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Philly Legend Nick Foles To Retire As An Eagle
A special ceremony during the home opener will officially make the Super Bowl icon an Eagle forever.
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Nick Foles, the Super Bowl hero that brought the Eagles the first championship in franchise history, will officially retire as an Eagle, he announced Thursday.
Foles will be celebrated at a special event on Sept. 16 during the Eagles Monday Night Football home opener against the Atlanta Falcons.
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"After much thought and prayer, I've decided to retire from the NFL," Foles said in an emotional video statement. "It's been an incredible 11-year journey filled with unforgettable moments and amazing people. From being drafted by the Eagles to winning the Super Bowl, every step has been a blessing. I'm excited to spend more time with my family and embrace the next chapter of my life. Thank you to all my teammates, coaches, team staff, and fans for your unwavering support. I am forever grateful."
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Foles led the Birds past the New England Patriots in that unforgettable 2018 championship, highlighted by one of the NFL's all time greatest moments: the Philly Special.
There were seconds left in the first half, and it was fourth down and goal. On field mics captured the nonchalant moment when Foles asked then head coach Doug Pederson, "You want Philly Philly?"
Pederson was quiet for a moment. He looked up and across the field. The crowd deafening.
"Yeah, let's do it," he said.
The ball was snapped not to Foles, who slid to the right a moment before, but to the running back Corey Clement. Clement then turned and tossed the ball to tight end Trey Burton. Foles ran a few steps into the end zone and turned, catching the pass from Burton.
While the Patriots were able to battle back in the second half to make the game closer, the play gave the Birds decisive momentum. They eventually won, 41-33.
Foles, now 35, bounced around the NFL for a few years after the Super Bowl, playing in Jacksonville, Chicago, and Indianapolis. He did not play during the 2023 season.
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