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An all-time Eagles legend who led the franchise to its first Super Bowl championship, Nick Foles is officially retiring as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. The 11-year NFL veteran will be honored in front of a sold-out crowd at Lincoln Financial Field on Monday, September 16, when the team hosts the Atlanta Falcons in its home opener. Foles will be made available to the media when he returns to Philadelphia in September.
“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,” said Jeffrey Lurie, Philadelphia Eagles Chairman and CEO. “He was the ultimate competitor, an inspiring teammate, a true representative of our city, and of course, a Super Bowl champion. As important as he was under center, it was his positive demeanor, approachability, and kindness toward others that resonated with everyone and continues to speak to his great character. We congratulate the Foles family on Nick’s celebrated career and retirement.”
Late in the 2017 regular season, Foles stepped in as the full-time starter for the Eagles and helped pave the way to a 41-33 victory in Super Bowl LII over the New England Patriots. In the win, he completed 28-of-43 passes for 373 passing yards, three touchdowns, one interception, and a 106.1 passer rating, en route to Super Bowl LII MVP honors. He became the first backup quarterback to win the Super Bowl since Tom Brady in 2001 with New England.
“I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to retire as a Philadelphia Eagle,” said Foles. “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. Thank you, Philadelphia, for embracing me and making me a part of your family forever. Your love and support have meant the world. Fly, Eagles, Fly!”
In what shaped up to be one of the single greatest moments in team and NFL history, Foles called for the perfectly executed trick play, the “Philly Special,” in Super Bowl LII. With 38 seconds remaining in the first half, the Eagles went for it on fourth-and-goal from the New England one-yard line. After motioning to the right side of the offensive line in shotgun formation, Foles ran to the corner of the end zone and caught a wide-open pass from tight end Trey Burton, giving the Eagles a 22-12 halftime lead. He became the first quarterback in NFL history to catch a touchdown in the Super Bowl.
Drafted by Philadelphia in the third round (88th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft out of the University of Arizona, Foles enjoyed an 11-year career in the NFL, with two stints in Philadelphia (2012-14, 2017-18). He was selected to the Pro Bowl following the 2013 season – earning Pro Bowl MVP honors – after leading the league in passer rating (119.2) and producing the best single-season touchdown-to-interception ratio in NFL history (27-2). He is still the only NFL quarterback to record 20-plus passing touchdowns in a season with no more than two interceptions.
In just his ninth-career start, Foles threw seven touchdowns in a win at Oakland on November 3, 2013, to become one of seven quarterbacks (now eight) to do so in a single game. He accomplished the feat without throwing an interception, joining only Pro Football Hall of Famers Peyton Manning and Y.A. Tittle to record seven touchdowns and zero interceptions in a game.
Foles remains the franchise leader in passer rating (93.2) and is third all-time in completion percentage (62.9). He finished his Eagles career with 8,703 passing yards (10th all-time) and 58 touchdowns (ninth all-time) in 40 games.
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Time to attend his retirement ceremony to make up lost ground.
Liar!!