February 05, 2018

DeSean Jackson disses Chip Kelly, ex-Cowboy eats words as former Eagles react to Super Bowl victory

By Michael Tanenbaum
PhillyVoice Staff

The afterglow of the Eagles' first Super Bowl is as sweet as Philadelphia imagined it would be in all the years it took to get here.

Many of the players who helped build this fanbase into the NFL's best weren't able to celebrate the glory of the goal they once shared when they suited up in midnight green. Some left under circumstances that fans wish had never come to pass.

DeSean Jackson, one of the most electric players ever to wear an Eagles uniform, is one of those guys. Not long after the Eagles took down the Patriots in a 41-33 shootout, Jackson used the opportunity to take a shot at Chip Kelly, the coach who outright cut him from the roster in the spring of 2014.

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DeSean Jackson takes shot at former Eagles coach Chip Kelly.

Kelly is long gone from Philadelphia now, having returned to the college ranks to coach at UCLA. There hasn't been a peep from him, publicly, since the Eagles defeated the Patriots. Jackson, after some chatter about a potential reunion, played last season with the Buccaneers. He's still happy for his former teammates.

Congrats 2 all my boys from the eagles 🦅 !! 💯💯
— Desean Jackson (@DeSeanJackson11) February 5, 2018

Jackson's shot at Kelly wasn't the only bone to pick on Monday morning. Former Eagles cornerback Eric Allen recalled the comments of a certain ex-Cowboys wide receiver who taunted Eagles fans during the 2017 NFL draft — in Philadelphia.

dont think i forgot about you Drew Pearson, April 29 2017.
— Eric Allen (@EricAllen619) February 5, 2018

Remember this?

Sound on! 🔊🔊🔊

Because this is EPIC. #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/cUIMfl7ikD
— NFL (@NFL) April 29, 2017

Yeah, Pearson ate crow today.

Hate to admit it but Philly earned that Super Bowl 52 victory. Congrats to them and hopefully for the @dallascowboys lessons learned...NFC East is no joke. Got to coach em up...Hut Hut!!! 👊🏾 #SB52
— Drew Pearson (@88DrewPearson) February 5, 2018

With Philly's spirit finally lifted by a Super Bowl win, the old saying has never been more true: "once an Eagle, always an Eagle." Here are some more reactions from former players' as the Eagles celebrate their championship.

Congrats to the city of Philadelphia! Also congrats to my bros still wearing that midnight green...much respect and well deserved!
— Jeremy Maclin (@jmac___19) February 5, 2018

Congratulations to Nick Foles & the Philadelphia Eagles!!! Great win fellas. We all witness greatness tonight. #FlyEaglesFly
— Michael Vick (@MichaelVick) February 5, 2018

Well Brandon Graham!! There we go!! PHILLY!!!!
— Brian Westbrook (@36westbrook) February 5, 2018

Congratulations to the 2017-2018 @Eagles for win the Super Bowl. Great game plan by Doug and excellent effort by the boys. Eagle for life. Bird gang.
— Donovan McNabb (@donovanjmcnabb) February 5, 2018