Philadelphia Eagles

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Lore & Background

The franchise was established in 1933 as a replacement for the bankrupt Frankford Yellow Jackets when a group led by Bert Bell secured the rights to an NFL franchise in Philadelphia. Since their formation, the Eagles have appeared in the playoffs 32 times, won 17 division titles (including 14 in the NFC East), appeared in four pre-merger NFL Championship Games, winning three of them (1948, 1949, and 1960), and appeared in five Super Bowls, winning Super Bowls LII and LIX. The Eagles are owned by Jeffrey Lurie, who bought the team in 1994 for $185 million. In December 2024, the 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.

In Their Own Story

As the Eagles prepare to defend their division crown, the narrative centers on resilience amidst rapid change. The loss of A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots marks the first time since 2021 that he will not be part of the Philadelphia offense. Despite this blow, six players earned spots in the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026 based on their 2025 performances. The team faces the challenge of integrating a new offensive system under Sean Mannion while replacing the leadership of Jeff Stoutland, who departed after over a decade with the organization. The goal remains clear: build upon the 11–6 success of the previous year to achieve three straight NFC East titles and extend their playoff streak to six years.

Reader's Guide

The Philadelphia Eagles rank among the best teams in the NFL for attendance and have sold out every home game continuously since the 1999 season.

Did You Know?

• The Eagles were named after the Blue Eagle logo of the National Recovery Administration, a centerpiece of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal policies.
• In 1935, Eagles co-owner Bert Bell proposed the annual college draft to equalize talent across the league.
• The Eagles merged with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1943 to form the 'Steagles' due to player shortages during World War II.