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Jeffrey Lurie
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Biography
Jeffrey Lurie embarks on his 33rd season as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Philadelphia Eagles. Lurie purchased the franchise on May 6, 1994, and implemented an organizational infrastructure that reflects the pride and passion of the region, where tireless work ethic and innovation deeply coincide with consistent results. His commitment to excellence has launched an outstanding era of success, including the first two Super Bowl Championships (Super Bowl LII and Super Bowl LIX) in team history.
Today regarded among the most prominent franchises in professional sports, the Philadelphia Eagles began their ascent during the first full year of Lurie's ownership in 1995 and have become a customary presence in the NFL's postseason. Impressively, nearly one-third of the club's seasons have resulted in NFC Championship Game or Super Bowl berths since 2001.
Only five owners in NFL history have earned 300 combined victories, four Super Bowl trips and multiple championships — Lurie, Pat Bowlen, Al Davis, Robert Kraft and Dan Rooney. Moreover, Lurie is one of six owners to win Super Bowls with multiple head coaches, joining Bowlen, Davis, Edward DeBartolo Jr., Jerry Jones and Rooney.
Lurie is one of two owners since the 1970 merger to earn 20 playoff appearances. With the eighth-most wins (315) by an owner in that period (second-most since the league's salary cap began in 1994), he has recorded the fourth-best winning percentage (.569) of the post-merger era.
The Philadelphia Eagles are one of three teams to register four Super Bowl appearances since 2004 (XXXIX, LII, LVII and LIX), including trips in two of the last four seasons. Lurie has navigated the Eagles to eight conference championship games (including six games at home), which leads the NFC (second overall) dating back to 2001. The Eagles have also won 12 NFC East Championships under his direction (most in the division since 2001).
Lurie's blueprint for success has had a profound impact on the field, leading to a greater overall winning percentage, more playoff games (39) and more playoff wins (21) than all of the franchise's previous ownership groups combined. That model, however, is not just limited to football, as the Philadelphia Eagles organization has embraced a championship mentality in all aspects of its operations, especially in the community.
Jeffrey Lurie embarks on his 33rd season as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Philadelphia Eagles. Lurie purchased the franchise on May 6, 1994, and implemented an organizational infrastructure that reflects the pride and passion of the region, where tireless work ethic and innovation deeply coincide with consistent results. His commitment to excellence has launched an outstanding era of success, including the first two Super Bowl Championships (Super Bowl LII and Super Bowl LIX) in team history.
Today regarded among the most prominent franchises in professional sports, the Philadelphia Eagles began their ascent during the first full year of Lurie's ownership in 1995 and have become a customary presence in the NFL's postseason. Impressively, nearly one-third of the club's seasons have resulted in NFC Championship Game or Super Bowl berths since 2001.
Only five owners in NFL history have earned 300 combined victories, four Super Bowl trips and multiple championships — Lurie, Pat Bowlen, Al Davis, Robert Kraft and Dan Rooney. Moreover, Lurie is one of six owners to win Super Bowls with multiple head coaches, joining Bowlen, Davis, Edward DeBartolo Jr., Jerry Jones and Rooney.
Lurie is one of two owners since the 1970 merger to earn 20 playoff appearances. With the eighth-most wins (315) by an owner in that period (second-most since the league's salary cap began in 1994), he has recorded the fourth-best winning percentage (.569) of the post-merger era.
The Philadelphia Eagles are one of three teams to register four Super Bowl appearances since 2004 (XXXIX, LII, LVII and LIX), including trips in two of the last four seasons. Lurie has navigated the Eagles to eight conference championship games (including six games at home), which leads the NFC (second overall) dating back to 2001. The Eagles have also won 12 NFC East Championships under his direction (most in the division since 2001).
Lurie's blueprint for success has had a profound impact on the field, leading to a greater overall winning percentage, more playoff games (39) and more playoff wins (21) than all of the franchise's previous ownership groups combined. That model, however, is not just limited to football, as the Philadelphia Eagles organization has embraced a championship mentality in all aspects of its operations, especially in the community.
