The Legend of Jason Peters
Throughout the history of the Philadelphia Eagles, there have been some players worthy of Hall of Fame immortality.
Players like Brian Dawkins, Reggie White, Harold Carmichael, and Donovan McNabb fit the bill.
There is one player from the Eagles past 11 rosters who will undoubtedly be a first-ballot Hall of Famer, Jason Peters.
Peters has been one of the NFL’s best players since going undrafted by the Buffalo Bills in 2004. In 2009 the Eagles traded a first, fourth and sixth-round pick for, at the time, 2-time pro bowler Jason Peters. Obviously, that trade was one of, if not the best trade-in Eagles history.
Peters has been a constant wall in between NFC East pass rushers and Eagles pro bowl quarterbacks Michael Vick, Nick Foles and Carson Wentz. Seven pro bowls, two All-Pro selections, and a Super Bowl LII ring cement Peters as the greatest left tackle in Eagles history.
There is no question his No. 71 jersey will hang on the East side of Lincoln Financial Field; the only question is if it will be beside McNabb’s 5 or Dawkins’ 20.
Whenever Jason Peters is inducted into the Hall of Fame, he will be one of only two offensive tackles who went undrafted in the Hall of Fame, which is truly impressive.
When Peters retires, whether he is back behind Andre Dillard or plays one more year, he will leave behind one of the most illustrious and famed offensive tackle careers in NFL history. However, he will always carry on the legendary status of being the Bodyguard.
Thank you, JP!
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