney then acquired half of Bell's interest in the Eagles. In a series of events known as the Pennsylvania Polka, Rooney and Bell exchanged their entire Eagles roster and their territorial rights in Philadelphia to Thompson for his entire Steelers roster and his rights in Pittsburgh.
In 1940, Bell signed a lease for Shibe Park after balking at a rent increase from the City of Philadelphia for Municipal Stadium.
During the first years under Neale, the Eagles' struggles continued, and they finished the 1941 season with a 2–8–1 record.
In the 1941 season, the Eagles played their home opener at Municipal Stadium and then moved to Shibe Park.
In the 1942 season, there was no improvement as the team finished the season 2–9.
In 1943, due to player shortages stemming from World War II, the Eagles merged with the Steelers to form the "Phil-Pitt Combine", known as the Steagles. The team finished the 1943 season with a 5–4–1 record, and the merger was dissolved at the season's end.
In 1943, the Philadelphia Eagles held their preseason training camp at Saint Joseph's University.
In 1944, the Eagles, led by head coach Greasy Neale and running back Steve Van Buren, had their first winning season in team history.
In 1945, the Eagles had a second-place finish.
From 1946, the Philadelphia Eagles held their preseason training camp at Saranac Lake.
In 1946, the Eagles had a second-place finish.
In 1947, the Philadelphia Eagles reached the NFL Championship game for the first time, but lost to the Chicago Cardinals 28–21.
From 1948 to 1995, the Philadelphia Eagles team logo was an eagle in flight carrying a football in its claws.
In 1948, the Philadelphia Eagles offense scored 51 touchdowns, marking the most in franchise history.
In 1948, the Philadelphia Eagles won one of their pre-merger NFL Championship Games.
Through 1948, the Philadelphia Eagles held their preseason training camp at Saranac Lake.
In 1949, the Eagles won their second consecutive NFL Championship game by a score of 14-0. Running back Steve Van Buren rushed for 196 yards. Chuck Bednarik was selected as the first overall pick in the 1949 NFL draft.
In 1949, the Philadelphia Eagles ended their membership of the NFL Eastern Division.
Prior to the start of the 1949 season, the Eagles were sold by Thompson to a syndicate of 100 buyers, known as the "Happy Hundred", each of whom paid $3,000 for a share of the team.
The 1960 Eagles season was notable as they secured their first division title since 1949, marking a significant achievement for the team.
The Eagles finished the 2021 season with the #1 rushing offense in the NFL, marking the best rushing offense in the franchise history since the 1949 Eagles team.
Following the 1950 season, Greasy Neale retired as the Eagles' head coach.
In 1950, the Eagles opened the season against the AAFC champion Cleveland Browns, losing 35–10. The Eagles finished the 1950 season 6–6.
In 1950, the Philadelphia Eagles became part of the National Conference.
From 1951, the Philadelphia Eagles held their preseason training camp at Hershey.
Two games into the 1951 season, Bo McMillin was forced to retire following a diagnosis of terminal stomach cancer. Wayne Millner finished out the season before being replaced by Jim Trimble.
In 1953, the Philadelphia Eagles became part of the Eastern Conference.
In 1954, Shibe Park was renamed Connie Mack Stadium.
In 1954, the Philadelphia Eagles, along with the Baltimore Colts, became the second team in the NFL to put a logo on their helmets, featuring silver wings on a kelly green helmet.
After the 1957 season, the Eagles moved from Connie Mack Stadium to Franklin Field at the University of Pennsylvania.
In 1958, the Eagles took steps to improve by hiring Buck Shaw as head coach and acquiring quarterback Norm Van Brocklin in a trade with the Los Angeles Rams.
During the 1959 season, former Eagles owner and co-founder Bert Bell, who had become NFL commissioner, attended the Eagles game on October 11 at Franklin Field against the Pittsburgh Steelers. During the fourth quarter, Bell suffered a heart attack and died later that day.
On September 30, 1960, the Philadelphia Eagles won the first game in their rivalry with the Dallas Cowboys, 27–25.
On November 20, 1960, Chuck Bednarik delivered "The Hit" on Frank Gifford during a game at Yankee Stadium. The clothesline tackle left Gifford unconscious and hospitalized for ten days with a concussion, leading to his retirement for 18 months. The NFL later ranked the play as the 44th greatest in league history.
