Editing Philadelphia Eagles (section)

==History==
{{Main|History of the Philadelphia Eagles}}

===NFL in Philadelphia (1899–1931)===
{{Main|Frankford Yellow Jackets}}
The [[Frankford Yellow Jackets|Frankford Athletic Association]] was organized in May 1899 in the parlor of the Suburban Club. The cost of purchasing a share in the association was $10. However, there were also contributing memberships, ranging from $1 to $2.50, made available to the general public. The Association was a community-based non-profit organization of local residents and businesses. In keeping with its charter, which stated that "all profits shall be donated to charity", all of the team's excess income was donated to local charitable institutions. The original Frankford Athletic Association apparently disbanded prior to the 1909 football season. Several of the original players from the 1899 football team kept the team together, and they became known as Loyola Athletic Club. In keeping with Yellow Jackets tradition, they carried the "Frankford" name again in 1912, to become the Frankford Athletic Association.

In the early 1920s, the Frankford Athletic Association's Yellow Jackets gained a reputation as being one of the best independent football teams in the nation. In 1922, Frankford absorbed the Philadelphia City Champion team, the Union Quakers of Philadelphia. That year, Frankford captured the unofficial championship of Philadelphia. During the 1922 and 1923 seasons, the Yellow Jackets compiled a 6–2–1 record against teams from the National Football League. This led to the Association being granted an NFL franchise in 1924, thus becoming the [[Frankford Yellow Jackets]]. In spite of winning the NFL championship in 1926, midway through the [[1931 NFL season|1931 season]], the Yellow Jackets went bankrupt and were forced to cease operations.<ref name="Lyons, 2010 pg. 81">Lyons, 2010 pg. 81</ref>

=== Bell and Wray era (1933–1940) ===
{{See also|Bert Bell|Lud Wray}}
[[File:Grand Stand Entrance of Shibe Park.jpg|thumb|[[Shibe Park]], the Eagles' home field, which they shared with baseball's [[Philadelphia Phillies|Phillies]] in 1940 and then from 1942 to 1957]]
[[File:Aerial view of Municipal Stadium, Philadelphia, Pa (65080) (cropped1).jpg|thumb|[[John F. Kennedy Stadium (Philadelphia)|Philadelphia Municipal Stadium]], the Eagles' home field from 1936 to 1939 and again in 1941]]
After more than a year of searching for a suitable replacement for the Yellow Jackets in the lucrative Philadelphia market, the [[National Football League]] granted an expansion franchise to an ownership group headed by [[Bert Bell]] and [[Lud Wray]], who were also awarded the liquidated assets of the defunct Yellow Jackets organization. The Bell–Wray group had to pay an entry fee of $3,500, or roughly US$67,000 in inflation-adjusted 2022 dollars and assumed a total debt of $11,000 the Yellow Jackets owed to three other NFL franchises.<ref name="Lyons, 2010 pg. 82">Lyons, 2010 pg. 82</ref> Drawing inspiration from the Blue Eagle logo of the [[National Recovery Administration]], a centerpiece of President [[Franklin D. Roosevelt]]'s [[New Deal]] policies,<ref name="Lyons, 2010 pg. 82" /> Bell and Wray named their new franchise the Philadelphia Eagles. While it could seem as if the Yellow Jackets simply rebranded as the Eagles, both the Eagles organization and the NFL officially regard the teams as two separate entities. Not only was there no Philadelphia NFL team for a season and a half, but almost no players from the 1931 Yellow Jackets appeared on the Eagles' first roster.

In the [[1933 NFL season]], the Eagles were one of three teams, along with the Pittsburgh Pirates (now the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]]) and the now-defunct [[Cincinnati Reds (NFL)|Cincinnati Reds]], to join the NFL as [[expansion team]]s. Wray became the Eagles' first head coach after being persuaded to assume the position by Bell, his former teammate at [[Penn Quakers football|Penn]]. The Eagles originally intended to play their home games at Shibe Park, which was the home of the [[History of the Philadelphia Athletics|Philadelphia Athletics]] professional baseball in Philadelphia. When negotiations for the use of Shibe Park fell through, however, the Eagles struck a deal with the Athletics' crosstown rival, the [[Philadelphia Phillies]], to begin playing at the [[Baker Bowl]].

The Eagles played their first game on October 15, 1933, against the [[1933 New York Giants season|New York Giants]] at the [[Polo Grounds]] in [[New York City]], and lost the game 56–0.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.jt-sw.com/football/pro/results.nsf/Teams/1933-phi | title = 1933 Philadelphia Eagles | access-date = October 27, 2011 | last = Troan | first = John | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121015081415/http://www.jt-sw.com/football/pro/results.nsf/Teams/1933-phi | archive-date = October 15, 2012 | url-status = live }}</ref> The Eagles struggled over the course of their first decade, never winning more than four games in any of their first ten seasons. Their best finish was in [[1934 NFL season|1934]], the second season for the Eagles, when they tied for third in the East. The Eagles' early rosters largely consisted of former Penn, [[Temple Owls football|Temple]], and [[Villanova Wildcats football|Villanova]] players who played for the Eagles for a few years before going on to other things.

In [[1935 NFL season|1935]], Bell proposed an annual [[NFL draft|college draft]] to equalize talent across the league. The draft was a revolutionary concept in professional sports. Having teams select players in inverse order of their finish in the standings, a practice still followed today, strove to increase fan interest by guaranteeing that even the worst teams would have the opportunity for annual infusions of the best college talent.<ref name="NFL Chronology p. 351">{{cite web | url = http://static.nfl.com/static/content/public/image/history/pdfs/History/Chronology_2011.pdf | title = Chronology of Professional Football | access-date = October 27, 2011 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121019060828/http://static.nfl.com/static/content/public/image/history/pdfs/History/Chronology_2011.pdf | archive-date = October 19, 2012 | url-status = live }}</ref> Between [[1927 NFL season|1927]], when the NFL changed from a sprawling Midwestern-based association to a narrower, major-market league, and 1934, three teams, the [[Chicago Bears]], [[New York Giants]], and [[Green Bay Packers]], won all but one title with the exception of the [[Providence Steam Roller]], which won in 1928. By [[1936 NFL season|1936]], the Eagles suffered significant financial losses and were sold through a public auction. Bert Bell was the only bidder and became the sole owner of the team. Wray refused a reduction in his salary and left the team. Bell assumed the head coaching position and led the team to a record of 1–11, last place in the league.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1936 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1936/ |access-date=August 21, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref>

From 1936 to 1939, the Eagles played at [[John F. Kennedy Stadium (Philadelphia)|Municipal Stadium]] in [[South Philadelphia]]. In 1940, Bell balked at a 66% rent increase plus 10% of the gate receipts proposed by the City of Philadelphia for the use of Municipal Stadium and signed a lease for Shibe Park, which was renamed [[Connie Mack Stadium]] in 1954. At Connie Mack Stadium, the Eagles were also able to play night games, since lights were installed at the stadium the year before.<ref name=ShibeMove>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/167527699 |title=Grid Eagles Move to Shibe Park |work=[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]] |page=31 |date=February 9, 1940 |access-date=April 12, 2021 |archive-date=April 12, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210412225004/http://www.newspapers.com/image/167527699/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In the 1941 season, the Eagles played their home opener at Municipal Stadium, and then moved to Shibe Park.<ref name=1941Opener>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/171664192 |title=Eagles' Ticket Buyers Take Beating, Too |work=[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]] |date=September 14, 1941 |access-date=April 12, 2021 |archive-date=April 12, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210412230752/http://www.newspapers.com/image/171664192/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=PHLPIT>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/171549817 |title=Improved Steelers Host Eagles at Shibe Park Today |work=[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]] |date=November 9, 1941 |access-date=April 12, 2021 |archive-date=April 12, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210412231413/http://www.newspapers.com/image/171549817/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=PHLCHI>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/171716167 |title=Bears Crush Eagles in Second Half, 49–14 |work=[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]] |date=December 1, 1941 |access-date=April 12, 2021 |archive-date=April 12, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210412231410/http://www.newspapers.com/image/171716167/ |url-status=live }}</ref> To accommodate football at Shibe Park during the winter, management erected stands in right field, parallel to 20th Street. Some 20 feet high, these east stands included 22 rows of seats. The goalposts stood along the first base line and in left field. The uncovered east stands enlarged the park's capacity to over 39,000, but the Eagles rarely drew more than 25,000 to 30,000.<ref>{{cite book |title=To Every Thing a Season: Shibe Park and Urban Philadelphia, 1909–1976 |last=Kuklick |first=Bruce |year=1993 |publisher=Princeton University Press |isbn=0-691-02104-X |page=86 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=1mN2Ejq-5VMC&pg=PA86 |access-date=May 27, 2009 |archive-date=May 3, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210503021743/https://books.google.com/books?id=1mN2Ejq-5VMC&pg=PA86 |url-status=live }}</ref> The Eagles finished the 1937 season 2–8–1 and continued to struggle over the next three seasons.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1937 Philadelphia Eagles Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/phi/1937.htm |access-date=August 21, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref>

===Thompson, Wolman and the Happy Hundred era (1941–1969)===
{{Further|Happy Hundred}}
In December 1940, Bell intervened to stop the sale of [[Art Rooney]]'s [[Pittsburgh Steelers|Steelers]] to [[Alexis Thompson (American football owner)|Alexis Thompson]],<ref name="Algeo: 16">Algeo: 16</ref> and Rooney then acquired half of Bell's interest in the Eagles.<ref>Ruck; Patterson and Weber: 183–184; cf. Herskowitz: 149, Lyons: 81–82</ref> In a series of events known as the [[Pennsylvania Polka (American football)|Pennsylvania Polka]],<ref name="Algeo: 16"/> Rooney and Bell exchanged their entire Eagles roster and their territorial rights in Philadelphia to Thompson for his entire Steelers roster and his rights in [[Pittsburgh]].<ref>Lyons: 87; Ruck; Patterson and Weber: 187</ref> Rooney provided assistance to Bell by rewarding him with a 20% commission on the sale of the Steelers.<ref>Ruck; Patterson and Weber: 303; cf. MacCambridge 2005: 45</ref> Bell became the Steelers' head coach and Rooney became the Steelers' general manager.<ref>Ruck; with Patterson and Weber: 187; cf. Lyons: 88, MacCambridge 2005: 45</ref>

==== Greasy Neale years (1941–1950) ====
{{Further|1947 NFL Championship Game|1948 NFL Championship Game|1949 NFL Championship Game|Greasy Neale}}
After assuming ownership, Thompson promptly hired [[Greasy Neale]] as the team's head coach. During the first years under Neale, the Eagles' struggles continued, and they finished the [[1941 Philadelphia Eagles season|1941 season]] with a 2–8–1 record.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1941 Philadelphia Eagles Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/phi/1941.htm |access-date=August 21, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref> In the [[1942 Philadelphia Eagles season|1942 season]], there was no improvement as the team finished the season 2–9.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1942 Philadelphia Eagles Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/phi/1942.htm |access-date=August 21, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref>

=====Steagles (1943)=====
{{Main|Steagles}}
{{Further|1943 Philadelphia Eagles season|1944 Philadelphia Eagles season}}
In [[1943 Philadelphia Eagles season|1943]], with player shortages stemming from the U.S. entry engagement in [[World War II]], it became difficult to fill the roster, and the team merged with the Steelers to form the "Phil-Pitt Combine", known as the [[Steagles]].<ref name="c806">{{cite web | last=Didinger | first=Ray | title=The Steagles: An Unforgettable 1943 Season | website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com| date=November 8, 2018 | url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/the-steagles-an-unforgettable-1943-season | access-date=August 21, 2024}}</ref> Greasy Neale continued to coach the team along with Steelers head coach [[Walt Kiesling]]. The team finished the 1943 season with a 5–4–1 record, and the merger, which was never intended to be a permanent arrangement, was dissolved at the season's end.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1943 Phi/Pit Eagles/Steelers Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/phi/1943.htm |access-date=August 21, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref>

In [[1944 Philadelphia Eagles season|1944]], the Eagles, led by head coach Greasy Neale and running back [[Steve Van Buren]], had their first winning season in team history.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1944 Philadelphia Eagles Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/phi/1944.htm |access-date=August 21, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref> After two second-place finishes in [[1945 Philadelphia Eagles season|1945]] and [[1946 Philadelphia Eagles season|1946]], the team reached the [[1947 NFL Championship Game|NFL Championship game]] for the first time in [[1947 Philadelphia Eagles season|1947]]. Van Buren, [[Pete Pihos]], and [[Bosh Pritchard]] fought valiantly, but the young team lost to the [[1947 Chicago Cardinals season|Chicago Cardinals]], 28–21 at [[Comiskey Park]] in [[Chicago]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Championship - Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago Cardinals - December 28th, 1947 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/194712280crd.htm |access-date=August 21, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref>

===== NFL champions (1948) =====
{{Further|1948 NFL Championship Game|1948 Philadelphia Eagles season}}
[[File:Van Buren 1952 Bowman.jpg|thumb|[[Steve Van Buren]], Eagles halfback from 1944 to 1951, was inducted into the [[Pro Football Hall of Fame]] in 1965.]]
[[File:ChuckBednarik1952Bowman.jpg|thumb|[[Chuck Bednarik]], Eagles linebacker and center from 1949 to 1962, was inducted into [[Pro Football Hall of Fame]] in 1967. His tackle of [[Frank Gifford]], then a running back for the [[New York Giants]], in November 1960, is widely considered one of the hardest [[The Hit (Chuck Bednarik)|hits]] and greatest plays in NFL history]]
[[File:PetePihos1955Bowman.jpg|thumb|[[Pete Pihos]], Eagles tight end from 1947 to 1955, was inducted into the [[Pro Football Hall of Fame]] in 1970.]]
Undeterred, the young team rebounded in [[1948 Philadelphia Eagles season|1948]] to return to the [[1948 NFL Championship Game|NFL Championship game]]. With home-field advantage and a blinding snowstorm on their side, the Eagles won their first NFL Championship against the [[1948 Chicago Cardinals season|Chicago Cardinals]] by a score of 7–0.<ref name="i638">{{cite web | last=Robinson | first=Sam | title=The NFL's Bizarre 'Blizzard Bowl' and the Star Who Nearly Missed It | website=HISTORY | date=December 8, 2021 | url=https://www.history.com/news/nfl-championship-blizzard-bowl-game-1948 | access-date=August 21, 2024}}</ref> The only score came in the fourth quarter when Steve Van Buren ran for a five-yard touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Championship - Chicago Cardinals at Philadelphia Eagles - December 19th, 1948 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/194812190phi.htm |access-date=August 21, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref> Because of the severe weather, few fans witnessed the joyous occasion.

Prior to the start of the [[1949 NFL season|1949 season]], the Eagles were sold by Thompson to a syndicate of 100 buyers, known as the "[[Happy Hundred]]", each of whom paid $3,000 for a share of the team. While the leader of the "Happy Hundred" was noted Philadelphia businessman [[James P. Clark]], one unsung investor was [[Leonard Tose]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Didinger |first1=Ray |first2=Robert S. |last2=Lyons |title=The Eagles Encyclopedia |publisher=Temple University Press |year=2005 |isbn=1-59213-449-1 |pages=127–128}}</ref>

===== NFL champions (1949) =====
{{Further|1949 NFL Championship Game}}
In 1949, the Eagles returned to the [[1949 NFL Championship Game|NFL Championship game]] for a third consecutive year. The Eagles were favored by a touchdown,<ref name="eshpfv">{{cite news |url=http://archives.chicagotribune.com/1949/12/16/page/49/article/eagles-7-1-2-point-choice-for-title |newspaper=Chicago Daily Tribune |last=Warren |first=Harry |title=Eagles 7½ point choice for title |date=December 16, 1949 |page=1, part 4 |access-date=April 1, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160207160021/http://archives.chicagotribune.com/1949/12/16/page/49/article/eagles-7-1-2-point-choice-for-title/ |archive-date=February 7, 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="rpfuoe">{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=OM9WAAAAIBAJ&pg=6886%2C63367 |newspaper=[[Reading Eagle]] |location=Pennsylvania |agency=United Press |title=Rams point for upset over Eagles |date=December 17, 1949 |page=7 |access-date=April 1, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170512065219/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=OM9WAAAAIBAJ&sjid=K0INAAAAIBAJ&pg=6886%2C63367 |archive-date=May 12, 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="erbfttd">{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=iFgaAAAAIBAJ&pg=7242%2C2142192 |newspaper=Milwaukee Sentinel |agency=Associated Press |title=Eagles, Rams battle for NFL title today |date=December 18, 1949 |page=2B |access-date=April 1, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160426012747/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=iFgaAAAAIBAJ&sjid=CA0EAAAAIBAJ&pg=7242,2142192 |archive-date=April 26, 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref> and won 14–0 for their second consecutive title game shutout. Running back [[Steve Van Buren]] rushed for 196 yards on 31 carries for the Eagles, and their defense held the Rams to just 21 yards on the ground.<ref name="ertbrir">{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=4s0LAAAAIBAJ&pg=2698%2C211869 |newspaper=St. Petersburg Independent |location=Florida |agency=Associated Press |title=Eagles retain title, beat Rams in rain |date=December 19, 1949 |page=21 |access-date=April 1, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170512061931/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=4s0LAAAAIBAJ&sjid=gFUDAAAAIBAJ&pg=2698%2C211869 |archive-date=May 12, 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Chuck Bednarik]] was selected as the first overall pick in the [[1949 NFL draft]]. An All-American lineman/linebacker from the University of Pennsylvania, Bednarik would go on to become one of the greatest and most beloved players in Eagles history.

