It was about 15 minutes into what would become a 20-minute press conference to begin the start of training camp when Eagles coach Nick Sirianni,

Some rookies look like they'll make an impact this year. And who's going to play right guard, the only unsettled position on offense?

It's a moniker given to every team coming off a title-winning season: defending champion. Just don't call the 2025 Philadelphia Eagles that, as Jordan Mailata, Jalen Hurts and Nick Sirianni are all intent to keep their eyes only on the quest ahead.

The notion of not saying “repeat” traces to Michael Jordan. As noted by McManus, quarterback Jalen Hurts spent time with Jordan in the offseason. Jordan advised Hurts and the Eagles to not speak in terms of a “repeat.”