That Right Tackle — one Lane Johnson — wouldn’t become just another great Eagles Offensive Lineman; he would become one of its greatest.
This week, Johnson announced that he will be returning for his fourteenth NFL season , where he will once again anchor a line allowing Jalen Hurts another shot at pocket perfection in 2026.
And that is where we have another piece of really good news for the Eagles.
Landon Dickerson
Although Johnson missed the last seven games of the season and an NFC Wildcard Game with an ankle injury — teammate Landon Dickerson, despite a myriad of injuries — will also be returning next season. It also means that the 2025 Eagles Offensive Line could potentially return intact, including Jordan Mailata, Tyler Steen, and Cam Jurgens.
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Even so , the man who brought Johnson his first Super Bowl Ring — Doug Pederson may never again have to pay for a meal or a drink in Philadelphia — but he will not be his new Offensive Coordinator. There will not be a reunion with the man who stands with quarterback Nick Foles in the bronze statue that resides outside of Lincoln Financial Field, capturing one of the best moments in franchise history, nor with the same man who drafted Jalen Hurts and won a Super Bowl with Brandon Graham, Jason Kelce, and Jake Elliott — alongside Johnson.
Lane Johnson’s presence is more than just helpful. The Eagles are 120–62–1 with him in the lineup — including nine playoff appearances, three NFC Championships, and two Lombardi Trophies.
Since arriving in 2021 after being drafted from Alabama — Landon Dickerson has helped the Eagles to two Super Bowl appearances, three NFC East Titles — and one championship last season in 2025.
It means that Philadelphia can count on two of the most important pieces of its offensive line.
The paramount reason that the Eagles may have won Super Bowl LIX with an overwhelming defensive performance — but make no mistake — they also won the second Lombardi Trophy in franchise history with a nearly unstoppable running game setting up one of the best passing attacks in Eagles history.
This past season — was offensively regrettable with a running game that could barely get going and a passing game that had moment of greatness but even more periods of mediocrity accompanied by criticism from the players themselves. Now two new coaches will attempt to right the ship from inside the Novacare Complex.
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With a national narrative brewing that working for the Eagles may not be as desirable as other NFL opportunities — and after nearly three weeks of an on-going-soap-opera — like — carousel of nearly everyone being considered for Eagles Offensive Coordinator it seems (and even more people applying on LinkedIn) we finally have our man. Or men.
Former Los Angeles Rams Sean Mannion as and former Buccaneers Offensive Coordinator Brian Grizzard are now charged with jumpstarting a talent-rich Eagles offense plagued with mistakes and underperformances last season.
As deflating as the end of this Eagles season was — it’s hard to remember that only five years ago in January 2021 — the franchise’s first ever Super Bowl victory was actually three years before that. In a complete upheaval that it’s conclusion was the outcome of jettisoning the team’s only Super winning coach and leaving Philadelphia with a quarterback controversy between the Love Hurts Camps and the Carson Wentz Camp.
Even so — Doug Pederson may never again have to pay for a meal or a drink in Philadelphia — but he will not be the Eagles new Offensive Coordinator. There will not be a reunion with the man who stands with quarterback Nick Foles in the bronze statue that resides outside of Lincoln Financial Field capturing one of one of the best moments in franchise history nor with the same man who drafted Jalen Hurts, and won a Super Bowl with Brandon Graham, Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson, and Jake Elliott.
The challenge for Mannion and Grizzard will be two-fold. The first is paramount. Taking one of the most talented offenses to every play in this City from the 24th ranked motionless, out-of-sync display of 2025 back into a Super Bowl Champion unit in 2026. To bring new life to the finest Eagles offense ever to play in this City.
The second will be even harder and less obvious. To transform the role of Sirianni’s second-in-command on the offensive side of the ball from a temporary stay on the way to greener Head Coaching pastures like Kellen Moore or Shane Steichen did — to a role with more stability to build that continuity with the Eagles Offense over the next several seasons rather than just the next season.
If both men are successful — the Eagles can return to a previous Top 10 NFL Offense that can compliment Vic Fangio’s Defense by scoring points and keeping them off the field at the same time.
Sure — when your NFL Team is ninety-two years old, like a lifetime full of tons of happy memories and some that you’d probably rather forget — it’s often hard to believe that one moment defines you.