In [[1950 Philadelphia Eagles season|1950]], the Eagles opened the season against the [[All-America Football Conference|AAFC]] champion [[Cleveland Browns]], who, along with two other AAFC franchises, had just [[1950 NFL season#The AAFC–NFL merger|joined the NFL]]. The Eagles were expected to make short work of the Browns, who were widely considered the dominant team in a lesser league. However, the Browns lit up the Eagles' vaunted defense for 487 total yards, including 246 passing yards, in a 35–10 rout. The Eagles never recovered from the loss and finished the 1950 season 6–6.

Following the 1950 season, Greasy Neale retired and was replaced by [[Bo McMillin]]. Two games into the [[1951 Philadelphia Eagles season|1951 season]], McMillin was forced to retire following a diagnosis of terminal [[stomach cancer]]. [[Wayne Millner]] finished out the season before being replaced by [[Jim Trimble]].

While the remnants of the great 1940s teams managed to stay competitive for the first few years of the decade, and younger players like [[Bobby Walston]] and [[Sonny Jurgensen]] occasionally provided infusions of talent, the team lacked the total talent necessary for true greatness during most of the 1950s.

After the [[1957 Philadelphia Eagles season|1957 season]], the Eagles moved from Connie Mack Stadium to [[Franklin Field]] at the [[University of Pennsylvania]]. Franklin Field had a vastly expanded seating capacity for the Eagles. While Connie Mack Stadium had a capacity of 39,000, Franklin Field's capacity was 60,000.<ref name="The Eagles Encyclopedia">{{cite book |title=The Eagles Encyclopedia |last1=Didinger |first1=Ray |first2=Robert S. |last2=Lyons |year=2005 |publisher=[[Temple University Press]] |isbn=1-59213-449-1 }}</ref> In 1969, the grass field at Franklin Field was replaced by [[AstroTurf]], making Franklin Field the first NFL stadium to use artificial turf.

==== Buck Shaw years (1958–1960) ====
{{Further|1960 NFL Championship Game|Buck Shaw}}
In [[1958 Philadelphia Eagles season|1958]], the Eagles took several steps to improve, hiring [[Buck Shaw]] as head coach and acquiring quarterback [[Norm Van Brocklin]] in a trade with the [[Los Angeles Rams]]. During the [[1959 Philadelphia Eagles season|1959 season]], the team showed flashes of talent, and finished in second place in the Eastern Division. Former Eagles owner and co-founder Bert Bell had become [[National Football League Commissioner|NFL commissioner]], and attended the Eagles game on October 11 at Franklin Field against the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]], a team Bell used to own. Bell refused the box seats that the Eagles reserved for him and purchased his own tickets to sit with the fans. During the fourth quarter, while sitting behind the end zone, Bell suffered a heart attack and died later that day.

===== NFL champions (1960) =====
{{Further|1960 NFL Championship Game|Philadelphia Eagles Santa Claus incident|The Hit (Chuck Bednarik)}}
[[File:Penn - Franklin Field - 1922.jpg|thumb|[[Franklin Field]], the Eagles' home field from 1958 to 1970]]
The Eagles' [[1960 Philadelphia Eagles season|1960 season]] remains one of the most celebrated years in team history. Shaw, Van Brocklin, and [[Chuck Bednarik|Bednarik]], each in their last season before retirement, led an Eagles team more notable for its grit than its talent. One observer later quipped that the team had "nothing but a championship" to its first division title since 1949. The team was aided by their two Pro Bowl receivers, wide receiver [[Tommy McDonald (American football)|Tommy McDonald]], who later wrote an autobiography titled ''They Pay Me to Catch Footballs'', and tight end [[Pete Retzlaff]].

On November 20, 1960, at [[Yankee Stadium (1923)|Yankee Stadium]] in [[The Bronx]], Bednarik launched a tackle against [[New York Giants]]' running back [[Frank Gifford]], which has come to be known as [[The Hit (Chuck Bednarik)|The Hit]], a tackle that is routinely ranked as one of the hardest and most vicious hits in [[National Football League|NFL]] history. With the game tied 10 to 10 in the fourth quarter, Gifford caught a short pass over the middle and was immediately hit by Bednarik with a clothesline tackle so hard that it dropped Gifford to the ground unconscious. Gifford was removed from the field on a stretcher and transported to a local hospital by ambulance, where he remained for ten days. Gifford was diagnosed with a deep [[concussion]] that resulted in his retirement from the game for 18 months.<ref>[https://www.sportscasting.com/the-facts-and-fiction-behind-chuck-bednariks-hit-on-wide-receiver-frank-gifford/ "Facts and fiction behind Chuck Bednarik's hit on wide receiver Frank Gifford,"] Sportscasting</ref> On the 100th anniversary of the NFL's founding, the NFL ranked Bednarik's tackle the 44th greatest play in league history.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/100/originals/100-greatest/plays-44 |title=NFL's 100 Greatest Plays – 44: Chuck Bednarik hit on Frank Gifford |work=NFL.com |access-date=July 22, 2022}}</ref>

On December 26, 1960, one of the coldest days in recorded Philadelphia history, the Eagles faced [[Vince Lombardi]]'s [[Green Bay Packers]] in the [[1960 NFL Championship Game]] and dealt the formidable Lombardi the sole championship game loss of his storied career. Bednarik lined up at center on offense and at linebacker on defense. Fittingly, the game ended as Bednarik tackled a struggling [[Jim Taylor (fullback)|Jim Taylor]] and refused to allow him to stand until the last seconds had ticked away.<ref>[http://greenparrotbar.blogspot.com/2006/02/flashback-you-can-get-up-now-taylor.html NFL Flashback, "You can get up now, Taylor. This fucking game's over.": Chuck Bednarik] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190329224128/http://greenparrotbar.blogspot.com/2006/02/flashback-you-can-get-up-now-taylor.html |date=March 29, 2019 }} Retrieved July 11, 2012.</ref>

Van Brocklin came to Philadelphia and agreed to play through 1960 with an understanding that, upon his retirement as a player, he would succeed Shaw as head coach. Ownership, however, opted to promote assistant coach [[Nick Skorich]] instead, and Van Brocklin quit the organization in a fit of pique, instead becoming head coach of the [[1961 NFL expansion draft|expansion]] [[1961 Minnesota Vikings season|Minnesota Vikings]]. Back-up quarterback [[Sonny Jurgensen]] became the Eagles' starter for the [[1961 Philadelphia Eagles season|1961 season]]; they finished a half-game behind the [[1961 New York Giants season|New York Giants]] for first place in the Eastern Conference standings with a 10–4 record. Despite the on-the-field success, however, the franchise was in turmoil.

The [[1962 Philadelphia Eagles season|1962 team]], decimated by injury, managed only three wins and were embarrassed at home in a 49–0 loss to the [[1962 Green Bay Packers season|Packers]]. The off-field chaos continued through [[1963 Philadelphia Eagles season|1963]], as the 65 shareholders remaining from the original Happy Hundred sold the team to [[Jerry Wolman]], a 36-year-old millionaire Washington developer who outbid local bidders for the team, paying an unprecedented $5.505&nbsp;million for control of the club.<ref name="ppegpff">{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=asZaAAAAIBAJ&pg=6780%2C1063969 |work=[[Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]] |agency=Associated Press |title=Wolman purchases Eagles for $5.5 million |date=December 6, 1963 |page=33 |access-date=November 19, 2020 |archive-date=May 3, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210503021743/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=asZaAAAAIBAJ&pg=6780%2C1063969 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="tbapegbt">{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=LgJPAAAAIBAJ&pg=5275%2C5584324 |work=Toledo Blade |location=(Ohio) |agency=Associated Press |title=Eagles bought for $5 miilion |date=December 6, 1963 |page=30 |access-date=November 19, 2020 |archive-date=May 3, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210503021743/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=LgJPAAAAIBAJ&pg=5275%2C5584324 |url-status=live }}</ref>

In [[1964 Philadelphia Eagles season|1964]], Wolman hired former Cardinals and [[Washington Redskins]] coach [[Joe Kuharich]] to a 15-year contract. Over the next five seasons, the team failed to make the playoffs and the failures of the team over this period were highlighted by the [[Philadelphia Eagles Santa Claus incident|Santa Claus incident]], when fans pelted a Santa Claus with snowballs during a halftime Christmas pageant. The team had only one winning season, in [[1966 Philadelphia Eagles season|1966]], finishing second in the [[Eastern and Western Conferences (NFL) 1933–1969|NFL Eastern Conference]]. The Eagles lost to the [[Baltimore Colts]] 20–14, in the post-season's third place consolation game, the [[Playoff Bowl]], which was held at the [[Miami Orange Bowl|Orange Bowl]] in [[Miami]]. The Eagles finished 6–7–1 in [[1967 Philadelphia Eagles season|1967]]. In the following season, the Eagles fell even further in the standings, recording a 2–12 record in [[1968 Philadelphia Eagles season|1968]].

=== Leonard Tose era (1969–1984) ===
{{See also|Leonard Tose}}
[[File:VeteransStadium1986-2a.jpg|thumb|[[Veterans Stadium]] in [[South Philadelphia]], the Eagles' home field from [[1971 Philadelphia Eagles season|1971]] to [[2002 Philadelphia Eagles season|2002]], which they shared with baseball's [[Philadelphia Phillies|Phillies]]]]
In [[1969 Philadelphia Eagles season|1969]], [[Leonard Tose]] bought the team from Wolman for $16.155&nbsp;million,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/pdf/Y_B_YHISTORY.pdf |title=Year-by-Year History |access-date=December 20, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060129104352/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/pdf/Y_B_YHISTORY.pdf |archive-date=January 29, 2006 }}</ref> the equivalent of ${{Format price|{{Inflation|US|16155000|1969|r=-6}}}} today, representing a record then for the highest amount ever paid for a professional sports franchise. Tose's first official act was to fire Coach [[Joe Kuharich]] after a disappointing 24–41–1 record during his five-year reign. Tose then named former Eagles wide receiver [[Pete Retzlaff]] as the team's general manager and [[Jerry Williams (American football)|Jerry Williams]] as its new head coach.

With the [[AFL–NFL merger|merger]] of the NFL and [[American Football League|AFL]] in {{nfly|1970}}, the Eagles were placed in the [[NFC East]] Division with the [[New York Giants]], [[Washington Redskins]], and [[Dallas Cowboys]]. The Eagles' heated [[Eagles–Giants rivalry|rivalry]] with the Giants is the oldest of the NFC East rivalries, dating back to 1933, and is often cited as one of the best rivalries in the NFL.<ref name="Giants-Eagles rivalry">{{cite magazine |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/2005/12/15/gallery.oldrivals/content.7.html |title=Top 10 NFL Rivalries Of All Time: No. 4 Giants–Eagles |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=December 15, 2005 |access-date=September 1, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120917122951/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/2005/12/15/gallery.oldrivals/content.7.html |archive-date=September 17, 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=The Birds' Biggest Rival—In a division of fierce foes, the Giants have battled the Eagles as tough as anyone |date=September 17, 2006 |first=Bob |last=Brookover |newspaper=[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]] |page=D1}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Eagles—Giants among top rivalries |date=November 6, 2008 |first=Bob |last=Brookover |newspaper=[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]] |page=D6}}</ref> [[1970 Philadelphia Eagles season|1970]] was also the last season for the Eagles at Franklin Field; the team finished the first post-merger season in last place in their division at 3–10–1.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1970 Philadelphia Eagles Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/phi/1970.htm |access-date=August 21, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref>

In [[1971 Philadelphia Eagles season|1971]], the Eagles moved to [[Veterans Stadium]], which had just been constructed and was initially acclaimed as a triumph of ultra-modern sports engineering.<ref name="w709">{{cite web | last=DeLucia | first=Matt | title=A look back at the history of South Philly's Veterans Stadium 20 years after implosion | website=NBC10 Philadelphia | date=March 21, 2024 | url=https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/a-look-back-at-the-history-of-veterans-stadium-20-years-after-implosion/3809167/ | access-date=August 21, 2024}}</ref> After a 3–10–1 record in 1970 and three consecutive blowout losses to [[1971 Cincinnati Bengals season|Cincinnati]], [[1971 Dallas Cowboys season|Dallas]], and [[1971 San Francisco 49ers season|San&nbsp;Francisco]] to open the {{nfly|1971}} season, Williams was fired and replaced by assistant coach Ed Khayat, a defensive lineman on the Eagles' 1960 NFL championship team. Williams and Khayat were hampered by Retzlaff's decision to trade longtime starting quarterback [[Norm Snead]] to the [[1971 Minnesota Vikings season|Minnesota Vikings]] in early 1971, leaving the Eagles a choice between journeyman [[Pete Liske]] and raw [[Rick Arrington]]. Khayat lost his first two games but won six of the season's last nine, thanks largely to the efforts of the Eagles' defense, led by all-pro safety [[Bill Bradley (American football)|Bill Bradley]], who led the NFL in interceptions (11) and interception return yardage (248).

The team regressed in [[1972 Philadelphia Eagles season|1972]] to finish 2–11–1, and Khayat was released. The two wins (both on the road) proved to be surprises, however. Philadelphia beat the [[1972 Kansas City Chiefs season|Kansas City Chiefs]] (which had had the best record in the AFC a year before) 21–20 and the [[1972 Houston Oilers season|Houston Oilers]] 18–17 on six field goals by kicker [[Tom Dempsey]]. The latter game had been called the "Johnny Rodgers Bowl", because the loser, in finishing last in the league, would gain the first overall pick in the [[1973 NFL draft]], which was then presumed to be [[1972 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team|Nebraska]] wingback [[Johnny Rodgers]], the [[Heisman Trophy]] [[1972 NCAA University Division football season#Heisman Trophy|winner]]. With their loss, the Oilers got first pick and took [[1972 Tampa Spartans football team|University of Tampa]] defensive end [[John Matuszak]], who later faced Philadelphia in [[Super Bowl XV]]. With the second overall pick, the Eagles selected [[1972 USC Trojans football team|USC]] tight end [[Charle Young]].

Khayat was replaced by offensive guru [[Mike McCormack (American football)|Mike McCormack]] for the [[1973 Philadelphia Eagles season|1973 season]]. Aided by the skills of quarterback [[Roman Gabriel]] and towering young wide receiver [[Harold Carmichael]], they managed to infuse a bit of vitality into a previously moribund offense.

New general manager [[Jim Murray (American football)|Jim Murray]] also began to add talent on the defensive side of the line, most notably through the addition of future Pro Bowl linebacker [[Bill Bergey]] in [[1974 Philadelphia Eagles season|1974]]. Overall, however, the team was still mired in mediocrity. McCormack was fired after a 4–10 [[1975 Philadelphia Eagles season|1975 season]].

==== Dick Vermeil years (1976–1982) ====
{{See also|Miracle at the Meadowlands|Super Bowl XV}}
[[File:dickvermeil.jpg|thumb|[[Dick Vermeil]], Eagles head coach from 1976 to 1982, who led the Eagles to their first [[Super Bowl]] appearance in [[Super Bowl XV]] against the [[Oakland Raiders]] in 1981]]
[[File:1986 Jeno's Pizza - 05 - Wilbert Montgomery.jpg|thumb|[[Wilbert Montgomery]], Eagles running back from 1977 to 1984, in the [[1980 NFC Championship Game]] against the [[Dallas Cowboys]] at [[Veterans Stadium]]]]
In {{nfly|1976}}, [[Dick Vermeil]] was hired from [[UCLA Bruins football|UCLA]] to coach the struggling Eagles, who had managed only one winning season from 1962 to 1975.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=O70MAAAAIBAJ&pg=2239,224559&dq=dick+vermeil&hl=en |title=Eagles search ends with Vermeil |date=February 9, 1976 |work=St Petersburg Times |access-date=November 5, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151117035452/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=O70MAAAAIBAJ&sjid=gV8DAAAAIBAJ&pg=2239,224559&dq=dick+vermeil&hl=en |archive-date=November 17, 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref> Vermeil faced numerous obstacles as he attempted to rejuvenate a franchise that had not seriously contended in well over a decade. Despite the team's young talent and Gabriel's occasional flashes of brilliance, the Eagles finished [[1976 Philadelphia Eagles season|1976]] with the same 4–10 record as in 1975. In [[1977 Philadelphia Eagles season|1977]], the first seeds of hope began to emerge. The team obtained hard-throwing quarterback [[Ron Jaworski]] in a trade from the [[Los Angeles Rams]] in exchange for popular tight end [[Charle Young]]. The defense, led by Bergey and defensive coordinator [[Marion Campbell]], began earning a reputation as one of the hardest-hitting in the league.

