Philly Leader

Nick Foles has announced his retirement from the NFL as a Philadelphia Eagle. The 11-year veteran, who led the Eagles to victory in Super Bowl LII, shared his decision on August 8, 2024.

"I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to retire as a Philadelphia Eagle," said Foles. He 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!"

Foles stepped in as the full-time starter late in the 2017 regular season and led the Eagles to a 41-33 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII. In that game, he completed 28 of 43 passes for 373 yards, three touchdowns, one interception, and achieved a passer rating of 106.1. Foles also caught a touchdown pass on the "Philly Special" play just before halftime.

"Nick Foles always carried himself with the utmost class and integrity," 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."

Drafted by Philadelphia in the third round (88th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft out of the University of Arizona, Foles had two stints with the team (2012-14 and 2017-18). He was selected to the Pro Bowl following the 2013 season after leading the league in passer rating (119.2) and producing at that time the best single-season touchdown-to-interception ratio in NFL history (27-2).

In just his ninth NFL start on November 3, 2013, Foles threw seven touchdowns in a win against Oakland Raiders without throwing an interception.

Nick Foles leaves behind several records with Philadelphia:

- A 24-8 record as an Eagles QB (including playoffs) after his rookie season

- First Super Bowl MVP in Eagles history

- No.1 in Eagles history in passer rating (93.2)

- No.1 in Eagles history in interception percentage (1.9%)

- No.1 in Eagles history with four 400-yard passing games

- No.1 in Eagles single-game history with 471 passing yards

- No.1 in Eagles single-season history with nine yards per attempt (2013)

- No.1 in Eagles single-season history with an eight percent TD percentage (2013)

- No.3 in Eagles history for completion percentage (62.9%)

- No.8 in completions (748)

- No.9 for passing touchdowns (58)

- No.10 for passing yards (8,703)

He also shares NFL records for most touchdown passes in a single game (seven) and most consecutive completions within one game (25).