On December 26, 1960, the Philadelphia Eagles defeated Vince Lombardi's Green Bay Packers in the NFL Championship Game, marking Lombardi's only championship game loss. Chuck Bednarik played both offense and defense, ending the game by tackling Jim Taylor to secure the victory for the Eagles.
Ed Khayat, who replaced coach Jerry Williams in 1971, had been a defensive lineman on the Eagles' 1960 NFL championship team.
In 1960, Norm Van Brocklin was expected to succeed Buck Shaw as head coach upon retirement, but the position was given to Nick Skorich. This led to Van Brocklin's departure and him becoming the head coach for the Minnesota Vikings.
In 1960, the Eagles won their first championship since 1960.
In 1960, the Eagles, led by veterans like Shaw, Van Brocklin, and Bednarik, achieved a celebrated season, marking their first division title since 1949 despite being considered a team of grit over talent. Tommy McDonald, a Pro Bowl receiver, later penned his autobiography, They Pay Me to Catch Footballs.
In the 2010 season, the Eagles wore uniforms similar to the ones that were worn by the 1960 championship team in honor of the 50th anniversary of that team.
In 1961, Sonny Jurgensen became the Eagles' starting quarterback after Van Brocklin left. The team finished with a 10-4 record, just behind the New York Giants, but the franchise was in turmoil.
In 1962, the Eagles' team, significantly impacted by injuries, only managed to secure three wins, which included a notable 49-0 loss at home to the Green Bay Packers.
In 1976, Dick Vermeil was hired to coach the Eagles, who had managed only one winning season since 1962.
In 1963, the remaining 65 shareholders sold the Eagles to Jerry Wolman, a 36-year-old millionaire developer, for $5.505 million, setting a new record for the price of a professional sports franchise.
In 1964, Jerry Wolman hired Joe Kuharich to a 15-year contract to coach the Eagles. This period was marked by the "Santa Claus incident", where fans threw snowballs at Santa during a Christmas pageant.
In 1966, the Eagles had a winning season, finishing second in the NFL Eastern Conference. They lost to the Baltimore Colts in the Playoff Bowl, a third-place consolation game, with a score of 20-14.
In 1966, the Philadelphia Eagles ended their membership of the Eastern Conference.
In 1966, the Pittsburgh Steelers achieved their last road win against the Eagles, which also coincided with the start of the Super Bowl era. This year also marked the end of a major divisional rivalry with the Eagles.
In 1967, the Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers were placed in separate divisions, though they remained in the same conference for three years.
In 1967, the Eagles finished the season with a 6-7-1 record.
In 1967, the Philadelphia Eagles were placed in the Capitol Division of the Eastern Conference.
Through 1967, the Philadelphia Eagles held their preseason training camp at Hershey.
During the 1968 season, fans of the struggling 2–11 Philadelphia Eagles pelted an incarnation of Santa Claus with snowballs during a halftime Christmas celebration, an event that became infamous.
From 1968, the Philadelphia Eagles held their preseason training camp at Albright College.
In 1968, the Eagles had a poor season, finishing with a 2-12 record and falling further in the standings.
From 1969 to 1972, the Philadelphia Eagles' logo featured a more stylized eagle.
In 1969, Leonard Tose purchased the Eagles from Jerry Wolman for $16.155 million. Tose then fired coach Joe Kuharich and appointed Pete Retzlaff as general manager and Jerry Williams as head coach.
In 1969, the Philadelphia Eagles wore two helmet versions: Kelly green with white wings for road games, and white with kelly green wings for home games.
In 1969, the grass field at Franklin Field was replaced by AstroTurf, making Franklin Field the first NFL stadium to use artificial turf.
From 1970 to 1973, the Philadelphia Eagles wore the white helmets with Kelly green wings exclusively before switching back to Kelly green helmets with silver wings.
In 1970, the Eagles had a 3-10-1 record and after three consecutive blowout losses to start the 1971 season, coach Jerry Williams was fired.
In 1970, the Pittsburgh Steelers moved to the American Football Conference (AFC), along with the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Colts, resulting in the Eagles and Steelers no longer playing each other every year.
In 1970, with the league's reformation into the NFC and AFC, the Philadelphia Eagles were placed in the NFC East.
