On June 25th, 1992 tragedy struck the Eagles organization. While Graham missed most of his second season and didnt become a full-time starter until 2015, Thomas and JPP became stars, both making multiple Pro Bowls in their first few seasons. Bradley is currently tied for first in Eagles history in interceptions with 34. Early on in the first game of the 1991 season, Packers linebacker Bryce Paup hit Cunningham low, tearing his ACL and ending his season. Jaworksi played 10 seasons for the Eagles where he threw for over 26,000 yards and 151 touchdowns. Brian Dawkins became a legend in Philadelphia for his hits. So any moment these guys get together has a little more meaning. He always played with his heart on his sleeve and was always a good sound byte when micd up by NFL Films. The axe chop. Steve Van Buren had to catch three trolleys and walk 12 blocks in order to make the game on time. Graham can still play. The following set of photographs might best encapsulate the relationship between Philadelphia and New York, beyond the gridiron. Elliot finished with 100% of his extra-point attempts, and surpassed Paul Madden for the second-most field goals in franchise history with 92. Frustrations boiled over late in the fourth quarter . Wistert was a key reasons that Steven Van Buren was able to rush 5,860 yards and 69 touchdowns. Its rare in todays NFL for three guys three legends to be teammates for this long. He had just 3.5 sacks and 35 tackles in 16 games, and fans are hoping that was just a fluke. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and baking. He was the backbone for that defense. On the day of the game on December 26th, a blizzard was ravishing the northeast. Despite leaving Philly in 2009, Dawkins still has love for the fans he left behind. He works with several charities, including Brian Moorman's "Punt Foundation," which helps children with terminal diseases, and Garth Brooks' "Teammates for Kids". Mar 22, 2023. Philadelphia Owes Chauncey Gardner-Johnson Absolutely Nothing! ", "Eagles' Jon Dorenbos needs his own Vegas show", "Jon Dorenbos talks about a Saint saving his life on Ellen", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jon_Dorenbos&oldid=1149427628, Sportspeople from Huntington Beach, California, Players of American football from California, Articles with dead external links from November 2017, Articles with permanently dead external links, Articles with dead external links from February 2020, Short description is different from Wikidata, NFL player missing current team parameter, Infobox NFL biography articles missing alt text, Infobox NFL biography articles with old NFL.com URL, Articles with unsourced statements from September 2016, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 12 April 2023, at 05:07. In 2008, he played in all 16 games for the second-consecutive season. [10] On November 18, 2016, Dorenbos signed a three-year, $3.395 million contract extension with the Eagles through 2019. We offer it to the other guys but they just tell us three to go out there. Following the releases of veterans Trent Cole and Todd Herremans in the 2015 offseason, Dorenbos became the Eagles' longest tenured player. At 68, that wasnt terribly hard. Thank God for YouTube. He has been on the team for 12 years with 148 starts. Pihos would finish his career with six All Pro selections. Douglas was a three time Pro Bowl selection during his career, all with the Eagles. The next Philadelphia team to win a championship will be, Jason Kelce, Brandon Graham, Fletcher Cox, Lane Johnson: The Mighty Men of the Eagles, Future of the Eagles: Trying to build the NFLs next dynasty. He was later selected to the NFLAll Decade Team for the 1960's. In the second game of the 2021 season, Graham tore his Achilles, an injury that devastated his teammates. Keith Byars will go down as one of the most versatile fullbacks in NFL history. Love him or hate him, McNabb being at the top of that. Sisemore made 155 starts in 156 career games. You sometimes need to take ProFootballFocus grades with a grain of salt but they do offer us a way to view edge players through a lens that isnt sack totals. DeSean changed the way defenses play the Eagles. He did everything well on and off the field. 