
Counting down the 25 best Eagles to ever play in the Super Bowl: 25-21
As we count down the days to Super Bowl LIX, we’ll also be counting down the 25 best Eagles players to ever play in a Super Bowl based on their performances in the big game. Therefore, only members of the 1980, 2004, 2017, and 2022 teams are eligible — and players like Saquon Barkley will have to wait. Here are Nos. 25-21 …

As we count down the days to Super Bowl LIX, we’ll also be counting down the 25 best Eagles players to ever play in a Super Bowl based on their performances in the big game. Therefore, only members of the 1980, 2004, 2017, and 2022 teams are eligible — and players like Saquon Barkley will have to wait. Here are Nos. 25-21 …


25. Charlie Johnson, defensive tackle
Johnson (left) played nine seasons in the NFL, five of them with the Eagles. The three-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro defensive tackle helped lead the Birds to Super Bowl XV in 1981, and recorded one sack.
25. Charlie Johnson, defensive tackle
Johnson (left) played nine seasons in the NFL, five of them with the Eagles. The three-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro defensive tackle helped lead the Birds to Super Bowl XV in 1981, and recorded one sack.


24. Brandon Brooks, guard
Brooks (right) spent six seasons with the Eagles, and was part of their memorable run in 2017. Brooks earned his first Pro Bowl nod that season and went on to provide strong interior blocking in the Birds’ only Super Bowl win.
24. Brandon Brooks, guard
Brooks (right) spent six seasons with the Eagles, and was part of their memorable run in 2017. Brooks earned his first Pro Bowl nod that season and went on to provide strong interior blocking in the Birds’ only Super Bowl win.


23. Jordan Mailata, offensive tackle
Mailata (right) has played five seasons with the Eagles, making this year his second Super Bowl appearance. Two years ago in Super Bowl LVII, Mailata helped pave the way for a record three rushing touchdowns by Jalen Hurts.
23. Jordan Mailata, offensive tackle
Mailata (right) has played five seasons with the Eagles, making this year his second Super Bowl appearance. Two years ago in Super Bowl LVII, Mailata helped pave the way for a record three rushing touchdowns by Jalen Hurts.


22. Dallas Goedert, tight end
This year will mark the second Super Bowl appearance for Goedert (center) in seven seasons with the Eagles. In 2023’s matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, he had six receptions for 60 yards.
22. Dallas Goedert, tight end
This year will mark the second Super Bowl appearance for Goedert (center) in seven seasons with the Eagles. In 2023’s matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, he had six receptions for 60 yards.


21. Alshon Jeffery, wide receiver
Jeffery (right) spent four seasons with the Eagles and was a member of the 2017 team that won Super Bowl LII. The Pro Bowl wide receiver had three receptions for 73 yards in that game, including a highlight-reel touchdown catch.
21. Alshon Jeffery, wide receiver
Jeffery (right) spent four seasons with the Eagles and was a member of the 2017 team that won Super Bowl LII. The Pro Bowl wide receiver had three receptions for 73 yards in that game, including a highlight-reel touchdown catch.
