Former Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl MVP, Nick Foles, announced retirement after 11-year NFL career.
Foles’ greatest moment of his NFL career was leading the Eagles to a 41-33 Super Bowl LII victory over the New England Patriots. It was the first Super Bowl title for the Eagles franchise.
Foles completed 28 of 43 passes for 373 yards with touchdown passes and one touchdown receiving on the “Philly Special” play. He was named MVP of the game.
The Eagles selected Foles in the third round of the 2012 NFL draft. He spent the first three years of his career with the Eagles.
Foles tied an NFL record in 2013, when he threw seven touchdown passes against the Oakland Raiders in week 9. The record is held by eight QBs as of 2020.
Foles enjoyed his best season as an NFL QB in 2013. He threw for 2,891 yards with 27 touchdowns and just two interceptions in 10 starts.
Foles was traded to the St. Louis Rams in 2015. He spent 2016 with the Kansas City Chiefs as a backup.
The Eagles signed Foles in 2017 to backup starting QB Carson Wentz. When Wentz suffered a season ending injury in week 14, Foles took over for the rest of the regular and then the Eagles to the Super Bowl Championship.
Foles then replaced Wentz, who injured his back) again in 2018, after he had a back injury and led the Eagles to the playoffs.
Foles signed as a free agent with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2019. He was then traded to the Chicago Bears in 2020 and finished out his career with the Indianapolis Colts.
Foles had one of the stangest in NFL careers, one that some great highs (all with the Eagles) and some low points. He will fondly remembered as a trusted backup QB, who had one the greatest Super Bowl games ever.
Eagles fans will always hold a special place in their heart for Nick Foles. He accomplished what every Philadelphia fan wanted, a Super Bowl Championship. Foles will always be a hero to Eagles fans.
Foles will officially retire with the Philadelphia Eagles after signing a one-day contract with the team. He will be honored at the team’s Sept. 16 home opener.
Eagles QB Nick Foles. Photo courtesy of Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images
