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Nick Foles

Retired 11 Years In The NFL
🏆 Super Bowl champion (LII)
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43.6
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Nick Foles Legacy

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Nick Foles was the unlikeliest Philly folk hero, a towering backup from Austin who wandered the NFL wilderness before stepping into Super Bowl LII immortality. Thrust into the spotlight when Carson Wentz went down, Foles torched the Vikings, then etched his name in legend against Brady's Pats—373 yards, three TDs, and that Philly Special catch for a trick-play score that sealed the Birds' first Lombardi. Seven TDs in a game, passer-rating king in '13, he embodied quiet grit over flash, proving backups dream biggest. Retiring as an Eagle, Foles leaves a legacy of miracles when it mattered most.

Nick Foles Rating Breakdown

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Great
Playoffs
Good
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5 years with the Eagles

Nick Foles Career Stats via Wikipedia

14,227 Pass Yards
82 Touchdowns
47 INTs
68.1% Comp %
43.6 HAIR
29-29 Record

Nick Foles Career Timeline

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2022 1

Signed with Jaguars

Foles signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars for one year, providing veteran backup presence.

2021 1

Traded to Colts

Foles was traded to the Indianapolis Colts, where he played one year as a backup.

2019 1

Signed with Bears

Foles signed a three-year, $66 million contract with the Chicago Bears, serving as starter for two years before being released.

2018 1

Super Bowl LII MVP

Foles led the Eagles through the playoffs, throwing for 373 yards and three TDs in Super Bowl LII, catching a TD pass, and earning Super Bowl MVP in a 41-33 win over the Patriots for Philly's first title.

2017 1

Eagles Backup to Starter

Foles returned to the Philadelphia Eagles as a backup before the 2017 season, stepping in as starter in Week 14 after Carson Wentz's torn ACL injury.

2016 1

Signed by Chiefs

Foles signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as a backup, seeing limited action but performing well (65.5% completion) when starter Alex Smith was injured; Chiefs declined to re-sign him for 2017 after one year.

2015 1

Traded to Rams

Traded to the St. Louis Rams after the 2014 season, Foles struggled in 2015, was benched midseason, and played one year before requesting release following the 2016 draft of Jared Goff.

2014 1

Injury-Marred Season

Foles suffered a disappointing, injury-marred 2014 season with the Eagles, leading to inconsistent performance and his eventual trade.

2013 1

Pro Bowl Season

Foles had a record-setting 2013 season with the Eagles, earning his first and only Pro Bowl selection as he showcased elite quarterback play.

2012 1

Drafted by Eagles

Nick Foles was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round (88th overall pick) of the 2012 NFL Draft after starring at the University of Arizona.

11 years in the NFL

Frequently Asked Questions About Nick Foles

How does Jalen Hurts compare to Nick Foles?

Jalen Hurts has the starting gig now, but Nick Foles owns Philly's ultimate glory—Super Bowl LII MVP with that Philly Special trickery against Brady. Hurts boasts mobility Hurts lacks, yet Foles's 14,227 yards and 82 TDs pale next to Hurts's volume; it's peak legend (one ring) versus everyday warrior. Foles's backup magic sits at #24 on HeyTC's All-Time list—Hurts chasing that ghost.

Is Nick Foles in the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

Nope, Nick Foles ain't in Canton, and odds are slim despite the Super Bowl heroics. His career stats—14,227 yards, 82 TDs—scream journeyman more than elite, even with that MVP torch job over the Pats. Philly's honoring him at their opener like a local saint, but Hall voters chase volume over Valentine's Day miracles.

What is Nick Foles doing now in 2026?

Retired since last summer, Foles is podcasting on "The SZN with Nick Foles and Evan Moore," dishing Eagles takes like predicting Kevin Patullo's OC exit. No broadcasts or businesses popping yet, but expect charity swings—he's the quiet type post-Colts snap in '22, honoring his Philly roots without chasing spotlights.

How would Nick Foles perform in today's NFL?

Foles would feast in today's pass-happy NFL—think 20 deep bombs in 18 starts back then, now with rules shielding QBs like a padded cocoon. His pocket poise and arm translate big, but mobility's a relic; he'd thrive as a game-manager in shootouts, not outrunning edge rushers like the Hurts era demands.

How does Nick Foles compare to Donovan McNabb?

Donovan McNabb edges Foles as Eagles QB—46.44 rating to Foles's 43.64—but both journeyman vibes with Philly flair. McNabb scrambled for six straight Pro Bowls; Foles peaked with that Super Bowl stunner. Franchise souls, sure, but neither dynasty builders—Foles's ring gives him the emotional knockout punch.