And of course — from a franchise that stopped Emmitt Smith on 4th and 1 in 1995, threw a 46-yard dagger into the Chiefs’ secondary in the second half of Super Bowl LIX to end the competitive phase of the contest, and pulled off not one but three Miracles in the Meadowlands — it’s hard to pick just one moment. But it certainly helps when ESPN’s SportsCenter 30 for 30 has produced a film about one of those moments.
Eight years ago this weekend , the Eagles won Super Bowl LII. That brought home the first-ever Lombardi Trophy for the franchise, even without quarterback Carson Wentz, Jason Peters, Darren Sproles, or Jordan Hicks, by defeating the New England Patriots, perhaps the best quarterback-coach combination in NFL history.
Right before halftime with the Eagles up 15–12 — Philadelphia running back Cory Clement took a swing pass 55 yards from Nick Foles. Three plays later, Philadelphia had a 4th-and-goal from the one-yard line.
One aspect that defined the Eagles’ 2017–2018 season was their boldness in keeping the offense on the field on fourth down. Right before halftime and nursing a three-point advantage, this was no exception for Doug Pederson. Calling timeout — Pederson wildly scanned his playsheet. When Foles ran over to the sideline, and their eyes met , he immediately asked for Philly, Philly . This play had been included in the Eagles’ Install Package two weeks earlier for the NFC Championship Game against Minnesota. Moments later , Cory Clement took the snap, flipped it to Trey Burton, who threw the ball to Nick Foles for a touchdown to put the Eagles up by ten.
The irony was that earlier in the game, the Patriots tried to run a similar halfback pass to Tom Brady, who dropped the ball.
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The Philly Special was not the play that won the Super Bowl. The Eagles would need some 4th-quarter magic on both offense and defense to win 41–33, and even trailed 33–32 in the final period.
But what the Philly Special did was to symbolize the fearlessness of the 2017-2018 Philadelphia Eagles. Not only the confidence to go for it on fourth down, but to run a play that they had never called before.
That same boldness and fearlessness wasn’t just a perfect fit for the Eagles.
It was a perfect reflection of the city that they have called home since 1933.
One whose unyielding resolve had never waivered in its support — each season waiting for another championship celebration — the first since 1960.
One year ago, thousands of fans who enjoyed a 55–23 rout of the Washington Commanders at the Linc — passed a bronze statue capturing that decisive moment when Foles and Pederson decided on a play to stun the opposing team completely. It will forever live as the most remembered play from a storied franchise nearly as old as the NFL itself — a play known now to the ages with just two words:
As of this writing the Eagles are still without an offensive coordinator and a lot of favored options are off the board. With Mike McDaniels opting to stay in warm weather with the LA Chargers, Brian Daboll signing as the Tennessee Titans head coach, and even long shot Bears OC, Declan Doyle declining the position to stay in Chicago. It leaves the Eagles questioning what the best option is for the Super Bowl caliber roster. To quote the famous Matthew McConaghy in a Lincoln ad, “Sometimes you havto go back to go forward.” Here I’ll go through a couple famous names you know but may not have considered for Offensive Coordinator.
Frank Reich (Offensive Coordinator for Super Bowl 52)
Yup all these picks are from Super Bowl 52 and now out of league which means you can probably guess at least one but the last one will SHOCK YOU (not clickbait/s). But about Frank, he quickly went from golden boy who oversaw everything on the Eagles offense that was going to lead the Colts as their head coach to out of the league and an interim head coach/advisor at Stanford all within a few years. You think he wants another shot at the big leagues? What better spot than the place he helped deliver a Super Bowl? Sounds good to me. While it might be strange for him to return under Nick Sirianni since Sirianni was the offensive coordinator under Frank during his 4-year stint with the Colts, I say why not get weird. Frank is a proven play caller which is exactly what the Eagles have been missing and the odds of him getting success and immediately leaving are slim since he already tried it.
Doug Pederson (Head Coach for Super Bowl 52)
Yeah you probably guessed it and I know what you’re thinking, “he was the Super Bowl winning coach why would he take a back seat?” Answer is that Sirriani has always managed big heads who think that they can control a room. Doug was also a bit of a trend setter in the NFL. He popularized going for it on fourth and short which has become a standard across the league. Honestly I think this is the worst of the trio I’m going to pitch so I’m keeping it short. Considering he also wasn’t a play caller when he was head coach and only had two years of experience in Kansas City. Still, any experience is better than no experience right? Maybe not considering my next pick.
