It's still a slam dunk that at least one former Eagle will be sipping champagne this Sunday in Santa Clara as the Seattle Seahawks battle the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX. The 2025 Eagles, despite falling short of their quest for consecutive championships, have set up a number of their old teammates and coaches to get another shot at hoisting the Lombardi Trophy.
Among those who might be calling it like it is - 'champions' - are Eagles defenders idL Milton Williams and Christian Elliss. While both missed five games this season, Elliss tied for the team high with four pressures against the Broncos in the AFC Championship. The Patriots scooped him up off waivers after being cut by the Eagles in November.
On the other side of the field, Mack Hollins, a former Birds receiver who won a Super Bowl ring with the 2017 Eagles, could be celebrating his second championship if the Seahawks emerge victorious. His career numbers suggest that he's emerged into solid role player over the latter half of his career, including 550 yards on 46 receptions and 2 TDs for the Patriots along with special teams contributions.
New England Patriots defensive edge Patrick Johnson, a 2021 Eagles seventh-round pick who played only nine games this season before being cut in November, found himself back with the team after re-signing to the practice squad. He remains as a free agent and will hopefully get another shot at the playoffs.
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe, an undrafted DB from Alabama who has seen his career take a dramatic turn since joining the Patriots on their practice squad last year, could soon be calling himself a Super Bowl champion. After playing 28 games over his first two seasons with the Eagles and only starting in three of them, he's become one of the top defenses in the NFL, starting six of the 10 games he played this season.
On the Seahawks side of the ball, fullback Brady Russell has emerged from being a practice squad player into an important special teamer after spending two seasons playing for the Eagles. He spent just one target all season when the Seahawks converted him to fullback under new OC Klint Kubiak and saw his usage skyrocket to 6%.
While not on the field, former Eagles assistant head coach Leslie Frazier might be beaming with pride if he's in attendance this weekend as a member of the Seahawks coaching staff. The former DBs coach for Andy Reid won rings with both the Bears and Colts but will have to take out his old Eagles hat if it makes an appearance in that role.
Ultimately, one thing is certain - no matter who wins or loses on Sunday, at least one former Eagle will be basking in the glory of a Super Bowl championship.
Among those who might be calling it like it is - 'champions' - are Eagles defenders idL Milton Williams and Christian Elliss. While both missed five games this season, Elliss tied for the team high with four pressures against the Broncos in the AFC Championship. The Patriots scooped him up off waivers after being cut by the Eagles in November.
On the other side of the field, Mack Hollins, a former Birds receiver who won a Super Bowl ring with the 2017 Eagles, could be celebrating his second championship if the Seahawks emerge victorious. His career numbers suggest that he's emerged into solid role player over the latter half of his career, including 550 yards on 46 receptions and 2 TDs for the Patriots along with special teams contributions.
New England Patriots defensive edge Patrick Johnson, a 2021 Eagles seventh-round pick who played only nine games this season before being cut in November, found himself back with the team after re-signing to the practice squad. He remains as a free agent and will hopefully get another shot at the playoffs.
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe, an undrafted DB from Alabama who has seen his career take a dramatic turn since joining the Patriots on their practice squad last year, could soon be calling himself a Super Bowl champion. After playing 28 games over his first two seasons with the Eagles and only starting in three of them, he's become one of the top defenses in the NFL, starting six of the 10 games he played this season.
On the Seahawks side of the ball, fullback Brady Russell has emerged from being a practice squad player into an important special teamer after spending two seasons playing for the Eagles. He spent just one target all season when the Seahawks converted him to fullback under new OC Klint Kubiak and saw his usage skyrocket to 6%.
While not on the field, former Eagles assistant head coach Leslie Frazier might be beaming with pride if he's in attendance this weekend as a member of the Seahawks coaching staff. The former DBs coach for Andy Reid won rings with both the Bears and Colts but will have to take out his old Eagles hat if it makes an appearance in that role.
Ultimately, one thing is certain - no matter who wins or loses on Sunday, at least one former Eagle will be basking in the glory of a Super Bowl championship.
I'm calling BS on this whole "slam dunk" for the Eagles. What's the real reason they're setting up old teammates and coaches to win? Is it just coincidence that these guys happen to fit the team's current needs at the same time? 
And what about Patrick Johnson, re-signing with the Patriots as a free agent after being cut by the Eagles? That doesn't add up. I want to see some sources or evidence behind this story before I believe it. Can someone please provide me with some credible info on how the Seahawks are setting up their old players for success? 
! It's like they're proving to us that they were worth the risk, and that's a great lesson for all of us - sometimes you gotta believe in people and give them chances to shine 
. And let's not forget about Brady Russell, who went from being a practice squad player to an important contributor on special teams... that's like me trying to get my first job after college, I guess 
! You just gotta be patient, work hard, and trust the process 
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! From idL Milton Williams and Christian Elliss to Mack Hollins and Josh Jobe, it's awesome to see all these former Eagles guys getting another shot at the big time 
. And let's be real, if the Seahawks win, Brady Russell is gonna be sipping champagne too - he's officially a Super Bowl fullback now 
! But for real though, I'm hyped for the game and can't wait to see how these guys match up against the Pats defense 
. GO SEAHAWKS!!! 
idl milton williams and christian elliss could be sipping champagne already with the pats, but i still got faith in those guys they came so close last season 
gotta love how far joe jobe has come from being an undrafted db to a top defense in the nfl though 
, and now they get another chance at the super bowl lol mack hollins is lowkey my favorite tho, he's like the ultimate underdog story and i'm rooting for him so hard 
josh jobe is literally the most underrated player ever i was like "who's this guy?" and now he's all over the nfl 
I'm so over how they always have to remind us that the Patriots have a bunch of ex-Eagles players on their team 
. And what's up with Mack Hollins getting all the love? I mean, he's okay, but let's not forget about some of the other talented ex-Eagles players who are actually making a real impact on their new teams 
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He's proved so many people wrong, including himself, and now he could be a Super Bowl champ?!?! It gives me all the feels 
. Brady Russell's ascension to special teamer is also super inspiring, I love how he's taken on new roles and found success 
. Fingers crossed for the Seahawks this Sunday! 
, they've been looking fire all season long 
Mack Hollins is also due for a major comeback after his last stint with the patriots 
Brady Russell might not be on the field but special teams is where it's at 
, let's get ready to rumble!
plus josh jobe is living his best life as a pat's corner 
and brady russell just went from practice squad to fulltime player 
idL Milton Williams and Christian Elliss are definitely due for a big game, and Mack Hollins is always gonna be up for a championship. 
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. But hey, at least they've got each other to celebrate with 
. Mack Hollins is like a dark horse candidate tho, who knows he could bring home another ring with the Seahawks! 
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. Can't wait to see which team comes out on top and gets that Super Bowl champagne 
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, but one thing's for sure, those who didn't make it to the big game are still chasing that championship ring 
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. He might've left Philly, but he'll always be an Eagle at heart. This game's gonna be so much fun to watch – can't wait to see which Eagles alum comes out on top