Eagles Super Bowl LB Star Announces Retirement, Ending Remarkable NFL Journey

A quiet leader. A Super Bowl champion. And now, a retired Eagle.

Veteran linebacker Jordan Hicks officially announced his retirement from the NFL this weekend, closing the chapter on a nine-year career defined by toughness, consistency, and a deep connection to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Hicks, 32, played his first four seasons in midnight green after being drafted by the Eagles in the third round in 2015. Despite battling through injuries early in his career, Hicks was a pivotal voice in the locker room and a steady presence on the field. His instincts, intelligence, and leadership were instrumental in the team’s run to a historic Super Bowl LII title.

In his announcement, Hicks reflected on his time in Philly with heartfelt gratitude.

“Wearing midnight green was one of the greatest honors of my life,” he said. “This city made me tougher. This team made me better. And that Super Bowl ring—we’ll all carry that forever. Thank you, Philadelphia, for believing in me before the rest of the league ever did.”

Hicks went on to have productive stints with the Cardinals and Vikings before finishing his final season with the Cleveland Browns in 2024. Across 116 career games, he totaled over 850 tackles, 13.5 sacks, 13 interceptions, and countless clutch moments—many of which still echo in the memories of Eagles fans.

While others may remember flashier names from the Super Bowl run, Philly remembers the guys who did the dirty work—the glue between stars. Hicks was exactly that. Smart. Unshakable. And always prepared.

Now, as he steps away from the game, the Eagles community takes a moment to honor a player who embodied everything this city stands for: grit, humility, and loyalty.

From Lincoln Financial Field to the parade down Broad Street—Jordan Hicks was, and always will be, an Eagle.