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Former Eagles LS Retires After Release

Philadelphia, PA – April 22, 2025

Rick Lovato, a key figure in the Philadelphia Eagles’ 2017 Super Bowl LII victory, has announced his retirement at age 32, weeks after being released by the team, per ESPN’s Tim McManus. The move ends a nine-year NFL career marked by consistency and community impact.

Signed by the Eagles in 2016 after brief stints with Green Bay and Washington, Lovato was cut on March 14, 2025, as the team signed younger long snapper Jake Hughlett, saving $1.2 million in cap space. The 2019 Pro Bowler chose to retire, focusing on family and his South Jersey roots. “Philly gave me everything—a ring, a home, and fans like family,” Lovato said on Instagram.

In 2024, Lovato delivered 142 perfect special teams snaps, earning a 65.1 PFF grade. His 108 consecutive games and role in the 2017 championship, mentored by Jon Dorenbos, defined his tenure. Off the field, his Lovato’s Love Foundation raised over $100,000 for Philadelphia youth, earning him the 2018 Eagles Community Service Award.

Coach Nick Sirianni praised Lovato’s leadership, while teammates like A.J. Brown called him “a brother for life.” With $60 million in cap space, the Eagles are retooling post-Super Bowl LIX. Lovato plans to stay in Philadelphia, coaching youth football and expanding his charity work. Follow the Eagles on X for updates.

Jerry Jones Speaks Out, Criticizes the Controversy Surrounding the Cowboys WR After the Loss to the Lions
DALLAS — Jerry Jones has finally had enough. In a fiery radio interview on 105.3 The Fan Tuesday morning, the Cowboys owner publicly ripped into star wide receiver George Pickens for his explosive, now-deleted Instagram beef with Richard Sherman following the Thanksgiving nightmare against the Detroit Lions. “I love everything George has done this year,” Jones said. “But let me be very clear — I don’t want to see him sitting on Instagram arguing with Richard Sherman or anybody else. Put the phone down, stop the social media nonsense, and focus on playing football. That’s what we pay him for.” Mic drop. The 82-year-old owner rarely calls out his own players by name in public, making this one of the sharpest rebukes in recent Cowboys history. Quick recap of the chaos: Lions game: CeeDee Lamb gets hurt and leaves early → Pickens disappears with a miserable 5 catches for 37 yards. Richard Sherman goes on TV and says Pickens “quit on routes” and showed zero effort. Pickens claps back with a savage (and quickly deleted) Instagram story: “Old man still talking.” Internet explodes. Despite the ugly performance, Pickens still leads the Cowboys in every major receiving stat (78 receptions, 1,179 yards, 8 TDs), but Jerry Jones just drew a line in the sand: the social media wars end today. “I have zero concern about George competing and helping us win games on the field,” Jones continued. “My only concern is him wasting time and energy on this Instagram back-and-forth instead of turning the page.” Will this public dressing-down light a fire under Pickens… or pour gasoline on an already raging controversy? One thing is certain — every snap this Sunday will be scrutinized like never before. Is Jerry Jones right to go nuclear on his star WR? Or did he just make the drama ten times worse?