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 remove Carson Wentz banner from stadium: Here are four He was the Eagles' fullback from 1986-1992. Wilbert Montgomery was the Eagles running back in 1977-1984. Hes become one of the most recognizable names with the franchise and was the gold standard among quarterback protectors. Bobby Walston was the Eagles' place kicker, halfback and left end from 1951-1962. Reggie was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006. KANSAS CITY, Mo. Dorenbos started his own business in Buffalo, New York, called DAC Framing. He played in the last nine games of the 2005 season. Jalen Hurts reacts to being named an MVP finalist and Dallas Goedert explains his unique approach to film study. Tight end Brent Celek held the distinction of being the longest-tenured in the Super Bowl season of 2017. During the strike shortened season, where Reggie White only was able to play 12 games, he still managed to pick up 21 sacks. Pihos was a right end in an era not known for aerial assaults. Aaron Rodgers (223), 4. He was later inducted in the Eagles Honor Roll, The Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame and his #40 jersey was retired. Dorenbos attended Pacifica High School in Garden Grove, California, where he was a letterman in football, basketball, hockey and baseball. Hes been a consistently dominant player for the Eagles since becoming a full time starter at left defensive end back in 2016. He made five straight Pro Bowls after his rookie year. Van Buren walked an additional seven blocks in the snow, got to the stadium, had to help pull off the tarp with everyone else, and scored the only touchdown in the game. Since then, hes become a full-time starter, a Pro Bowler and a Super Bowl hero. [11] Before every game this season, the Eagles three longest-tenured players get to share a moment together. Graham, 33, had that distinction added to his resume on Saturday when the Flyers traded longtime captain Claude Giroux to the Panthers. He left town on Easter Sunday 2010, and traded to Washington. Since the trade 10 years ago, Peters has become the longest-tenured player in the Eagles' locker room. Graham was drafted in 2010, Kelce in 2011 and Cox in 2012. The flea-flicker he threw to Donte Stallworth in Houston in 06 was a testament to his total body strength. In 1985, Mike Quick had one of the longest plays in NFL history. Heres a look at Grahams splits last season: First eight games: 7 sacks, 25 tackles, 9 TFLs, 11 QB hits, 2 FF, 1 FR; Eagles record was 3-4-1, Last eight games: 1 sack, 21 tackles, 4 TFLs, 5 QB hits; Eagles record was 1-7. [9] He played in all 16 games in 2009, and made four special team tackles. These three genuinely enjoy each each others company, which is nice because theyve spent a lot of time together over the last decade or so. Earlier this offseason, Cox was released from the team, but re-signed a one-year contract the following day. The Cowboys chased him for 14.1 seconds on MNF in 04 before he found Freddie Mitchell for a big play. On January 4th, 2009 Samuel picked off a pass from Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson in the Wildcard Playoff game at the Metrodome. He was placed on the non-football illness list by the Saints the same day, and released with an injury settlement on September 9 before retiring. EricAllen wasone of the cornerbacks of that team and shut down some of the best receivers of that era. In his last career game, he caught 11 balls for 114 yards, a great day by modern standards. Despite being a 13th round draft pick by the Eagles in the 1969 NFL Draft, he was another key member of those great lines of the 1970's teams. Nowadays, thatd be the 101 trolleys to 69th Street, the El to City Hall, and the Broad Street line. Entering this 11th season with the Eagles, we hope Cox is on the up-swing. On March 11, 2013, he re-signed with the Eagles. Graham reacts to the team's 3-0 start. One snap was timed at 0.59 seconds. He is probably most remember for his broadcasting career more than anything today. The Minister of Defense was the biggest star on a talented Eagles roster and always commanded attention. Bergey made the Pro Bowl four out of his seven seasons with the Eagles. Taylor is probably most remembered for his pick six against Michael Vick in the 2002 Divisional Round Playoff game against the Falcons. The 2022 season will be his 13th, tying him for 2nd-most in franchise history. David Akers was easily the best kicker of the 2000's and should eventually be a in the Hall of Fame. Go inside the locker room after the 35-10 win over the Tennessee Titans and hear from linebackers Haason Reddick and Nakobe Dean, wide receiver DeVonta Smith, running back Miles Sanders, and defensive end Brandon Graham. Afterward, apparently, no one offered to give him a ride back home, and he went back on public transportation. His 66 career TDs is second best in franchise history, remarkable considering he played shorter seasons and in a less pass-happy league. Since 1933, the Eagles have played across the city and brought fans thrills and heartaches. But its even harder to imagine the franchise without them. He was inducted into the Eagles Honor Roll in 1993. . In 2019 it was announced he will compete on America's Got Talent: The Champions. Getty Images. