Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is the longest tenured quarterback in the NFC. The damage to his brain tissue was thought to be caused by numerous concussions during his playing career. Brandon Graham is currently the longest-tenured member of the Eagles. Bednarik Graham Dawkins Carmichael Kilroy Kelce Akers Sisemore Walston Sears Cox Peters Celek McNabb Thomas Cunningham Logan Morriss Bunting Retzlaff Johnson Dorenbos 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 14 13 13 13 13 12 12 12 12 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 10 10 And like Sirianni, Graham wasn't embraced by Eagles fans immediately. He played a much tougher game and made about 1% of what a player of his abilities what make today. He collected 21 sacks in 1987 (in 12 games) and 133 tackles to go with 18 sacks in 1988. It was the stroke of luck the Eagles needed to turn around the moribund 90s. His best season came in 1992 where he amassed 19 sacks during that season. Marcedes Lewis (221), 5. Keith was a three time All Pro with the Eagles in 1988, 1989 and 1990. Until an Eagles quarterback can put up number as good as Donnie's and finally lead the Eagles to the promise land, there will never be a better Eagles' quarterback. We take over it and make sure its done.. They were calling him a bust and they were saying they should have gotten JPP (Jason Pierre-Paul) or Earl Thomas, Tasha Graham said. He was just 27 years old. He made two special team tackles in 2006. Twice he led the league in receiving TDs (yeah, it was 9 in 1958 but it was a 12-game season and throwing the ball was a lot harder and less prioritized). Jason Peters is the left tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles. Graham, Kelce nor Cox seem exactly sure why its been just those three in recent weeks there have been some previously games where theyre joined by another teammate to meet the other teams captains at midfield. Go inside the locker room as the Eagles prepare for Sunday's showdown with the Chicago Bears. But he only played for the Eagles one season. That was BEFORE Buddy Ryan came to town. Defensive end Brandon Graham reacts to winning NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors. Through it all, Graham kept a smile on his face and a positive outlook. Bednarik is easily the. In 1958 he led the NFL with 58 receptions despite never catching a pass in college. Norm Van Brocklin won a title, Jaws took his team to a title and Randall Cunningham was the most impressive offensive weapon in his prime but Donovan was better and for longer. He finished his career with the Eagles with 37 sacks and 17 interceptions and eventually, like William Thomas, became a member of the 20/20 club with 52 career sacks and 24 interceptions. NFL Longest Tenured Players 2023 Quiz - By knockgames Popular Quizzes Today 1 Find the US States - No Outlines Minefield 2 Find the Countries of Europe - No Outlines Minefield 3 Countries of the World 4 European Microstates: Smallest to Largest Sports NFL QUIZ LAB SUBMISSION Random Sports or NFL Quiz NFL Longest Tenured Players 2023 Dawkins made two Pro Bowls in three years in Denver. 13 overall) on Graham back in 2010 and when his career got off to a rough start that bust label was placed on him until he did enough to remove it. Simmons was another great player from the Buddy Ryan era in Philadelphia. Andy Reid drafts Donovan, not Ricky Williams in the 1999 NFL Draft and the fans at the draft boo like the Dallas Cowboys of the 90's just walked in the building. He led the Eagles to Superbowl XV against the Raiders but unfortunately Jaws completed almost as many passes to Raiders linebacker Rod David as he didto the Eagles. Either way, its hard to imagine Graham, Kelce and Cox will be together again next season. He won a Super Bowl and finished his career with 198.0 sacks, two behind record-holder Bruce Smith. Taylor is probably most remembered for his pick six against Michael Vick in the 2002 Divisional Round Playoff game against the Falcons. Timmy Brown was the Eagles running back and kick returner from 1960-1967. This best sums up what pro football was like in the 1940's. [9] He played in all 16 games in 2009, and made four special team tackles. Tommy finished his career with the Eagles with just under 5,500 receiving yards and 66 touchdowns. He had 869 receiving yards in his rookie season with the Eagles in 1988, only to be later broken by DeSean Jackson in 2008. Copyright 2023 Philadelphia Eagles. As a former first-round draft pick, the defensive tackle is a First-team All-Pro, three-time Second-team All-Pro, and six-time Pro Bowler. There are three Eagles players remaining in Philadelphia from Reid's tenure there: defensive tackle Fletcher Cox, EDGE Brandon Graham and center Jason Kelce. Carmichael was a size mismatch against defensive backs and brought explosive capabilities to a run-first Eagles offense. Head coach Earle Neale called Van Buren at home and told him the game was still on. Against all odds, Graham now longest-tenured athlete in Philly, Flyers traded longtime captain Claude Giroux. Reliable for the Eagles since 2000. Retzlaff was a five time Pro Bowler and player of the year (Bert Bell award) in 1965. B Brandon Graham, Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox have been teammates for over a decade and are three of the Eagles' seven captains this season. Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham hits a new career high in sacks with 10 on a 3-yard takedown of New Orleans Saints quarterback Andy Dalton. He is one of the best deep threats in the game and is capable of scoring any time he touches the ball thanks to his electrifying speed. The Eagles selected Johnson in the first-round of the 2013 NFL Draft, and he immediately became a force to be reckoned with. where he covered the Eagles and Giants. Graham, 33, had that distinction added to his resume on Saturday when the Flyers traded longtime captain Claude Giroux to the Panthers. CLICK HERE FOR FULL BIO 2022 SEASON Solo 16 SCK 11 FF 2 INT -- STANDINGS Summary Career Logs Splits Situational Recent Games Career Stats Defense Career The Eagles agreed to terms on a three-year extension with defensive end Brandon Graham on Friday, which will keep him in midnight . [5] Dorenbos originally attended Golden West College in Huntington Beach, California. He finished his career as an Eagle with 61 career touchdowns including five on kickoff returns. Bednarik is easily the best Eagles linebacker of all time. He followed that up with over 1,000 rushing yards in 2010. He has quickly adjusted to the tackle spot and has become one of the best tackles in the game. Though he struggled during the 2020 season, he returned in 2021 better than ever. The axe chop. He was the face of the franchise and, at times, the most scrutinized player in America. He was the backbone for that defense. The "Minister of Defense" is the Eagles all time leader in sacks with 124. He only missed one game and led an impressive secondary that was part of one of the most feared defenses in the league. 13 on April 22, 2010. Lovato would go on to win Super Bowl LII with the Eagles and was selected to the Pro Bowl for the first time in 2019. The following set of photographs might best encapsulate the relationship between Philadelphia and New York, beyond the gridiron. In 2008 he became a member of the 20/20 club for players with 20 sacks and 20 interceptions. In fact, he is the all-time franchise leader in sacks already. After a legal battle, he was adopted by his aunt and uncle, Susan and Steve Hindman. He was placed on the non-football illness list by the Saints the same day, and released with an injury settlement on September 9 before retiring. The Minister of Defense was the biggest star on a talented Eagles roster and always commanded attention. Donovan McNabb would win over his doubters, leading the Eagles to five NFC Championship games and Superbowl XXXIX. Van Buren walked an additional seven blocks in the snow, got to the stadium, had to help pull off the tarp with everyone else, and scored the only touchdown in the game. He would return to the Eagles in 2004 and immediately improved what was a struggling run defense. He was later selected to the NFLAll Decade Team for the 1960's. Dorenbos was personally interviewed by only six teams. 5,995 rushing yards as an Eagle and 3,790 receiving yards in 8 seasons with the Eagles and never being able to play a full season. When he was on, McNabb was one of the best quarterbacks in the league. [2], In 2016, he performed on the eleventh season of America's Got Talent and made it through the auditions with a card trick. Yeah, man, I just know that next year is going to look different, Graham said. Graham was mic'd up for the latest episode of Audible, presented by DraftKings. In 2017, he started every meaningful game of the Super Bowl season and helped the Eagles clinch their 41-33 win over the Patriots with his strip-sack on Tom Brady, instantly making him a forever folk hero in Philly. Pete lead the league in receptions three straight years in 1953, 1954 and 1955. [17], Dorenbos is a professional magician, who has performed in Las Vegas and Hollywood and on America's Got Talent. In 2020, Graham was selected for his first Pro Bowl one that came surprisingly late, but it was well earned. Essentially, this created a new team, leaving very few Philadelphia veterans left. He