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Nick Foles shares near retirement moment before Eagles' Super Bowl win

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Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Nick Foles shares near retirement moment before Eagles' Super Bowl win

Summary

Nick Foles recounted nearly leaving football after a challenging stint with the St. Louis Rams early in his career. He found renewed passion after joining the Kansas City Chiefs under Andy Reid, which eventually led him to start for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2017. Foles guided the Eagles to their first Super Bowl victory, earning MVP honors in the process. He emphasized that while winning the Super Bowl was significant, holding his daughter on stage was the most meaningful moment of his career. Foles retired after an 11-year NFL career, finishing with 14,227 passing yards and 82 touchdowns.

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•Foles almost quit football after a tough 2015 season with the Rams.
•He revitalized his career under Chiefs coach Andy Reid.
•Foles led the Eagles to a Super Bowl victory in 2018.
•He remembered his daughter as a highlight of his Super Bowl experience.
•Foles retired after an 11-year career, totaling over 14,000 passing yards.

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Nick Foles’ incredible journey through the NFL is etched in history, having guided the Philadelphia Eagles to a Super Bowl victory in 2017. He also won the MVP honors in the process.
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