[[1978 Philadelphia Eagles season|1978]] saw one of the great moments in Eagles history, [[The Miracle at the Meadowlands]], when [[Herman Edwards]] returned a fumble by [[1978 New York Giants season|Giants]]' quarterback [[Joe Pisarcik]] for a touchdown with 20 seconds left in the game, resulting in a 19–17 Eagles victory.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Ellenport |first=Craig |title=Miracle at the Meadowlands: The fumble that changed football |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/11/14/miracle-meadowlands-40th-anniversary-giants-eagles-joe-pisarcik-herman-edwards-harry-carson |access-date=August 12, 2022 |magazine=Sports Illustrated }}</ref> The Eagles would edge into the playoffs with a 9–7 season. Young running back [[Wilbert Montgomery]] became the first Eagle since Steve Van Buren to exceed 1,000 yards in a season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Eagles 1000 Yard Rushers Season |url=https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/eagles-1000-yard-rushers-season |access-date=August 12, 2022 |website=StatMuse }}</ref> In [[1979 Philadelphia Eagles season|1979]], the Eagles tied for first place with an 11–5 record, as Montgomery shattered team rushing records with a total of 1,512 yards.

In [[1980 Philadelphia Eagles season|1980]], the team dominated the NFC, facing its chief nemesis, the [[1980 Dallas Cowboys season|Dallas Cowboys]], in the [[1980–81 NFL playoffs#NFC: Philadelphia Eagles 20, Dallas Cowboys 7|NFC Championship Game]]. The game was played in cold conditions before faithful fans at [[Veterans Stadium]]. Led by an outstanding rushing performance by Montgomery, whose long cutback TD run in the first half is one of the most memorable in Eagles history, and a gutsy game from fullback [[Leroy Harris (running back)|Leroy Harris]], who scored the Eagles' only other TD that day, the Birds earned a berth in [[Super Bowl XV]] with a 20–7 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Black And Blue: The Story Of The 1980 NFC Championship Game |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/black-and-blue-the-story-of-the-1980-nfc-championship-game-20268790 |access-date=August 12, 2022 |website=www.philadelphiaeagles.com }}</ref>

The Eagles traveled to [[New Orleans]] for Super Bowl XV, where they were heavily favored over the [[1980 Oakland Raiders season|Oakland Raiders]], who had squeaked into the playoffs as a wild-card team. Things did not go the Eagles' way, beginning with Tose's imprudent decision to bring comedian [[Don Rickles]] into the pregame locker room to lighten the mood. Jaworski's first pass was intercepted by Rod Martin, setting up an Oakland touchdown. Later in the first quarter, a potential game-tying 40-yard touchdown pass to Rodney Parker was nullified by an illegal-motion penalty. The final score was 27–10. Journeyman quarterback [[Jim Plunkett]] was named the game's MVP.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Washingtonpost.com: Super Bowl XV: Comeback QB Throws 3 TDs in 27–10 Win |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/nfl/longterm/superbowl/stories/sb15.htm |access-date=August 12, 2022 |website=www.washingtonpost.com}}</ref>

The team got off to a promising start in the [[1981 Philadelphia Eagles season|1981 season]] by winning their first six games. They ended up 10–6 to earn a wild-card berth. However, their hopes to repeat as NFC champs were dashed in the wild-card round by the [[New York Giants]], who won 27–21.

After the Eagles finished 3–6 in the strike-shortened [[1982 Philadelphia Eagles season|1982 season]], Vermeil quit the team, citing "burnout".

Defensive coordinator Marion Campbell replaced Vermeil as head coach. Campbell had helped to popularize the "bend-don't-break" defensive strategy in the 1970s. Philadelphia struggled through the mid-1980s, marked by flagging fan participation. The team failed to make the playoffs in [[1983 Philadelphia Eagles season|1983]] and [[1984 Philadelphia Eagles season|1984]]. The team nearly moved to [[Phoenix, Arizona]] at the end of the 1984 season.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/didinger-when-the-eagles-almost-left-philly-14600124 | title=Didinger: When the Eagles Almost Left Philly | access-date=December 3, 2022 | archive-date=December 3, 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221203135524/https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/didinger-when-the-eagles-almost-left-philly-14600124 }}</ref>

===Norman Braman era (1985–1993)===
{{See also|Norman Braman}}
In [[1985 Philadelphia Eagles season|1985]], Tose was forced to sell the Eagles to [[Norman Braman]] and Ed Leibowitz, highly successful automobile dealers from Florida, for a reported $65&nbsp;million (equal to ${{Format price|{{Inflation|US|65000000|1985|r=-6}}}} today) to pay off his more than $25&nbsp;million (${{Format price|{{Inflation|US|25000000|1985|r=-6}}}} today) in gambling debts at [[Atlantic City, New Jersey|Atlantic City]] casinos.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Tose to Sell Eagles for More Than $65 Million |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1985/03/11/tose-to-sell-eagles-for-more-than-65-million/75271115-bacd-4a50-a496-22e633cd343e/ |access-date=August 12, 2022 |issn=0190-8286}}</ref> The team again struggled during the 1985 season, and Campbell was fired after week 16, to be replaced by assistant head coach/defensive backs coach [[Fred Bruney]] for the season's last game.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1985 Philadelphia Eagles Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/phi/1985.htm |access-date=August 21, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref>

In the 1985 Supplemental draft, the Eagles acquired the rights to the [[Memphis Showboats]]' elite pass rusher [[Reggie White]].<ref name="p486">{{cite web | last=Hennessey | first=David | title=Throwback Thursday: Eagles select Reggie White in supplemental draft | website=Eagles Wire|publisher=USA Today | date=April 27, 2017 | url=https://theeagleswire.usatoday.com/2017/04/27/throwback-thursday-eagles-select-reggie-white-in-supplemental-draft/ | access-date=August 21, 2024}}</ref>

==== Buddy Ryan years (1986–1990) ====
{{See also|Body Bag Game|Bounty Bowl|Buddy Ryan}}
[[File:Jerome Brown of the Philadelphia Eagles (ca. 1991).jpg|thumb|[[Jerome Brown]], Eagles defensive end from 1987 to 1991, was named to the 1990 and 1991 [[Pro Bowl]] teams before dying in a tragic car accident in June 1992 at age 27.]]
[[File:Reggie White HOF jersey.jpg|thumb|[[Reggie White]]'s Eagles jersey on display at the [[Pro Football Hall of Fame]] in [[Canton, Ohio]]]]
In [[1986 Philadelphia Eagles season|1986]], the arrival of head coach [[Buddy Ryan]] and his fiery attitude sparked team performance and ignited the fan base. Immediately infusing the team with his hard-as-nails attitude, the Eagles quickly became known for their tough defense and tougher attitudes.<ref>{{Cite web |title=EAGLES HIRE RYAN |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1986-01-30-8601080298-story.html |access-date=August 12, 2022 |website=[[Chicago Tribune]]|date=January 30, 1986 }}</ref> Ryan began rejuvenating the team by releasing several aging players, including Ron Jaworski. [[Randall Cunningham]] took his place and, despite a 5–10–1 season, began showing considerable promise. [[1987 NFL season|1987]] saw another [[1987 NFL strike|strike]], which shortened the season by one game.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Irreplaceable Players of the 1987 Strike |url=https://nflpa.com/posts/the-irreplaceable-players-of-the-1987-strike |access-date=August 12, 2022 |website=NFL Players Association }}</ref> The substitutes who had filled in for the strikers performed poorly and were crushed 41–22 by the [[Dallas Cowboys]]. After the strike, the regular Eagles' [[1987 Philadelphia Eagles season|1987]] team won a 37–20 revenge game against Dallas. The season record was 7–8, of which three games had been played by substitutes.

The Eagles reached the [[1988–89 NFL playoffs|playoffs]] in [[1988 Philadelphia Eagles season|1988]], but lost to the [[Chicago Bears]], the team that Ryan had helped lead to a [[Super Bowl XX]] victory as defensive coordinator. The game became known as the "[[Fog Bowl (American football)|Fog Bowl]]", due to the inclement weather during the game. The Eagles lost, 20–12.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Banks |first=John |title=Fog Bowl: The Most Bizarre Game in NFL History |url=https://www.history.com/news/nfl-fog-bowl-game-bizarre-weather |access-date=August 12, 2022 |website=HISTORY }}</ref>

The following two years would see playoff appearances as well, but the team never made it past the first round. This failure was very frustrating to Eagles fans, as the team was widely regarded as among the most talented in the NFL. On offense, the Eagles were led by quarterback Cunningham, one of the most exciting players of his generation; tight end [[Keith Jackson (tight end)|Keith Jackson]]; and running back [[Keith Byars]]. The defense is commonly acknowledged as among the greatest in league history, and as the best to never win a championship.<ref>{{Cite web |title=10 most dominant defenses in NFL history |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bears/10-most-dominant-defenses-nfl-history |access-date=August 12, 2022 |website=RSN }}</ref>

The two [[1989 Philadelphia Eagles season|1989]] matches with Dallas were known as the Bounty Bowls. Both were won easily by the Eagles (the Cowboys finished 1–15 that year), and were marked by Ryan insulting new Cowboys coach [[Jimmy Johnson (American football coach)|Jimmy Johnson]] by placing a bounty on their kicker, and by Eagles fans throwing snowballs at him at Veterans Stadium.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 22, 2019 |title='Bounty Bowl' 30th anniversary and Cowboys-Eagles still at it |url=https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/2019/11/22/dallas-cowboys-bounty-bowl-30th-anniversary-eagles/ |access-date=August 12, 2022 |website=Cowboys Wire }}</ref> On November 12, 1990, during a ''[[Monday Night Football]]'' game at the Vet, the [[1990 Philadelphia Eagles season|Eagles]] defeated the [[Washington Redskins]] by a score of 28–14, as the defense scored three of the team's four touchdowns. This game, more lopsided than its score would indicate, was subsequently labeled [[the Body Bag Game]] in reference to the number of injuries Eagles players inflicted on the Redskins and the physically tough play of the Eagles in the game. In the game, the Eagles knocked out the starting Washington quarterback, and then seriously injured his replacement. Running back [[Brian Mitchell (running back)|Brian Mitchell]], who would later be signed by the Eagles, was called upon to finish the game as the Redskins' quarterback.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Throwback Thursday: The Body Bag Game |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2015/11/12/throwback-thursday-the-body-bag-game/ |access-date=August 12, 2022 |issn=0190-8286}}</ref> Washington returned to Philadelphia in the first round of the [[1990–91 NFL playoffs|playoffs]] to defeat the Eagles 20–6, ending their season.

Ryan was fired on January 7, 1991, and was replaced by offensive coordinator [[Rich Kotite]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Wilbon |first=Michael |date=January 9, 1991 |title=RYAN SENT PACKING BY EAGLES' BRAMAN |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1991/01/09/ryan-sent-packing-by-eagles-braman/7ce7a013-741a-417c-8bfe-dd24230f8178/ |access-date=April 1, 2022 |issn=0190-8286}}</ref> The team started the [[1991 Philadelphia Eagles season|1991 season]] with the loss of starting quarterback Randall Cunningham due to a knee injury. Backup quarterback [[Jim McMahon]] assumed the starting role for the rest of the season. Despite having the top-rated defense in the league, the team failed to make the playoffs by finishing third in the NFC East with a record of 10–6.

On June 25, 1992, All Pro defensive tackle [[Jerome Brown]] was killed in an automobile accident. The team and fan base dedicated the [[1992 Philadelphia Eagles season|1992 season]] to "bring it home for Jerome".<ref>{{Cite web |title=JEROME BROWN DIES IN CRASH EAGLES, UM STAR, NEPHEW SKID OFF RAINY HIGHWAY, HIT TREE |url=https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-1992-06-26-9202160584-story.html |access-date=August 12, 2022 |website=Sun Sentinel|date=June 26, 1992 }}</ref> The team finished second in the NFC East with an 11–5 record to earn a wild-card playoff spot. Kotite led the Eagles to a victory over the [[1992 New Orleans Saints season|New Orleans Saints]] in the wild-card game but then fell to the [[1992 Dallas Cowboys season|Dallas Cowboys]] in the Divisional round. Another blow to the team was the loss of all-time sacks leader Reggie White to free agency in the off-season.

Among the team's offensive stars during that period were quarterback Randall Cunningham, tight end Keith Jackson, and running back [[Herschel Walker]]. But what was known as the Gang Green defense, led by [[Reggie White]], Jerome Brown, [[Clyde Simmons]], [[Seth Joyner]], [[Wes Hopkins]], [[Mike Golic]], [[Byron Evans]], [[Eric Allen]], [[Andre Waters]], and [[Mark McMillian]], defined the team. In [[1993 Philadelphia Eagles season|1993]], Kotite's Eagles fell apart after a promising start and miss the playoffs, ending the regular season 8–8.

=== Jeffrey Lurie era (1994–present) ===
{{See also|Jeffrey Lurie}}
By 1994, team owner [[Norman Braman]] had become largely unpopular among local fans and a polarizing presence in the front office. [[Jeffrey Lurie]] bought the Eagles on May 6, 1994, for an estimated $185&nbsp;million.<ref name="k574">{{cite web| title=Lurie Buys Eagles for a Reported $185 Million | website=Los Angeles Times | date=April 7, 1994 | url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-04-07-sp-43024-story.html | access-date=August 21, 2024}}</ref>

In Lurie's first season as owner in [[1994 Philadelphia Eagles season|1994]], the team went 7–9 and again missed the playoffs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1994 Philadelphia Eagles Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/phi/1994.htm |access-date=August 21, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref> Rich Kotite was fired and replaced by [[San Francisco 49ers]] defensive coordinator [[Ray Rhodes]], who successfully lured 49ers star [[Ricky Watters]] to join the team as a free agent.<ref name="m077">{{cite news | last=Shapiro | first=Leonard | title=KOTITE GETS BOOT IN PHILADELPHIA | newspaper=Washington Post | date=December 27, 1994 | url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1994/12/27/kotite-gets-boot-in-philadelphia/54290fe4-1ac2-48c2-829f-1428b2db40ab/ | access-date=August 21, 2024}}</ref><ref name="c582">{{cite web | title=Eagles End Long Search for Coach by Hiring 49ers' Rhodes | website=Los Angeles Times | date=February 3, 1995 | url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-02-03-sp-27624-story.html | access-date=August 21, 2024}}</ref>

In [[1995 Philadelphia Eagles season|1995]], Rhodes's first season, the Eagles got off to a slow start by losing three of their first four games but subsequently rebounded to finish with a 10–6 record and a playoff spot.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1995 Philadelphia Eagles Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/phi/1995.htm |access-date=August 21, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref> In the Wild Card Round, the Eagles, playing at home, overwhelmed the [[Detroit Lions]] 58–37, with 31 of Philadelphia's points coming in the second quarter.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card - Detroit Lions at Philadelphia Eagles - December 30th, 1995 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199512300phi.htm |access-date=August 21, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref> However, the Eagles were again eliminated in the next round by the Cowboys by a score of 30–11.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round - Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys - January 7th, 1996 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199601070dal.htm |access-date=August 21, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref> This would be [[Randall Cunningham]]'s last game as an Eagle. Cunningham scored the only touchdown of the game and the last Eagles postseason touchdown for six years.

1995 marked the end of Cunningham's tenure as starting quarterback. Rhodes benched Cunningham in favor of [[Rodney Peete]], leading to friction between the two. Earlier, rumors had circulated that Lurie and Rhodes had tried to trade Cunningham to the [[Arizona Cardinals]]. However, no such trade materialized and Cunningham retired shortly after the season.

