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Rams QB Matthew Stafford Apologizes to Eagles Rookie After Refusing Jersey Swap

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The Philadelphia Eagles delivered one of the most dramatic comebacks in team history, rallying from a 19-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Rams 33-26 at Lincoln Financial Field in Week 3. Philadelphia improved to 3-0, while Los Angeles fell to 2-1.

The Rams controlled much of the first half. Matthew Stafford connected with Davante Adams for a 41-yard touchdown, while Kyren Williams powered his way to 77 rushing yards. Behind a pair of field goals from rookie kicker Joshua Karty, the Rams led 19-7 at halftime.

The Eagles, however, flipped the script after the break. Quarterback Jalen Hurts threw three touchdown passes in the second half, including a clutch strike to DeVonta Smith. The defining moment came when defensive tackle Jordan Davis blocked a 44-yard field goal and returned it 61 yards for the game-clinching touchdown.

The 19-point comeback marked Philadelphia’s largest home rally since 1988, with ESPN and NFL.com hailing the effort as “special teams heroics.” Eagles fans flooded social media praising Hurts, Davis, and Jalen Carter, while Rams fans were left stunned by the late collapse.

Yet the thrilling finish was quickly overshadowed by postgame drama. As players exchanged jerseys at midfield, rookie linebacker Jihaad Campbell approached Stafford for a swap. Still visibly frustrated, the veteran quarterback declined and walked away, sparking immediate controversy.
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The clip went viral, with many Eagles supporters calling the snub “disrespectful” toward a rookie trying to prove himself. The backlash turned into one of the biggest talking points of the NFL weekend, overshadowing the game’s historic comeback.

On Monday, Stafford publicly addressed the moment. “I want to apologize for not controlling my emotions in that moment. He asked to swap jerseys right when I was at my most frustrated after letting such a tough comeback slip away.”

Stafford added: “He’s a talented young player, and I truly hope to cross paths with him again. Next time, I’ll be the one asking to swap jerseys.” The apology may calm the storm, but it also highlights how

 

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