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Eagles delay London trip to complete practice week in Philadelphia

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 11:43 PM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Eagles delay London trip to complete practice week in Philadelphia
Summary

The Philadelphia Eagles will depart for London on Friday evening for their Week 5 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Coach Nick Sirianni emphasized the decision to complete a full week of practice at home before traveling. Following a direct flight that typically takes seven to eight hours, the Eagles will arrive Saturday morning and hold a walkthrough ahead of the Sunday matchup at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Philadelphia opted for this schedule to prioritize preparation over acclimation, contrasting with other NFL teams that have taken different approaches to travel for London games.

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  • •Eagles to fly to London on Friday night.
  • •Scheduled to face Jaguars at 9:30 a.m. Eastern on Sunday.
  • •Team prioritized practice over early arrival to manage jet lag.
  • •Philadelphia last played in London in 2018 under similar travel conditions.
  • •Eagles will return home immediately after the game.
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  • 11:43 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles explain decision to delay London trip until Friday
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The Eagles will complete their practice week in Philadelphia before flying overnight Friday for Sunday’s game in London

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