played both center and linebacker. He played in his first NFL game on September 7, 2003, against the New England Patriots. Here is my attempt at taking 78 years worth of players and picking just the 50 best since 1933. The late great Chuck Bednarik was the last of the NFLs two-way greats, starring as center and linebacker for the Eagles for over a decade. The contract made Kelce the highest-paid center throughout the league. Pihos was drafted in 1945 but was allowed to stay in college and finish his final two varsity seasons at Indiana. White was the only played to ever rack up 20 plus sacks while playing 12 or fewer games. ApplePodcasts|Google Play|Spotify|Stitcher|Art19|Watch on YouTube, Longest-tenured Eagle makes most important in 2021 list. Go inside the locker room and hear from several players including linebacker Haason Reddick and wide receiver DeVonta Smith as the Eagles prep for the Vikings. Currently there is a petition going around campaigning to get Al Wistert into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He is most famous for two things. Seth Joyner was the Eagles' linebacker during the Buddy Ryan era (1986-1993). Even with J.J. Watt's exit, Weeks remains as Houston's longest-tenured player. He was also the defensive player of the year once as an Eagle in 1987 and his #92 jersey was retired. Dorenbos arrived late to training camp in 2009 after he caught shingles and could not get on an airplane to fly to Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, where Eagles training camp was held. One day, all three will be immortalized in the Eagles Hall of Fame and theyre already legends for being major contributors in the only Super Bowl victory in franchise history. Peters has been with the Eagles for 11 seasons, dating back to 2009. I also think you have to consider some of the guys today for what they have already done. Mike Quick was a wide receiver for the Eagles his entire career (1982-1990). You sometimes need to take ProFootballFocus grades with a grain of salt but they do offer us a way to view edge players through a lens that isnt sack totals. Anyone whos woken up and seen the Delaware Valley covered in snow knows the feeling of, screw it, Im not going to work today. In 2021, Philadelphia waived him, however, he was re-signed to the roster the following day. [6] He played in all 16 games for the Bills in 2003. The Eagles traded a first-, fourth- and sixth-round pick to the Bills for the 27-year-old in 2009. Despite being a 9 time Pro Bowler and one of the top linebackers of the 60's, he has yet to make the Eagles Honor Roll or the Hall of Fame. Bobby Walston was the Eagles former scoring leader at 881 points but was later broke and is currently held by David Akers. The Eagles' Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award nominee, Brandon Graham, reacts to his three-sack performance in the demonstrative win over the Giants. Jon Runyan is currently a US Congressman, representing New Jersey's third district. He made the all-decade teams for the 80s and 90s, along with the NFL All-100 team in 2019, one of the three Eagles on the list. That's still his goal. Jalen Hurts throws during the Eagles' win over the 49ers on Jan. 29. The Baron played for the Eagles for 11 seasons despite not making the Lions team three years before making the Eagles team. ESPN. These three genuinely enjoy each each others company, which is nice because theyve spent a lot of time together over the last decade or so. His brain tissue was sent to the University of Pittsburgh. In addition to offensive prowess, he played defense and collected nine interceptions while recovering 14 career fumbles. After the 2001 season Trotter decided to test the free agent market where he signed Washington Redskins in 2002. . Back in December of 2020, Graham said his goal was to play 15 seasons in the NFL. However, to watch him was to be in awe of someone fast and strong in one body. Gifford weighed 197 and Bednarik was 235 but the collision may be the most violent and memorable in NFL history. The Eagles drafted Jason Kelce in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL Draft, and he quickly established himself as a key player on the teams offensive line. Maxie was the 20th player chosen in the 1960 NFL Draft and despite being a rookie, became an immediate starter on an already stout defense. He finished his career with 20 career interceptions and was a leader on that great 1960 defense. Thinking the game was going to be canceled, Van Buren stayed home. Jalen Hurts reacts to being named an MVP finalist and Dallas Goedert explains his unique approach to film study. At 68, that wasnt terribly hard. Statistics tell one story of his dominance, as