Jim Gehman Stories

The former safety sparked one of the most transformative wins of the early 2000s and now uses his knowledge of the game to inspire the next generation.

The Eagles Hall of Fame running back is paying it forward with the Brian Westbrook Foundation.

The punter for the Super Bowl LII Champions reflects on that magical run and turning his focus to his family.

McMahon has position versatility and the athleticism to get to the second and third levels of the defense.

Wilson combines big-man size and smaller-body quickness at the wide receiver position.

The National Champion adds toughness to the offensive line.

Smith was the SEC's top all-purpose player and return specialist in 2023.

Snead spent seven of his 16 NFL seasons with the Eagles and was the franchise's all-time leading passer upon his retirement.

Perseverance paid off for the longtime veteran punter, who kicked off his career in Philadelphia before eventually winning a Super Bowl with a former Eagles head coach in St. Louis.

The Super Bowl Champion will serve as the Honorary Captain for Sunday's regular-season home finale against the Cardinals.

He grew up going to games at Franklin Field and later played in them at Veterans Stadium. Feehery lived every Eagles fan's dream.

The three were inducted as part of a star-studded cast on Tuesday, December 5th in Las Vegas.

The former running back wasn't born or raised in Philadelphia, but he kept finding his way back to the city even after his playing career ended.

The player who threw the touchdown pass on the most iconic play in Eagles (maybe Super Bowl) history returns to Philadelphia as the Honorary Captain for Sunday's game vs. Dallas.

The Eagles will honor Reggie White, one of the most domainant players in NFL historym, as they bring back the Kelly Green uniform.

The former second-round pick out of East Carolina was thrust into the starting lineup as a rookie.

The Eagles Hall of Fame linebacker was diagnosed with jaw cancer two years ago.

A reliable, trusted reserve during his time in Philadelphia, Matt Tobin is applying those same principles in his post-football career.

John Teltschik spoke about his experience as an Eagle under Buddy Ryan and what he learned during his four years in Philadelphia.

Toney provided a 1-2 punch with Keith Byars out of the backfield that propelled the Eagles to three straight playoff runs.

The first Black quarterback in Eagles history, Walton was recently inducted into the Black College Football Hall of Fame.

The former mid-round pick is now a head coach in the college ranks.

The former Stanford Cardinal adds depth to the quarterback room.

A first-team All-Big Ten selection, Brown is a versatile defensive back with a nose for the ball.

Steen transferred to Alabama for his final season and earned second-team All-SEC honors at left tackle.

The Pro Bowl linebacker was an integral part of the 1980 NFC Championship Team.

The former Eagles safety had the chance to apply a life full of lessons as the son of a former NFL linebacker.

Ron Johnson reflects on his fondest memories during his five seasons in Philadelphia.

John Sanders recalls his bird's eye view of one of the most memorable plays in NFL history and his career changes.

Rob Selby reflects on being drafted by Philadelphia in the third-round of the 1991 NFL Draft. 

Keith Jackson reflects on his experience as an Eagle, and how it influenced him to create an after-school academic ministry.

Justice's penchant for community service has carried through into his post-football career.

After three years with the Eagles, Schobel retired to his hometown in Texas and is the head football coach at his alma mater.

The former NFL Coach of the Year was recently inducted into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame.

Tamburello caught the eye of Buddy Ryan at the 1987 Senior Bowl and battled to spend five seasons with the Eagles.

Brown stunned the NFL world in 2012 when he set the franchise single-game rushing record and followed that up with another outstanding performance against a division rival.

Armstrong joined the Eagles at the end of one of the most pivotal eras in the history of the team. He recalls cheering against the Cowboys while going to college in Texas then being able to beat them.

The Pro Bowl cornerback remains heavily involved in growing the game as a youth advisor for the league and an NFL Flag Football League operator.

The Eagles' second-round pick in 2007 out of Notre Dame went back to school in the Philadelphia area following his NFL career. Find out what team he is playing for these days.

The former college walk-on was a core special teams player and part-time starter for two Eagles playoff teams in the 2000s.

A key reserve in the 2004 season, Sciullo picked a super year to be an Eagle.

The Eagles acquired running back Jay Ajayi during the 2017 season, and on Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field he'll be the Eagles Legends Community Honorary Captain for the regular-season finale against Dallas. 

A three-time Pro Bowl selection, Barnes was a member of the 1960 NFL Championship Team. 

The New Jersey native was one of three rookie free agents to make the team in 1993. He was drawn to Philadelphia by the city's passionate fan base and the legacy of outstanding defenses.

A member of two NFL All-Decade Teams and the Eagles' 75th Anniversary Team, the former punter will serve as the Honorary Captain on Sunday.

The former Marine was a part of the 1980 NFC Championship Team. After his playing career ended, Burnham helped start integral programs such as the Rookie Symposium.

