Beloved Former Eagles Unsigned After Bills Workout — Issues Emotional Plea to Return to Philly: "At Least Retire in Midnight Green"
Philadelphia, PA – August 30, 2025
The NFL can be brutally unforgiving to veterans, and James Bradberry just lived it. After working out with the Buffalo Bills earlier this week, 30-year-old cornerback James Bradberry — once a cornerstone of the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl defense — walked away from the training facility without a contract.
But Bradberry isn’t ready to leave Philadelphia behind. Instead of staying silent, he laid his emotions bare with a heartfelt plea: he wants to come home.
Signed in 2022 after being released by the Giants, Bradberry quickly proved himself one of Philadelphia’s most reliable defenders. He started all 17 games that year, playing a key role in the Eagles’ run to Super Bowl LVII. Known for his calm demeanor, steady coverage, and leadership alongside Darius Slay, Bradberry became a fan favorite almost instantly.
Even as younger players emerged in the secondary, Eagles fans never forgot his consistency — or the dignity he showed when taking responsibility for the infamous penalty call in the Super Bowl loss to Kansas City.
The Buffalo workout was supposed to be a chance at revival. Instead, the Bills declined to sign him, choosing youth over experience. With Week 1 fast approaching and no team calling, Bradberry’s heart turned back to Philadelphia.
According to those close to him, Bradberry’s request isn’t about money or status — it’s about finishing his career in the place where he felt most at home.
“If there’s still a role, even a small one, I’ll give everything to wear the Eagles jersey again,” Bradberry said in an emotional message. “And if not, then just give me one day — one day to retire in midnight green. That’s all I ask. Philly is family. Philly is where I belong.”
The plea struck a chord. Across social media, Eagles fans rallied behind Bradberry’s words, sharing highlights of his pass breakups, touchdown-saving tackles, and even the infamous Super Bowl penalty — celebrated not as failure but as proof of his accountability.
Right now, the Eagles’ cornerback room is loaded, with Reed Blankenship, Sydney Brown, and rookie Andrew Mukuba leading the youth movement, alongside veteran captain Darius Slay. A return to the active roster may be unrealistic, but a ceremonial one-day deal to let Bradberry retire an Eagle would fit the franchise’s tradition of honoring its warriors.
For Eagles Nation, Bradberry’s call is more than just a transaction. It’s about legacy, respect, and a proper farewell in midnight green.
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