Eagles Rookie CB Faces Heavy Discipline After Missing Team Flight to Minneapolis for Vikings Game
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The Philadelphia Eagles are dealing with an unexpected internal issue this week, as one of their rookies has been disciplined after oversleeping and missing the team flight to Minneapolis ahead of their matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.
According to team sources, the young cornerback failed to show up at the airport with his teammates on Saturday morning. While the incident didn’t cause major disruptions to the team’s overall travel plan, it was viewed as a serious lapse in professionalism by the Eagles’ coaching staff.
A member of the organization described the situation bluntly:
“It’s not just about missing a flight. In Philly, accountability and discipline come first — no matter who you are, rookie or veteran.”
Head coach Nick Sirianni reportedly addressed the situation firmly in the locker room, emphasizing the standard expected from every player on the roster.
“We’re not here to babysit grown men,” Sirianni said firmly. “If you can’t be where you’re supposed to be, when you’re supposed to be there, you’re hurting this team — and that gets handled right away. Discipline isn’t optional in Philadelphia.”
The player was later identified as rookie cornerback Mac McWilliams, who joined the Eagles earlier this season and has primarily been part of the team’s developmental depth.
As of now, the Eagles have not disclosed the specific disciplinary action taken against McWilliams. However, sources believe it may involve internal sanctions or temporary removal from the active roster for the upcoming week.
The incident serves as another reminder of the strict culture within the Eagles’ organization — a team that demands focus, punctuality, and accountability at all times.