A college teammate of Jerry Rice and a cousin of an Eagles Hall of Famers, Foules took advantage of his opportunity to play in Philadelphia.

The veteran lineman was an unsung hero on the early 2000s teams.

The Cowboys were one of the victims in a four-game win streak led by Detmer in the 1996 season that catapuled the Eagles into the playoffs.

The South Jersey native took a circuitous route to the NFL. He collected his first career interception in an upset of the Joe Montana-led 49ers.

Acquired in a trade from the Baltimore Colts, George beat out a top draft pick and helped usher in the Dick Vermeil era.

One of the last players chosen in the 1981 NFL Draft, Ellis proved that he was up to the task when he had to take over for an established starter at safety.

The Eagles quickly realized the former tight end's personality was better suited for the defensive side of the football. Following his career, Zabel made a significant impact in Oklahoma City.

After a 10-year career with the Eagles, Detmer followed in his father's footsteps. Find out how.

Quite a character, Luken played seven seasons for the Eagles and helped start the transition to the Dick Vermeil era.

Known as B&E, the man in the middle of the infamous Gang Green unit, is now using the sport to teach and motivate young students at his alma mater in Phoenix. 

Before YouTube existed, Hollis Thomas used a highlight tape to get the NFL's attention. Good thing the Eagles watched.

Originally drafted by the Eagles in 1997, Broughton left and returned as a much different player to a much different team in 1999.

Philadelphia beat out Oakland for Skaggs' services and the longtime guard rewarded the Eagles with a stellar 11-year career.

With his résumé, Jackson is one of the most productive wide receivers in NFL history to not be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Burgess' two-sack performance in the NFC Championship Game helped the Eagles reach the Super Bowl for the first time in 24 years.

The Pennsylvania native played high school, college, and pro football in the Keystone State. He was a part of two special Eagles teams.

A member of the 1960 NFL Championship team, Khayat not only played for the Eagles, but served later as a head coach.

Coveted by Buddy Ryan, the Black College Football Hall of Fame selection mentored Keith Jackson.

The Eagles Hall of Fame linebacker might have been a rookie in 1960, but he was an instrumental part of the NFL Championship Team.

Graham played on Sunday in his 156th career regular-season game, the most by an Eagles defensive lineman.

The former wide receiver and first-round pick has watched the 2020 first-round pick with the same jersey number from afar.

The former defensive lineman was an unsung hero as part of the transition to one of the most successful eras in Eagles history.

The All-Pro defensive end nicknamed 'The Freak' signed with the Eagles as a free agent in the 2004 offseason.

Part of a rare quarterback-for-quarterback trade, the 16-year NFL veteran still ranks fifth in team history in passing yards.

He made history when he was drafted, but his biggest impact on the field came after arriving in Philadelphia.

The backup quarterback helped secure home-field advantage for the Eagles in 2002.

The former Eagles cornerback now has both perspectives of the Eagles-Cowboys rivalry.

The Bethlehem native spent six seasons with the Eagles and now does charitable work in Philadelphia.

After a successful NFL career, Nordquist co-founded a company that made a significant breakthrough in knee braces.

The former offensive lineman returned to where he started his playing career to tackle a different job.

He didn't play until his third year in the league, but the former center became a fixture for the Eagles for the second half of a decade.

A former All-Rookie selection, Graham played 83 games in six seasons for the Eagles. He reflects on playing during a transitional time in the game.

A member of the 1980 NFC Championship team, Slater was a long snapper before the position was specialized.

The Pro Bowl tackle was one of the most important free agent signings in franchise history. Now, he's helping 

The former seventh-round draft pick was a starter for the Eagles as a rookie in the playoff game against the Packers. He's still involved in the game with the University of Florida.

Twenty years ago, the Eagles made Barry Gardner a second-round pick. Now, he helps cultivate and develop future draft choices as an agent.

The Eagles wanted Heller so bad that they traded for him twice in 1988. He rewarded them by earning Offensive MVP honors the following season.

A former first-round pick and Pro Bowl nominee, Rossovich died Thursday in Sacramento, California at the age of 72. He also had a prolific acting career once his playing days were over.

Is a statement a lie if you can back it up? Former Eagles offensive lineman David Alexander was presented with a career-defining opportunity and he wasn't about to let it go.

Now a coach at the University of Michigan, the former Eagles safety will be the Honorary Alumni Captain presented by Santander on Monday night.

The Pro Bowl and All-Pro safety will be the Honorary Alumni Captain presented by Santander for Sunday's game against the Giants. 

Fred Barnett, the speedy wide receiver from Arkansas State, emerged from a deep draft class.

He caught the touchdown pass that secured a trip to the Super Bowl and earned Pro Bowl honors three times during his career in Philadelphia. Chad Lewis is still involved with the game of football at his alma mater, BYU.