In 1971, the Eagles moved to the newly constructed Veterans Stadium. After a series of losses, Jerry Williams was fired and replaced by Ed Khayat. Also in 1971, the team traded Norm Snead to the Vikings, and Bill Bradley led the NFL in interceptions.
In 1972, Don McCafferty, head coach of the Baltimore Colts, was fired after the 1972 NFL season, prior to Doug Pederson being fired within three years of winning a Super Bowl.
In 1972, the Eagles finished with a 2-11-1 record, and coach Ed Khayat was subsequently released. Despite the poor record, the team had surprising wins against the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Oilers.
Through 1972, the Philadelphia Eagles held their preseason training camp at Albright College.
Until 1972, the eagle in the Philadelphia Eagles' logo had a more stylized look.
From 1973, the Philadelphia Eagles held their preseason training camp at Widener University.
In 1973, Mike McCormack was hired as the Eagles' coach and helped to revitalize the offense with the aid of Roman Gabriel and Harold Carmichael.
In 1973, the Philadelphia Eagles added the team's name below the eagle logo, returning to its pre-1969 look.
In 1974, Jim Murray, the Eagles' general manager, added talent on the defensive side by acquiring Bill Bergey, a future Pro Bowl linebacker.
In 1974, Joseph A. Scirrotto Jr. designed the silver wings within a white outline, which became the standard helmet design for the Philadelphia Eagles for over two decades, featuring a kelly green helmet.
In 1975, Mike McCormack was fired after the Eagles finished the season with a 4-10 record.
In 1976, Dick Vermeil was hired to coach the struggling Eagles after a 4-10 record in 1975.
In 1976, Dick Vermeil was hired from UCLA to coach the struggling Eagles. The Eagles finished 1976 with a 4-10 record.
In 1976, Merrill Reese joined the Philadelphia Eagles as the play-by-play announcer.
In 1976, the Philadelphia Eagles season was the subject of the movie Invincible. The movie stars Mark Wahlberg as Vince Papale, a part-time school teacher and diehard Eagles fan who became an Eagles player.
In 1977, the Eagles traded Charle Young to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for quarterback Ron Jaworski. The defense, led by Bill Bergey and Marion Campbell, began to develop a reputation for hard-hitting play.
In 1978, the Eagles experienced "The Miracle at the Meadowlands", where Herman Edwards returned a fumble for a touchdown, securing a 19-17 victory against the Giants. The Eagles made the playoffs with a 9-7 record. Wilbert Montgomery exceeded 1,000 rushing yards.
In 1978, the Philadelphia Eagles-Atlanta Falcons rivalry emerged after the Falcons upset the Eagles in the Wild Card Round 14–13.
In 1979, the Eagles tied for first place with an 11-5 record. Wilbert Montgomery set a team rushing record with 1,512 yards.
Through 1979, the Philadelphia Eagles held their preseason training camp at Widener University.
From 1980, the Philadelphia Eagles held their preseason training camp at West Chester University.
In 1980, the Eagles defeated the Dallas Cowboys 20-7 in the NFC Championship Game, earning a spot in Super Bowl XV. Wilbert Montgomery's rushing performance and Leroy Harris's contribution led to the victory.
In 1981, the Eagles started strong with six consecutive wins and finished the season 10-6, securing a wild-card berth. However, they lost to the New York Giants 27-21 in the wild-card round, ending their hopes of a repeat NFC championship.
After the Eagles finished 3-6 in the strike-shortened 1982 season, coach Dick Vermeil quit the team, citing "burnout".
In 2024, The Eagles finished with 18 total wins, tying the NFL record for most total wins in a season along with the 1984 San Francisco 49ers
The Eagles again failed to make the playoffs in 1984, and at the end of the season, the team almost relocated to Phoenix, Arizona.
In 1985, Leonard Tose was compelled to sell the Eagles to Norman Braman and Ed Leibowitz for $65 million due to gambling debts. The team struggled during the season, and coach Marion Campbell was fired after week 16.
In 2024, The Eagles finished with 18 total wins, tying the NFL record for most total wins in a season along with the 1985 Chicago Bears
In the 1985 Supplemental draft, the Philadelphia Eagles successfully acquired the rights to Reggie White, who was an elite pass rusher for the Memphis Showboats.
The Eagles finished the 2021 season with the #1 rushing offense in the NFL, marking the best rushing offense since the 1985 Chicago Bears.
