Top 10 Best Philadelphia Eagles Players of All Time

These are the legends who helped shape the Eagles' team identity and built its reputation as one of the NFL's toughest franchises.

Some earned their place in history through sheer dominance on the field, while others became fan favorites for their leadership, heart, and unforgettable performances. The Eagles have a proud tradition filled with stars who gave everything they had and delivered moments that will be talked about for years. Whether it's game-winning drives, defensive heroics, or championship runs, these players all contributed to what makes this team special.

The Top Ten

Reggie White

Reginald Howard White (December 19, 1961 - December 26, 2004) was an American professional football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons. White played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers, earning unanimous All-American honors. After playing two seasons... read more

Reggie was just the man. The best pass rusher in NFL history.
It's an honor to wear his jersey for every Eagles game.
Brian Dawkins

Best safety ever. There will never be anyone even close to his skill.
The Eagles are never going to have a guy like him. Best safety ever for the Eagles and best safety ever in NFL history! Nobody will touch him!
Brian Dawkins for life.

Dawkins is the best Eagles player ever.
Dawkins is the best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be in Philadelphia. He's the Eagles' hitman.

Maybe not the best safety ever, but he's obviously the best safety in Eagles history.
Chuck Bednarik

Rest in peace, Concrete Charlie. The last two-way player.
Sorry, Frank.
Steve Van Buren

Who can stand up to Steve's still-standing records after 70 years?
He is the only player holding the NFL triple crown and has been named to all-time teams many times as the greatest Eagle of all time.
Donovan McNabb

Donovan Jamal McNabb is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League for thirteen seasons. He spent most of his career with the Philadelphia Eagles. McNabb led the Eagles to five NFC Championship games and one Super Bowl appearance.

Donovan is the best quarterback in Philly ever. Hands down.
McNabb is one of my favorite players ever.

Not as exciting as Cunningham or Vick, but definitely the best QB to play for Philly.
Harold Carmichael
Brian Westbrook

He and LeSean McCoy are the two best running backs in Eagles history.
Randall Cunningham

Randall W. Cunningham is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League and is now a football coach and pastor. He played from 1985 to 2000, primarily with the Philadelphia Eagles, earning four Pro Bowl selections. After retiring, Cunningham served as a coach at the high school... read more
Wilbert Montgomery
Ron Jaworski

The Newcomers

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Saquon Barkley

Saquon Rasul Quevis Barkley (born February 9, 1997) is an American professional football running back for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL)... read more
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Jalen Hurts

The Contenders

Al Wistert
Nick Foles

Nicholas Edward Foles, born January 20, 1989, is a former American professional football quarterback. He played in the National Football League from 2012 to 2024. Foles is best known for leading the Philadelphia Eagles to victory in Super Bowl LII, where he was named the game's Most Valuable Player.

He stepped up and played with all his heart and soul to win us the Super Bowl.
LeSean McCoy

LeSean Kamel McCoy, also known as "Shady," is a former American football running back. He played in the NFL for the Philadelphia Eagles, Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. McCoy won two Super Bowls, one with the Chiefs and one with the Buccaneers, and recorded over 11,000 rushing... read more
Jason Peters
Terrell Owens

Terrell Eldorado Owens is a former American football wide receiver who played for teams including the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, and Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League. He is known for his exceptional talent, athleticism, and controversial celebrations. Owens was inducted into... read more

T.O., or Terrell Eldorado Owens, is a six-time Pro Bowler. He played for the 49ers and Eagles and is also said to be the most overconfident player ever.
He has the second-most receiving yards with 15,934 and ranks third in receiving touchdowns with 153!

Owens led the Eagles in every single game, no matter what!
DeSean Jackson

DeSean William Jackson, nicknamed "D-Jax," is an American football wide receiver and return specialist for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. Jackson was drafted in the second round as the 49th overall pick by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2008 NFL Draft. He has played for three... read more

He was perhaps one of the better kick returners in Philadelphia.
Michael Vick

Michael Dwayne Vick (born June 26, 1980) is a former American football quarterback who played 13 seasons in the National Football League, primarily with the Atlanta Falcons and the Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football at Virginia Tech and was selected by the Falcons as the first overall pick... read more
Fletcher Cox

Fletcher Cox is a retired American football defensive tackle who played 12 seasons for the Philadelphia Eagles in the National Football League. He was selected to six Pro Bowls and earned multiple All-Pro honors during his career. Cox won Super Bowl LII with the Eagles and officially announced his retirement... read more

An amazing overall defensive tackle.
Jeremiah Trotter
Jason Kelce
Carson Wentz

Carson Wentz is an American football quarterback who was playing for the Indianapolis Colts of the NFL. He played college football at North Dakota State University. In 2016, he was selected second overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL Draft, becoming the highest-drafted player from an FCS school... read more
Tommy McDonald
David Akers

Most points scored in Eagles history, great kicker, and he was on the team for a long time.
Zach Ertz

Zachary Adam Ertz (born November 10, 1990) is an American professional football tight end for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League. He played college football at Stanford and was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Ertz has also played for... read more
Pete Retzlaff