Super Bowl LII MVP Nick Foles Retires
Eagles Hero Calls It Quits After 11 NFL Seasons

He threw for five touchdown passes in 2017 after replacing an injured Carson Wentz in the regular season. He threw for six in the postseason, leading the Philadelphia Eagles to their lone Super Bowl victory. On Thursday, Nick Foles retired after 11 NFL seasons.
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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
Super Bowl LII MVP Nick Foles will retire as a member of the Eagles after an 11-year career. pic.twitter.com/FxEkXJuP6x
— NFL (@NFL) August 8, 2024
“I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to retire as a Philadelphia Eagle,” said Foles, who will be honored when the Eagles open their Lincoln Financial Field portion of the 2024 season on Monday, September 16 against the Atlanta Falcons. “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!”
‘Philly Special’
Foles was one of the most unlikely Super Bowl MVPs. He took over after the starter was injured and the Eagles went on a soaring run. The play that defines that run is the “Philly Special.”
It was a gutsy call by then-Eagles coach Doug Pederson and it wound up in a stunning touchdown.
The Philly Special: Mic’d Up Edition 🎙️ pic.twitter.com/G46EkEth01
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) August 8, 2024
Feels like just yesterday 🦅 https://t.co/PiRpUzq2Gi
— Nick Foles (@NickFoles) August 8, 2024

Praised by Eagles Owner Jeffrey Lurie
“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.”
Nick Foles Retires: Career Retrospective
Foles played college ball at Michigan State and Arizona. He was drafted in the third round in the 2012 selection process by the Eagles with the 88th overall pick. Foles played for six teams in his NFL career. He threw 82 touchdown passes. Foles made the Pro Bowl in 2013 and was MVP of the game.
In his ninth NFL start, Foles threw seven touchdowns in a win at the Oakland Raiders on November 3, 2013, to become one of seven quarterbacks (now eight) to do so in a single game.
His Super Bowl run was brilliant.
Nick Foles has announced his retirement 👏
Highest-graded Super Bowl by a QB in PFF history – 92.3 pic.twitter.com/bq5l7Xg4UF
— PFF PHI Eagles (@PFF_Eagles) August 8, 2024
His postgame comments gave Eagles fans goosebumps.
ONE OF THE ALL-TIME MOST POWERFUL POSTGAME SPEECHES: pic.twitter.com/15bSpOvgO1
Nick Foles after his heroic Super Bowl win, spoke about his journey, almost quitting football just a few years earlier, and that it’s okay to fail & struggle.
“I think the big thing is don’t be…
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) August 8, 2024
Nick Foles retires as a Philadelphia Eagle. An unlikely hero but one the City of Brotherly Love will celebrate forever.
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