Armed with a fiesty on-field mentality, 6-7, 330-pound Jon Runyan takes pride in being a physical force each and every time he steps on the football field. Runyan, who suited up for the NFC's Pro Bowl squad in 2002, has started 176 straight regular season contests. In addition, he and LT William Thomas have started 118 games together, most by a tackle tandem in Eagles history. He signed a three-year contract extension on March 24, 2006.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
• Starting in all 16 games at RT, did not commit a penalty for the first time in his career in a single season.
• Has started 194 consecutive combined regular season and postseason starts. His 18 postseason starts since 1999 are more than any other active NFL player
• His active streak of 176 consecutive regular season games started (all at RT) rank him 3rd in the NFL among active players. Has started the last 128 regular season games in Philadelphia
• Runyan and fellow offensive tackle William Thomas have started a franchise-record 118 regular season games together as a tackle tandem. Former Eagles Stan Walters and Jerry Sisemore started in 95 games together as a tackle tandem from 1975-1983 and 123 games overall, but Sizemore played guard for 28 of those games from 1976-77

Career Games Played/Started: (Oilers/Titans 1996-99, Eagles 2000-07); 1996 (10/0), 1997 (16/16), 1998 (16/16), 1999 (16/16), 2000 (16/16), 2001 (16/16), 2002 (16/16), 2003 (16/16), 2004 (16/16), 2005 (16/16), 2006 (16/16), 2007 (16/16);  Total: (186/176). Playoff Games Played/Started: 1999 (4/4), 2000 (2/2), 2001 (3/3), 2002 (2/2), 2003 (2/2), 2004 (3/3), 2006 (2/2); Total: (18/18).

INJURY HISTORY
• Suffered a concussion in the 1st qtr. vs. Buf. (12/30) that sidelined him for the remainder of the game
• Suffered a glute contusion while slipping after stepping out of the cold tub (10/19)

Where Jon ranks:
NFL's active consecutive regular season games started streak:
253 QB Brett Favre (GB)
192 LB Derrick Brooks (TB)
176 RT Jon Runyan (Phi.)

• Starting in all 16 games at RT, did not commit a penalty for the first time in his career in a single season.

2006 HIGHLIGHTS:
• Was part of an offensive line that allowed just 28 sacks, the team's lowest total since 1981 (22). It was the 6th-lowest sack total allowed in team history since records began being kept of the stat in 1963. The starting line was one of two units in the NFL to start all 16 regular season games (and two playoff games) and together paved the way for the highest net yardage total (6,103) in team history

2005 HIGHLIGHTS:
• Named the Eagles offensive MVP

2004 HIGHLIGHTS:
• Was integral in the success of one of the most productive offenses in the NFL, an offense that posted a team-record 4,208 passing yds.

2003 HIGHLIGHTS:
• Was part of an offensive line that protected QB Donovan McNabb and paved the way for the "Three Headed Monster" RB attack that posted a combined 1,618 rushing yds. and 2,465 total yds. from scrimmage
• Made his 100th start vs. Was. (10/6/03)

2002 HIGHLIGHTS:
• A first-time Pro Bowl selection, he joined the NFC squad after the Rams Orlando Pace pulled out due to injury. He, William Thomas, and Jermane Mayberry were the first trio of Eagles offensive linemen to ever go to the Pro Bowl in one season
• Helped pave the way for the league's 4th-highest scoring offense (25.9 pts./game), the best output in team history (415)
• Helped Duce Staley notch his 3rd career 1,000-yd rushing season in 2002

2001 HIGHLIGHTS:
• Named to the All-Madden team and the All-NFL Interview Team
• Helped RB Correll Buckhalter to a team rookie rushing record 134 yds. vs. Arz. (10/7/01). Buckhalter also posted 586 yards on just 129 carries in 2001, to break the Eagles rookie rushing record set by Keith Byars (177-577) in 1986
• Blocked the first FG of his career at Dal. (11/18/01)

2000 HIGHLIGHTS:
• Was a member of an offensive line that started all 16 regular season games (and both playoff contests) in the same combination. As such, the Eagles were just one of four clubs to have the unit stay intact throughout the season and, since the NFL went to a 16 game schedule in 1978, became the first Philadelphia team to accomplish that feat
• At Dal. (9/3/00), helped the Eagles to their first 300-yd. rushing day since 11/4/90 (304 vs. NE) and Staley to only the second 200-yd. output in team history (Steve Van Buren rushed for 205 yds. vs. Pittsburgh on 11/27/49)
• Was named to Fox Sports analyst Howie Long's  "Tough Guys" team

1999 HIGHLIGHTS:
• Helped pave the way for the Titans' magical ride to Super Bowl 34 by starting all 16 regular season games and 4 postseason contests at RT. For his efforts, earned 2nd team All-Pro honors from the Associated Press and Football Digest
• Played a major role on the Titans offensive line that allowed just 25 sacks (3rd-fewest in the NFL), while paving the way for RB Eddie George's 4th straight 1,200-yd. rushing season (1,304 yds.)

