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In addition to their Super Bowl 59 win, the Eagles have seen countless stars come through their doors, and below, I’ll rank their eight best.
Who Are the Best Philadelphia Eagles Ever?
| Rank | Player | Position | Bengals Years |
| 1 | Reggie White | DL | 1985-1992 |
| 2 | Chuck Bednarik | C/LB | 1949-1962 |
| 3 | Brian Dawkins | S | 1996-2008 |
| 4 | Jason Kelce | C | 2011-2023 |
| 5 | Donovan McNabb | QB | 1999-2009 |
| 6 | Harold Carmichael | WR | 1971-1983 |
| 7 | Pete Pihos | DE/FB | 1947-1955 |
| 8 | Tommy McDonald | WR | 1957-1963 |
1. Reggie White
No one in Eagles history has 100 sacks or more besides White, who has 124. The next closest is Trent Cole with 85.5. Additionally, he had 18 forced fumbles, 794 solo tackles, two interceptions, and 11 fumble recoveries, resulting in two touchdowns.
Of course, White went on to be a productive player with the Green Bay Packers, but during his time with the Eagles, he was named an NFL Defensive Player of the Year, a two-time UPI NFC Defensive Player of the Year, a six-time first-team All-Pro, and received one second-team All-Pro nod. He was the back-to-back sack leader in 1987 and 1988 and made seven Pro Bowls.
He accumulated many other accolades, including more first-team All-Pro nods and another Defensive Player of the Year award.
He is remembered as the “Minister of Defense” and is in the College Football and Pro Football Hall of Fame.
2. Chuck Bednarik
Bednarik played his entire professional career with the Eagles from 1949 to 1962. He won the NFL Championship in 1949 and 1960, was a 10-time first-team All-Pro, and made eight Pro Bowls. The team retired his No. 60.
He’s remembered for many things, but the tackle he delivered on New York Giants running back Frank Gifford kept him out of football for 18 months.
He’s in the Pro and College Football Hall of Fame.
3. Brian Dawkins
Tied with Eric Allen and Bill Bradley for the most interceptions in Eagles history with 34, Dawkins leads the franchise in passes defended (132), forced fumbles (32), and also posted 21 sacks.
As a safety for the Eagles, he recorded at least one interception in every season he played for them.
He was a four-time first-team All-Pro, a one-time second-team All-Pro, and made seven Pro Bowls as an Eagle.
His No. 20 was retired by the team, and he’s in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Also, a fun fact: His first career sack was on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman.
4. Jason Kelce
A former sixth-round pick, Kelce is the best offensive lineman the Eagles have ever had.
He was part of the Super Bowl 52 roster, was a six-time first-team All-Pro, and went to seven Pro Bowls.
5. Donovan McNabb
McNabb played all but two years of his career with the Eagles, leading them to Super Bowl XXXIX following the 2004-05 season. They lost to the New England Patriots 24-21. In that game, McNabb completed 30 of 51 passes for 357 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions.
He’s the Eagles’ all-time leader in passing yards (32,873), attempts (4,746), passing touchdowns (216), and wins (92).
McNabb played in six Pro Bowls, the team retired his No. 5, and he’s in the Eagles Hall of Fame.
6. Harold Carmichael
Playing 180 games for the Eagles, which is second all-time, Carmichael is the most decorated receiver in franchise history.
He leads all receivers in receptions (589) and receiving yards (8,978). He averaged 15.2 yards per catch. His best season came in 1973, when he had 67 receptions for 1,116 yards and nine touchdowns.
Carmichael was named NFL Man of the Year in 1980, was a two-time second-team All-Pro, made four Pro Bowls, and led the league in receptions and receiving yards in 1973.
He’s in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
7. Pete Pihos
Pihos played for the Eagles from 1947 to 1955, racking up 373 catches (eighth in franchise history) for 5,619 yards (sixth), and 61 touchdowns (tied for third).
He won two NFL Championships, was a six-time first-team All-Pro, made six Pro Bowls, led the league in receptions three times, led the league in receiving yards twice, and he’s in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
During the 1947 NFL Championship, in which the Eagles lost, Pihos caught three passes and intercepted a pass on defence.
8. Tommy McDonald
Playing for the Eagles from 1957 to 1963, McDonald finished his career with 287 receptions (19th), 5,499 receiving yards (seventh), and 66 receiving touchdowns (second), and averaged 19.2 yards per catch.
Every player with a higher yards per catch average recorded no more than 26 receptions for the Eagles.
McDonald won the 1960 NFL Championship, was a two-time first-team All-Pro, was a three-time second-team All-Pro, made six Pro Bowls, was the 1961 NFL receiving yards leader, led the league in touchdowns twice, and is enshrined in the College and Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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