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Eagles Reject 'Defending Champions' Label as Training Camp Opens

Jalen Hurts’s refusal to don his ring highlights the blank-canvas approach to proving the Eagles anew

Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy during the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Championship Parade on February 14, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Overview

  • At their first practice on July 23, Eagles leaders including Jordan Mailata and Jalen Hurts publicly dismissed the "defending champions" tag, insisting they must earn success again.
  • Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts declined to wear his new championship ring and said he has “moved on to the new year,” reflecting advice from Michael Jordan to treat 2025 as a fresh start.
  • Head coach Nick Sirianni framed training camp as a daily improvement process, urging players to stay present and focus on each day’s work rather than past triumphs or future outcomes.
  • The Eagles held a delayed ring ceremony at Ballers at The Battery showcasing diamond-encrusted Super Bowl LIX rings symbolizing 145 playoff points, but the event did not shift the team’s resolve to concentrate on the current season.
  • This reset mindset builds on offseason roster continuity and key extensions, positioning Philadelphia to apply a process-oriented culture and resilience in its title-defense bid.