In [[1996 Philadelphia Eagles season|1996]], the Eagles' uniform colors were changed from the classic [[kelly green]] to a darker [[midnight green]].<ref name="p747">{{cite web | last=Greger | first=Mike | title=Eagles kelly green uniforms: A brief history | website=Billy Penn at WHYY | date=April 1, 2023 | url=https://billypenn.com/2023/04/01/eagles-kelly-green-uniforms-history-philadelphia-football/ | access-date=August 21, 2024}}</ref> The team got off to a good start, winning three of their first four games. However, a week 5 Monday night game at [[Veterans Stadium]] against the rival Cowboys witnessed a season-ending knee injury to Peete, loss of the team's momentum, and the transition to an offense led by [[Ty Detmer]] and Watters. While Detmer played well and Watters rushed for 1,411 yards, the season conformed to what had become a familiar pattern: 10–6 record and early elimination (a 14–0 shutout by the [[1996 San Francisco 49ers season|49ers]]) in the [[1996–97 NFL playoffs|playoffs]]. In the [[1996 NFL draft]], future fan-favorite and hall-of-famer [[Brian Dawkins]] was chosen in the second round. The continued early playoff exits led fans and local media to cast blame on high-priced free agents ([[Irving Fryar]], Watters, [[Troy Vincent]], and [[Guy McIntyre]]) for not stepping up in big games, especially in the postseason. Rhodes gradually deteriorated under the stress of the job, and players were beginning to grow tired of his brash demeanor and often autocratic coaching style.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1998/11/04/sports/pro-football-when-willpower-isn-t-enough-decline-of-ray-rhodes-s-eagles.html|title=PRO FOOTBALL; When Willpower Isn't Enough: Decline of Ray Rhodes's Eagles|first=Mike|last=Freeman|newspaper=The New York Times |date=November 4, 1998|access-date=April 15, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180215024205/http://www.nytimes.com/1998/11/04/sports/pro-football-when-willpower-isn-t-enough-decline-of-ray-rhodes-s-eagles.html|archive-date=February 15, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>

After a see-saw 6–9–1 campaign in [[1997 Philadelphia Eagles season|1997]], the bottom fell out in [[1998 Philadelphia Eagles season|1998]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=1997 Philadelphia Eagles Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/phi/1997.htm |access-date=August 21, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref> The Eagles suffered a 3–13 record, their worst since 1972, and were ranked dead last in numerous offensive statistics.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1998 Philadelphia Eagles Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/phi/1998.htm |access-date=August 21, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=1998 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1998/ |access-date=August 21, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref> Home attendance was declining, a quarterback controversy was deteriorating an already rudderless locker room, and the players had all but tuned out the embattled coaching staff. Left with little choice after a disastrous season, fan revolt, and sagging team morale, Lurie fired Rhodes and hired Green Bay Packers quarterback coach [[Andy Reid]] as head coach.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/Eagles_hire_Packers_assistant_Andy_Reid_as_new_head_coach.html|title=Eagles hire Packers assistant Andy Reid as new head coach|first=Phil|last=Sheridan|website=Philly.com|date=September 17, 2013 |access-date=April 15, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181030105006/http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/Eagles_hire_Packers_assistant_Andy_Reid_as_new_head_coach.html|archive-date=October 30, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>

==== Andy Reid years (1999–2012) ====
{{See also|Andy Reid|Super Bowl XXXIX|Miracle at the New Meadowlands}}
[[File:Andy Reid 080805-F-9429S-131 crop.jpg|thumb|[[Andy Reid]], Eagles head coach from 1999 to 2012, led the Eagles to [[Super Bowl XXXIX]] against the [[New England Patriots]] in 2004.]]
[[File:Bdawk.jpg|thumb|[[Brian Dawkins]], Eagles safety from 1996 to 2008, was inducted into the [[Pro Football Hall of Fame]] in 2018]]
[[File:Donovan McNabb.jpg|thumb|[[Donovan McNabb]], Eagles quarterback from 1999 to 2009 and [[Andy Reid]]'s first draft selection as Eagles head coach in the [[1999 NFL draft]]]]
[[File:Brian Westbrook.jpg|thumb|[[Brian Westbrook]], Eagles Running Back from 2002 to 2009, and inducted into the Eagles Hall of Fame in 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-10-20 |title=Brian Westbrook to be inducted into Eagles Hall of Fame vs. Giants |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2015/10/20/philadelphia-eagles-brian-westbrook-hof-induction-new-york-giants |access-date=2025-03-11 |website=SI |language=en-US}}</ref>]]
[[File:Desean Jackson (cropped).jpg|thumb|[[DeSean Jackson]] played for the Eagles from 2008 to 2013 and then again from 2019 to 2020; his December 19, 2010, punt return against the [[New York Giants]], known as the [[Miracle at the New Meadowlands]], is considered one of the greatest plays in [[National Football League|NFL]] history.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/the-greatest-play-in-nfl-history-is-0ap1000000158603|title=The greatest play in NFL history is ...|work=[[National Football League]]|date=April 9, 2013|access-date=April 9, 2013}}</ref>]]
[[File:LeSean McCoy 2.jpg|thumb|[[LeSean McCoy]], Eagles running back from 2009 to 2014]]
The Eagles reemerged as a predominant NFL team under the leadership of new head coach [[Andy Reid]], who was hired away from the [[Green Bay Packers]], where he was the Packers' quarterback coach. Reid's first notable step was drafting [[Syracuse University|Syracuse]] quarterback [[Donovan McNabb]] with the second overall pick in the [[1999 NFL draft]].<ref name="r345">{{cite news | last=Bonesteel | first=Matt | title=McNabb Holds His Own in First Start | newspaper=Washington Post | date=November 15, 1999 | url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/redskins/longterm/1999/gamerep/week10/eagles15.htm | access-date=August 21, 2024}}</ref> The Eagles' awful [[1998 Philadelphia Eagles season|1998 season]] would have entitled the Eagles to first pick but it was awarded to the rebooted [[Cleveland Browns]]. Despite clearing the roster for new talent by releasing unpopular and aging veterans such as [[Ricky Watters]] and [[Irving Fryar]], Reid was still a virtual unknown before his arrival as head coach, and his appointment was met initially with skepticism among Philadelphia fans. The drafting of McNabb was unpopular with many Eagles fans, many of whom traveled to [[Madison Square Garden]] for the 1999 Draft and booed the selection, believing the Eagles instead should have selected [[Ricky Williams]], a [[Texas Longhorns football|University of Texas]] [[running back]] who had been named the 1998 [[Associated Press College Football Player of the Year|AP College Player of the Year]].

The [[1999 Philadelphia Eagles season|1999 season]] was largely a rebuilding year for the Eagles. The team, which routinely sells out its home games in Philadelphia, had two 1999 home games that failed to sell out, resulting in local [[Blackout (broadcasting)|TV blackouts]]. Another six home games in the 1999 season sold out only because several local small business owners bought the remaining unsold tickets to spare Philadelphia-area viewers a television blackout of the game.

The Week 5 home game at Veterans Stadium on October 10, 1999, against the [[Dallas Cowboys]] represented the last play of Cowboys wide receiver [[Michael Irvin]]'s career. In the game, Irvin was driven into the turf by Eagles safety [[Tim Hauck]], which left Irvin lying motionless. Some Eagles fans responded with applause, giving further rise to Philadelphia's reputation as unduly aggressive and hostile fans. Irvin was transported from the field by stretcher and then by ambulance to [[Thomas Jefferson University Hospital]]. Irvin, who was diagnosed with a potentially threatening [[Cervical vertebrae|cervical spine]] injury and forced to announce his NFL retirement after the injury, later said the Philadelphia fans were applauding his departure rather than his serious injury.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Moore |first1=David |title=Why Hall of Fame WR Michael Irvin has never criticized Philly fans for cheering career-ending injury |url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowboys/2013/10/19/why-hall-of-fame-wr-michael-irvin-has-never-criticized-philly-fans-for-cheering-career-ending-injury/ |access-date=October 15, 2021 |work=[[The Dallas Morning News]] |date=October 19, 2013}}</ref> The team finished the season with a record of 5–11.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1999 Philadelphia Eagles Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/phi/1999.htm |access-date=August 19, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref>

The [[2000 Philadelphia Eagles season|2000]] regular-season opener in [[Dallas]] on September 3 became known in NFL lore as the "[[Pickle Juice Game]]". Kickoff temperature in [[Texas Stadium]] was 109 degrees Fahrenheit and soared to nearly 120, making it the hottest game in league history, beating a previous record set in a 1997 Cowboys–Cardinals match in Arizona. The nickname came about because an Eagles trainer had prepared for the predicted heat by having the players drink the juice from jars of dill pickles in order to retain body moisture and stave off cramps and heat exhaustion. The experiment proved successful as the Eagles won 41–14 while multiple Cowboys players had been consigned to the bench, unable to handle the torrid climate while the Eagles had no players benched. The game was also significant as marking the beginning of Philadelphia's domination of the NFC East. The team finished the season at 11–5, reaching the [[2000–01 NFL playoffs|playoffs]] as a wild card, which restored fan optimism. After brushing aside the [[2000 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season|Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] 21–3, the [[2000 Philadelphia Eagles season|Eagles]] moved to the second round of the playoffs, only to lose 20–10 to the [[2000 New York Giants season|New York Giants]]. After compiling an 11–5 record in [[2001 Philadelphia Eagles season|2001]], the Eagles reached the [[2001–02 NFL playoffs|playoffs]] again, this time at the top of their division. In a near rerun of the previous year, they disposed of the [[2001 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season|Buccaneers]] in a 31–9 game. In the second round, the Eagles defeated the [[2001 Chicago Bears season|Bears]] 33–19 at [[Soldier Field]]. In the [[2001–02 NFL playoffs#NFC: St. Louis Rams 29, Philadelphia Eagles 24|NFC Championship game]], they were unable to stop the [[2001 St. Louis Rams season|St. Louis Rams]], who defeated them 29–24.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFC Championship - Philadelphia Eagles at St. Louis Rams - January 27th, 2002 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200201270ram.htm |access-date=August 19, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref>

Despite injuries, McNabb led the Eagles to a 12–4 season in [[2002 Philadelphia Eagles season|2002]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2002 Philadelphia Eagles Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/phi/2002.htm |access-date=August 19, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref> Once again, they reached the [[2002–03 NFL playoffs#NFC: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27, Philadelphia Eagles 10|NFC Championship game]], but lost at home 27–10 to the eventual Super Bowl champion [[2002 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season|Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] in the last game at [[Veterans Stadium]].<ref name="i123">{{cite web | last=Sheridan | first=Phil | title=Loss to Bucs was Eagles' darkest day | website=ESPN.com | date=January 14, 2015 | url=https://www.espn.com/blog/philadelphia-eagles/post/_/id/10055/loss-to-bucs-was-eagles-darkest-day | access-date=August 21, 2024}}</ref>

In the opening game of the [[2003 Philadelphia Eagles season|2003 season]], the Eagles were shut out 17–0 by the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] in the first regular-season game ever played at their new home, [[Lincoln Financial Field]]. Once again, the team went 12–4 for the season and then reached the conference championship game. In doing so, the Eagles became the first team in modern history to get that far in the postseason after having been shut out at home in its first game. They achieved that distinction despite getting only five touchdown receptions all year by their wide receivers, which tied the league-low since the regular-season schedule was lengthened to its present 16 games in 1978 (this record would be broken in 2004 when the [[2004 New York Giants season|New York Giants]]' wide receivers caught only two touchdown passes). The Eagle receivers went through both September and October without a TD catch; the last time an NFL team had done that was in 1945. In the Divisional Round of the playoffs, the Eagles beat the [[2003 Green Bay Packers season|Green Bay Packers]] 20–17 in overtime thanks in part to a late-game completion from McNabb to [[Freddie Mitchell]] on an iconic play that has come to be known as [[4th and 26]]. They lost the [[2003–04 NFL playoffs#NFC: Carolina Panthers 14, Philadelphia Eagles 3|NFC Championship game]] to the [[2003 Carolina Panthers season|Carolina Panthers]] 14–3. Panthers cornerback [[Ricky Manning|Ricky Manning Jr.]] had three interceptions in the game.<ref>{{cite web|title=Panthers vs. Eagles – Game Recap – January 18, 2004 – ESPN|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=240118021|access-date=December 8, 2020|website=ESPN.com|archive-date=January 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210116151312/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=240118021}}</ref>

The Eagles actively pursued premier wide receiver [[Terrell Owens]], and acquired him in a controversial three-way deal with the [[Baltimore Ravens]] and the [[San Francisco 49ers]], on March 16, 2004.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 17, 2004 |title=Philly freedom: Owens will play for Eagles |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=1760284 |access-date=August 19, 2024 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press }}</ref> The [[2004 Philadelphia Eagles season|2004 season]] began with a bang as Owens caught three touchdown passes from McNabb in their season opener against the [[New York Giants]]. Owens ended up with exactly 1,200 receiving yards and 14 touchdown receptions, although his season ended prematurely with an ankle injury in a December 19 game against the Dallas Cowboys. The Eagles' 12–7 victory in this game gave them home-field advantage throughout the conference playoffs for the third year in a row. The Eagles tied a record by clinching the NFC East division crown (their fourth straight) after only their eleventh game of the season, matching the mark set by the [[1985 Chicago Bears season|1985 Chicago Bears]] and the [[1997 San Francisco 49ers season|1997 San Francisco 49ers]]. Their final two regular-season games thus rendered meaningless, the Eagles sat out most of their first-string players in these games and lost both, yet still finished the season with a 13–3 record. McNabb had his best season to date, passing for 3,875 yards and 31 touchdowns, with only eight interceptions. This made him the first quarterback in NFL history to throw 30 or more TD passes and fewer than 10 interceptions in a single regular season. They then began their playoff run with the Divisional round at home against the sixth-seeded [[Minnesota Vikings]]. The Eagles led from the start and never looked back, as McNabb led a very efficient passing attack (21 of 33 for 286 yards and 2 TDs), [[Brian Westbrook]] dominated on the ground with 70 rushing yards, and Freddie Mitchell performed very well on the receiving corps (5 receptions for 65 yards and a TD), as Philadelphia won 27–14, setting up their fourth-straight NFC Championship appearance. Facing the [[Atlanta Falcons]], McNabb threw for 180 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 32 yards. Westbrook rushed for 96 yards and caught five passes for 39. Winning the game 27–10, the Eagles advanced to [[Super Bowl XXXIX]], where they faced the [[2004 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]]. Although McNabb threw 3 touchdown passes and 357 yards in the game, and the score was tied 14–14 going into the fourth quarter, the Patriots outscored the Eagles with ten straight points. McNabb completed a 30-yard touchdown pass, and the Eagles defense held the Patriots to a 3 and out, but a crucial interception with 46 seconds left sealed their fate, as the Patriots won 24–21.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl XXXIX - New England Patriots vs. Philadelphia Eagles - February 6th, 2005 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200502060nwe.htm |access-date=August 21, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref>

The team took a step back in [[2005 Philadelphia Eagles season|2005]] with a 6–10 record, failing to make the playoffs for the first time since the 1999 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2005 Philadelphia Eagles Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/phi/2005.htm |access-date=August 21, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref> McNabb had played with a sports hernia and a broken thumb, starting 4–2 then losing three in a row, before he finally succumbed to injury and missed the rest of the season. For obnoxious behavior and a feud with McNabb, Owens was suspended after 7 games and was eventually cut.<ref name="q527">{{cite web | agency=Associated Press | title=Terrell Owens suspended for season | website=The Seattle Times | date=November 7, 2005 | url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/terrell-owens-suspended-for-season/ | access-date=August 19, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2006 |title=Headache remedy: Eagles release outspoken T.O. |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2368431 |access-date=August 19, 2024 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press }}</ref>

In [[2006 Philadelphia Eagles season|2006]], the team lost McNabb 10 games in and went into turmoil. However, Westbrook stepped up, and the Eagles earned their fifth NFC East title under coach Reid, with a 10–6 record. They won the Wild Card game against the New York Giants, but lost in the Divisional Round to the [[New Orleans Saints]]. The [[2007 Philadelphia Eagles season|2007 season]] would end with the Eagles finishing 8–8 and failing to make the playoffs for the second time in three seasons. However, in [[2008 Philadelphia Eagles season|2008]], the team finished the season with a 9–6–1 record, making the playoffs with a wild card berth, The team upset the Minnesota Vikings in the first round, winning the game 26–14. The team then went on to defeat the defending Super Bowl champion New York Giants 23–11 en route to their sixth [[NFC Championship Game]]. In the [[2008–09 NFL playoffs#NFC: Arizona Cardinals 32, Philadelphia Eagles 25|NFC Championship game]], the Eagles rallied from down 24–6 at halftime to up 25–24 in the fourth quarter, but they lost to the [[2008 Arizona Cardinals season|Arizona Cardinals]] by a score of 32–25 after quarterback [[Kurt Warner]] scored a touchdown with just under three minutes remaining in regulation.<ref name="x410">{{cite web | title=Cardinals edge Eagles 32-25 for NFC title | website=Florida Times-Union | date=January 19, 2009 | url=https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/nfl/2009/01/19/cardinals-edge-eagles-32-25-for-nfc-title/15998379007/ | access-date=August 19, 2024}}</ref>

Entering the [[2009 Philadelphia Eagles season|2009 season]], the Eagles signed quarterback [[Michael Vick]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=4397938 |title=Vick, Eagles agree to 2-year deal |work=[[ESPN.com]] |date=August 14, 2009 |access-date=February 11, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090907212340/http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4397938 |archive-date=September 7, 2009 |url-status=live }}</ref> On December 6, 2009, Andy Reid became only the fifth coach in NFL history to win 100 or more games with a single team in a single decade (the other four are [[Tom Landry]], [[Don Shula]], [[Tony Dungy]], and [[Bill Belichick]]).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=4727113 |title=Eagles sign Reid through 2013 |work=[[ESPN.com]] |date=December 9, 2009 |access-date=February 11, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130729042052/http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4727113 |archive-date=July 29, 2013 |url-status=live }}</ref> McNabb finally had a complete receiving corps, between first-round draft pick [[Jeremy Maclin]], DeSean Jackson's 1,000-yard season, and [[Brent Celek]] ranking among the top 5 tight ends in the league. Without Brian Dawkins, defensive end [[Trent Cole]] stepped up and became the dominant force on defense with 12 sacks, earning him his second trip to the Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors. In 2009, the Eagles started 5–4, then won six straight. After a shutout by the Dallas Cowboys in week 17, the Eagles failed to secure a first-round bye, and with a record of 11–5, they were the NFC's sixth seed. In their [[2009–10 NFL playoffs#NFC: Dallas Cowboys 34, Philadelphia Eagles 14|January 2010 wild card game]], the Eagles played against their divisional foes for the second consecutive week, losing 34–14 to hand Dallas their first playoff win since [[1996–97 NFL playoffs#NFC: Dallas Cowboys 40, Minnesota Vikings 15|December 1996]].