Nick Foles (Super Bowl 52 MVP)
So here’s where it gets a little strange. He doesn’t have experience coaching and jumping straight into a position where a team expects instant success might be a struggle. What he lacks in coaching experience he makes up with on the field experience. Even if you ignore his famous Super Bowl run, which would be dumb, he was in the league for a decade and played with six different franchises. He’s had a full array when it comes to coaching quality. From the greats like Andy Reid and Doug Pederson to average in Jeff Fischer and Frank Reich and even the bad like Jeff Saturday and Matt Eberflus. Seeing what has or hasn’t worked by good and bad coaches gives him plenty of experience when it comes to running an offense. Plus he runs a podcast where he breaks down football and if you’ve listened you know he can communicate it all very clearly.
Do I think that they’ll end up any of these guys? Not necessarily. Do I think these guys can be successful? Honestly yes, it helps to walk into one of the best rosters in the league with players that have a well-placed chip on their shoulders. But if they do take the job, they’ll have the added bonus of being accustomed to Philadelphia and its media. They also might get a little of a longer leash given that all three helped deliver a Super Bowl. Knowing my luck they sign no one here in the next couple hours but it could’ve been fun. Go bird dickheads!
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Since the creation of the NFL team, the Philadelphia Eagles, one fact that their fans are quite familiar with is the emotion that surrounds their support.
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Especially with the playoffs, which are usually filled with heartbreak, loyalty, and belief. However, they have come out on top in some victories that will be etched in the minds of every Eagles fan and will be continually remembered.
In today’s world of sport, brands are also leveraging this emotional investment. We have seen how global brands — including the best crypto casinos — are sponsoring teams, broadcast partnerships, and fan engagement campaigns. This move adds another layer to how fans interact with the sport.
So, what are these moments that fans have set aside as “religious” dates for the Philadelphia Eagles? What playoff wins have validated that the city and fans breathe football?
This post will look at some endearing moments to remember and why it means to wear green.
4 Iconic Eagles’ Playoff Moments That Would Never Be Forgotten
Here are some of the top moments etched in the hearts of every Eagles fan:
1) 1960 NFL Championship: Ending Lombardi’s Reign
Before the Super Bowl became the thing, the Eagles stunned the football world by clinching their most historic win in a match against the Green Bay Packers in the 1960 NFL Championship game. Led by the legendary Buck Shaw, the team went up against the power-packed Packers, who were dominating the league at the time.
However, with a combination of a great strategy, a strong defense, and a lethal attack led by Ted Dean, they were able to seal a late victory by a score of 17-13. And that was the first NFL title that the team won.
2) 1980 NFC Championship: Knocking Off Dallas
In 1980, the Philadelphia Eagles decided it was time to decorate their trophy room, and what better way to do that than against their bitter rivals, the Dallas Cowboys. In the 1980 NFC Championship game that ended 20-7, the Eagles went on to ease to victory.
This win means so much more because it was against the Cowboys, who had dominated the NFC throughout the 1970s. And it was an added bonus because they were able to prevent the team from reaching another Super Bowl final.
3) 2003 Divisional Round: “4th and 26”
Every hardcore Eagles fan would always remember the historic “4th and 26th” game that set a precedent for the team. In the 2003 NFC Divisional round, the Eagles had to claw out a win against the Green Bay Packers in the brutal cold. A match that most already tipped in the opponents’ favor, the Eagles were visibly behind in the fourth quarter.
Then they faced fourth-and-26 from their 25-yard line before the magic happened when Donovan McNabb found Freddie Mitchell on a crossing route for 28 yards. This helped them win in overtime with a score line of 20-17.
As NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Ray Didinger put it:
“He will always be remembered for the 4th-and-26. A lot of better players came to Philadelphia and played for the Eagles, and won’t be remembered as vividly as Freddie Mitchell will be remembered for that one play.”
4) Super Bowl LII: The Ultimate Victory
The final topping on the cake came at Super Bowl LII, and cemented the result as the greatest win in Eagles’ history. As the underdogs in a match against the Patriots, who had names like Tom Brady and Bill Belichick on their roster, they even expected them to lose.
However, in a shock of the decade, Nick Foles decided to drop an A-class performance that saw him get three touchdowns and throw for 373 yards. He even went on to catch a touchdown on the famous Philly Special. And this helped the Eagles earn their first-ever Super Bowl title in over 50 years.
