Eagles fans have started an online petition calling on Pope Francis to bless quarterback Sam Bradford's often-injured knees during his trip to Philadelphia next month.
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The petition reads:
The Pope is coming to Philly! Our city! With this Eagles season coming up, a lot of our Super Bowl hopes rely on Sam Bradford's knees staying healthy. So, with one of the most religious representatives in the world visiting our wonderful place we call home, how about we get him to bless Bradford's knees during his visit to Philly! This town deserves a Super Bowl, and a healthy Bradford is the only way we will have a parade down Broad Street! Please sign this petition and Go Eagles and Welcome to Philly, Pope Francis!!!!
As of Tuesday, more than 1,400 fans had signed the Change.org petition, with some leaving personal messages for the sports-loving pope:
"I'm signing because I love my Eagles. And Bradford is part of the brotherhood and we hope that he can play the season out without any major injuries. So please help us!," one signer wrote.
Another added,"Sam Bradford deserves to be healed by the pope's blessing. (H)e's humble and dedicated, but has been plagued by injuries."
Despite Bradford appearing 100 percent healthy during the start of training camp, the fact that he's torn the ACL in his left knee twice previously worries some fans.
To view and/or sign the petition, click here.