his 124.0 sacks in 121 may never be eclipsed by another Eagle. During Week 2 of the 2021 season, Graham suffered a torn Achilles, ending his season early. Had he been able to stay healthy, he could of easily amassed a couple thousand more yards to his numbers. Drafted as a tight end in 1971, Carmichael moved to wide receiver and blossomed. Van Buren lived in Drexel Hill and had to get to Shibe Park on North Broad. This is simply amazing. This list is neither definitive nor comprehensive. Troy Vincent was the Eagles' cornerback for eight seasons (1996-2003). He was 44 years old at his time of death. Philadelphia Owes Chauncey Gardner-Johnson Absolutely Nothing! Peters had been with the Eagles since 2009. Instead of trying to drive, he took three trolleys to get to the game. Richard Dent had a great career and is not only a Superbowl MVP but also a Hall of Famer. Of course, he also had a touchdown in the 1960 NFL Championship Game, the Eagles last title for over half a century. He was never able to duplicate the magic he had with the Eagles and was released from his contract after two seasons in D.C. Van Buren dazzled in his eight seasons in Philadelphia, making five all-Pro teams. In 2021, the Eagles goal was to create a younger, more youthful team. Kelce has been named to First-team All-Pro four times, and is a five-time Pro Bowler, earning the title over the last three consecutive seasons. LeSean McCoy has only played two seasons in the NFL, but already looks like an elite running back. A Sports Illustrated article ranked him as the second dirtiest player in the game at the time and an ESPN poll stated that getting blocked by Runyan was one of the scariest things to face in the NFL. Graham is currently the longest tenured Eagles player. Jerome Brown had lost control of his Corvette and crashed into a power pole. Norm was a thee time Pro Bowler as an Eagle and the AP Co-MVP in 1960. Obviously, a lot has changed since then. White was part of a group of dominant rush ends that revolutionized football and made offensive tackles worth their weight in gold. The Giants had twice won the East while the Eagles wanted to knock them off the perch. He made the dean's list and was an honor-roll student in high school. He still keeps a video of that strip-sack on his phone for whenever he needs some extra motivation. Steve Van Buren's #15 jersey was retired and he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1965. He finished in 3rd place for the season, with Austrian magician and mentalist duo The Clairvoyants in second place and singer/song writer Grace VanderWaal as the winner.[20][21]. Sisemore was a key cog in the Eagles turnaround after coach Dick Vermeil took over in the late 70's. DeSean Jackson is now most famous for his "Miracle at the New Meadownlands" play last December, where DeSean returned a punt against the New York Giants for a touchdown to break a 31-31 tie. Hopefully the writers will come to there senses and induct a much deserving Ox in the the Hall before his team on Earth is up. Also, he was the last non kicker to play without a facemask. Al Wistert finished his career with several honors including being named to the 1940's All Decade Team, the Eagles' Honor Roll, eight All Pro selections and his #70 jersey retired. Brandon Graham embraces the magnitude of the Super Bowl, while Lane Johnson appreciates the long process of building a winner. In the last two seasons, Asante has 16 interceptions. Barnett was once ranked the third-best defensive end by Pro Football Focus and the fourth-best by ESPN. Afterward, apparently, no one offered to give him a ride back home, and he went back on public transportation. After his playing career, Walters spent time as the Eagles color commentator from 1984-1998 and was inducted to the Eagles Honor Roll. And for the last couple months, it has been those three taking the walk to midfield before every game for the coin flip. If that happens all with the Eagles, hed be the first player in franchise history to ever do that. The Cal Ripken Jr of offensive tackles, Jon Runyan started 190 consecutive games with the Eagles in the 90's and 2000's. Need a pick-me-up? Van Buran was the, This was a hard decision at the top. He lead the Eagles' fourth quarter comeback to lead Eagles to a 17-13 victory of the Packers. When he was elected to the Hall of Fame the night before the Eagles faced the Patriots in Super Bowl LII, it may have been the emotional high the team needed to pull off the historic upset. Graham from 2015-20, started 89 games for the Eagles and had 42.0 sacks. Despite all the condemnation and ridicule, McNabb never really changed himself. A couple weeks ago when Kelce played his 170th