Philadelphia Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles were founded in 1933 by Bert Bell, who later became NFL commissioner. Backed by one of the most passionate fan bases in sports, the Eagles compete in the NFC East.

Championship history

Philadelphia won NFL championships in 1948, 1949 and 1960. After the 2017 season, backup quarterback Nick Foles and the famous “Philly Special” trick play led the Eagles past the New England Patriots 41-33 in Super Bowl LII for the franchise’s first Super Bowl title. They added a second after the 2024 season, when Jalen Hurts was named MVP of a 40-22 rout of the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. The Eagles also reached Super Bowl XV, Super Bowl XXXIX and Super Bowl LVII.

Best players in Eagles history

• Reggie White – “The Minister of Defense,” Hall of Fame pass rusher who starred in Philadelphia.
• Chuck Bednarik – Hall of Famer and the NFL’s last great two-way player.
• Brian Dawkins – Hall of Fame safety and one of the most beloved Eagles ever.
• Steve Van Buren – Hall of Fame running back of the late-1940s title teams.
• Jason Kelce – Elite center and a key piece of the Super Bowl LII champions.
• Jalen Hurts – Super Bowl LIX MVP.
• Donovan McNabb – Led the Eagles to five NFC Championship Games and Super Bowl XXXIX.
• Randall Cunningham – Electrifying dual-threat quarterback of the late 1980s.
• Harold Carmichael – Hall of Fame receiver and the franchise’s all-time receptions leader.

Biggest rivalries

The Dallas Cowboys are Philadelphia’s biggest rival, with the New York Giants and Washington Commanders making the NFC East one of the NFL’s most intense divisions.