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Merch v3

Visual Editor. Runs <a href="http://defectorstore.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">defectorstore.com</a>. Philadelphia-based, if you couldn’t tell.

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Dan McQuade

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In 1984, These Two Men Told The Eagles Owner: “Go Birds”

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 14: Head coach Nick Sirianni of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts against the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field on November 14, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Nick Sirianni: I Would Punt The Ball Back To Patrick Mahomes Again

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 12: Head coach Nick Sirianni of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. He's standing alone in the middle of the field (which is in awful shape).

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I Will Never Forgive Nick Sirianni For Punting

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 12: Harrison Butker #7 of the Kansas City Chiefs kicks the go ahead field goal during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona.

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What In Sod’s Name Was With The Super Bowl Field?

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Luis Paez-Pumar

Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback Patrick Mahomes in pain of a hurt ankle during Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on February 12, 2023.

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Patrick Mahomes Can’t Be Denied

Columnist. Author of many <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Drew-Magary/e/B001JS8R52/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1">fine works of literature</a>, including Point B. Handsomest man in the world.

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Drew Magary

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 12: James Bradberry #24 of the Philadelphia Eagles is called for holding against JuJu Smith-Schuster #9 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Super Bowl LVII – Kansas City Chiefs v Philadelphia Eagles

That Fucking Flag Ruined Everything

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Barry Petchesky

Kansas City Chiefs' wide reciever Kadarius Toney step into the end zone and scores a touchdown during Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on February 12, 2023. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)

Win A Super Bowl With This One Weird Trick

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Tom Ley

Jalen Hurts Did Everything Right, Except For One Thing

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Ray Ratto

The Chiefs Wouldn’t Let The Super Bowl Be Anything But Great

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This Is So Stupid

What Time Does “What Time Does The Super Bowl Start?” Start?

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David Roth

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Excitement Grows In Philadelphia As Eagles Head To The Super Bowl

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Super Bowl Days And Baywatch Nights, With Dan McQuade

My lucky Ty Detmer rap tee. Midnight Green. TY DETMER at the bottom, EAGLES down the side.

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Can My Lucky Eagles Shirt Carry The Team To Victory? No, But Also: Yes

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 29: Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (26) leaps into the end zone during the Championship game between the San Fransisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles on January 29, 2023.

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The Eagles Got Here By Running Over Everyone

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Life's Rich Pageant

Bus Shelters Are No Match For The Combined Weight Of Eagles Fans

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 1: during the second half of a game between the Las Vegas Raiders and San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium on January 1, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)

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Trent Williams Flipping His Shit Was The Only Good Thing That Happened Sunday

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts runs past Dre Greenlaw of the 49ers in Philadelphia's 31-7 win in the NFC Conference Championship.

NFC Championship – San Francisco 49ers v Philadelphia Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles Will Absolutely End You

Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts leaves the field after his team demolished the New York Giants in the NFL Divisional Round.

NFC Divisional Playoffs – New York Giants v Philadelphia Eagles

The Eagles Butt-Push Maneuver And Mike McCarthy’s Anti-Comedy, With Kalyn Kahler

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 21: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) runs during the NFC Divisional playoff game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants on January 21, 2023 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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I Never Doubted The Eagles

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 21: New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll on the sideline during the NFC Divisional playoff game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants on January 21, 2023 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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With Backs Against The Wall, Brian Daboll Chose To Punt

A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles catches a touchdown reception over Tre Avery #30 of the Tennessee Titans during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 04, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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A.J. Brown Wrecked His Old Team

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 20: Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) reacts as he steps into the end zone for the game tying touchdown during the NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Indianapolis Colts on November 20, 2022, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Jalen Hurts Works Blue

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 30: A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with teammates after catching a touchdown in the first half of a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lincoln Financial Field on October 30, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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If You’re Going To Taunt, Make It Count

Head coach Doug Pederson of the Jacksonville Jaguars reacts during the third quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on October 02, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Doug Pederson Got Soaked In His Return To Philly

Carson Wentz drops a pass as it slips out of the back of his hand while playing QB. Norwell No. 68 is next to him.

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Carson Wentz Was Pummeled Today: A Visual Compendium

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay (2) intercepts a pass in the end zone during game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Philadelphia Eagles on September 19, 2022 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia PA.

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Philly Is Bumping For The Eagles

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