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Eagles player learns about French roots from viral visitors in Philadelphia

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 8:20 PM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Eagles player learns about French roots from viral visitors in Philadelphia

Summary

Alex Durand and Tom Carles, two French visitors who became viral for their enthusiasm for Philadelphia, returned to the city to watch the Eagles and meet defensive back Cooper DeJean. During their visit, they revealed to DeJean the French origins of his surname and its royal connections. Their previous summer visit to the city coincided with World Cup matches, and they have since adopted the Eagles as their favorite NFL team. The pair was invited by the Eagles to attend a practice before the season opener and are promoting their new book, 'Pardon Our French: The Parisian Way to a Happier Life.'

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•Durand and Carles returned to Philadelphia to support the Eagles.
•They taught Cooper DeJean about the origins of his French surname.
•The two previously gained attention during the World Cup.
•They adopted the Eagles as their favorite NFL team.
•Their visit coincides with the promotion of their new book.

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Two French visitors who gained attention this summer for their enthusiastic embrace of Philadelphia returned to the city to watch the Eagles secure their first regular-season win.
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