In 1986, Buddy Ryan's arrival as head coach ignited the team and fan base. Known for his hard-as-nails attitude, he rejuvenated the team by releasing aging players. Randall Cunningham took over as quarterback, showing promise despite a 5-10-1 season.
In 1987, a strike shortened the season by one game. Substitute players filled in poorly. Following the strike, the regular Eagles team won a revenge game against the Dallas Cowboys, finishing the season with a 7-8 record.
In 1987, the Eagles Honor Roll was established, with the inaugural induction class consisting of every Eagles player elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame at that point.
In 1988, the Eagles reached the playoffs but lost to the Chicago Bears 20-12 in a game known as the "Fog Bowl."
In 1989, the rivalry between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys involved incidents such as the Bounty Bowl, marking a period of considerable hostility.
On November 12, 1990, during a Monday Night Football game, the Eagles defeated the Washington Redskins 28-14. The game was nicknamed the "Body Bag Game" due to the number of injuries inflicted on the Redskins by the Eagles' tough defense.
On January 7, 1991, Eagles fired Ryan and replaced him with offensive coordinator Rich Kotite. The team's starting quarterback Randall Cunningham got a knee injury, so Jim McMahon became the starting quarterback for the rest of the season.
On June 25, 1992, All-Pro defensive tackle Jerome Brown tragically passed away in an automobile accident. The Eagles team and their fanbase dedicated the 1992 season to honor Jerome Brown.
On May 6, 1994, Jeffrey Lurie purchased the Philadelphia Eagles for an estimated $185 million, succeeding Norman Braman as the team owner.
In 1994, Jeffrey Lurie bought the Philadelphia Eagles for $185 million.
In 1995, Super Bowl XXIX set a scoring record of 75 points, one point more than Super Bowl LII.
In 1995, the Philadelphia Eagles stopped using the eagle in flight carrying a football in its claws as their logo, which had been in use since 1948.
Through 1995, the Philadelphia Eagles held their preseason training camp at West Chester University.
In December 1996, the Dallas Cowboys had their last playoff win. This is referenced in comparison to the Eagles losing to the Cowboys in the January 2010 Wild Card game.
In 1996 the original uniform style was launched and would have subtle changes.
In 1996, the Philadelphia Eagles radically altered their logo and uniforms, changing the primary color to "midnight green," abandoning silver, changing helmet wings to primarily white, and adopting a cartoon-like eagle head logo.
Since 1996, the Philadelphia Eagles have made only minor alterations to their uniforms, mostly related to jersey/pants combinations worn during specific games.
In 1997, after a game against the San Francisco 49ers featured numerous incidents, the Philadelphia Eagles appointed a judge, Seamus McCaffery, to preside over a temporary courtroom at the stadium, beginning at the following home game.
In 1997, the Philadelphia Eagles wore midnight green jerseys and pants against the San Francisco 49ers for the first of only two occasions in team history.
In 1998, former Eagles wide receiver Mike Quick replaced offense lineman Stan Walters as the color analyst for the Philadelphia Eagles.
On September 12, 1999, the last Philadelphia Eagles home game that was blacked out on television due to not being sold out was against the Arizona Cardinals. This was also Andy Reid's first home game as the new head coach.
On October 10, 1999, during a Week 5 game at Veterans Stadium against the Dallas Cowboys, Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin sustained a career-ending injury after being tackled by Eagles safety Tim Hauck. Irvin was diagnosed with a potentially threatening cervical spine injury. Some Eagles fans responded with applause after the injury, giving rise to Philadelphia's reputation as unduly aggressive and hostile fans.
Since the 1999 season, the Philadelphia Eagles have sold out every home game, ranking among the best teams in the NFL for attendance.
In 2002, Tom Brady won a Super Bowl as a backup quarterback, a feat later matched by Nick Foles.
In 2002, during the final regular season game at Veterans Stadium, the Philadelphia Eagles wore midnight green jerseys and pants in a win over the Washington Redskins.
In December 2003, "Eagles Court" ended after fan behavior improved following the team's move to Lincoln Financial Field.
In 2003, for the first two games of the season (both home losses), the Philadelphia Eagles wore white jerseys with white pants.