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. He is currently working for Rex Ryan and the New York Jets as a fellowship coach. Stan Walters was a starting offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1975-1983 where he started 122 consecutive games. Jason Peters (219), Celeks Eagles career began in 2007. He took some video footage from high school, added footage of the Golden West long snapper, and sent it to the coaches at UTEP. Obviously, a lot has changed since then. He has quickly adjusted to the tackle spot and has become one of the best tackles in the game. "They talked about the 2011 Stanley Cup team. White joined Philadelphia in 1985 after a stellar career at Tennessee and a dalliance with the USFL. Wade Key was selected as a member of the Eagles 75th anniversary team in 2007. After a legal battle, he was adopted by his aunt and uncle, Susan and Steve Hindman. The longer he keeps playing at this elite level, the higher he should soar up in the Eagles rankings. Got my helmet on, hurrying up, trying to make sure I dont miss it., ApplePodcasts|Google Play|Spotify|Stitcher|Art19|Watch on YouTube, Eagles longest-tenured players enjoying their weekly stroll together. Most fans know him for ending Frank Giffords career with a thundering clothesline at Yankee Stadium in 1960. He was never able to duplicate the magic he had with the Eagles and was released from his contract after two seasons in D.C. The Eagles selected the defensive end in the first-round of the 2010 NFL Draft. Coaches have to change their game plan because of his speed. Graham took over as the Eagles longest-tenured player after the 2020 season, when Jason Peters moved on in free agency. At the time, Dorenbos was not the long snapper at Golden West; he played linebacker and fullback. With the Flyers trading Claude Giroux to the Florida Panthers on Saturday night, Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham is now officially the longest-tenured athlete in Philadelphia sports.. Giroux . Maybe 2022 will be his season. The Eagles are 9-3 in coin tosses this season. Since 2017, hes totaled 76 quarterback hits. He averaged almost 10 tackles each year at UTEP on punt coverage. 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. Sisemore was a key cog in the Eagles turnaround after coach Dick Vermeil took over in the late 70's. With 20 interceptions in his first three seasons with the Eagles and no signs of slowing down at age 30, he should pass Eric Allen with the most interceptions in Eagles history. White was the best Eagles defensive lineman ever. Clyde Simmons was the Eagles defensive end in 1986-1993. We believe he was the best Eagles wide receiver to ever put on a Birds uniform. After the 2001 season Trotter decided to test the free agent market where he signed Washington Redskins in 2002. In 2020, Graham was selected for his first Pro Bowl one that came surprisingly late, but it was well earned. Since then, he has played for four head coaches, including Andy Reid, Chip Kelly, Doug Pederson, and Nick Sirianni. The Eagles have made the playoffs in seven different decades now and comparing the greats from all these different eras is pretty difficult. First-timers and veterans alike spoke with the media about their expectations for the atmosphere at the rivalry game. He played both center and linebacker. On January 16, 2015, Dorenbos was named to his second Pro Bowl team. He finished his career with 20 career interceptions and was a leader on that great 1960 defense. Bradley was a great player during a horrible era for the Eagles in the early 1970's. While Cox said all three walk out there with their helmets strapped up, ready to go, theyre also loose. Brookshier later apologized to Louisville and actually was the schools featured speaker at their kickoff luncheon in 1984. For a decade, McNabb was the only Eagles news report being talked about. University of Georgia Athletics Carmichael was a member of the NFL's 1970's All Decade Team and the Eagles' 75th Anniversary Team. . 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.