Sheldon has five career defensive touchdowns but is primarily know for his physical and hard hitting play. In 2020, Graham was selected for his first Pro Bowl one that came surprisingly late, but it was well earned. He was drafted in the eighth round of the 1986 NFL Draft but was cut in training camp. On January 16, 2015, Dorenbos was named to his second Pro Bowl team. [3] Dorenbos earned a business degree from UTEP, with emphasis in economics, finance and marketing. He made the dean's list and was an honor-roll student in high school. [3] He collects the autographs of every famous person he performs for on playing cards, which he hangs up in his house. Dawkins was all over the field, one of a few players to collect 30+ INTs, 20+ sacks, and 20+ forced fumbles. The once highest-paid Eagles player will now make $14 million. He eclipsed that number the following year but it wasnt league-best. Head coach Earle Neale called Van Buren at home and told him the game was still on. Bill Bergey played his final seven seasons in the NFL with the Eagles from 1974 to 1980. [8] He made six total special team tackles in 2007. Also, he was the last non kicker to play without a facemask. Concrete Charlie was and still is the greatest Philadelphia Eagle of all time. Al "Ox" Wistert was the Eagles offensive tackle during the 40's, including two championship seasons in 1948 and 1949. He played 11 years before retiring after winning that championship ring. He has 44 sacks the past four seasons combined but yet needs injuries from other defensive ends in the NFL to get a invite to the Pro Bowl. Its about three Eagles legends doing something together for the team they lead. LeSean McCoy has only played two seasons in the NFL, but already looks like an elite running back. LONGEST TENURED EAGLES PLAYERS Brandon Graham 12 seasons Brandon Graham isn't only the longest tenured Philadelphia Eagle, but he is the longest tenured player in Philadelphia across all sports teams. This is not going to be an easy sell to the traditionalists but here goes nothing. He finished in third place for the season. March 3: Eagles release OLB Trent Cole : After the Eagles released Herremans, Cole became the longest-tenured Eagles player on the roster. Its difficult to explain to someone who never saw Reggie White play what it was like to bear witness to the best pass rusher ever to play in Philadelphia. Dorenbos arrived late to training camp in 2009 after he caught shingles and could not get on an airplane to fly to Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, where Eagles training camp was held. Carmichael was a member of the NFL's 1970's All Decade Team and the Eagles' 75th Anniversary Team. Peters had been with the Eagles since 2009. He has made the last four Pro Bowls and has shown no signs of slowing down. A good time in the NFL is considered between 0.70 seconds and 0.75 seconds. At the time, Dorenbos was not the long snapper at Golden West; he played linebacker and fullback. Philadelphia selected the center in the sixth-round of the 2011 NFL Draft, becoming the first rookie in Eagles history to start all 16 games at the position. The Eagles selected Johnson in the first-round of the 2013 NFL Draft, and he immediately became a force to be reckoned with. Sheldon Brown was traded after the 2009 season to the Cleveland Browns and was replaced by Ellis Hobbs and Dimitri Patterson. Anyone whos woken up and seen the Delaware Valley covered in snow knows the feeling of, screw it, Im not going to work today. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Bednarik stood over the prone hair cream pitchman and future broadcaster, raising a fist and yelling, Top 10 Best Eagles First Round Draft Picks. He is still regarded as one of the best return man in NFL history and one of the most explosive running backs during his era. [12], On August 28, 2017, the Eagles traded Dorenbos to the New Orleans Saints in exchange for a 2019 seventh-round draft pick. According to Football Outsiders, LeSean had a 58% success rate on short yardage situations which is better than a lot of bigger running backs like Michael Bush and Frank Gore. It took a few years but he earned the recognition of a Canton induction as part of the NFLs centennial celebration. This best sums up what pro football was like in the 1940's. The front office branded the season as a Rebuild Year, and fans were under the impression that they wouldnt see a winning season for years to come. The middle linebacker once recorded 233 tackles in a single season. Currently there is a petition going around campaigning to get Al Wistert into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. You know what, it just happened like that, Graham said. 