In the 2003 season, subtle changes were made to the Philadelphia Eagles' uniforms, including adding black shadows and silver trim to the numbers. Black alternate jerseys also debuted, worn for selected home games.
On March 16, 2004, The Eagles acquired Terrell Owens in a controversial three-way deal with the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers. Terrell Owens is a premier wide receiver.
From 2004 to 2011, with the exception of 2007 and 2010, the Philadelphia Eagles wore white jerseys and white pants exclusively during preseason games.
In 2004, Peyton Manning set one of the highest passer rating in the league. This is being referenced in comparison to Nick Foles setting a record in 2013.
In 2004, Terrell Owens scored three touchdowns in his debut with the team, and Saquon Barkley would match this feat in 2024.
In 2004, the Philadelphia Eagles started wearing black cleats exclusively, though this rule was later relaxed by the mid-2010s.
In 2022, the Eagles matched their franchise-best 13-1 start from the 2004 season.
Despite finishing with a 6–10 record in the 2005 season, the Philadelphia Eagles ranked second in the NFL in merchandise sales, and single-game tickets for the next season were sold out minutes after phone and Internet lines opened.
In 2005, the Eagles faced the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXIX.
From 2006 to 2013, the Philadelphia Eagles wore the alternate black jerseys once a season, for the last November home game, but did not use them in 2007, 2010, and 2011.
In 2006, American City Business Journals ranked Philadelphia Eagles fans third in their study to determine the most loyal fans in the NFL. The study noted that Eagles fans filled 99.8% of the seats in the stadium over the previous decade and called them "incredibly loyal".
In 2006, HarperCollins published "If Football's a Religion, Why Don't We Have a Prayer?", a book by Jereé Longman, which described the fans of the 700 Level at Veterans Stadium as having a reputation for "hostile taunting, fighting, public urination and general strangeness."
In 2006, the Philadelphia Eagles lost quarterback McNabb after 10 games, causing turmoil. Despite this, Westbrook stepped up, and the Eagles, under coach Reid, won their fifth NFC East title with a 10–6 record. They won the Wild Card game against the New York Giants but lost in the Divisional Round to the New Orleans Saints.
Since 2006, the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys series has been close, with each team winning 12 games.
The comedy television series It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia makes several references to the Philadelphia Eagles, most notably on Season 3, Episode 2, "The Gang Gets Invincible", a reference to the 2006 Wahlberg film.
The novel Silver Linings Playbook mentions the 2006 Philadelphia Eagles team.
Excepting 2007 and 2010, the Philadelphia Eagles wore white jerseys and white pants exclusively during preseason games from 2004 to 2011.
In 2007, the Philadelphia Eagles ended the season with an 8–8 record and failed to make the playoffs for the second time in three seasons.
In 2007, the Philadelphia Eagles used special 75th-anniversary uniforms in place of the black alternates.
In 2024, The Eagles finished with 18 total wins, tying the NFL record for most total wins in a season along with the 2007 New England Patriots
To celebrate the Philadelphia Eagles' 75th anniversary in 2007, the team wore a 75th-season logo patch on the left shoulder and "throwback" jerseys in a game against the Detroit Lions, mirroring the colors of Philadelphia's city flag and the former Frankford Yellow Jackets.
As of August 2008, the Philadelphia Eagles had sold out 71 consecutive games, and 70,000 additional fans were on the waiting list for season tickets.
From 2008, Philadelphia Eagles games were broadcast on both rock-formatted WYSP and sports-talk Sports Radio 610 WIP, both stations owned and operated by CBS Radio.
In 2008, Forbes placed Philadelphia Eagles fans first in its survey, which was based on the correlation between team performance and fan attendance. ESPN.com placed Eagles fans fourth in the league in its own survey, citing the connection between the team's performance and the mood of the city.
In 2008, the Philadelphia Eagles finished the season with a 9–6–1 record, earning a wild card berth in the playoffs. They upset the Minnesota Vikings in the first round and then defeated the defending Super Bowl champion New York Giants, advancing to their sixth NFC Championship Game, where they lost to the Arizona Cardinals 32-25.
In 2008, the black jerseys with white pants re-appeared for the Philadelphia Eagles' Thanksgiving night game against the Arizona Cardinals.
The movie Silver Linings Playbook highlights the 2008 Philadelphia Eagles season, and the novel mentions the 2006 team.
