The Eagles started the process of cleaning out their lockers on Tuesday, officially ending the 2022-23 NFL season while beginning the process of preparing for free agency and the NFL draft.
Philadelphia suffered a heartbreaking 38-35 loss, inflicting wounds on themselves with fumbles, blown coverages, and a punt when they should have gone for it on fourth down.
Regular season MVP Patrick Mahomes took home the Super Bowl LVII MVP as well after he finished 21 of 27 for 182 yards with three touchdowns. Kansas City scored a touchdown on its first three drives of the second half after trailing at halftime 24-14.
The Birds gathered for one final locker room session and here’s how they reacted.
James Bradberry
Chatting with James Bradberry just now at his locker. I asked if there's any chance he'll be back and he said he won't rule out anything. Said he'll weigh both money and opportunity to win.
— Reuben Frank (@RoobNBCS) February 14, 2023
Quez Watkins
#Eagles WR Quez Watkins said he played with a grade 2 shoulder strain after suffering the injury in the Titans game (on the triple reverse trick play) the rest of the season.
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) February 14, 2023
Quez Watkins
Quez Watkins admits he “took a step back” from last year to this year and takes full accountability saying “it’s all me” and it’s “mental” pic.twitter.com/jAYJG2xgld
— SPORTSRADIO 94WIP (@SportsRadioWIP) February 14, 2023
More James Bradberry
James Bradberry said he’ll look for a team with a quality roster in free agency but obviously “the numbers have to be right.”
Said he’d talk to his #Eagles teammates also scheduled to be free agents to see who could be staying. On length, sounds like wants a multi-year deal. pic.twitter.com/kX8UBHBmlZ
— EJ Smith (@EJSmith94) February 14, 2023
Jordan Mailata
Jordan Maialta said the shoulder injury he sustained during the season will NOT require offseason surgery. Mailata said he’ll continue to rehab and increase his range of motion through stretching and yoga.
— Josh Tolentino (@JCTSports) February 14, 2023
Haason Reddick
Haason Reddick: “Shit, man — it was a helluva year. I’m ready to come back and be a great piece, a great leader for this team.” pic.twitter.com/LuwYF8QY2a
— Josh Tolentino (@JCTSports) February 14, 2023
Jordan Mailata on Jalen Hurts
Jordan Mailata says Jalen Hurts showed on the biggest stage he is/can be one of the best QBs in the league #Eagles pic.twitter.com/CNSQQhsRYJ
— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) February 14, 2023
A.J. Brown
AJ Brown very somber today. Says he knows the future is bright but can tell this loss really hurts. pic.twitter.com/SLB6QGJC0K
— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) February 14, 2023
A.J. Brown
A.J. Brown: “This is tough right now. I’ll figure out a way to shake back from this and go to work. It’s so tough to even look into the future right now. It’s so tough because when you get to the dance you want it to end only one way. We did some really good things.” pic.twitter.com/NwFETD8JZ4
— Josh Tolentino (@JCTSports) February 14, 2023
Jordan Mailata
“I’m tired of him getting his disrespect, man.”
Jordan Mailata on Jalen Hurts. pic.twitter.com/5qfCKxpLUH
— Tim McManus (@Tim_McManus) February 14, 2023
Jalen Hurts
Hurts is set for a new deal at some point, but isn’t worried about it today.
“There will be a day when that conversation will be had, but that day is not today.”
– Jalen Hurts on if the #Eagles have opened talks on a contract extension now that he’s available. pic.twitter.com/O75zTtweJB
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) February 14, 2023
Jalen Hurts
“It stings. But I’m embracing everything that comes with it.”
— Jalen Hurts pic.twitter.com/ZPpgqriU0w
— Tim McManus (@Tim_McManus) February 14, 2023
