Nick Foles, the former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, has announced his retirement from the NFL. Foles will officially retire as a Philadelphia Eagle during their home opener on September 16 2024 against the Atlanta Falcons.
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In a statement released by the Eagles, Foles expressed his gratitude, saying, “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to retire as a Philadelphia Eagle. The City of Brotherly Love has always felt like home to me as an NFL player. Philadelphia is a city I truly love, and it has been an honor to wear the Eagles jersey.”
Foles, 35, was drafted by the Eagles in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft and played for six teams over his 11-season career.
He is best known for leading the Eagles to victory in Super Bowl LII against the New England Patriots, where he threw three touchdown passes and caught another in the famous “Philly Special” play.
His performance earned him Super Bowl MVP honors.
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Philadelphia Eagles chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie praised Foles, saying, “Nick Foles always carried himself with the utmost class and integrity, demonstrating through his actions, both on and off the field, what it meant to be a Philadelphia Eagle. He was the ultimate competitor, an inspiring teammate, a true representative of our city, and of course, a Super Bowl champion.”
After his time with the Eagles, Foles played for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Chicago Bears, and Indianapolis Colts, where he made his last NFL appearance on January 1, 2023.
Foles holds the Eagles’ record for the most passing yards in a single game (471) and shares the NFL record for most consecutive completions in a single game (25).
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