1998 HIGHLIGHTS:
• Held Hall of Fame DE Reggie White sackless in his final home game at GB (12/20/98)

1997 HIGHLIGHTS:
• Was a first-year starter on an O-line that helped George to eight 100-plus-yard performances, including a 216-yard outing vs. Oak. (8/31), that tied a club record

1996 HIGHLIGHTS:
• Played in 10 games on special teams and as a reserve tackle. Dressed but DNP in six contests
• Played in first NFL game against Ravens (9/15/96), seeing action at left tackle in 4th qtr.
• Entered NFL draft with one year of eligibility left at Michigan and was the second of two 4th round draft choices (the 109th selection overall) by Houston. That selection was acquired from Oakland in exchange for swapping first-round positions with the Raiders. Oakland moved up to the 9th selection overall to draft TE Rickey Dudley, while the Oilers picked George with the 14th overall pick

BIRDSEED:
•Aspires to have a career in the media once his playing days are over. Served as a color commentator for NFL Europa games on the NFL Network in 2007. Has been a frequent guest on WIP Radio in Philadelphia, co-hosts a weekly show on WXTU radio with teammate David Akers, and takes part in a weekly segment on Comcast Sportsnet's "Daily News Live"
•Offensive tackle William Thomas on what it's like to play with Runyan: "He's probably one of the meanest offensive tackles I've ever played with and to ever play the game of football. He starts fights with his own teammates. He plays with a chip on his shoulder, which you need to do in this game."
• Was voted by fans as the starting right tackle on the Eagles 75th Anniversary Team.

IN THE TRENCHES:
•On being a successful lineman in the NFL: "Consistency. To be able to deal with injuries, physically and mentally. It's not an easy position to play. There's a lot of mental toughness involved. Weight is overrated. You need to be able to move around."
•Favorite O-lineman: Mike Munchak, Bruce Matthews, and Jackie Slater. (a three-way tie) "Munchak was my position coach with the Oilers, Matthews was one of the all-time best and a great teammate, and Slater is a good friend of mine."
•Reliable Runyan: Runyan has missed just 2 games due to injury during his entire football career, both occurring in college in 1994. His last was December 30, 1994 vs. Colorado in the Holiday Bowl

PERSONAL:
•Jon and his wife, Loretta, have two daughters, Isabella Ann (1/8/02) and Alyssa (10/5/99), and a son, Jon, Jr. (8/8/97)
•Donned a sombrero and did a Mexican hat dance with a mariachi band at his wedding. His wife, Loretta, chose a Mexican theme to celebrate her Hispanic heritage
•The Runyans are currently finishing their dream home. The 13,000 square-foot residence in Mt. Laurel, NJ features a game room for Jon, replica lockers from the NovaCare Complex for the children, and an elevator on 23 acres of property
•A motorcycle enthusiast, annualy participates in Daytona Bike Week with his custom chopper. Also participates in a charity ride sponsored by Mike's Famous Harley-Davidson of New Castle, DE, each offseason
•Has donated time and money to various charitable efforts, including the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Variety Club, and the Luekemia Lymphoma Society of Houston. Was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Varity Club in February of 2006 for his dedication to the cause
•Is the co-chair of the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation and on the Board of Trustees of the Texas Gulf Coast Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
•Hosts an annual golf outing, "Jon Runyan Score for the Cure Golf Outing" benefiting Prostate Cancer at Ramblewood Country Club
•Received the Philly Sports Fans Choice Awards Humanitarian Award in 2006
•Annually hosts the NJ National Guard's State Family Readiness Council Gala and Dinner Dance. As part of that program, annually hosts troops to a Thanksgiving Day feast at a local restaurant
•Serves as the honorary chairman for the Alzheimer's Association of Delaware Valley.
•Teaming with the television show, "Celebrity Build," has unveiled a custom-built motorcycle and a custom restored 1970 Chevelle Convertible. The pro-street motorcycle features the logos of two professional football teams that he has been involved with: the Philadelphia Eagles, and the San Diego Riptide of the Arena2 League (he is the co-owner of the AFL2 team)
•In 2001, had offseason surgery to resolve a snoring problem. Using laser and radio frequency, this procedure eliminates excessive tissues in the soft palate, uvula, tonsils and nasal passages that cause airway obstruction
•Was enshrined into the Carman-Ainsworth High School Athletics Hall of Fame in 2002 and sponsors the annual Jon Runyan classic, a track meet featuring nine local high schools. His 178-foot, 1-inch throw of the discus in 1992 remains the school record. He was also nationally ranked in the shot put (59 feet, 5 inches) that year
•Was a 1st-team all-conference selection on defense, and earned 2nd-team honors on offense for the Cavaliers
•A two-time, all-conference pick in basketball and was offered a basketball scholarship by Michigan State
•Is a high-scoring center on the Eagles offseason basketball squad
•His favorite quote is, "If you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life"
•Majored in movement science in the department of kinesiology
•Full name: Jon Daniel Runyan

Was a three-year starter for the Wolverines, playing both tackle and guard. As a junior, started at left tackle and earned first-team All-Big Ten Conference honors in addition to 3rd-team All-America honors. As a sophomore, was the recipient of the Hugh Rader Award, given annually to the team's top offensive lineman. Redshirted in 1992.