Overview
- Reporter Jeff McLane of the Inquirer, citing a team source, said on Dec. 10 that the inflatable was taken out of the Eagles’ locker room.
- The move followed a 22-19 overtime defeat to the Chargers in which Jalen Hurts threw four interceptions and committed five turnovers, including the OT pick that ended the game.
- Jason Kelce said on his New Heights podcast that the gimmick was hokey and urged the team to “ditch the rabbit,” reflecting broader skepticism from fans and media.
- Coach Nick Sirianni reiterated that “execution fuels emotion,” and local coverage framed the episode as a reminder the team must fix on-field issues, with Sunday’s Raiders game viewed as a chance to reset.
- The prop’s origin remains unclear, with some outlets attributing it to A.J. Dillon and Kelce speculating about Landon Dickerson before noting Dickerson denied involvement.