LURIE AUTISM INSTITUTE
A thoughtful and compassionate philanthropist who has family ties to autism, Lurie is dedicated to raising critical funds for the developmental disorder and has leveraged his resources as a professional sports owner to turn autism awareness into action.
In 2025, Lurie and his family donated $50 million to launch the Lurie Autism Institute in partnership with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Penn Medicine. The gift is the largest single donation to U.S. academic medical centers focused on autism research across the lifespan.
Rooted in a collaboration between world-renowned centers in pediatric research and academic medicine, the Institute was established to spark a new era of scientific discovery in autism.
The Lurie family's investment strategically leverages CHOP and Penn Medicine's strengths in autism research and translation to seek answers to the most challenging and important questions around the condition. By investing in cutting-edge science and the infrastructure to move it forward, the landmark partnership is committed to understanding autism more deeply and transforming what's possible for individuals and families worldwide.
Powered by Penn Medicine and CHOP's long history of partnering on transformative breakthroughs for the care of both children and adults, the Institute is poised to make fresh discoveries and aims to be a global epicenter for scientists, clinicians, families, students, and donors.
EAGLES AUTISM FOUNDATION
In 2019, Lurie launched the team's philanthropic arm, the Eagles Autism Foundation, which has raised more than $57 million for cutting-edge autism research and care programs.
Through the Eagles Autism Foundation, the organization is viewed as an international resource for the autism community. Most notably, the Eagles Autism Challenge presented by Lincoln Financial, the Foundation's annual cycling and 5K run/walk event, contributes 100 percent of the participant-raised funds toward groundbreaking and exploratory work in the field of autism, including a record $16 million-plus in 2026.
To ensure the most transformational projects are being supported, Lurie organizes an internationally recognized peer review panel each year to evaluate and approve submitted proposals. A total of 223 research projects and community grants have been funded to date.
The Eagles were one of the first sports franchises in the country to build a state-of-the-art sensory room in their stadium, Lincoln Financial Field, which is certified as sensory inclusive thanks to a partnership with KultureCity. The Eagles also became the first professional sports team to partner with Popcorn for the People, a nonprofit organization devoted to creating meaningful employment for those with autism and developmental disabilities.
$100 MILLION CHARITABLE COMMITMENT
Through his family's unprecedented $50 million gift to help launch the Lurie Autism Institute and the $57 million raised by the Eagles Autism Foundation, Lurie's philanthropic impact has contributed more than $100 million to the global autism research and care community.
In July 2026, Lurie was presented with the distinguished Stuart Scott ENSPIRE Award for his lifelong commitment to supporting individuals and families affected by autism. The honor was part of the ESPY's Sports Humanitarian Awards category, which celebrates changemakers in the sports industry who are making a positive impact on society.
Lurie was presented the Commitment to Cures Award by the American Brain Foundation in 2019 for his ongoing work to find cures for neurodevelopmental diseases and disorders.
Lurie is also a director of the Nancy Lurie Marks Family Foundation, which commits significant resources to autism research and education. Furthermore, he established the Lurie Family Foundation to strengthen efforts toward autism research.
CHAMPIONS IN THE COMMUNITY
Under Lurie's ownership, the Philadelphia Eagles' dedication to serving the community has manifested in a variety of ways, as the organization continues to set a powerful example within professional sports.
