From offering chances to meet former legendary players and having their autographs to dunking ex-Philly star Jason Avant at the dunk tank fundraiser on Pepsi Plaza and purchasing signed jerseys, footballs along with other collectibles of former players, the Philadelphia Eagles team seemingly did almost everything possible to ensure a memorable day for the fans in their first open camp practice.
After going down to Patrick Mahomes Kansas City Chiefs last season, the Eagles Jalen Hurts’ recent phone wallpaper hinted to fans at how focused he allegedly is to grab the Vince Lombardi trophy this season. Many Philadelphia supporters also likely crowded the team’s training camp to have a glance over their veteran star’s performance ahead of the big matches.
Watch: 50,000 NFL fans attend Eagles’ open practice
Despite having a last-moment loss in their earlier run to Super Bowl glory, Philly fans seem to be keeping their hopes high ahead of the upcoming season. Their excitement appeared to have reached a new height on Lincoln Financial Field during the Eagles-only open practice training camp on Sunday night. Approximately 50,000 fans flocked there to convey their love for the team.
Practice starts in 20 minutes
It’s a party in South Philly #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/uZGsG0pddC
— Fran Duffy (@EaglesXOs) August 6, 2023
Fans sang the Eagles Fight Song together and roared highly when each player walked onto the field. “We’re just having some sandwiches, some light food,” an avid Eagles fan Rob Shannon said via CBS News.
Another supporter Alexandra Gonzalez expressed how big Philly fans they are and mentioned coming to tailgate as their routine activity this time saying, “We’re all big Eagles fans. We try to come out, we go to every tailgate and it’s just amazing to see the energy.”
Juan Maldonado detailed his expectations from the Philadelphia team saying, “I definitely want to see Jalen Hurts throwing perfect passes to A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, and uh, can’t forget about them autographs. That’s our goal.”
NFL 2023: When is the Eagles’ first preseason game?
The 2023 NFL preseason started with the NFL Hall of Fame Game between the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns on August 3. The Browns defeated Gang Green 21-16 following the rookie star Dorian Thompson-Robinson’s pair of second-half touchdown drives. The Philadelphia Eagles will face off against the Baltimore Ravens in week 1 on Friday, August 11 at 7 PM and it will be aired on NBC10.
The NFL teams play with each other in exhibition games for a whole month before the regular season starts on September 7. It usually provides the opportunity for the veteran players to prepare themselves for the regular season and youngsters tend to use this chance to secure a long-time spot in the roster of their respective teams.
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