Popping about London counting dozens Eagles fans in the wild
NBC Sports Philadelphia • • sports
Key Points:
- A reporter visiting London for the first time decided to walk around the city counting Philadelphia Eagles fans, despite the team’s recent losses and limited flight options.
- Starting at 11:04 a.m., the reporter spotted Eagles fans wearing various team apparel, including jerseys of players like Darius Slay and Jalen Hurts, with the count rapidly increasing throughout the afternoon.
- By the time the reporter reached Westminster Abbey, over 80 Eagles fans had been tallied, with fans greeting each other and chanting "Go Birds" even near historic landmarks.
- The final count after walking nearly 5 miles over almost 4 hours was 108 Eagles fans spotted across London, highlighting the team's strong and well-traveling fanbase.
- The Eagles team had stayed in Philadelphia for practice all week before flying to London, where their fans are already present and eagerly awaiting their arrival.