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. He even was quoted once on on Deion Sanders " Deion couldn't tackle my wife" after Sanders was ranked one spot higher than Bednarik on NFL Network's "top 100 players of All Time. And for the last couple months, it has been those three taking the walk to midfield before every game for the coin flip. nbcsports.com - Before every game this season, the Eagles' three longest-tenured players get to share a moment together. For all his impact and games won, he could aggravate immensely. [17], Dorenbos is a professional magician, who has performed in Las Vegas and Hollywood and on America's Got Talent. We believe he was the. He went to six Pro Bowls, including five in his first six pro seasons. You know what? EricAllen wasone of the cornerbacks of that team and shut down some of the best receivers of that era. He always played with his heart on his sleeve and was, The late great Chuck Bednarik was the last of the NFLs two-way greats, starring as center and linebacker for the Eagles for over a decade. Between 1999-2001, Trotter was the starting middle linebacker for the Eagles and the anchor in their run defense. The long snapper arrived in 2010, a year ahead of Watt. Thomas was a part of some great offensive lines in the early 2000's that helped turn the Eagles franchise around and instill some stability in an offense that badly needed it. The longest-tenured Eagles player, Graham has seen several coaches and regimes come and go during his time in Philly. However, he was a staple of the Eagles offense from 1947 to 1955, collecting six Pro Bowl nominations and making first-team all-Pro five times. Jalen Hurts throws during the Eagles' win over the 49ers on Jan. 29. Following the releases of veterans Trent Cole and Todd Herremans in the 2015 offseason, Dorenbos became the Eagles' longest tenured player. Clyde Simmons was the Eagles defensive end in 1986-1993. Jon Runyan is currently a US Congressman, representing New Jersey's third district. DeSean Jackson is now most famous for his "Miracle at the New Meadownlands" play last December, where DeSean returned a punt against the New York Giants for a touchdown to break a 31-31 tie. He made the all-decade teams for the 80s and 90s, along with the NFL All-100 team in 2019, one of the three Eagles on the list. It has already gone down as one of the most beneficial trades in Eagles history. The Eagles are 9-3 in coin tosses this season. Dorenbos was personally interviewed by only six teams. However, in the 40s and early 50s, there was no better receiver in Philadelphia than Pete Pihos. Wistert was a key reasons that Steven Van Buren was able to rush 5,860 yards and 69 touchdowns. He was the face of the franchise and, at times, the most scrutinized player in America. I think its really hard in this league to do. He did everything well on and off the field. He would return to the Eagles in 2004 and immediately improved what was a struggling run defense. The "Minister of Defense" is the Eagles all time leader in sacks with 124. He later signed with the Green Bay Packers, and the (then) Washington Redskins. Two time NFL Champion with 5,860 career rushing yards and 69 rushing touchdowns. 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. He always played with his heart on his sleeve and was always a good sound byte when micd up by NFL Films. This time I aint gonna let him.. He was traded from the Bills for the Eagles' 28th overall pick of the 2009 NFL Draft. He finished his career with 30 touchdowns and 6,204 total yards with the Eagles. where he covered the Eagles and Giants. The Bulldogs' draft count also eclipsed double-digits for the second-straight year, giving the program at least seven players picked for the fifth . He is probably most remember for his broadcasting career more than anything today. On the day of the game on December 26th, a blizzard was ravishing the northeast. Walston had over 5,300 career receiving yards, 80 made field goals and 365 extra points, all with the Eagles. He was a finalist on season 11 of the television program America's Got Talent, performing his magic acts. Maybe 2022 will be his season. Most fans know him for ending Frank Giffords career with a thundering clothesline at Yankee Stadium in 1960. "It's on us," defensive end Brandon Graham said to his teammates as both he and quarterback Jalen Hurts addressed the locker room following Saturday night's win over the Giants. Through it all, Graham kept a smile on his face and a positive outlook. After his rookie year, White made six straight All-Pro teams and 13 straight Pro Bowls. First-timers and veterans alike spoke with the media about their expectations for the atmosphere at the rivalry game. Brandon Graham, the Eagles' nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, presented by Nationwide, is surprised by some of the people outside of the football world who have been touched by his kindness and generosity. He finished his Eagles career