As Doug Pederson, Eagles’ coach said after the Super Bowl victory:
How Fearless Calls Are the Formula for An Eagles Repeat for the Franchise.
It started here during Doug Pederson’s tenure, quickly becoming the hallmark of the franchise’s first two Super Bowl victories. Aggressive offensive play calls, placing dust on special teams units and leaving the offense on the field on 4th and short, and trading conservative play-calling for an attacking downfield mentality. But it’s one thing to make those calls during the NFL regular season — quite another during the Super Bowl.
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With time running down in the second half — the Eagles already up (27–0 —) were one score away from putting the game away and securing the franchises’ second Super Bowl win. After Kansas City turned the ball over on downs courtesy of Avonte Maddox in one of his last plays as an Eagle knocking the ball away from DeAndre Hopkins — the entire globe thought that the Eagles would run the ball to keep the clock moving — almost.
What followed was a play-action fake to Saquon Barkley and a 46-yard soaring strike to Devonta Smith. It not only sealed the game — but also broke the backs of the Chiefs.
For the Eagles — who open the season on Thursday night right here against the Dallas Cowboys and have one of the hardest schedules in the NFL — that brash approach to offense may just be one of the keys to success yet again in 2025.
The Eagles are the team that everyone is looking forward to on the schedule. Teams want play them — and want to be them. That means that they will go all out in order to stifle the Eagles potent offensive attack. Last season’s commitment by then offensive coordinator Kellen Moore to ride Saquon Barkley and the running game and develop passing off of that — will not be as easy in 2025.
Eagles Head Coach Nick Sirianni has laid out the Eagles approach to 2025 already — no repeat championships — only a new championship for a brand new season with a fresh approach. It may be a good thought — though keeping the aggressive nature that not only has come to define the Eagles and their brash Head Coach — but has brought them hardware.
And incorporated into a fearless game-plan — can deliver even more this year — including the occasional dagger at just the right moment.
The Moment in Time When Nick Sirianni’s Eagles Were Changed Forever.
Shortly after you absorb that euphoric feeling of your team winning a Super Bowl — you immediately want to feel it again.
Not fifteen minutes after Tom Brady’s final Hail Mary Pass in Super Bowl LII fell short in the end zone — the priority shifted from celebration to preservation.
What would it take for the Eagles to return to claim another Lombardi Trophy?
The wait for another shot at NFL immortality wasn’t as quick as initially wished for, but it wasn’t as long as it could have been.
Just two years after the Eagles hired 39-year-old coach Nick Sirianni and committed to 23-year-old quarterback Jalen Hurts — the Eagles whose seemed like its bold offense could never be stopped from scoring — were back in the Super Bowl once again.
When the Eagles advanced to Super Bowl LVII and powered their way to a 24–14 lead through two quarters — it looked as though not even a short halftime to regroup could save Andy Reid’s Chiefs and a hobbled Patrick Mahomes.
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During that fifteen-minute window — with Rhianna crescendoing her greatest hits on a stage at the 50-yard line — something happened to the Eagles. Perhaps it was arrogance, overconfidence, or inexperience. Perhaps it was a feeling that they were better than the game itself. Perhaps it was a combination of all of these.
What happened during the next 30 minutes was that a Head Coach—once skewered in Philadelphia for nearly fourteen years for not being able to make in-game adjustments—flipped the script on the Eagles. He gave his injured quarterback quick throws, attacked the Eagles’ defense in different ways, and contained Philly’s devastating offensive attack.
The team that wins the second half wins the game. That is exactly what happened.
Nick Sirianni’s Eagles never recovered from that moment. Even when the Eagles were eking out wins at 10–1 last season, something didn’t look right. When they went 1–6 the rest of the way, something certainly didn’t.
Many people didn’t want Nick Sirianni back this season. But making a convincing argument to stay — he did. At an early bye week, the Eagles are 2–2. They return from Tampa after yet another shellacking to a team that doesn’t have a talent level equal to Philadelphia.
Since 2016, the Eagles have spent too much time purging themselves of coaches and players who utilize arrogance as a defining quality. The last coach and franchise quarterback to try to plow forward, driven by this sense, left the Eagles in an eventual rebuild.
For the Eagles to return to the euphoric feeling of the NFC Championship Game win against the 49ers in 2023, it will take an adjustment of this team back to good fundamental football and a new approach for one of the NFL’s most dynamic offenses.
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