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Tim McManusFeb 5, 2025, 03:13 PM ET

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NEW ORLEANS — Saquon Barkley is fueled by the pursuit of legacy and championships, two drivers that are intertwined this week as the Philadelphia Eagles prepare for their Super Bowl rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs.

After his historic first season with the Eagles, Barkley has a chance to reach a few

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Tim McManusFeb 5, 2025, 06:00 AM ET

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Editor’s note: This story originally published Jan. 7. Since then, Saquon Barkley helped lead the Eagles to Super Bowl LIX and needs 30 yards to surpass Terrell Davis (2,476) for most rushing yards in a single season, including playoffs.

You could feel the different pulls of legacy and family and team on Eagles running back Saquon

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Tim McManusFeb 4, 2025, 06:00 AM ET

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PHILADELPHIA — Almost two years to the day, a familiar scene unfolded at Lincoln Financial Field.

The celebration spilled from the field to the locker room. Music thumped and players danced and the air was filled with a touch of chaos following a Philadelphia Eagles NFC Championship Game victory. In the back right corner of the

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Tim McManusFeb 4, 2025, 12:38 AM ET

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NEW ORLEANS — Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts said the loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII “lit a fire” in him and that he is focused on finishing the job this time around as the two teams get set for their title bout rematch on Sunday.

“I’ve learned

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Tim McManusFeb 4, 2025, 12:23 AM ET

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NEW ORLEANS — Philadelphia Eagles chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie said he is not pursuing an ownership stake in the NBA’s Boston Celtics, as reported.

“I’m not really interested in acquiring another sports team,” Lurie said on Super Bowl Opening Night. “I think it’s connected because they were my childhood team. I’ve got a tremendous amount

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Tim McManusFeb 3, 2025, 06:34 AM ET

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NEW ORLEANS — Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman, reflecting on the offseason signing of Saquon Barkley, said he is not surprised by the star back’s historic season.

“[He has been a] huge, huge player and person for this team. And [signing him was] not a hard trigger to pull. I think I’m being

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Tim McManusJan 30, 2025, 01:13 PM ET

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PHILADELPHIA — Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham, the hero of Super Bowl LII, is looking to make a comeback just in time for the championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Eagles opened the practice window for the veteran defensive end Thursday. Graham tore his triceps in late November against the Los Angeles Rams and announced in

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Tim McManusJan 26, 2025, 09:43 PM ET

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PHILADELPHIA — Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts lit it up through the air and on the ground in Sunday’s NFC championship win over the Washington Commanders, totaling 262 yards and four touchdowns to lead Philadelphia to a 55-23 victory and into Super Bowl LIX.

Hurts quipped afterward that coach Nick Sirianni “let me

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