Eagles TE Faces Discipline After Missing Team Flight to Tampa for Buccaneers Game
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The Philadelphia Eagles are off to a hot 3-0 start, but the build-up to their Week 4 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took an unexpected turn. According to team sources, one player was disciplined after failing to make the team’s scheduled flight to Tampa.
The incident occurred on Saturday evening as the Eagles prepared to head south for the Sunday Night Football showdown. While the rest of the roster boarded the team plane without issue, the player in question arrived late, citing unexpected traffic delays.
For the Eagles, discipline and accountability are central to their culture, making any lapse in professionalism a noteworthy issue. The player at the center of the matter was later identified as tight end Cameron Latu, who joined Philadelphia’s 53-man roster earlier this season.
As of now, the Eagles have not disclosed what form of punishment will be handed down. Whether it involves a fine, loss of snaps, or another internal measure, the team has made it clear that lateness won’t be tolerated — even under circumstances like traffic congestion.
Head coach Nick Sirianni addressed the matter briefly, reinforcing the organization’s stance on professionalism: “We all face challenges getting to where we need to be, but accountability is non-negotiable. Being on time isn’t just about schedules — it’s about respecting your teammates and the work we all put in.”
For Latu, the incident serves as a learning moment early in his Eagles career. For the rest of the team, it’s another reminder that even amid a perfect start to the season, discipline and attention to detail remain at the heart of Philadelphia’s push for a deep playoff run.