On December 6, 2009, Andy Reid became the fifth coach in NFL history to win 100 or more games with a single team in a single decade.
In 2009, Doug Pederson joined the Eagles as a quality control assistant coach, marking his initial role with the team before later becoming the head coach.
On January 11, 2010, Tom Heckert, Jr., the General Manager, was hired away by the Cleveland Browns and was replaced by Howie Roseman.
In January 2010, the Philadelphia Eagles, with an 11-5 record, entered the playoffs as the NFC's sixth seed. In the wild card game, the Eagles lost 34–14 to the Dallas Cowboys, marking Dallas's first playoff win since December 1996.
On March 5, 2010, Brian Westbrook was cut from the Philadelphia Eagles after eight seasons with the team.
On April 4, 2010, the Philadelphia Eagles traded quarterback Donovan McNabb to the Washington Redskins for a second-round draft pick. Kevin Kolb was named the starter, but Vick took over after Kolb suffered a concussion.
On September 12, 2010, during the 2010 season, the Philadelphia Eagles wore uniforms similar to those worn by the 1960 championship team, commemorating the 50th anniversary of that team.
Excepting 2007 and 2010, the Philadelphia Eagles wore white jerseys and white pants exclusively during preseason games from 2004 to 2011.
For the 2010 season, the Philadelphia Eagles used throwback uniforms in place of the black alternates for their anniversary to commemorate past teams.
In 2010, Doug Pederson served his second year as a quality control assistant coach for the Eagles, continuing to lay the groundwork for his future coaching roles.
Since 2010, the rivalry between the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Redskins/Commanders has been very even overall with the Eagles winning 19 of the last 31 matchups.
Through 2010, Philadelphia Eagles games were broadcast on both rock-formatted WYSP and sports-talk Sports Radio 610 WIP, both stations owned and operated by CBS Radio.
From 2006 to 2013, the Philadelphia Eagles wore the alternate black jerseys once a season, for the last November home game, but did not use them in 2007, 2010, and 2011.
In 2011, CBS dropped the music format on WYSP, renaming it WIP-FM and making it a full simulcast of WIP.
In 2011, Doug Pederson was promoted to the position of quarterbacks coach for the Eagles, signifying a step up in his coaching career within the team.
In 2011, the Philadelphia Eagles' off-season was affected by an NFL lockout. After the lockout, the team made several high-profile free-agent signings and traded Kevin Kolb. Vince Young, the new 2nd-stringer, called the team the "Dream Team". However, the team finished only 8–8 and missed the playoffs.
In 2011, with the exception of 2007 and 2010, the Philadelphia Eagles stopped wearing white jerseys and white pants exclusively during preseason games, having started the trend in 2004.
In Week 17 of the 2024 season, the Eagles clinched the NFC East title by sweeping the Dallas Cowboys for the first time since 2011.
On December 30, 2012, after a loss to the New York Giants and a disappointing season, head coach Andy Reid was fired after fourteen seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles.
In 2012, Doug Pederson concluded his tenure as the quarterbacks coach for the Eagles before moving on to other coaching opportunities.
In 2012, Nike replaced Reebok as the NFL's official apparel licensee. The Philadelphia Eagles chose not to adopt Nike's "Elite 51" uniform technology. The Eagles revived their black alternate jersey and resumed wearing white pants with their white jerseys in the regular season.
In 2012, the Eagles Honor Roll was retitled as the Eagles Hall of Fame.
On January 16, 2013, the Philadelphia Eagles hired Chip Kelly, the University of Oregon's head coach, to succeed Andy Reid as head coach.
From 2006 to 2013, the Philadelphia Eagles wore the alternate black jerseys once a season, for the last November home game, but did not use them in 2007, 2010, and 2011.
In 2013, with the addition of head coach Chip Kelly, the Philadelphia Eagles moved their training camp to the NovaCare Complex in Philadelphia.
As of the 2014 season, the Philadelphia Eagles post-game show is hosted by Kevin Riley, a former Eagles linebacker, and Rob Ellis.
For the 2014 season, the Philadelphia Eagles officially adopted the "Elite 51"-style uniform from Nike. They only wore the midnight green jerseys and pants in the second half of that season due to production difficulties.
In 2014, the Philadelphia Eagles started the season winning their first three games and making NFL history. After going 9–3, the Eagles lost their next three games, lost the NFC East title, and were eliminated from playoff contention.