On January 11, 2010, General Manager [[Tom Heckert, Jr.]] was hired away by the Cleveland Browns; he was replaced by [[Howie Roseman]], who was promoted from Vice President of Player Personnel.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 29, 2010 |title=Eagles promote Roseman to general manager |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=4869091 |access-date=August 19, 2024 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press }}</ref> On March 5, 2010, Brian Westbrook was cut from the Eagles after eight seasons with the team. On April 4, 2010, the team traded long-time starting quarterback Donovan McNabb to the [[Washington Redskins]] in exchange for a second-round draft pick.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/04/04/AR2010040403253.html?hpid=artslot |title=Washington Redskins acquire quarterback Donovan McNabb from Philadelphia Eagles |last=Maese |first=Rick |date=April 5, 2010 |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |access-date=April 5, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629025444/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/04/04/AR2010040403253.html?hpid=artslot |archive-date=June 29, 2011 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Kevin Kolb]] was immediately named the starter for the [[2010 Philadelphia Eagles season|2010 season]], but after suffering a concussion in week 1 against the Packers, Vick took over as the starter. Week 4 saw the return of McNabb to Philadelphia. The Redskins got a touchdown early in the first quarter. After that, both offenses sputtered, and the Eagles had to settle for two field goals. But things rapidly fell apart when Vick injured his ribs and chest late in the first quarter when two Redskins defensive backs crushed him from both sides while running near the end zone. Kolb was once again brought out to play but delivered an uninspiring performance. He managed a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter, but it wasn't enough. A two-point conversion attempt after the touchdown failed, and Washington won 16–12. In Week 15, the Eagles beat the New York Giants in a stunning upset by overcoming a 21-point deficit in the second half. In the closing seconds of the game, [[DeSean Jackson]] returned a punt 65 yards for a touchdown to win 38–31. This became known as the [[Miracle at the New Meadowlands]].<ref name="p407">{{cite web | title=Miracle at the New Meadowlands sinks Giants | website=NBC Sports | date=December 19, 2010 | url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/miracle-at-the-new-meadowlands-sinks-giants | access-date=August 19, 2024}}</ref> Vick led the Eagles to their sixth NFC East division title in ten seasons.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2010 Philadelphia Eagles Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/phi/2010.htm |access-date=August 19, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref> With a record of 10–6, the Eagles clinched the third seed.<ref name="o518">{{cite web | title=Sloppy Eagles Upset By Vikings, Locked Into #3 Seed | website=Bleeding Green Nation | date=December 28, 2010 | url=https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2010/12/28/1901526/sloppy-eagles-upset-by-vikings-locked-into-3-seed | access-date=August 19, 2024}}</ref> In the [[2010–11 NFL playoffs|wild card round]], the Eagles lost 21–16 to the eventual [[Super Bowl XLV]] champion Green Bay Packers.<ref name="l095">{{cite web | title=Green Bay eliminates Michael Vick, Philadelphia | website=Florida Times-Union | date=January 10, 2011 | url=https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/nfl/2011/01/10/packers-oust-eagles/15918777007/ | access-date=August 19, 2024}}</ref>

The [[2011 Philadelphia Eagles season|2011 season]] for the Eagles was a major disappointment. The off-season was marred by a lockout that began in March after the NFL's collective bargaining agreement expired, making practices, trades, and free agency impossible. During the draft, the Eagles did comparatively little. After the lockout ended in July, the team embarked on a rash of high-profile FA signings, including Raiders CB [[Nnamdi Asomugha]], Dolphins RB [[Ronnie Brown]], Giants WR [[Steve Smith (wide receiver, born 1985)|Steve Smith]], Packers TE [[Donald Lee (American football)|Donald Lee]], Titans DE [[Jason Babin]], and Packers DT [[Cullen Jenkins]]. Meanwhile, Kevin Kolb, displeased at losing the starting quarterback job to Michael Vick in 2010, was traded to Arizona for [[Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie]]. Replacing him as 2nd-stringer was ex-Titans quarterback [[Vince Young]]. Young created a lot of hype by calling Philadelphia the "Dream Team".<ref name="x988">{{cite web | title=Vince Young declares the Eagles to be a "Dream Team" | website=NBC Sports | date=July 30, 2011 | url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/vince-young-declares-the-eagles-to-be-a-dream-team | access-date=August 19, 2024}}</ref> The team managed to finish only 8–8 and missed the playoffs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2011 Philadelphia Eagles Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/phi/2011.htm |access-date=August 19, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref>

In [[2012 Philadelphia Eagles season|2012]], the Eagles started off winning three of their first four games but lost their next eight, which eliminated them from the playoff hunt. They won only one of their last four games.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2012 Philadelphia Eagles Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/phi/2012.htm |access-date=August 19, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref> After a loss to the New York Giants on December 30, 2012, head coach Andy Reid was fired after fourteen seasons with the team.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/eagles/2012/12/30/andy-reid-fired/1799319/ |title=Eagles fire Reid |first=Mike |last=Garafolo | date=December 30, 2012 |work=[[USA Today]] |access-date=December 30, 2012 |location=Philadelphia |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140601152414/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/eagles/2012/12/30/andy-reid-fired/1799319/ |archive-date=June 1, 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==== Chip Kelly years (2013–2015) ====
[[File:Fletcher Cox (37014808491) (cropped).jpg|thumb|[[Fletcher Cox]], Eagles defensive tackle from 2012 to 2023]]
[[File:WAS at PHI Jan 2021 D50 3885 (50805449387).jpg|thumb|[[Zach Ertz]], Eagles tight end from 2013 to 2021]]
On January 16, 2013, after a 4–12 season, the Eagles brought in [[University of Oregon]] head coach [[Chip Kelly]] to succeed Reid as head coach.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mortensen |first=Chris |date=January 16, 2013 |title=Eagles hire Chip Kelly as coach |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/8849699/chip-kelly-bolts-oregon-ducks-coach-philadelphia-eagles |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131103100428/http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8849699/chip-kelly-bolts-oregon-ducks-coach-philadelphia-eagles |archive-date=November 3, 2013 |access-date=February 11, 2013 |website=[[ESPN.com]]|agency=Associated Press}}</ref> The Philadelphia Eagles named Michael Vick the starting quarterback going into the [[2013 Philadelphia Eagles season|2013 season]] with much promise running Chip Kelly's fast-paced [[spread offense]].<ref name="r901">{{cite web | last=Sheridan | first=Phil | title=Vick named Eagles starting QB over Foles | website=ESPN.com | date=August 20, 2013 | url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/trainingcamp13/story/_/id/9584640/michael-vick-philadelphia-eagles-named-starter | access-date=August 19, 2024}}</ref> The 2013 season proved very successful for the Eagles. While a hamstring injury took [[Michael Vick]] out after a 1–3 start, his backup [[Nick Foles]] led the team to a 10–6 regular-season record and its seventh NFC East title in 13 seasons, but the Eagles lost to the [[2013 New Orleans Saints season|New Orleans Saints]] in the wild card round. Before throwing his first interception in Week 14, Foles had thrown 19 touchdowns, just one shy of the all-time NFL record of consecutive touchdowns without an interception to start a season, set earlier in the season by [[Peyton Manning]]. Foles also tied Manning for most touchdown passes in a single game, with seven, against the [[2013 Oakland Raiders season|Oakland Raiders]], which also made him the youngest player in NFL history to throw for that many touchdowns in a game. Foles finished the regular season with 27 touchdown passes and only 2 interceptions, giving him the then-best TD-INT ratio in NFL history. (That record was later broken by [[Tom Brady]], in the 2016 season.) He also finished with a 119.0 [[passer rating]], third-highest in league history behind only [[Aaron Rodgers]] in 2011 and Peyton Manning in 2004. He was also only the second quarterback in NFL history to have a game in which he topped 400 passing yards and a perfect passer rating. [[LeSean McCoy]] finished his Pro Bowl season as the league's top rusher with 1,607 rushing yards (also a franchise record) and 2,146 total yards from scrimmage, also best in the NFL. As a whole, the Eagles offense scored 51 touchdowns, most in franchise history, passing the previous season-high set back in 1948. Following the 2013 season, the Eagles released Pro-Bowl wide receiver [[DeSean Jackson]] due to his poor "work ethic and attitude", as well as speculation of his involvement in gang-related activities.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/10688873|title=Pro Bowl receiver Jackson released by Eagles|date=March 28, 2014|website=ESPN.com|access-date=March 19, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401134732/http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/10688873|archive-date=April 1, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> The team signed All Pro safety [[Malcolm Jenkins]] to a three-year contract, worth $16.25&nbsp;million.<ref name="j800">{{cite web | last=Gowton | first=Brandon Lee | title=Eagles Sign Safety Malcolm Jenkins | website=Bleeding Green Nation | date=March 11, 2014 | url=https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2014/3/11/5485550/philadelphia-eagles-sign-malcolm-jenkins | access-date=August 19, 2024}}</ref>

The Eagles opened the [[2014 Philadelphia Eagles season|2014 season]] winning their first three games and making NFL history as the only team ever to trail by ten or more points in their first three games and come back to win.<ref>[http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/sports/professional/eagles-overcome-yet-another-deficit-beats-redskins-2658733 Sports] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141102094807/http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/sports/professional/eagles-overcome-yet-another-deficit-beats-redskins-2658733 |date=November 2, 2014 }}. Rocky Mount Telegram. Retrieved on August 6, 2016.</ref> Nick Foles struggled with turnovers, but ultimately did well and led the Eagles to a 6–2 record, before breaking his collarbone, resulting in his replacement by [[Mark Sanchez]], who outplayed Foles.<ref name="d730">{{cite magazine | title=Eagles QB Nick Foles reportedly will miss 6-8 weeks with a collarbone fracture | magazine=Sports Illustrated | date=November 2, 2014 | url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2014/11/02/philadelphia-eagles-nick-foles-shoulder-injury | access-date=August 19, 2024}}</ref> The Eagles held the divisional title from Week 1 to Week 15. After going 9–3 with a crucial win over the [[2014 Dallas Cowboys season|Dallas Cowboys]], the Eagles lost their next three, and a week after losing the NFC East title, they lost an upset against the 3–11 [[2014 Washington Redskins season|Washington Redskins]] and were eliminated from playoff contention with the Cowboys' win over the [[2014 Indianapolis Colts season|Indianapolis Colts]].<ref name="l562">{{cite web | last=Frank | first=Martin | title=Eagles eliminated from playoffs | website=CourierPostOnline.com | date=December 22, 2014 | url=https://www.courierpostonline.com/story/sports/nfl/eagles/2014/12/21/eagles-eliminated-playoffs/20742819/ | access-date=August 19, 2024}}</ref>

Following the 2014 season, Chip Kelly was given total control and made some controversial personnel moves.<ref name="o561">{{Cite web |last=Frank |first=Martin |date=January 3, 2015 |title=Chip Kelly given control in dramatic Eagles shakeup |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/eagles/2015/01/03/chip-kelly-personnel-control-philadelphia/21222717/ |access-date=August 19, 2024 |website=USA TODAY}}</ref> He traded LeSean McCoy, who had become the team's all-time leading rusher after the 2014 season, for linebacker [[Kiko Alonso]], a player Kelly coached at Oregon who had missed the entire 2014 season.<ref name="PhiladelphiaEagles.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Eagles-Acquire-LB-Alonso-For-RB-McCoy/1425a542-814c-43f9-bcad-ce18cee69b7d |work=PhiladelphiaEagles.com |title=Eagles Acquire LB Alonso For RB McCoy |date=March 10, 2015 |access-date=September 4, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150312054542/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Eagles-Acquire-LB-Alonso-For-RB-McCoy/1425a542-814c-43f9-bcad-ce18cee69b7d |archive-date=March 12, 2015 }}</ref> He also cut ten-year veteran and starter Trent Cole, who was still a consistent threat on defense and was second only to legend [[Reggie White]] on the Eagles all-time sack list.<ref>{{cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |title=Indianapolis Colts to sign Trent Cole |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/colts-agree-to-terms-with-trent-cole-kendall-langford-0ap3000000477676 |work=NFL.com |date=March 10, 2015 |access-date=March 10, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150312143346/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000477676/article/indianapolis-colts-to-sign-trent-cole |archive-date=March 12, 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref> He also traded the highly successful Nick Foles for [[Sam Bradford]], who had missed the entire 2014 season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sessler |first=Marc |date=March 10, 2015 |title=Rams trading Sam Bradford to Eagles for Nick Foles |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/rams-trading-sam-bradford-to-eagles-for-nick-foles-0ap3000000477790 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150311151932/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000477790/article/rams-trading-sam-bradford-to-eagles-for-nick-foles |archive-date=March 11, 2015 |access-date=March 10, 2015 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> Kelly tried to re-sign Jeremy Maclin, who had stepped up as the team's leading wide receiver, but Maclin signed with the [[Kansas City Chiefs]] instead. However, the Eagles also acquired league leading rusher [[DeMarco Murray]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Its-Official-RB-Murray-Signs-With-Eagles/d00ce62f-cb87-4dd0-b93e-3bb49498deef |title=It's Official: RB Murray Signs With Eagles |work=PhiladelphiaEagles.com |date=March 12, 2015 |access-date=March 12, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150902030939/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Its-Official-RB-Murray-Signs-With-Eagles/d00ce62f-cb87-4dd0-b93e-3bb49498deef |archive-date=September 2, 2015 }}</ref> which not only helped the Eagles, but hurt their rivals, the Dallas Cowboys. They also obtained Super Bowl champion [[Byron Maxwell]],<ref>{{cite web |title=CB Byron Maxwell joins Eagles via FA |url=http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/CB-Byron-Maxwell-Joins-Eagles-Via-FA/cf7bfd10-bb1d-4d3e-bee7-e5b7b6b14523 |website=Philadelphiaeagles.com |access-date=March 10, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107012628/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/CB-Byron-Maxwell-Joins-Eagles-Via-FA/cf7bfd10-bb1d-4d3e-bee7-e5b7b6b14523 |archive-date=November 7, 2017 }}</ref> who left the Seattle Seahawks in free agency to sign a six-year, $63&nbsp;million contract. The first two games of the [[2015 Philadelphia Eagles season|2015 season]] were dismal, as they lost both. Bradford had a poor 2–4 TD-INT ratio, Maxwell was constantly beaten by [[2015 Atlanta Falcons season|Atlanta Falcons]] wide receiver [[Julio Jones]], and Murray was held to 11 yards on 21 carries. After Murray was injured, [[Ryan Mathews (American football)|Ryan Mathews]] rushed for over 100 yards in a Week 3 win against the [[2015 New York Jets season|New York Jets]]. Kelly made Murray the unquestioned starter and although Murray's play improved over the season, he never regained his dominant form and was held to a career-low average of 3.6 yards per carry.<ref>{{Cite web |title=DeMarco Murray Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MurrDe00.htm |access-date=August 19, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref>

On December 29, 2015, with one game left in the season, head coach Chip Kelly was released by the Eagles after a 6–9 record. Offensive coordinator [[Pat Shurmur]] was named interim head coach for the final game against the rival [[2015 New York Giants season|New York Giants]], which Shurmur won 35–30.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Eagles-Release-Head-Coach-Chip-Kelly/fb1d79b9-7dd3-41c9-b964-85ac79d74f2b |title=Eagles Release Head Coach Chip Kelly |work=PhiladelphiaEagles.com |date=December 29, 2015 |access-date=January 1, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151230003139/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Eagles-Release-Head-Coach-Chip-Kelly/fb1d79b9-7dd3-41c9-b964-85ac79d74f2b |archive-date=December 30, 2015 }}</ref>

