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Eagles Discipline Mitchell Immediately After Bucs Brawl — Howie Roseman Stresses Accountability and Veteran Leadership

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Philadelphia, PA – Postgame Fallout

The Eagles’ 31–23 win over the Buccaneers didn’t end at the final whistle. Shortly after the game, the organization announced that defensive back Mitchell had been fined internally for his role in the late altercation.

Video showed Mitchell engaging in the fourth-quarter scuffle after Baker Mayfield’s trash talk, which drew a 15-yard penalty against Philadelphia. While the Eagles held on to win, the moment raised serious questions about discipline and maturity.

 

General manager Howie Roseman addressed the situation immediately. “Our guys are still young and learning, and other teams know it. Opponents will try to bait us into mistakes, into penalties, because that’s how they steal momentum.”

 

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Roseman explained the reasoning behind the fine, set at $10,000. “That’s why we had to set a standard internally. Discipline matters — we can’t afford to let attitude or immaturity cost us games we should be winning.”

The move highlights Philadelphia’s focus on accountability. While the win preserved their undefeated record, Roseman made clear that standards off the scoreboard matter just as much as the ones on it. Players must avoid unnecessary risks.

Analysts believe the Eagles could use a veteran presence on the field to guide younger players through tense moments. Adding a steady leader might help prevent emotional mistakes like Mitchell’s from swinging games down the stretch.

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