In 2022, the Eagles Girls' Flag Football League was launched to promote and increase participation across all sports for young girls and women. What originally started with 16 schools from the Philadelphia Public and Catholic Leagues now features more than 1,600 girls throughout the eastern side of Pennsylvania. After being designated as an emerging sport in the Commonwealth in 2023, girls' flag football was declared an officially sanctioned sport in Pennsylvania at the high school level in September 2024. As part of an ongoing commitment to increase access to girls' youth sports, the Eagles became the first NFL club to launch an innovative sports bra line – FLY:FWD – designed specifically for young girls and women competing in sport.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Eagles contributed $1 million in donations to help relief efforts in Philadelphia, focusing on providing critical assistance to the well-being of essential healthcare workers and their families, as well as supporting local businesses. The Eagles also hosted numerous community blood drives and vaccination clinics at Lincoln Financial Field. Additionally, Lurie personally donated $1 million to Penn Medicine to establish the COVID-19 Immunology Defense Fund.
The Eagles Social Justice Council, which is a committee comprised of select players and team staff, has awarded more than $2.9 million to local organizations focused on anti-gun violence efforts, education, mentorship, criminal justice reform, reentry programs and workplace development.
Lurie was recognized by the Fritz Pollard Alliance with the Paul "Tank" Younger Award in 2018, which is annually granted to an NFL executive, coach, or owner who promotes gender and racial diversity. As a result of his efforts to foster civic responsibility throughout the organization, Lurie was the recipient of the Torch of Liberty Award conferred by the Anti-Defamation League of Philadelphia and was honored by Philadelphia's Operation Understanding, an acclaimed group that advances interracial harmony among future leaders of the African American and Jewish communities.
Go Green, a groundbreaking initiative launched by the Eagles in 2003, aims to reduce the organization's footprint on the environment and creates programs that improve quality of life in the Philadelphia area. Lincoln Financial Field is one of only two previously constructed NFL stadiums to achieve Platinum status – the highest of all LEED certifications – and the only one that is more than 10 years old. Lincoln Financial Field has earned three levels of accreditation from USGBC, going from LEED Silver in 2013 to LEED Gold in 2018 to LEED Platinum in 2024. On top of that, the Eagles became the first professional sports team in the world to receive the prestigious ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Management System certification.
The Eagles have conducted community-changing playground builds in Philadelphia since 1997, maintaining a belief that every child deserves a safe place to play and learn. Each year, the entire organization – players, coaches, and staff – contributes to the installation of a large play structure, a mini-turf field, colorful murals, and mosaic tables at a designated playground.
One of Lurie's first philanthropic endeavors was the creation of the Eagles Youth Partnership in 1995. For 20 years, the organization's charitable wing served more than one million at-risk children in the Philadelphia region, focusing on health and education programming. In 2015, Lurie oversaw the Eagles Youth Partnership's transition to the Eagles Charitable Foundation. Its signature program, the Eagles Eye Mobile, today provides children with greater access to vision care in partnership with Vision To Learn.
In 2011, in acknowledgment of their community efforts as well as their Tackling Breast Cancer and Go Green campaigns, the Eagles were presented with the coveted Sports Team of the Year Award by Beyond Sport.
PROGRESSIVE LEADERSHIP
Widely considered one of the most progressive owners in professional sports, Lurie embraces innovative thought. His commitment to enhancing every element of the organization through forward-thinking decisions has been a hallmark of his tenure as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
Lurie invests in both people and ideas. Throughout his ownership, he has gone beyond traditional football practices by focusing on infusing talented individuals from other industries into the Eagles' business operations. As a result, the Philadelphia Eagles have become a leader in professional sports with regards to gender diversity in the workplace.
The Eagles' organic effort toward staying ahead of the curve and mining for value where others may not see it has also been fundamental to the football team's success over the years.
In 2021, Lurie hired a 39-year-old first-time head coach in Nick Sirianni. Sirianni became the first head coach in NFL history to start their career with five consecutive postseason appearances, including two conference titles and a Super Bowl Championship, defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. The only Eagles head coach with multiple Super Bowl berths (LVII and LIX), Sirianni also registered the second-most wins ever by an NFL head coach through their first five career seasons, including franchise-record-breaking 14-3 campaigns in 2022 and 2024.