with over 4,600 yards and 28 touchdowns. He is currently working for Rex Ryan and the New York Jets as a fellowship coach. He collected 21 sacks in 1987 (in 12 games) and 133 tackles to go with 18 sacks in 1988. The #2 overall pick in the 1999 draft became one of the best Eagles players of all time. It was close to deciding #1 in franchise history. His 66 career TDs is second best in franchise history, remarkable considering he played shorter seasons and in a less pass-happy league. The Eagles went on to win their first franchise championship with a 41-33 victory. Steve Van Buren had to catch three trolleys and walk 12 blocks in order to make the game on time. Sisemore was an Eagles Honor Roll inductee in 1991. Waters was one of the most fiercest players in the NFL during his prime. The only thing McNabb didn't accomplish in his time with the Eagles was winning the Superbowl but so has every other quarterback that has started during the Superbowl era. He won a Super Bowl and finished his career with 198.0 sacks, two behind record-holder Bruce Smith. Sisemore was a key cog in the Eagles turnaround after coach Dick Vermeil took over in the late 70's. He was one of only two undrafted free agents to make the team in 2003. Dawkins decided to use his two allotted tickets for the former employee. Walters was a key member on one of the greatest offensive lines in Eagles history and one of the most underrated lines in NFL history. Jake Elliott is one of the best kickers the Philadelphia Eagles have ever had. No Charger wide receiver has been a. It was the stroke of luck the Eagles needed to turn around the moribund 90s. Yeah, well go old school. He broke the Eagles' rookie rushing record with 606 yards in 2009. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. In the five seasons, the Eagles won the NFC East from 2001 to 2006, Dawkins was four times in the Pro Bowl and All-Pro team. He is still on top of the Eagles depth chart. In 2009, following his departure with the Eagles, an Eagles team employee voiced his frustration over the team's inability to keep him in Philly through Facebook and was fired. He still holds career records for catches (589), yards (8,978), and TDs (79). Shady appears to be the total package. When free agency truly started in 1993, he went to Green Bay, supposedly under Gods command, which came with a hefty payday. [5] He made five special team tackles in 2008. Jalen Reagor 17. When talking about the best Eagles players of all time, Brian Westbrook should ALWAYS be mentioned. Twice he led the league in receiving TDs (yeah, it was 9 in 1958 but it was a 12-game season and throwing the ball was a lot harder and less prioritized). That. He also had a knack for interceptions with 18 throughout his career, which was unheard of at the time for a linebacker. He was signed for six years, 56 million dollars. the longest-tenured Eagle and one of the classiest men to ever don midnight green, will return for the 2023 season after agreeing to terms on a one-year deal on Friday. He was a two time Pro Bowler in 1995 and 1996. Duce is currently back with the Eagles as the Special Teams Quality Control coach. efore every game this season, the Eagles' three longest-tenured players get to share a moment together. Defensive end Brandon Graham shares what it was like in his return since suffering a season-ending Achilles injury in Week 2 of last season while getting a win over the Lions in his hometown of Detroit. Matt Ryan (234), 3. The longest-tenured member of the defense will remain an Eagle. White was part of a group of dominant rush ends that revolutionized football and made offensive tackles worth their weight in gold. My tiebreaker was the questionable omission of Dawkins from the NFL 100 team, while Bednarik made it. Yeah, man, I just know that next year is going to look different, Graham said. It would be really interesting to see what he would do with a stud defensive tackle next to him. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. The former starter at left guard may be making the switch to the right side this season. Brandon Graham embraces the magnitude of the Super Bowl, while Lane Johnson appreciates the long process of building a winner. Steve Van Buren's #15 jersey was retired and he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1965. These players entered the league with the Eagles between 2010 and 2012, meaning they caught the last few years of Reid in . Could be one person different or we could all be back. He was eventually recruited and became the long snapper for UTEP in 23 games over three seasons. He was a part of a great secondary and seemed to do everything very well. Revisit Super Bowl Opening Night and hear from several of the players in this extended edition of On the Record, presented by Xfinity. Graham took over as the Eagles' longest-tenured