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Nick Foles announced on Thursday that he’s decided to retire after an 11-year career as an NFL quarterback. And there’s only one team he could retire with: the Philadelphia Eagles.
After much thought and prayer, I’ve decided to retire from the NFL. It’s been an incredible 11-year journey filled with unforgettable moments and amazing people. From being drafted by the Eagles to winning the Super Bowl, every step has been a blessing.
I’m excited to spend more… pic.twitter.com/2uI5az5Eoc
— Nick Foles (@NickFoles) August 8, 2024
Ending it where it all started.
Nick Foles will officially retire from the NFL as an Eagle when he returns to Philly on Monday, September 16 for our home opener vs. the Falcons. pic.twitter.com/dgVvfnv3ua
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) August 8, 2024
Foles, 35, became an instant legend in Philadelphia after leading the Eagles to their first Super Bowl victory ever in Super Bowl LII, but that’s only part of what makes his career so strange and unlikely to be replicated. The Eagles drafted him in 2012 in the third round out of Arizona and he spent just one season under head coach Andy Reid before Reid was fired and replaced with Chip Kelly. Kelly didn’t find much success in Philly, but picking Foles to replace an injured Michael Vick in 2013 was one of his best decisions.
During that season, Foles played like a man possessed. He threw seven touchdowns against the Oakland Raiders in Week 9, tying an NFL record. He ended the season with 27 touchdowns and just two interceptions. His passer rating was 119.2, which in 2013 was third-best all-time (currently ranked fourth-best). He led the Eagles to a division title and made the Pro Bowl for the first (and only) time in his career.
That was supposed to be Foles’ breakout season, but he struggled in 2014. The Eagles traded him to the St. Louis Rams in early 2015, but his struggles continued, and he was granted his release (which he requested) before the 2016 season.
Foles returns to Philly and enters…
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Publish date : 2024-08-08 17:03:34
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