game, passing Chuck Bednarik for the most games ever played by an Eagles offensive lineman, he said what made it so special was seeing Graham and Coxs names right up on that leaderboard with him. Avonte Maddox Ive been here with BG and Kelce the whole time and its a special group of guys thats played a lot of ball, thats won a championship in this city. The trade was rescinded and the Eagles returned the pick to the Saints. He had just 3.5 sacks and 35 tackles in 16 games, and fans are hoping that was just a fluke. After Graham, Jason Kelce arrived in 2011 and Fletcher Cox arrived in 2012. But the stats don't really tell the whole story. Cole is probably one of the most underrated players in the NFL. William Harrison Thomas was the Eagles linebacker from 1991-1999. Following the releases of veterans Trent Cole and Todd Herremans in the 2015 offseason, Dorenbos became the Eagles' longest tenured player. The Eagles selected the defensive end in the first-round of the 2010 NFL Draft. Defensive end Brandon Graham, center Jason Kelce, defensive tackle Fletcher Cox, offensive tackle Lane Johnson will be critical to the Eagles' success in Super Bowl LVII. These players entered the league with the Eagles between 2010 and 2012, meaning they caught the last few years of Reid in . For his career, Bednarik collected 21 interceptions and 20 recovered fumbles. He has already proven to be one of the most versatile backs in the game, he also is one of the best short yardage backs in the game. The move was said to be due to salary issues. However, he was advanced to the final with the wildcard. He was a complete safety inhis prime. While Graham isnt always the flashiest player and has never reached double digit sacks in his career, you really need to look beyond sack totals to understand how disruptive and steady Graham has been both as a pass rusher and a run stuffer. Brandon Graham is currently the longest-tenured member of the Eagles. The Eagles used their two third-round selections on Alabama offensive lineman Tyler Steen and Illinois safety Sydney Brown. He played college football at the University of Texas at El Paso and was signed by the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2003. My tiebreaker was the questionable omission of Dawkins from the NFL 100 team, while Bednarik made it. The greatest quarterback in Eagles history without question. He needs 14 more to break the record. In a game against Noll's Browns, Bednarik nailed Noll in the face on a fourth down punt. Tom Brady is no longer the league's eldest statesman. David Akers was easily the best kicker of the 2000's and should eventually be a in the Hall of Fame. Hell turn 34 on April 3, but Graham is under contract in 2022 and is expected to return for his 13th NFL season. He always played with his heart on his sleeve and was, The late great Chuck Bednarik was the last of the NFLs two-way greats, starring as center and linebacker for the Eagles for over a decade. Bob Brown was the Eagles offensive tackle in his first five years in the NFL from 1964 to 1968. . He, with Lito Sheppard, replaced legendary Eagles' cornerbacks Bobby Taylor and Troy Vincent in the 2004 season. He finished his Eagles career with 28 interceptions. Thomas was one of the greatest pass coverage linebackers in NFL history. He was a finalist on season 11 of the television program America's Got Talent, performing his magic acts. The Eagles proceeded to fire Andy Reid, the longest-tenured and winningest coach in team history. Kyle Terada USA TODAY Sports FRISCO Can Dak Prescott lead the Dallas Cowboys to the Super Bowl? He was most famous for his celebratory "Axe Chop" after he made a big play. Al "Ox" Wistert was the Eagles offensive tackle during the 40's, including two championship seasons in 1948 and 1949. Bergey made the Pro Bowl four out of his seven seasons with the Eagles. He played in the last nine games of the 2005 season. When he arrived, he had as much fun and joy as anyone weve seen inducted into Canton. He was one of only two undrafted free agents to make the team in 2003. Keith Byars will go down as one of the most versatile fullbacks in NFL history. For all his impact and games won, he could aggravate immensely. After Graham, Jason Kelce arrived in 2011 and Fletcher Cox arrived in 2012. Yet another member of Buddy Ryans ferocious defense of the late 80's and early 90's. Heres where he ranks among edge players league wide the last five seasons: Early last season, it looks pretty obvious that Graham would get to his first Pro Bowl but his pace cooled significantly in the second half of the season. He finished his Eagles' career with34 interceptions (first all time), fivePro Bowl bids and three All Pro selections.