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Pennsylvania governor confirms Eagles will stay in Philadelphia

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 2:43 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Pennsylvania governor confirms Eagles will stay in Philadelphia

Summary

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro stated the Eagles will not leave Philadelphia, contradicting rumors of a potential move. Amid discussions of a new stadium, Shapiro emphasized that any future plans must involve staying in the city, confirming the governor's influence over stadium funding. He acknowledged the Eagles are considering their future but underscored a commitment to Philadelphia as their home.

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Key Details

•Josh Shapiro insists Eagles will remain in Philadelphia.
•Eagles may explore a new stadium but only in the city.
•Shapiro appreciates the Eagles' thoughtful approach to planning.
•Governor's influence stems from potential taxpayer funding for stadiums.
•Future discussions will take place once the Eagles finalize plans.

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2:43 PMYahoo Sports — Pennsylvania governor says Eagles will remain in the city of Philadelphia "for sure"

What they're saying

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At a time when the Chiefs are preparing to leave Kansas City, Missouri, for Kansas City, Kansas, the Browns are preparing to leave Cleveland for Brook Park, Ohio, and the Bears are preparing to leave Chicago for a suburban site in either Illinois or Indiana, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro says there's no chance of the Eagles leaving the city of Philadelphia.
— Yahoo Sports

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