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28-06-2025
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Eagles' Hated Rival Gives Shocking Love To 'Aggressive' Fanbase
Eagles' Hated Rival Gives Shocking Love To 'Aggressive' Fanbase originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Philadelphia Eagles fans are known for many things. Their passion and loyalty can sometimes be seen as overly aggressive and hostile to opposing players and fans. Advertisement Yes, you. And … Not everyone is comfortable with how Eagles fans react during or after games. Those that do, though, are given their props by the fanbase for years afterward. That happened with Los Angeles Rams defensive rookie of the year Jared Verse. After two meetings last year, the former first-round edge rusher has endeared himself to the Eagles and their fans. Before the two teams faced off in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs, Verse made it clear that he "hated" Eagle fans. He backed up that talk in a two-sack effort despite his team losing 28-22. Since that loss, Verse's hatred for the opposing fans hasn't changed, but he has a new-found and shocking respect for the millions around the country who cheer on Philadelphia. Advertisement In an interview with Casey Rieger of Whistle Sports this week, Verse called the Eagles' fanbase the toughest crowd to play in front of. "Playing the Eagles is like playing your rival in college because you never know what they're going to say, and they're going to try to say disrespectful stuff," Verse said. "Don't get me wrong, they're not going to say anything where it's like, 'Bro, you crossed the line.' But they're going to say something where you're like, 'Hey, who you talking to?'" Verse is not the first, nor will he be the last player to have a complicated relationship with Philadelphia. From Hall-of-Famers to bottom-of-the roster individuals alike, Lincoln Financial Field has become a house of horrors for many in football. But there is a silver lining to Verse's comments. Advertisement Because the Florida State product not only talked the talk but also walked the walk in his two matchups against Philly, Eagle fans everywhere have a certain respect for the defensive star. "I legitimately like Jared Verse. Dudes a dawg and I love his attitude," one fan on X/Twitter said after Verse's comments. Playing in Philadelphia is not easy for an opposing team, but Verse's performance last season will endear him to those fans going forward. And will add new intrigue to their upcoming regular season matchup in Week 3. Related: Inside How Eagles GM Howie Roseman's Biggest Mistake Led to Super Bowl Related: Antonio Brown Offers 'Sicko' Response To Eagles Icon Jason Kelce's Speedo Stripdown for Charity This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
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28-06-2025
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Rams' Jared Verse says Eagles have best opposing fan base after saying he hates them
Jared Verse of the Los Angeles Rams made his feelings about Philadelphia Eagles fans known in January telling Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times, "I hate Eagles fans. They're so annoying. I hate Eagles fans.' The Eagles and their fans got the last laugh days later when Philadelphia beat the Rams with a 28-22 victory to advance to the NFC Championship game. Verse would record four tackles, three for loss and two sacks in the defeat. Advertisement Now after experiencing Eagles fans as an NFL rookie, Verse, who lived a few hours north of Philadelphia during his high school playing days, is showing respect to one of the league's most boisterous fan bases. In an interview with Casey Rieger of Whistle Sports this week, Verse said that the Eagles are the best opposing fan base and have the toughest crowd to play in front of at Lincoln Financial Field. 'I've got to give them that," Verse said. "It's just because I like when you kind of get into it, you're aggressive, you're loud. They stand by that with no doubt.' 'Playing the Eagles is like playing your rival in college because you never know what they're going to say and they're going to try to say disrespectful stuff," Verse said. "Don't get me wrong, they're not going to say anything where it's like, 'Bro, you crossed the line.' But they're going to say something where you're like, 'Hey, who you talking to?'' Verse expressing respect won't change the minds of any Eagles fans when they see one another again. The two sides won't have to wait long to get reacquainted. The Week 3 schedule for the upcoming season will see the Rams visit Philadelphia for the first time since their playoff matchup. Despite his battles with Eagles fans, it was a fruitful rookie season for the 24-year-old Verse. After being selected 19th overall out of Florida State in the 2024 draft, the linebacker went on to win NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year and earn his first trip to the Pro Bowl.
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17-06-2025
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Jason Kelce's Priceless Reaction to Eagles Fan's Questionable Gesture
Jason Kelce's Priceless Reaction to Eagles Fan's Questionable Gesture originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Longtime NFLer-turned-ESPN television personality Jason Kelce has a special relationship with Philadelphia Eagles fans. Advertisement The retired former All-Pro center started 193 games for the franchise across his 13 NFL seasons, winning one Super Bowl. Kelce is still very much interwoven into the fabric of the Eagles community — he still appears at many team events and his wife Kylie helps organize fundraising for the Eagles Autism Foundation. Known for their rowdy nature and passion for going against the grain, Eagles fans embody much of the same characteristics Kelce did during his playing days. Jason Kelce prior to a game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Biggerstaff-Imagn Images His bond with Eagles fans, even in his retirement, is something he holds dear, but one fan's tribute to the 37-year-old sports media personality left Kelce in a state of shock. Advertisement Philadelphia sports blog Crossing Broad posted a video on X of a tattoo one overzealous Eagles fan recently got depicting a shirtless Kelce with an eagle head protruding from between his legs. The video got a hearty reaction from Kelce, who likely had a very similar shocked response like the rest of social media. 'I'm not sure if I should be offended or flattered,' Kelce wrote on X. During Kelce's career, he was regarded as one of, if not the top centers in the NFL. He was named to the Pro Bowl seven times and he was a six-time first-team All-Pro selection. Related: Chiefs Make Swift Coaching Change After Andy Reid Assistant's Sudden Retirement This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