In Week 6 of 2014, the Philadelphia Eagles introduced black pants to complement their black jerseys, creating a blackout uniform set against the New York Giants. The Eagles won 27–0, achieving their first shutout in 18 years. The all-black uniforms have been regularly worn at home against the Giants since the 2014 'blackout' game, with the exception of 2017.
On December 29, 2015, with one game left in the season, head coach Chip Kelly was released by the Philadelphia Eagles after a 6–9 record. Pat Shurmur was named interim head coach.
At the end of the 2015 season, the Philadelphia Eagles were slated for the 13th overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft.
In 2015, the Kansas City Chiefs moved into the top 10 in scoring offense under Doug Pederson's leadership as offensive coordinator.
In 2015, the Philadelphia Eagles preseason games were televised on WCAU, the local NBC owned and operated station.
In 2015, the Philadelphia Eagles, under Chip Kelly's total control, acquired DeMarco Murray and Super Bowl champion Byron Maxwell. The Eagles lost their first two games, with Bradford, Maxwell, and Murray struggling.
On January 18, 2016, the Philadelphia Eagles hired Kansas City Chiefs' offensive coordinator Doug Pederson as their next head coach.
On September 3, 2016, the Philadelphia Eagles traded starting quarterback Sam Bradford to the Minnesota Vikings and named Carson Wentz the starting quarterback for Week 1 of the 2016 season.
In 2016, Tom Brady broke the TD-INT ratio record previously set by Nick Foles in 2013. This is being referenced to compare Foles setting records.
In Week 16 of 2016, the Philadelphia Eagles wore a variation of the all-black look as part of the NFL Color Rush program against the Giants, featuring solid black socks.
In 2017, Cowboys legend Drew Pearson insulted the opposing franchise at the draft weekend, further fueling the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys rivalry.
In 2017, Frank Reich served as the Eagles' offensive coordinator during their Super Bowl-winning season before rejoining Wentz at the Colts.
In 2017, the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Atlanta Falcons in a divisional round victory on their path to winning Super Bowl LII.
In 2017, the Philadelphia Eagles extended their broadcasting contract with WIP-FM through 2024.
In 2017, the Philadelphia Eagles started the season with a 10–1 record and finished 13–3. In Week 14, Carson Wentz tore his ACL, and Nick Foles took over. The Eagles clinched the #1 seed and home-field advantage in the playoffs.
In 2017, the Philadelphia Eagles traded with the Minnesota Vikings to get a first round pick.
In 2022, the Eagles secured their third 13-win season in franchise history, matching the seasons of 2004 and 2017.
In Week 6 of the 2017 season, the Philadelphia Eagles debuted an all-white look with white jerseys, white pants, and solid white socks in a road game against the Carolina Panthers.
With the exception of 2017, the Philadelphia Eagles have regularly worn the all-black uniforms at home against the Giants since the 2014 'blackout' game.
From 2018 to 2023, Saquon Barkley was a running back with the New York Giants.
In 2018, Carson Wentz was recovering from an injury, so Nick Foles started as quarterback. Wentz returned in week 3, but later suffered a fractured vertebra, leading to Foles starting again. Despite a 4-6 start, the Eagles finished 9-7 and made the playoffs.
In 2018, Eagles legend David Akers insulted the opposing franchise at the draft weekend, continuing the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys rivalry.
In 2018, the Eagles matched their 9-7 record.
In 2018, the Philadelphia Eagles traded with the Minnesota Vikings to get a fourth round pick.
In 2018, the Philadelphia Eagles' midnight green pants were not worn at all, marking the first such instance since the 1996 rebrand that the Eagles wore only white pants with their primary white or midnight green jerseys.
In 2022, the Eagles had their first postseason win since 2018.
In 2019, soccer star Carli Lloyd appeared at a joint practice of the Philadelphia Eagles with the Baltimore Ravens, where she successfully kicked a 55-yard field goal. Later, she celebrated a goal by doing the "E-A-G-L-E-S, Eagles!" chant during an international friendly at Lincoln Financial Field.
In 2019, the Eagles finished with a 9-7 record, clinching the NFC East and a playoff berth for the third consecutive season. Carson Wentz suffered a concussion in his first playoff game, and the Eagles lost to the Seahawks.