==== Doug Pederson years (2016–2020) ====
{{See also|Super Bowl LII|Philly Special|Double Doink}}
[[File:Doug Pederson (Eagles).jpg|thumb|[[Doug Pederson]], Eagles head coach from 2016 to 2020, led the team to its first [[Super Bowl]] win on February 4, 2018, in [[Super Bowl LII]].]]
The Eagles hired [[Kansas City Chiefs]]' offensive coordinator [[Doug Pederson]] as their next head coach on January 18, 2016.<ref name="u448">{{cite web |agency=Associated Press | title=Philadelphia Eagles Hire Chiefs' Doug Pederson as Head Coach | website=The New York Times | date=January 18, 2016 | url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/19/sports/football/philadelphia-eagles-hire-chiefs-doug-pederson-as-head-coach.html | access-date=August 19, 2024}}</ref> Pederson had been with the Chiefs for the preceding three years after having spent the four seasons before those with the Eagles. He served as a quality control assistant coach for the Eagles in 2009 and 2010 before being promoted to quarterbacks coach for the 2011 and 2012 seasons. He had been praised for his work with Chiefs quarterback [[Alex Smith]] over the prior several seasons, particularly 2015, as the Chiefs moved into the top 10 in scoring offense.<ref>{{cite web |last=Wesseling |first=Chris |title=Philadelphia Eagles hire Doug Pederson as coach |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/philadelphia-eagles-hire-doug-pederson-as-coach-0ap3000000622612 |publisher=National Football League |date=January 18, 2016 |access-date=January 21, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160120142223/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000622612/article/philadelphia-eagles-hire-doug-pederson-as-coach |archive-date=January 20, 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Eagles Name Doug Pederson Head Coach |url=http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Eagles-Name-Doug-Pederson-Head-Coach/25537f69-64f8-4fd2-8cab-3ad9b79cc59f |publisher=Philadelphia Eagles |date=January 18, 2016 |access-date=January 21, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160120202339/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Eagles-Name-Doug-Pederson-Head-Coach/25537f69-64f8-4fd2-8cab-3ad9b79cc59f |archive-date=January 20, 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref>

At the end of the 2015 season, the Eagles were slated for the 13th overall pick in the [[2016 NFL draft]]. They traded that pick, [[Byron Maxwell]], and [[Kiko Alonso]] to the [[Miami Dolphins]] for the eighth overall pick.<ref name="t641">{{cite web | last=Bacanskas | first=Julie | title=Eagles Acquire 8th-Overall Pick | website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com | date=March 9, 2016 | url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-acquire-8th-overall-pick-16913176 | access-date=August 19, 2024}}</ref> Later, they traded the eighth overall pick, their third- and fourth-round picks, a 2017 first-round pick, and a 2018 second-round pick to the [[Cleveland Browns]] for the second overall pick and a 2017 fourth-round pick.<ref name="f285">{{cite web | last=Rosenthal | first=Gregg | title=Eagles acquire No. 2 overall draft pick from Browns | website=NFL.com | date=April 20, 2016 | url=https://www.nfl.com/news/eagles-acquire-no-2-overall-draft-pick-from-browns-0ap3000000654501 | access-date=August 19, 2024}}</ref> They used the second overall pick to draft [[North Dakota State Bison football|North Dakota State]] quarterback [[Carson Wentz]].<ref name="m634">{{cite web | last=Sessler | first=Marc | title=Philadelphia Eagles draft Carson Wentz with No. 2 pick | website=NFL.com | date=April 28, 2016 | url=https://www.nfl.com/news/philadelphia-eagles-draft-carson-wentz-with-no-2-pick-0ap3000000656751 | access-date=August 19, 2024}}</ref> On September 3, 2016, the Eagles traded starting quarterback [[Sam Bradford]] to the [[Minnesota Vikings]], who had lost [[Teddy Bridgewater]] for the season, for a 2017 first-round pick and a 2018 fourth-round pick.<ref name="m101">{{cite web | title=Sam Bradford traded to Vikings for two draft picks | website=NFL.com | date=September 3, 2016 | url=https://www.nfl.com/news/sam-bradford-traded-to-vikings-for-two-draft-picks-0ap3000000694979 | access-date=August 19, 2024}}</ref> Following the trade, the Eagles named Wentz the starting quarterback for Week 1 of the [[2016 Philadelphia Eagles season|2016 season]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sbnation.com/2016/9/5/12792492/eagles-carson-wentz-starting-quarterback-sam-bradford-trade|title=Carson Wentz will start for Eagles|first=Alex|last=Reimer|date=September 5, 2016|work=sbnation.com|access-date=January 29, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171109191644/https://www.sbnation.com/2016/9/5/12792492/eagles-carson-wentz-starting-quarterback-sam-bradford-trade|archive-date=November 9, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>

First-time head coach Pederson led the Eagles to a 3–0 record to start the season. His rookie quarterback started with five touchdowns, no interceptions and over 255 yards per game. After a Week 4 bye, they lost four out of the next five games, including losses to every team in their division. They also lost right tackle [[Lane Johnson]] to a 10-game suspension following the Week 5 loss against the Lions, which damaged Carson Wentz's hot start.<ref name="y588">{{cite web | last=Patra | first=Kevin | title=Lane Johnson's 10-game suspension upheld | website=NFL.com | date=October 11, 2016 | url=https://www.nfl.com/news/lane-johnson-s-10-game-suspension-upheld-0ap3000000719206 | access-date=August 19, 2024}}</ref> In those four defeats, their average margin of loss was just under 5 points.<ref>{{cite web|first=Tom|last=Pennington|title=The Eagles Should Be Better Than 4–4|url=https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/the-eagles-should-be-better-than-4-4/|website=[[FiveThirtyEight]]|access-date=April 25, 2017|date=November 11, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170427095826/https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/the-eagles-should-be-better-than-4-4/|archive-date=April 27, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> Pederson and the Eagles won just three of their final seven games. Although Wentz started off the season well, he finished with a TD–INT ratio of 8:7.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Carson Wentz 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WentCa00/gamelog/2016/ |access-date=August 19, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref> The rookie head coach-quarterback tandem led the Eagles to a 7–9 record, finishing last in the division.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2016 Philadelphia Eagles Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/phi/2016.htm |access-date=August 19, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref>

====Super Bowl LII Champions====

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{{see also|Curse of Billy Penn|Philly Special}}
[[File:Nick Foles 2014 Pro Bowl.jpg|thumb|[[Nick Foles]], Eagles quarterback from 2012 to 2014 and 2017 to 2018 and [[Super Bowl LII]]'s Most Valuable Player]]
[[File:Jason Kelce Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl LII Victory Parade (40140609012) (cropped).jpg|thumb|[[Jason Kelce]], Eagles center from 2011 to 2023, at the championship parade in Philadelphia on February 8, 2018]]
[[File:Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl LII Victory Parade (40140584832) (cropped).jpg|thumb|[[Malcolm Jenkins]], Eagles safety from 2014 to 2019, holds the [[Vince Lombardi Trophy]] at the Eagles' February 2018 [[Super Bowl LII]] parade in [[Center City, Philadelphia|Center City Philadelphia]].]]
The Eagles started off the season with a 10–1 record and finished with a 13–3 record in [[2017 Philadelphia Eagles season|2017]], including a nine-game winning streak.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2017 Philadelphia Eagles Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/phi/2017.htm |access-date=July 30, 2024|website=[[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref> In a Week 14 game against the [[2017 Los Angeles Rams season|Los Angeles Rams]], starting quarterback [[Carson Wentz]] left the game with a torn anterior cruciate ligament, and backup [[Nick Foles]], who had been re-signed in the off-season, took over for the rest of the season.<ref name="p416">{{cite web | last=Sessler | first=Marc | title=Carson Wentz suffers torn ACL in win over Rams | website=NFL.com | date=December 11, 2017 | url=https://www.nfl.com/news/carson-wentz-suffers-torn-acl-in-win-over-rams-0ap3000000891467 | access-date=July 30, 2024}}</ref> Wentz was considered to have been playing at an MVP level at the time of his injury.<ref name="c796">{{cite magazine | last=King | first=Peter | title=Peter King: Carson Wentz leads NFL MVP race | magazine=Sports Illustrated | date=November 5, 2017 | url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/11/05/midseason-mvp-awards-carson-wentz-deshaun-watson-peter-king-mmqb | access-date=August 19, 2024}}</ref><ref name="o027">{{cite web | last=Brinson | first=Will | title=Carson Wentz got a couple MVP votes despite tearing his ACL, playing in 13 games | website=CBSSports.com | date=December 11, 2017 | url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/carson-wentz-got-a-couple-mvp-votes-despite-tearing-his-acl-playing-in-13-games/ | access-date=August 19, 2024}}</ref> Foles's first start was a comeback from a 20–7 deficit against the [[2017 New York Giants season|New York Giants]] where he scored four touchdowns to win 34–29.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants - December 17th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201712170nyg.htm |access-date=July 30, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref> Foles struggled in the last two games of the season against the [[2017 Oakland Raiders season|Oakland Raiders]] and the [[2017 Dallas Cowboys season|Dallas Cowboys]] and threw a touchdown and two interceptions in those two games.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nick Foles 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/F/FoleNi00/gamelog/2017/ |access-date=August 19, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref> The Eagles clinched the #1 seed and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs after the win against Oakland in Week 16.

Despite making history by being home underdogs, Foles led the Eagles past the [[2017 Atlanta Falcons season|Atlanta Falcons]] in the Divisional Round 15–10.<ref name="u816">{{cite web | last=Frank | first=Martin | title=Eagles' opponent: Falcons let playoff win slip through their fingers | website=Delawareonline.com | date=September 5, 2018 | url=https://www.delawareonline.com/story/sports/nfl/eagles/2018/09/05/eagles-nick-foles-falcons-julio-jones-let-playoff-win-slip-through-fingers/1197775002/ | access-date=July 30, 2024}}</ref> In the [[2017–18 NFL playoffs#NFC: Philadelphia Eagles 38, Minnesota Vikings 7|NFC Championship game]], the Eagles dominated the [[2017 Minnesota Vikings season|Minnesota Vikings]] and their league best defense 38–7, again having been betting underdogs in the game.<ref name="g035">{{cite web | last=Goessling | first=Ben | title=Vikings suffer shocking blowout loss to Eagles, 38-7, in NFC Championship Game | website=AP News | date=January 22, 2018 | url=https://apnews.com/article/sports-nfl-super-bowl-philadelphia-eagles-7cb61a2c60ad4d5586f71f68b15cf046 | access-date=July 30, 2024}}</ref> Foles elevated his play and threw for 352 passing yards and three touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFC Championship - Minnesota Vikings at Philadelphia Eagles - January 21st, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201801210phi.htm |access-date=July 30, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref> The Eagles traveled to [[Minneapolis]] to compete in [[Super Bowl LII]], their third attempt at a title, against [[Tom Brady]] and the [[2017 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]] in a rematch of [[Super Bowl XXXIX]] from 2005.<ref name="b194">{{cite magazine | last=Rapaport | first=Daniel | title=Eagles-Patriots is a rematch of Super Bowl XXXIX | magazine=Sports Illustrated | date=January 22, 2018 | url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/01/22/super-bowl-xxix-rematch-patriots-eagles | access-date=July 30, 2024}}</ref> In the second quarter, Philadelphia faced fourth-and-goal on the 1-yard line with 38 seconds left. Deciding to go for the touchdown, they attempted a trick play similar to one that had failed for the Patriots earlier. It would be the most memorable play of the game. As Foles stepped up to the running back position, Clement took a direct snap and pitched the ball to tight end [[Trey Burton]], who then threw the ball to Foles, who was wide open in the right side of the end zone. Foles caught the ball, making him the first quarterback ever to catch a touchdown pass in a Super Bowl, and the ensuing extra point was good, giving the Eagles a 22–12 lead. The scoring play came to be known as the [[Philly Special]].<ref name="PBP">{{cite web|title=Super Bowl LII Play By Play|url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2018020400/2017/POST22/eagles@patriots#menu=gameinfo%7CcontentId%3A0ap3000000914297&tab=analyze&analyze=playbyplay|website=NFL.com|access-date=February 5, 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180204232931/http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2018020400/2017/POST22/eagles@patriots#menu=gameinfo%7CcontentId%3A0ap3000000914297&tab=analyze&analyze=playbyplay|archive-date=February 4, 2018}}</ref> The Eagles went on to win 41–33, capturing their first Super Bowl [[Vince Lombardi Trophy]] in franchise history and their first championship since 1960, ending the third-longest active championship drought in the NFL at 57 years.<ref name="h279">{{cite web | last=McPherson | first=Sam | title=Eagles SB Team Grades: Complete Effort To Last Whistle Secures Philly's First Super Bowl Win | website=CBS Pittsburgh | date=February 5, 2018 | url=https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/eagles-sb-team-grades-complete-effort-to-last-whistle-secures-phillys-first-super-bowl-win/ | access-date=August 19, 2024}}</ref> Foles won [[Super Bowl MVP]] going 28 for 43 with 373 passing yards, three passing touchdowns, one interception, and one receiving touchdown.<ref name="e314">{{cite web | last=Bergman | first=Jeremy | title=Eagles quarterback Nick Foles wins Super Bowl LII MVP | website=NFL.com | date=February 4, 2018 | url=https://www.nfl.com/news/eagles-quarterback-nick-foles-wins-super-bowl-lii-mvp-0ap3000000914463 | access-date=August 19, 2024}}</ref> Foles became the first backup quarterback to start and win a Super Bowl since his opponent Tom Brady won as the backup for [[Drew Bledsoe]] in 2002's [[Super Bowl XXXVI]].<ref name="e686">{{cite web | last=Spadaro | first=Dave | title=Nick Foles announces his retirement as an Eagle | website=Philadelphia Eagles | date=August 8, 2024 | url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/nick-foles-retires-as-an-eagle | access-date=August 19, 2024}}</ref>
The combined 74 points scored was one point shy of the Super Bowl record of 75, set in [[Super Bowl XXIX]] in 1995; this game marked only the second time in the history of the Super Bowl where the teams combined for 70+ points.<ref>{{cite news|last=Stites|first=Adam|title=The Patriots and Eagles gave us the 2nd highest-scoring Super Bowl ever|url=https://www.sbnation.com/2018/2/4/16972266/super-bowl-history-highest-scoring-record-eagles-patriots|website=SB Nation|date=February 5, 2018|access-date=February 6, 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180206131539/https://www.sbnation.com/2018/2/4/16972266/super-bowl-history-highest-scoring-record-eagles-patriots|archive-date=February 6, 2018}}</ref> The game also set a record for most yardage by both teams (combined) with 1,151 yards, the most for any single game, regular season or postseason.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Smith |first1=Michael David |title=Eagles, Patriots combine for most yards in any NFL game, ever |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/02/04/eagles-patriots-combine-for-most-yards-in-any-nfl-game-ever/ |work=ProFootballTalk |publisher=NBC Sports |date=February 5, 2018 |access-date=January 26, 2021 |archive-date=January 31, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210131143311/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/02/04/eagles-patriots-combine-for-most-yards-in-any-nfl-game-ever/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

