Eagles publish “Where Are They Now?” alumni series highlighting former players
The Philadelphia Eagles posted a new installment of their “Where Are They Now?” series on the team website, profiling a slate of former players and their lives after football. The package highlights individual stories such as former long snapper Mike Bartrum becoming a first-time college head coach in 2026 and defensive tackle Beau Allen serving as the honorary captain for the team’s regular-season home finale against the Arizona Cardinals. The features cover a wide range of positions from specialists and linemen to skill players and include Super Bowl champions among the alumni.
The series includes players who recalled formative moments and clubhouse history. Linebacker Marc Woodard remembered walking into the Eagles’ locker room and seeing legendary figures from the franchise’s past. Defensive back William Frizzell described how he helped name the 1990 rout of Washington the “Body Bag Game.” Offensive linemen Doug Brzezinski and John Welbourn reflected on lessons from Philadelphia that guided their post-football careers, with Welbourn speaking as the team prepared to play the Kansas City Chiefs.
Other entries revisit defining plays and life stories. Tight end Clay Harbor recounted one of the franchise’s most memorable plays and explained an injury he suffered while filming a reality television series. Defensive end Brandon Bair’s profile noted an act of heroism in which he helped save a man from a burning truck. Safety Rashard Cook’s piece detailed how he sparked a transformative win in the early 2000s and now uses that experience to mentor younger athletes.
The collection also spotlights former stars and their current endeavors. Running back Brian Westbrook was profiled for his work with the Brian Westbrook Foundation. Punter Donnie Jones reflected on the team’s Super Bowl LII run and said he has turned his focus to family. Wide receiver Jeremy Maclin recalled Draft Night as the Eagles’ first-round pick in 2009, and the series additionally covers Mike Horan, Gerry Feehery, James Betterson, Jody Schulz, Matt Tobin, John Teltschik, Anthony Toney, Johnnie Walton, Quintin Demps, Ed Reynolds II and Nolan Carroll.
NFL Sports Blog Take
The Eagles’ “Where Are They Now?” series provides club-sourced snapshots of alumni who helped shape the franchise and who remain connected to football and the Philadelphia community. The features underscore continuity between current team activity and its history. Beau Allen’s role as an honorary captain and Mike Bartrum’s transition into a college head-coaching role in 2026 illustrate how former players continue to engage with the club and pursue new careers. For readers and fans, the profiles offer context about the franchise’s past contributions while documenting how former players apply lessons from their time in Philadelphia to public service and new professions.