Former Eagles Pro Bowler Has Goes Viral for Looking "Miserable" When Talking About Philly After the Game

GLENDALE, Ariz. — September 23, 2025.
Edge rusher Josh Sweat, now with the Arizona Cardinals, went viral after a postgame interview in which he looked visibly “miserable” while discussing his old home — the Philadelphia Eagles.

Sweat, who ended a six-year run with the Eagles earlier this year, was asked about Philadelphia’s recent success and the challenge of lining up against former teammates. His answers quickly drew attention across social media as fans noticed his tone, body language, and the unmistakable longing in his words.

“Philadelphia is where I became myself,” Sweat admitted quietly to reporters. “It’s not just a team — it’s family, it’s community. I felt the love and support there in a way I haven’t found anywhere else. This new chapter in Arizona matters, but my heart still leans toward Philly.”

Those remarks, paired with his somber demeanor, spread quickly among Eagles fans, with many reading them as a public wish to one day return to Midnight Green.

Over his years in Philadelphia, Sweat grew from rotational piece to cornerstone of the pass rush — a 2021 Pro Bowler, a 2022 breakout with double-digit sacks (11.0) and a memorable 42-yard pick-six off Dak Prescott, and a key cog in the front that powered the Eagles to Super Bowl LVII. Consistently among the team leaders in pressures, tackles for loss, and QB hits, he set a firm edge against the run and embodied the city’s blue-collar ethos — which is why his departure left a noticeable void on the perimeter.

Though committed to the Cardinals, Sweat acknowledged the transition hasn’t been easy:

“Philadelphia isn’t just a city. It’s where I belong. The teammates, the fans, the locker room — I understood all of it. Starting fresh is tough, but I’ll always think of Philadelphia as home.”

For Eagles supporters, his emotional candor offered both a reminder of his impact and a glimpse of a possible reunion down the road.

“An athlete’s career is short, and you have to be where you’re happiest,” Sweat reflected. “For me, that was in Philadelphia. And maybe one day, I’ll get the chance to wear that jersey again.”

Whether or not that ever becomes reality, Sweat’s viral interview underscored a simple truth: once you’ve been part of the Eagles family, it never truly leaves you.