Left tackle Jordan Mailata isn't a fan of snow games, but the Eagles could turn adverse conditions into an advantage against the Rams.
The Eagles famously hosted the Detroit Lions in 2013 in a game dubbed the “Snow Bowl,” with whiteout conditions throughout regulation. LeSean McCoy ran 217 yards and two touchdowns in a 34-20 victory.
Eagles left tackle Jordan Mailata is one the NFL's most formidable offensive linemen. But if not for the league's International Player Pathway, he might've never seen the light of day in the NFL.
That's the reality for Sunday afternoon when the Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Rams face off in the divisional round of the 2025 playoffs. While many Eagle players have experienced what kind of help the cold (and snow) can bring to the team - especially at home - not everyone is thrilled with that reality.
The Eagles will be taking on a Los Angeles defense that tied an NFL playoff record with nine sacks Monday night against the Minnesota Vikings.
Jordan Mailata was a blatant Pro Bowl snub, but he got his revenge and ultimate respect, earning first-team Associated Press All-Pro honors for 2024. The Eagles left tackle was among six players from Philadelphia to earn first or second-team honors.
Eagles offensive coordiantor Kellen Moore has three head coaching interviews over a two-day stretch, with one NFC East rival interested in him returning to their team.
Saquon Barkley gave Los Angeles Rams rookie Jared Verse a word of caution over the latter’s declaration of hatred toward Philadelphia Eagles fans. Verse, who grew up in Pennsylvania, revealed earlier this week that he “hates” Eagles fans and called them “so annoying” to the point that simply seeing them makes the Rams linebacker upset.
Saquon Barkley and Zack Baun earned first-team honors, while Jordan Mailata and several other Eagles made the second-team.
Jalen Hurts felt little need to defend his pedestrian numbers in his first game in three weeks because of a concussion. The 131 yards passing. The 36 yards rushing.
Bradberry's Eagles tenure was tainted by a bad 2023 season, but he was excellent in 2022, earning an All-Pro nod. Slay also made the Pro Bowl that season, and the Eagles had the No. 1 pass defense in the NFL. Maddox was still a good player at the time, but he couldn't stay on the field.
Sirianni often takes the heat for his players' missteps even when it makes him look foolish. His players know it.