Eagles Star Quietly Leaves Celebration After Learning Of Grandfather’s Heart Attack
Tampa, FL
The Philadelphia Eagles earned a 31–25 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in their Week 4 matchup. It was a victory packed with highlights — from Saquon Barkley’s “fake tush push” to a special teams touchdown — keeping the reigning champions unbeaten.
But for one Eagles cornerstone, the postgame joy quickly faded when he learned his grandfather had been rushed to the hospital with a heart attack shortly before kickoff. “I celebrated that touchdown with everything I had, but now it feels completely different,” he said softly. “That score was for him. I just pray he pulls through.”
Barkley had etched his name on the scoreboard with a 6-yard run midway through the third quarter on a “fake tush push” variation — a play that fooled the Bucs’ defense and extended Philadelphia’s lead. The sequence wasn’t flashy, but it was precise and disciplined — exactly the tempo the Eagles have chased all season.
Inside the locker room, teammates gathered around him with hugs and words of support. “Football is our passion, but family is everything,” one teammate said.
On the field, the win in Tampa showed Philly can create separation across all phases: Jalen Hurts connected with Dallas Goedert for two touchdowns, special teams scored off a blocked punt, and the defense shut down Baker Mayfield’s late rally. It all added up to a night where one timely burst was enough to leave Florida with a victory.
For the Eagles, it was another lesson in finishing at the right moment. For their star, the night in Tampa meant far more than numbers — it was a tribute to family under the bright lights of the NFL.
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