Before the [[2018 Philadelphia Eagles season|2018 season]] started, many injuries plagued the team, including quarterback Carson Wentz, who was still recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament injury that he had sustained during the previous season. Nick Foles was named the starting quarterback to begin the season,<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Shapiro |first=Michael |date=September 1, 2018 |title=Nick Foles to start in Eagles' opening-night contest |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/09/01/nick-foles-week-1-eagles-starter-quarterback-carson-wentz-injury |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210114033323/https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/09/01/nick-foles-week-1-eagles-starter-quarterback-carson-wentz-injury |archive-date=January 14, 2021 |access-date=January 11, 2021 |magazine=Sports Illustrated }}</ref> and helped the team win their [[NFL Kickoff Game|opening game]] against the [[2018 Atlanta Falcons season|Atlanta Falcons]], 18–12. Wentz returned as the starting quarterback in week 3 after Foles had led the team to a 1–1 record.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=September 17, 2018 |title=Carson Wentz cleared to return, will start Sunday |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/carson-wentz-cleared-to-return-will-start-sunday-0ap3000000963470 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113093329/https://www.nfl.com/news/carson-wentz-cleared-to-return-will-start-sunday-0ap3000000963470 |archive-date=January 13, 2021 |access-date=January 11, 2021 |website=NFL.com }}</ref> Injuries continued to be a major problem throughout the season, especially on defense as [[Jalen Mills]], [[Ronald Darby]], and [[Rodney McLeod]] all suffered season-ending injuries.<ref>{{cite web|last=Gowton|first=Brandon Lee|date=December 8, 2018|title=Report: Eagles CB Jalen Mills out for the season|url=https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2018/12/8/18131978/jalen-mills-injury-eagles-season-over-philadelphia-foot-cornerback-philadelphia-secondary-news-2018|access-date=January 11, 2021|website=Bleeding Green Nation|archive-date=January 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113165003/https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2018/12/8/18131978/jalen-mills-injury-eagles-season-over-philadelphia-foot-cornerback-philadelphia-secondary-news-2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=McManus |first=Tim |date=November 12, 2018 |title=Eagles' Darby suffers torn ACL, out for season |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25257371/philadelphia-eagles-cb-ronald-darby-suffers-torn-acl-season |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113151725/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25257371/philadelphia-eagles-cb-ronald-darby-suffers-torn-acl-season |archive-date=January 13, 2021 |access-date=January 11, 2021 |website=ESPN.com }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Gowton|first=Brandon Lee|date=September 27, 2018|title=Report: Eagles safety Rodney McLeod out for season with torn MCL|url=https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2018/9/27/17910520/rodney-mcleod-injury-eagles-safety-out-season-torn-mcl-philadelphia-nfl-2018-news-colts-game-knee|access-date=January 11, 2021|website=Bleeding Green Nation|archive-date=January 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113145059/https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2018/9/27/17910520/rodney-mcleod-injury-eagles-safety-out-season-torn-mcl-philadelphia-nfl-2018-news-colts-game-knee|url-status=live}}</ref> Wentz suffered a fractured vertebra in his back after a week 14 loss to the [[2018 Dallas Cowboys season|Dallas Cowboys]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wells |first=Adam |date=December 13, 2018 |title=Carson Wentz Back Injury Reportedly Diagnosed as Fractured Vertebra |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2810662-carson-wentz-back-injury-reportedly-diagnosed-as-fractured-vertebra |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113031933/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2810662-carson-wentz-back-injury-reportedly-diagnosed-as-fractured-vertebra |archive-date=January 13, 2021 |access-date=January 11, 2021 |website=Bleacher Report }}</ref> and Foles was again named the starter for remainder of the season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Teope |first=Herbie |date=December 17, 2018 |title=Nick Foles to start Week 16; Wentz won't go on IR |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/nick-foles-to-start-week-16-wentz-won-t-go-on-ir-0ap3000001001285 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113150257/https://www.nfl.com/news/nick-foles-to-start-week-16-wentz-won-t-go-on-ir-0ap3000001001285 |archive-date=January 13, 2021 |access-date=January 11, 2021 |website=NFL.com }}</ref> The Eagles' 4–6 record after 10 games seemed to give them little chance of making the playoffs, but the team managed to win 5 of their last 6, including upsets over the eventual NFC champion [[2018 Los Angeles Rams season|Los Angeles Rams]] and [[2018 Houston Texans season|Houston Texans]]. The Eagles finished the season with a 9–7 record and made the playoffs as the sixth seed.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2018 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2018/ |access-date=August 19, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref>

In the [[2018–19 NFL playoffs#NFC: Philadelphia Eagles 16, Chicago Bears 15|Wild Card]] game against the [[2018 Chicago Bears season|Chicago Bears]], Foles threw 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions in a 16–15 win. With ten seconds left, Bears kicker [[Cody Parkey]] missed a potential game-winning field goal that became known in NFL lore as the [[Double Doink]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wulf |first=Bo |date=January 6, 2019 |title=The breakdown: Eagles advance by the strength of the goal post with 16-15 comeback win over Bears |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/752440/2019/01/06/the-breakdown-eagles-advance-by-the-strength-of-the-goal-post-with-16-15-comeback-win-over-bears/ |access-date=July 30, 2024 |website=The New York Times }}</ref> This sent the Philadelphia Eagles to an NFC Divisional matchup against the [[2018 New Orleans Saints season|New Orleans Saints]]. The Eagles offense initially performed well, ending the first quarter with a 14–0 lead. The Eagles would not score again after the Saints defense rallied, forcing Foles to throw two interceptions. The Eagles ended up losing by a score of 20–14, ending their opportunity to repeat as Super Bowl champions<ref name="k805">{{cite web | last=Panchal | first=Utkarsh | title=Eagles lose to Saints, 20-14, knocked out of playoffs | website=The Triangle | date=January 18, 2019 | url=https://www.thetriangle.org/sports/eagles-lose-to-saints-20-14-knocked-out-of-playoffs/ | access-date=July 30, 2024}}</ref>

In [[2019 Philadelphia Eagles season|2019]], the Eagles matched their 9–7 record from 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2019 Philadelphia Eagles Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/phi/2019.htm |access-date=August 19, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref> They won 4 straight games against divisional opponents to close the season, clinching the NFC East in Week 17 with a 34–17 win over the [[2019 New York Giants season|New York Giants]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/schedule/?campaign=sf:fanshare:facebook|title=Philadelphia Eagles|website=Philadelphiaeagles.com|access-date=February 4, 2020|archive-date=May 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200522211653/https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/schedule/?campaign=sf:fanshare:facebook|url-status=live}}</ref> and clinched a playoff berth for the third consecutive season. Carson Wentz started his first playoff game in the [[2019–20 NFL playoffs#NFC: Seattle Seahawks 17, Philadelphia Eagles 9|Wild Card]] round against the [[2019 Seattle Seahawks season|Seattle Seahawks]], but left the game early in the first quarter after suffering a concussion on a controversial helmet-to-helmet hit by [[Jadeveon Clowney]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zangaro |first=Dave |date=January 5, 2020 |title=Carson Wentz suffers head injury in Eagles-Seahawks playoff game |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/eagles/carson-wentz-suffers-head-injury-eagles-seahawks-playoff-game |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113125244/https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/eagles/carson-wentz-suffers-head-injury-eagles-seahawks-playoff-game |archive-date=January 13, 2021 |access-date=January 11, 2021 |website=RSN }}</ref> Backup quarterback [[Josh McCown]] finished the game even after suffering a torn hamstring in the second quarter.<ref>{{cite web|last=Gowton|first=Brandon Lee|date=January 10, 2020|title=Report: Josh McCown played through torn hamstring in Eagles vs. Seahawks|url=https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2020/1/10/21060256/josh-mccown-injury-eagles-vs-seahawks-torn-hamstring-surgery-six-month-recovery-quarterback-philly|access-date=January 11, 2021|website=Bleeding Green Nation|archive-date=January 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113234102/https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2020/1/10/21060256/josh-mccown-injury-eagles-vs-seahawks-torn-hamstring-surgery-six-month-recovery-quarterback-philly|url-status=live}}</ref> The Eagles lost to the Seahawks 17–9, ending their season.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Orr |first=Conor |date=January 6, 2020 |title=Carson Wentz Gets Knocked Out, and the Eagles Run Out of Steam |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2020/01/06/carson-wentz-eagles-seahawks-nfl-playoffs-wild-card |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113052907/https://www.si.com/nfl/2020/01/06/carson-wentz-eagles-seahawks-nfl-playoffs-wild-card |archive-date=January 13, 2021 |access-date=January 11, 2021 |magazine=Sports Illustrated }}</ref>

The Eagles opened the [[2020 Philadelphia Eagles season|2020 season]] with consecutive losses to the [[2020 Washington Football Team season|Washington Football Team]] and [[2020 Los Angeles Rams season|Los Angeles Rams]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Football Team - September 13th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009130was.htm |access-date=August 19, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Rams at Philadelphia Eagles - September 20th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009200phi.htm |access-date=August 19, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref> In week 3, the Eagles [[List of NFL tied games|tied]] with the [[2020 Cincinnati Bengals season|Cincinnati Bengals]] after controversially punting the ball instead of attempting a potential 64-yard game-winning field goal late in overtime.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kerr |first=Jeff |date=September 28, 2020 |title=Eagles vs. Bengals final score: Doug Pederson passes on potential game-winning FG, settles for tie with Cincy |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/eagles-vs-bengals-final-score-doug-pederson-passes-on-potential-game-winning-fg-settles-for-tie-with-cincy/live/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210117144843/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/eagles-vs-bengals-final-score-doug-pederson-passes-on-potential-game-winning-fg-settles-for-tie-with-cincy/live/ |archive-date=January 17, 2021 |access-date=January 11, 2021 |website=CBSSports.com }}</ref> The decision was widely criticized by sports media and fans as they accused head coach Doug Pederson of settling for a tie, rather than playing to win.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Al-Khateeb |first=Zac |date=September 28, 2020 |title=The Eagles and Bengals inexplicably quit trying to win in overtime, settle for tie instead |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/eagles-bengals-quit-overtime-tie/1lh6dqxwteo2r1hj32ll894oqy |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113072440/https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/eagles-bengals-quit-overtime-tie/1lh6dqxwteo2r1hj32ll894oqy |archive-date=January 13, 2021 |access-date=January 11, 2021 |website=Sportingnews.com }}</ref> Once again, injuries continued to plague the team as almost every offensive starter had suffered an injury throughout the season,<ref>{{cite web|title=2020 Philadelphia Eagles Injuries|url=https://www.lineups.com/nfl/player-injuries/philadelphia-eagles|access-date=January 11, 2021|website=Lineups.com|archive-date=January 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113065741/https://www.lineups.com/nfl/player-injuries/philadelphia-eagles|url-status=live}}</ref> and the team fielded 14 different offensive line combinations in 16 games.<ref>{{cite web|date=January 9, 2021|first=Mike|last=Gill|title=How the Eagles' O-Line Fared in 2020|url=https://973espn.com/how-the-eagles-o-line-fared-in-2020/|access-date=January 11, 2021|website=97.3 ESPN|archive-date=January 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113233333/https://973espn.com/how-the-eagles-o-line-fared-in-2020/|url-status=live}}</ref> The team entered the bye week with a 3–4–1 record and proceeded to lose their next four games. During their week 13 match-up against the [[2020 Green Bay Packers season|Green Bay Packers]], rookie quarterback [[Jalen Hurts]] entered the game in the third quarter in relief of Wentz after poor play.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Maya |first=Adam |date=December 6, 2020 |title=Jalen Hurts replaces Carson Wentz in loss to Packers; Pederson won't commit to starter for Week 14 |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/eagles-rookie-qb-jalen-hurts-replaces-carson-wentz-in-3q-vs-packers |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210104164950/https://www.nfl.com/news/eagles-rookie-qb-jalen-hurts-replaces-carson-wentz-in-3q-vs-packers |archive-date=January 4, 2021 |access-date=January 11, 2021 |website=NFL.com }}</ref> Hurts would later be named the starting quarterback for the remainder of the season after a career-worst season performance by Wentz.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zangaro |first=Dave |date=December 13, 2020 |title=Hurts reportedly expected to be Eagles' starter for rest of season |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/eagles/jalen-hurts-reportedly-expected-be-eagles-starter-rest-season |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113070516/https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/eagles/jalen-hurts-reportedly-expected-be-eagles-starter-rest-season |archive-date=January 13, 2021 |access-date=January 11, 2021 |website=NBC Sports }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Farrar |first=Doug |date=December 1, 2020 |title=Carson Wentz's historically bad 2020 season puts the Eagles in an impossible bind |url=https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2020/12/01/carson-wentzs-historically-bad-2020-season-puts-the-eagles-in-an-impossible-bind/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113055328/https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2020/12/01/carson-wentzs-historically-bad-2020-season-puts-the-eagles-in-an-impossible-bind/ |archive-date=January 13, 2021 |access-date=January 11, 2021 |website=Touchdown Wire|publisher=USA Today }}</ref> Hurts led the Eagles to a 24–21 victory against the [[2020 New Orleans Saints season|New Orleans Saints]] in week 14. This would be the team's last win of the 2020 season as they lost their next three games, finishing with a 4–11–1 record and missing the playoffs for the first time in four seasons.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2020 Philadelphia Eagles Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/phi/2020.htm |access-date=July 30, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref>

During the off-season, defensive coordinator [[Jim Schwartz]] announced that he would step down from his position.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Scott |first=Jelani |date=January 7, 2021 |title=Eagles DC Jim Schwartz to step away from coaching |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/eagles-dc-jim-schwartz-to-step-away-from-coaching |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210111183559/https://www.nfl.com/news/eagles-dc-jim-schwartz-to-step-away-from-coaching |archive-date=January 11, 2021 |access-date=January 11, 2021 |website=NFL.com }}</ref> A day later, linebackers coach [[Ken Flajole]] left his position on the team.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Frank |first=Reuben |date=January 9, 2021 |title=Another defensive coach leaving Eagles' coaching staff |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/eagles/linebackers-coach-ken-flajole-leaving-eagles-2021-season |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113120919/https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/eagles/linebackers-coach-ken-flajole-leaving-eagles-2021-season |archive-date=January 13, 2021 |access-date=January 11, 2021 |website=NBC Sports }}</ref> Doug Pederson met with Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie to discuss the future of the team. Pederson proposed changes to the coaching staff that were described by internal reporters as "underwhelming" and out of line with Lurie's vision for the team.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Franklin |first=Chris |date=January 11, 2021 |title=Eagles' Jeffrey Lurie 'underwhelmed' at the suggestions Doug Pederson made for his coaching staff |url=https://www.nj.com/eagles/2021/01/eagles-jeffrey-lurie-underwhelmed-at-the-suggestions-hc-doug-pederson-for-coaching-staff.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210111220352/https://www.nj.com/eagles/2021/01/eagles-jeffrey-lurie-underwhelmed-at-the-suggestions-hc-doug-pederson-for-coaching-staff.html |archive-date=January 11, 2021 |access-date=January 11, 2021 |website=NJ.com }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last1=Mortensen |first1=Chris |last2=McManus |first2=Tim |date=January 10, 2021 |title=Sources: Pederson to meet owner; future shaky |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30686114/sources-doug-pederson-future-philadelphia-eagles-coach-shaky-ahead-meeting-owner-jeffrey-lurie |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210111220405/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30686114/sources-doug-pederson-future-philadelphia-eagles-coach-shaky-ahead-meeting-owner-jeffrey-lurie |archive-date=January 11, 2021 |access-date=January 11, 2021 |website=ESPN.com }}</ref> On January 11, 2021, the Eagles announced that they had fired Pederson.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McManus |first=Tim |date=January 11, 2021 |title=Source: Eagles change course, fire HC Pederson |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30693391/philadelphia-eagles-change-course-fire-head-coach-doug-pederson-source-says |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210111191647/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30693391/philadelphia-eagles-change-course-fire-head-coach-doug-pederson-source-says |archive-date=January 11, 2021 |access-date=January 11, 2021 |website=ESPN.com }}</ref> In a statement, Lurie described the move as in the best interests of both Pederson and the team.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 11, 2021 |title=Jeffrey Lurie on Doug Pederson: 'I believe it is in our best interests to part ways' |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/jeffrey-lurie-i-believe-it-is-in-our-best-interests-to-part-ways |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210111222811/https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/jeffrey-lurie-i-believe-it-is-in-our-best-interests-to-part-ways |archive-date=January 11, 2021 |access-date=January 11, 2021 |website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com }}</ref> Pederson became just the first head coach to be fired within three years of winning a Super Bowl since the [[Baltimore Colts]] fired [[Don McCafferty]] after the [[1972 NFL season]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Kaelen |date=January 11, 2021 |title=Doug Pederson is the first HC to get fired within 3 years of winning a Super Bowl since the Baltimore Colts fired Don McCafferty after 1972 season (won SB V in 1970). This almost never happens. |url=https://twitter.com/kaelenjones/status/1348709768802807809 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210503021940/https://twitter.com/kaelenjones/status/1348709768802807809 |archive-date=May 3, 2021 |access-date=August 18, 2024 |website=Twitter.com}}</ref>