In 2019, the Eagles last won the NFC East.
In 2019, the Philadelphia Eagles began to utilize the all-white look full-time as a road uniform set, thanks to the NFL's decision to allow teams to wear solid color socks as an alternate look.
By 2020, 610 WIP had changed call letters to WTEL and rebranded to the Philadelphia affiliate for the Black Information Network, while WIP-FM broadcast all Eagles games.
In 2020, the Eagles started with consecutive losses and a controversial tie. Injuries plagued the team, and Jalen Hurts replaced Carson Wentz as the starting quarterback in week 13. The Eagles finished with a 4-11-1 record and missed the playoffs.
On January 11, 2021, the Eagles fired head coach Doug Pederson after a meeting with owner Jeffrey Lurie regarding the future of the team and proposed coaching staff changes.
On January 21, 2021, the Eagles hired Nick Sirianni as their new head coach.
During Week 10 of the 2021 season, the Philadelphia Eagles paired their white uniforms with the alternate black pants against the Denver Broncos, marking the first time the black pants were paired with a different colored uniform.
Back in 2022, it was released to the media that the Philadelphia Eagles would be changing their wordmark to a more modernized design. Due to supply chain issues, the new wordmark was not able to be applied to the uniforms until the 2024 season.
In 2022 the entry fee paid by Bell and Wray, $3,500, had the equivalent of roughly US$67,000 in inflation-adjusted dollars.
In 2022, the Eagles started 8-0 and finished with a 14-3 record, earning the top seed in the NFC. They won the NFC East for the first time since 2019 and reached Super Bowl LVII but ultimately lost to the Chiefs.
In 2022, the Eagles traded Carson Wentz to the Colts, absorbing a $33.8-million dead-cap hit.
In 2022, the Philadelphia Eagles unveiled a new black alternate helmet, which would be worn alongside the all-black uniform. The Eagles also announced that Kelly Green uniforms would return as an alternate uniform starting in the 2023 season.
In 2023, the Eagles started 10-1 but struggled with a poor defense, eventually being eliminated in the Wild Card round. Brian Johnson and Sean Desai were subsequently fired.
In 2023, the Philadelphia Eagles returned to wearing Kelly Green uniforms as the team's alternate, with their debut being in a Week 7 win vs the Miami Dolphins. With the Kelly Green helmet becoming the team's one alternate, the black helmet was temporarily shelved, and the Eagles returned to wearing their primary midnight green helmets with the all-black uniform.
In 2024, the Eagles improved on their 11-6 record from the 2023 season, and won ten consecutive games for the first time in franchise history.
On March 4, 2024, center Jason Kelce retired after 13 years with the Eagles.
On March 13, 2024, Saquon Barkley signed a three-year deal with the Eagles.
On September 6, 2024, in his Eagles debut, Saquon Barkley rushed for 109 yards and scored three touchdowns in a victory over the Green Bay Packers.
In December 2024, the Philadelphia Eagles became one of the first teams in the NFL to sell an ownership stake to outside investors. The deal sold 8% of the franchise at a valuation of $8.3 billion.
As of the 2024 season, the Dallas Cowboys lead the all-time series against the Philadelphia Eagles 74–58.
By 2024, there had been 52 inductees into the Eagles Hall of Fame. Players are considered for induction three years after their retirement from the NFL.
In 2024, the Eagles defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-13 at Lincoln Financial Field in their most recent meeting. As of the 2024 season, the Eagles lead the all-time series 50–29–3.
In 2024, the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders met for the first time in the postseason in the NFC Championship Game, with the Eagles defeating the Commanders 55–23.
In 2024, the Philadelphia Eagles broadcasting contract with WIP-FM was still in effect after being extended in 2017.
In the 2024 season, the Philadelphia Eagles' new wordmark was applied to the uniforms. In addition, the black helmet was brought back as the team's third helmet option and was worn with the white jerseys, black pants, and white socks for the team's Week 1 game in São Paulo, Brazil against the Green Bay Packers.
During a January 2025 home playoff game against the Green Bay Packers, an Eagles fan shouted obscenities at a woman wearing Packers gear; the incident went viral online, leading to the Eagles fan losing his job and receiving a ban from the stadium.
As of 2025, 14 individuals who spent a significant part of their career with the Eagles have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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