Quarterback Nick Foles, who earned Super Bowl LII MVP honors, has announced his retirement from the NFL after 11 seasons. 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, the 35-year-old Foles expressed gratitude for the opportunity to retire in Philadelphia. “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 said.
Foles had a notable career, playing for six teams after being drafted by the Eagles in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He stepped into the starting role for the Eagles during the 2017 season, leading the team to a Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots.
Foles is recognized as one of only three quarterbacks in NFL history to have thrown at least 25 touchdown passes with just two interceptions in a single season. He accomplished this feat in 2013 with a record of 28 touchdowns to 2 interceptions.
In the Super Bowl, Foles threw three touchdowns against the Patriots and made history by also catching a touchdown in the famous “Philly Special” play. This achievement made him the first of only two players in Super Bowl history to score both a passing and a receiving touchdown.
Jeffrey Lurie, the chairman and CEO of the Eagles, praised Foles, stating, “Nick Foles always carried himself with the utmost class and integrity… He was the ultimate competitor, an inspiring teammate, a true representative of our city, and of course, a Super Bowl champion.”
Following the Super Bowl win, Foles had a season with the Jacksonville Jaguars and spent two years with the Chicago Bears. His final NFL appearance was with the Indianapolis Colts on January 1, 2023.
Foles 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, completing 25 passes.