Nick Foles, the quarterback and Super Bowl LII MVP, has announced his retirement from professional football after 11 seasons in the NFL. He shared the news on social media, confirming that he will officially retire as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles during their home opener on September 16 against the Atlanta Falcons.
In a statement released by the Eagles, Foles expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to retire with the team. “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to retire as a Philadelphia Eagle,” he said. “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.”
Foles had a remarkable career, playing for six different teams after being drafted by Philadelphia in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He became a starter for the Eagles during the 2017 season, leading the team to its first Super Bowl victory against the New England Patriots.
He is one of only three quarterbacks in NFL history to throw for at least 25 touchdown passes with only two interceptions in a single season. His record-setting season in 2013 saw him achieve 28 touchdowns and just 2 interceptions.
In the Super Bowl against New England, Foles threw for three touchdowns and caught one himself during the famed “Philly Special,” making him the first player in Super Bowl history to accomplish both passing and receiving touchdowns.
Jeffrey Lurie, the chairman and CEO of the Eagles, praised Foles, stating, “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. He was the ultimate competitor, an inspiring teammate, a true representative of our city, and of course, a Super Bowl champion.”
Following his Super Bowl success, Foles had a season with the Jacksonville Jaguars, two years with the Chicago Bears, and made his final NFL appearance with the Indianapolis Colts on January 1, 2023. He holds the record for the most passing yards in a single game in Eagles history, with 471 yards, and shares the NFL record for the most consecutive completions in a single game at 25.