During the 2025 offseason, Jason Peters announced his retirement from the NFL. Peters is mostly known for his time with the Philadelphia Eagles, but had a few stints with other teams as well. That includes Philadelphia's rival, the Dallas Cowboys.
Peters, who spent 11 years in seafoam green, is well-versed in the Cowboys-Eagles rivalry.
In 2022 as a member of Dallas, Peters indicated that Cowboys-Eagles matchups always tend to mean a little more.
Jason Peters on Cowboys/Eagles rivalry, dislike between fanbases: “I just know Philly fans are f**kin idiots when it comes to the camaraderie and the Cowboys, any team, really. … They know that. They pride themselves on being nasty. Philly fans are the wildest fans out there.”
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) October 12, 2022
After 12 years in Philadelphia, Jason Peters meant this in the nicest way possible: Eagles fans are “f----- idiots.” pic.twitter.com/r49WncKc6D
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) October 12, 2022
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Throughout his time in Dallas, Peters played in 10 games, but only started once. He suffered multiple injuries throughout the season, including to his hip, which kept him out of the Cowboys' loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Round.
That season, ahead of his first time playing the Eagles as an opponent, Peters announced that he's "ready to roll."
Cowboys OL Jason Peters returned to practice today, leading up to Sunday night’s game in Philadelphia. He spent 12 years with Eagles. Last Thursday, Peters suffered a chest/rib injury in padded practice, sidelining him vs. Rams. pic.twitter.com/zzf3Jw2ZIz
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) October 12, 2022
Cowboys OL Jason Peters practiced today and appears ready to play Sunday against the Eagles: “I’m good. I practiced today. I feel good. I’m ready to roll.”
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) October 12, 2022
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The future Hall of Famer had an emotional return to Philadelphia. He earned multiple All-Pro selections during his time in the City of Brotherly Love, cementing his status as one of the best offensive tackles of his generation. He also helped deliver the franchise's first Super Bowl victory, the crowning achievement of a tenure filled with numerous highs.
Every once in a blue moon, a player like Jason Peters comes around. I’m blessed to have coached him. His combination of powerful run blocking and quickness in pass protection is unusual. Not only was he physically gifted, but his instincts were unmatched. Jason, thank you for… pic.twitter.com/tWpZJ3Tx7V
— Jeff Stoutland (@CoachStoutland) February 26, 2025
While he played for both sides, Peters has a special place in his heart for the Eagles and the city of Philadelphia. That didn't leave him, even when suiting up for a rival.
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