Doug Pederson was hired by the Eagles as a first-time head coach in 2016. In his second season at the helm, Pederson led the team to its first Super Bowl Championship in franchise history when the Philadelphia Eagles outdueled the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII.
In 1999, Lurie found a match with former Green Bay Packers quarterbacks coach Andy Reid, who at 40 years old took on a lead role for the first time in his career and was the second-youngest head coach in the NFL at the time of his hiring. Reid enjoyed a 14-year stay with Philadelphia (franchise record) and became the winningest head coach (140-102-1, .578 – including playoffs) in Eagles history. Named the 2002 Associated Press NFL Coach of the Year, Reid led the team to nine postseasons, which included five conference title games and an appearance in Super Bowl XXXIX.
Lurie's first head coaching hire, Ray Rhodes, came to Philadelphia in 1995 as just the third African American head coach in modern NFL history. In his first season with the Eagles, Rhodes guided the team to a 10-6 record and playoff berth and earned AP NFL Coach of the Year honors.
Lurie is the fourth owner in NFL history to have three different head coaches reach the Super Bowl. Overall, each of his first five head coaching hires have earned postseason trips within their first two seasons.
Lurie currently serves on numerous NFL committees, including the Finance Committee, Media Committee, and International Committee.
BUILDING A NEW HOME
After purchasing the Eagles, Lurie recognized that the organization's facilities needed a total reconstruction, which required the design and relocation of its office headquarters, practice facility, and stadium. He immediately committed to providing the franchise with everything it needed to succeed and constructed two state-of-the-art facilities in South Philadelphia – the Jefferson Health Training Complex (2001) and Lincoln Financial Field (2003).
Although Lincoln Financial Field was erected to house its main tenant, the Philadelphia Eagles, Lurie also created a destination that could hold a wide variety of events. Fittingly, the first ticketed event at the new stadium was a soccer match between Manchester United and FC Barcelona in August 2003, followed by a Bruce Springsteen concert soon after.
Since then, Lincoln Financial Field has evolved with an ever-changing entertainment landscape and underwent a two-year, $125 million revitalization in February 2012. Over the years, the venue has hosted high-profile events, including sold-out concerts, international soccer matches, WrestleMania XL, the Army-Navy game, NHL Stadium Series, NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championships, Monster Jam, Temple University football, and many other marquee events. In 2026, Lincoln Financial Field had the distinguished honor of serving as one of 16 North American venues to host the FIFA World Cup.
FILM CAREER
Prior to purchasing the Philadelphia Eagles, Lurie joined General Cinema Corporation, a major movie theater company founded by his grandfather, Philip Smith. Two years later, he started Chestnut Hill Productions and produced a variety of films. In 2008, Lurie established Screen Pass Pictures and served as an executive producer of Inside Job, the 2010 documentary film, which earned the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, and Inocente, which earned an Academy Award for Best Short Documentary in 2013. More recently, Lurie formed Play/Action Pictures to produce socially impactful documentary films, including Apocalypse in the Tropics (2025), The League (2023), Summer of Soul (Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021), The Meaning of Hitler (2020), MLK/FBI (2020), and Totally Under Control (2020). Summer of Soul earned the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 2022, along with a Peabody Award and GRAMMY award for Best Music Film.
PERSONAL
Lurie's passion and love of sports began when he was a young boy growing up outside of Boston. Lurie became an avid fan of the NFL after watching the first-ever sudden-death overtime NFL Championship between the Baltimore Colts and New York Giants with his father in 1958. Prior to entering business, Lurie served as an adjunct assistant professor of social policy at Boston University.
He earned a B.A. from Clark University, a master's in psychology from Boston University, and a Ph.D. in social policy from Brandeis University. Lurie served as Clark University's commencement speaker to the graduating class in May 2019.
Born on September 8, 1951, Lurie has two children and a dog named Sydney. He is married to his wife, Tina. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, golfing, tennis, movies, music, and discovering great restaurants.