player after the 2020 season, when Jason Peters moved on in free agency. This performance resulted in his advancing to the Top 10 finals on September 13, 2016, where he told an inspirational story while manipulating playing cards that the judges signed. He finished his Eagles career with 28 interceptions. He now has 118 moving into the 2022 season. His brain tissue was sent to the University of Pittsburgh. Barnett was once ranked the third-best defensive end by Pro Football Focus and the fourth-best by ESPN. Brandon Graham, the longest-tenured Eagle and one of the classiest men to ever don midnight green, will return for the 2023 season after agreeing to terms on a one-year deal on Friday. He turns on Sportscenter to hear about some receiver who runs away from contract and only touches the ball about four or five times a game but is demanding a record breaking contract or he won't report to camp. The Eagles will look to adequately replace Sheldon Brown in 2011 with a more proven player in free agency. Brian Dawkins was certainly the. It was a lot he had to stomach and stay strong on. This offseason, the Eagles made a surprising move and signed Barnett to a two-year contract extension. They have had 16 former players inducted into the Hall of Fame and have several other players waiting to be enshrined including Randall Cunningham and Brian Dawkins. The impromptu color combination may have been a bit ambitious, but the longest-tenured Eagles player is trying to enjoy the moments as they come during the lead-up to the Eagles' Super Bowl LVII matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs on Feb. 12. For 13 seasons, Harold Carmichael stood out on the line of scrimmage for the Eagles. He stopped Alge Crumpler dead in his tracks in the 2005 NFC Championship Game that may as well have ended the Falcons afternoon in South Philly. Peters has been with the Eagles for 11 seasons, dating back to 2009. Jalen Hurts reacts to being named an MVP finalist and Dallas Goedert explains his unique approach to film study. The Eagles traded a first-, fourth- and sixth-round pick to the Bills for the 27-year-old in 2009. There nearly was bloodshed once the game got out of hand. Drafted as a tight end in 1971, Carmichael moved to wide receiver and blossomed. Bednarik is easily the. For his career, Bednarik collected 21 interceptions and 20 recovered fumbles. 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Tight end Brent Celek, the longest-tenured member of the Philadelphia Eagles, was released by the team on Tuesday in a move that will free up some much-needed salary . Carmichael played 13 seasons for Philadelphia and became one of the franchises best-skill players. Hewas also a member of the Eagles 75th Anniversary Team in 2007. Wade Key was selected as a member of the Eagles 75th anniversary team in 2007. Maxie would go on to make the Pro Bowl all six years with the Eagles along with three All Pro teams. Lovato would go on to win Super Bowl LII with the Eagles and was selected to the Pro Bowl for the first time in 2019. ESPN. Ive been here with BG and Kelce the whole time and its a special group of guys thats played a lot of ball, thats won a championship in this city. He was 44 years old at his time of death. In 1958 he led the NFL with 58 receptions despite never catching a pass in college. Bergey made the Pro Bowl four out of his seven seasons with the Eagles. And now, as unlikely as it seemed early in his career, hes the longest-tenured active athlete in the City of Philadelphia. Concrete Charlie was one of the toughest players in the history of football. Andre Waters wasa safety for the Eagles from 1984-1993. On March 11, 2013, he re-signed with the Eagles. Seth Joyner was the Eagles' linebacker during the Buddy Ryan era (1986-1993). Jonathan Paul Dorenbos (/drnbs/; born July 21, 1980) is a former American football long snapper and magician. For the first several years of his career, Graham couldnt shake the comparisons. He finished 11 seasons in Philly with almost 33,000 passing yards, 216 TDs through the air and 28 on his feet. Injuries cut his career short but it was enough to make the all-40s team, the Hall of Fame, and the NFL All-100 team. In that time, the Eagles have had some of the best players in league history. The fact thatakickercracks the top 50 for a franchise that has been around 78 years says something. Jerome Brown had lost control of his Corvette and crashed into a power pole. Peters had been with the Eagles since 2009. Hewas third all time on the Eagles in sacks with 54.5 until Trent Cole passed him with 57 during the 2010 season. Moro is Philadelphia's final selection this weekend; here's what you need to know about the 6-foot-2, 292-pound defensive tackle before he joins the rest of his draft class in Philadelphia.

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