==== Nick Sirianni years (2021–present) ====
{{See also|Super Bowl LVII|Super Bowl LIX}}
[[File:Jalen Hurts 11-14-22 (cropped).jpg|thumb|[[Jalen Hurts]], Eagles quarterback since 2020]]
The Eagles hired former [[Indianapolis Colts]]' offensive coordinator [[Nick Sirianni]] as their next head coach on January 21, 2021.<ref name="s452">{{cite web | last=McManus | first=Tim | title=Philadelphia Eagles hiring Nick Sirianni as head coach | website=ESPN.com | date=January 21, 2021 | url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30753841/philadelphia-eagles-hiring-nick-sirianni-head-coach-sources-say | access-date=August 4, 2024 }}</ref> During the offseason, the Eagles traded starting quarterback [[Carson Wentz]] to the Colts for a 2021 third-round draft pick and a 2022 conditional second-round pick.<ref name="e988">{{cite web | last1=Mortensen | first1=Chris | last2=Schefter | first2=Adam | title=Sources: Philadelphia Eagles trade QB Carson Wentz to Indianapolis Colts for two draft picks | website=ESPN.com | date=February 18, 2021 | url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30923798/sources-philadelphia-eagles-trade-qb-carson-wentz-indianapolis-colts-two-draft-picks | access-date=August 4, 2024}}</ref> In doing so, Wentz was reunited with [[Frank Reich]], head coach of the Colts who served as the Eagles' offensive coordinator for Wentz's first two years in Philadelphia, including during their [[Super Bowl LII|Super Bowl]]-winning season in 2017. The Eagles absorbed a $33.8-million dead-cap hit for trading Wentz.<ref name="s857">{{cite web | last=Kerr | first=Jeff | title=Carson Wentz trade: Eagles facing largest dead-cap hit in NFL history as result of Colts deal | website=CBSSports.com | date=February 18, 2021 | url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/carson-wentz-trade-eagles-facing-largest-dead-cap-hit-in-nfl-history-as-result-of-colts-deal/ | access-date=August 4, 2024}}</ref>
During the [[2021 NFL draft]], the Eagles selected [[Heisman Trophy]]–winning wide receiver [[DeVonta Smith]] with the 10th overall pick,<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Martin |first=Tyler |date=April 29, 2021 |title=Alabama WR DeVonta Smith Selected in 2021 NFL Draft |url=https://www.si.com/college/alabama/bamacentral/alabama-wr-devonta-smith-selected-in-2021-nfl-draft |access-date=August 4, 2024 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}}</ref> and maneuvered around the draft to gain an extra first-round selection in the [[2022 NFL draft]].<ref name="s382">{{cite web | last=Frank | first=Reuben | title=A blockbuster trade and what it means for Jalen Hurts | website=NBC Sports Philadelphia | date=March 26, 2021 | url=https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/a-blockbuster-trade-and-what-it-means-for-jalen-hurts/180148/ | access-date=August 4, 2024}}</ref> Smith was a highly touted prospect out of the [[University of Alabama]], and was the first Heisman winner the Eagles drafted in over fifty years.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/eagles/devonta-smith-and-eagles-long-history-heisman-trophy-finalists | title=The long, strange history of Eagles' Heisman Trophy finalists | first=Reuben | last=Frank | date=May 6, 2021 | website=NBC Sports | access-date=February 23, 2022}}</ref> The drafting of Smith also reunited him with [[Jalen Hurts]], his first quarterback at Alabama.<ref name="u727">{{cite web | last=Erby | first=Glenn | title=DeVonta Smith on reuniting with Jalen Hurts: 'That's my guy' | website=Eagles Wire|publisher=USA Today | date=April 30, 2021 | url=https://theeagleswire.usatoday.com/2021/04/30/nfl-draft-devonta-smith-reunite-jalen-hurts-philadelphia-eagles/ | access-date=July 30, 2024}}</ref> After training camp, Hurts was officially named the Eagles' starting quarterback for the [[2021 Philadelphia Eagles season|2021 season]] by head coach Sirianni.<ref name="z618">{{cite web | last=Inabinett | first=Mark | title=Eagles name Jalen Hurts as their starting quarterback | website=AL.com| date=September 1, 2021 | url=https://www.al.com/sports/2021/09/eagles-name-jalen-hurts-as-their-starting-quarterback.html | access-date=August 19, 2024}}</ref> After starting the season 2–5, the Eagles went 7–3 in their last ten games, clinching a playoff berth in week 17 after a victory over the [[2021 Washington Football Team season|Washington Football Team]] along with a loss by the [[2021 Minnesota Vikings season|Minnesota Vikings]] and win by the [[2021 San Francisco 49ers season|San Francisco 49ers]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Tolentino |first1=Josh |title=Clinched! Eagles secure a playoff spot under first-year coach Nick Sirianni and starting QB Jalen Hurts |url=https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/eagles-nfl-playoffs-nick-sirianni-jalen-hurts-nfc-20220102.html |access-date=January 5, 2022 |work=Philadelphia Inquirer |date=January 2, 2022}}</ref> The Eagles finished the season with the #1 rushing offense; It was the best rushing offense since the [[1985 Chicago Bears season|1985 Chicago Bears]], and the best in the franchise history since the [[1949 Philadelphia Eagles season|1949 Eagles team]]. They lost in the wild card game against the [[2021 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season|Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] 31–15.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://theathletic.com/3034911/2021/12/25/were-really-good-at-it-how-the-rebirth-of-the-eagles-running-game-put-the-playoffs-within-reach/ | title='We're really good at it': How the rebirth of the Eagles' running game put the playoffs within reach | first=Zach | last=Berman | date=December 25, 2021 | website=The Athletic}}</ref>

The Eagles went on to win their first eight games of the [[2022 Philadelphia Eagles season|2022 season]] and earned the top seed in the NFC with a 14–3 overall record.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2022 Philadelphia Eagles Schedule |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/schedule/_/name/phi/season/2022 |access-date=2025-01-31 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> the Eagles matched their franchise-best 13–1 start in the [[2004 Philadelphia Eagles season|2004 season]] and secured their third 13-win season win in franchise history, after 2004 and [[2017 Philadelphia Eagles season|2017]]. With a 22–16 win over the Giants in Week 18, the Eagles won the NFC East for the first time since [[2019 Philadelphia Eagles season|2019]], and clinched the NFC's #1 seed for the first time since 2017.<ref name="r917">{{cite web | last=Gordon | first=Grant | title=Eagles clinch NFC East title, No. 1 seed with win over Giants | website=NFL.com | date=January 9, 2023 | url=https://www.nfl.com/news/eagles-clinch-nfc-east-title-no-1-seed-with-win-over-giants | access-date=July 30, 2024}}</ref> The Eagles also reached 14 regular season wins, a franchise record.<ref name="l184">{{cite web | last=Andaloro | first=Alicia | title=Eagles finish with a franchise-record 14 wins. | website=Iggles.com | date=January 21, 2023 | url=https://www.iggles.com/philadelphia-eagles-break-the-record-book-for-the-2022-season/ | access-date=August 19, 2024}}</ref> In the Divisional Round, the Eagles routed the Giants 38–7 for their first postseason win since [[2018 Philadelphia Eagles season|2018]].<ref name="c692">{{cite web | last=Gelston | first=Dan | title=Hurts, Eagles pound Giants early, coast to NFC title game | website=AP News | date=January 22, 2023 | url=https://apnews.com/article/philadelphia-eagles-new-york-giants-nfl-sports-playoffs-f452799f173313a06c6437d89429e864 | access-date=July 30, 2024}}</ref> With this win, Philadelphia completed a 3–0 sweep of all three games played against New York, and advanced to the NFC Championship for the first time since 2017. The Eagles went on to win the NFC Championship against an injury depleted [[2022 San Francisco 49ers season|San Francisco 49ers]] team 31–7, advancing to [[Super Bowl LVII]], their fourth Super Bowl appearance in franchise history, to face the [[2022 Kansas City Chiefs season|Kansas City Chiefs]] and former longtime head coach [[Andy Reid]].<ref name="k447">{{cite web | last=Gelston | first=Dan | title=Hurts, Eagles soar into Super Bowl, rout 49ers for NFC title | website=AP News | date=January 30, 2023 | url=https://apnews.com/article/super-bowl-philadelphia-eagles-jalen-hurts-49ers-a70e71168278947812e5a96055d48a9b | access-date=July 30, 2024}}</ref> The Eagles ultimately lost to the Chiefs by a score of 38–35.<ref name="z880">{{cite web | last=Maaddi | first=Rob | title=Mahomes, Chiefs beat Eagles 38–35 in Super Bowl LVII | website=AP News | date=February 13, 2023 | url=https://apnews.com/article/super-bowl-2023-kansas-city-chiefs-philadelphia-eagles-43a1fb387f63438c1eea23b6a4244d95 | access-date=July 30, 2024}}</ref>

The Eagles opened the 2023 season as the defending NFC Champions. Despite starting the season 10–1, The Eagles failed to equal or improve on their 14–3 record from the previous year. Even in victory, the Eagles had problems with a poor defense the entire season, which was ranked 26th out of 32;<ref>{{Cite web |title=2023 NFL Defense Total Team Stat Leaders |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/stats/team/_/view/defense |access-date=May 23, 2024 |website=ESPN }}</ref> 8 of their 11 victories fell within one score, none of their aforementioned wins went outside of 2 scores, and their losses to the playoff-bound 49ers and Cowboys were blowouts. The Eagles' late-season woes continued into the [[2023–24 NFL playoffs|playoffs]], in which they were eliminated in the Wild Card round by the [[NFC South]] champion [[2023 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season|Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] in a 32–9 blowout loss. The Eagles promptly fired offensive coordinator [[Brian Johnson (American football coach)|Brian Johnson]] and defensive coordinator [[Sean Desai]] within a week of their playoff exit.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dougherty |first=Tom |date=January 23, 2024 |title=Brian Johnson out as Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator in 2024 |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/philadelphia-eagles-brian-johnson-fired/ |access-date=January 29, 2024 |website=CBS News - Philadelphia }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kerr |first=Jeff |date=January 23, 2024 |title=Eagles fire Sean Desai as defensive coordinator; Matt Patricia's contract expires |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/eagles-fire-sean-desai-as-defensive-coordinator-matt-patricias-contract-expires/ |access-date=January 29, 2024 |website=CBSSports.com }}</ref> In the subsequent offseason, on March 4, 2024, center [[Jason Kelce]] retired after spending his entire 13-year career with the Eagles.<ref name="l150">{{cite web | last=McManus | first=Tim | title=Eagles' Jason Kelce announces retirement after 13 seasons | website=ESPN.com | date=March 4, 2024 | url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39653213/eagles-jason-kelce-announces-retirement-13-seasons | access-date=August 4, 2024}}</ref> On March 10, defensive tackle [[Fletcher Cox]] would also retire after spending 12 seasons with the team.<ref name="y166">{{cite web | last=White | first=Brenna | title=Eagles DT Fletcher Cox announces retirement after 12 seasons | website=NFL.com | date=March 10, 2024 | url=https://www.nfl.com/news/eagles-dt-fletcher-cox-announces-retirement-after-12-seasons | access-date=July 30, 2024 }}</ref>

====Super Bowl LIX Champions====

{{main|Super Bowl LIX}}
On March 13, 2024, [[Saquon Barkley]], a running back with the [[New York Giants]] from 2018 to 2023, became a free agent, and signed a three-year $37.75 million deal with the Eagles. On September 6, 2024, the Eagles opened their season in [[São Paulo]], Brazil. In his debut, Barkley rushed for 109 yards with two rushing touchdowns and a receiving touchdown in a 34–29 victory over the [[Green Bay Packers]], becoming the first Eagles player to score three touchdowns in their debut with the team since [[Terrell Owens]] in [[2004 Philadelphia Eagles season|2004]].<ref name="s535">{{cite web | last=McManus | first=Tim | title=Saquon Barkley thrills Eagles, explodes for 3 TDs in debut | website=ESPN.com | date=September 7, 2024 | url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/41158387/saquon-barkley-thrills-eagles-explodes-3-tds-debut | access-date=September 7, 2024}}</ref> Despite a turbulent 2–2 start to the season, the Eagles improved on their 11–6 record from the previous season, and won ten consecutive games for the first time in franchise history. For the fourth straight year and seventh time in the last 8 seasons the Eagles clinched a playoff berth. Barkley continued his dominance in Week 12 against the [[Los Angeles Rams]], recording 255 rushing yards and 302 total yards.<ref>{{cite news |last=Simmons |first=Myles |title=Sunday Night Football: Saquon Barkley runs for 255, Eagles beat Rams 37-20 |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/sunday-night-football-saquon-barkley-runs-for-255-eagles-beat-rams-37-20 |access-date=November 24, 2024 |work=NBC Sports |date=November 24, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Gordon |first=Grant |title=Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa, Eagles RB Saquon Barkley highlight Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/players-of-the-week-2024-week-12-tua-tagovailoa-saquon-barkley |website=NFL.com |date=November 27, 2024}}</ref> His 255 rushing yards were the ninth-most in a single game in NFL history and the most in Eagles history.<ref>{{cite news |last=Schwab |first=Frank |title=Eagles-Rams: Saquon Barkley erupts with 255 rushing yards as Philly beats L.A. 37-20 for its 7th straight victory |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/live/eagles-rams-saquon-barkley-erupts-with-255-rushing-yards-as-philly-beats-la-37-20-for-its-7th-straight-victory-000011252.html |access-date=November 24, 2024 |work=Yahoo Sports |date=November 24, 2024}}</ref> In Week 17, the Eagles clinched the [[NFC East]] by sweeping the [[2024 Dallas Cowboys season|Dallas Cowboys]] for the first time since [[2011 Philadelphia Eagles season|2011]]. Barkley ran for 167 yards and crossed the [[2,000-yard club|2,000 yard]] mark, becoming only the ninth running back in NFL history to do so, and recording the second-most yards of any running back in NFL history in a single season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Owens |first=Jason |date=2024-12-29 |title=Saquon Barkley becomes 9th running back in NFL history to rush for 2,000 yards in a season |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/saquon-barkley-becomes-9th-running-back-in-nfl-history-to-rush-for-2000-yards-in-a-season-203818239.html |access-date=2024-12-29 |website=Yahoo! Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> With their Week 18 win over the [[2024 New York Giants season|New York Giants]], the Eagles finished 14–3 for the second time in three seasons.

The Eagles started the playoffs by defeating the [[2024 Green Bay Packers season|Green Bay Packers]] 22–10 in the Wild Card Round. In a snowy rematch of their Week 12 meeting, the Eagles again beat the [[2024 Los Angeles Rams season|Los Angeles Rams]] in the Divisional Round 28–22. In the [[2024 NFC Championship Game|NFC Championship Game]], the Eagles dominated their division rival [[2024 Washington Commanders season|Washington Commanders]] 55–23, setting the record for the most points scored in a conference championship game.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-26 |title=Eagles set NFL record in historic NFC Championship rout of Commanders {{!}} SB Nation |url=https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2025/1/26/24352568/philadelphia-eagles-nfl-record-points-in-conference-championship-stats |access-date=2025-01-14 |website=www.sbnation.com |language=en-us}}</ref> In [[Super Bowl LIX]], the Eagles met the [[2024 Kansas City Chiefs season|Kansas City Chiefs]] in a rematch of [[Super Bowl LVII]] from two years earlier, this time defeating the two-time defending champions by a score of 40–22 and winning their second Super Bowl and first since the [[2017 Philadelphia Eagles season|2017]] season.<ref name="a252">{{cite web | last=Maaddi | first=Rob | title=Eagles deny the Chiefs a Super Bowl three-peat with dominant defense in a 40-22 rout | website=AP News | date=2025-02-10 | url=https://apnews.com/article/super-bowl-2025-eagles-chiefs-score-e2ff209c074a00a6faff39750ff048f8 | access-date=2025-02-10}}</ref> The Eagles' win prevented the Chiefs from achieving the first-ever Super Bowl [[three-peat]]. Barkley recorded 57 rushing yards, setting the NFL record for most rushing (2,504) and scrimmage yards (2,857) in a full season surpassing [[Terrell Davis]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Saquon Barkley: It's cool to break rushing record, but I like the Lombardi Trophy more |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/saquon-barkley-cool-break-rushing-150238091.html |access-date=February 10, 2025 |work=Yahoo Sports |date=February 10, 2025}}</ref> Philadelphia quarterback [[Jalen Hurts]] threw for 221 yards with two touchdowns and rushed for 72 yards and a touchdown, breaking his own record for most rushing yards for a quarterback in a Super Bowl, with 72.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/eagles-qb-jalen-hurts-named-super-bowl-lix-most-valuable-player |title=Eagles QB Jalen Hurts named Super Bowl LIX Most Valuable Player |last=Edholm |first=Eric |work=NFL.com |date=February 9, 2025 |access-date=February 10, 2025}}</ref>
Hurts was named [[Super Bowl MVP]] for his performance in the victory.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Baer |first=Jack |date=February 9, 2025 |title=Super Bowl MVP: Jalen Hurts wins award after leading Eagles' domination of Chiefs |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/super-bowl-mvp-jalen-hurts-wins-award-after-leading-eagles-domination-of-chiefs-033442970.html |access-date=February 9, 2025 |website=Yahoo! Sports}}</ref> The Eagles finished with 18 total wins, tying the NFL record for most total wins in a season along with the [[1984 San Francisco 49ers season|1984 San Francisco 49ers]], [[1985 Chicago Bears season|1985 Chicago Bears]], and [[2007 New England Patriots season|2007 New England Patriots]]. The Eagles 145 points scored set an NFL record for the most points scored in a postseason.<ref>[https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/eagles-145-points-in-the-playoffs-were-the-most-ever-in-one-postseason Eagles’ 145 points in the playoffs were the most ever in one postseason], NBC Sports, February 12, 2025</ref>