In 2024, the Philadelphia Eagles will play their first-ever game in South America when they open their regular season in Brazil. This will mark NFL history. The NFL International Series includes this game in an effort to grow the league’s fan base and global reach. On Monday, Commissioner Roger Goodell made the historic announcement.
Owner Jeffrey Lurie said the Eagles are honored to have been chosen for this historic show and that the team is looking forward to seeing Brazil, one of the most culturally varied countries in the world, and its warm, lively, and friendly atmosphere.
But who will the Eagles face in their first encounter in Brazil?
The Eagles’ opponent is still up in the air. The game is scheduled for Friday, September 6 in São Paulo’s Corinthians Arena, the same location as the Olympic Games in 2016 and the FIFA World Cup in 2014. Playing on the Friday night of the inaugural season is a distinctive approach to showcase the league’s global expansion and goals.
The Eagles are coming off a successful 2023 campaign in which they qualified for the playoffs as a wild-card club and finished second in the NFC East with an 11–6 record. They were defeated 32–9 by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the opening round, where quarterback Jalen Hurts struggled against the defense of the reigning champs.
Later this spring, when the 2024 NFL schedule is made public, Philadelphia will learn who their opponent is and when kickoff is scheduled for the Brazil game. With an estimated 38 million sports enthusiasts in Brazil, the game is scheduled for prime time and will be televised globally.
The Kansas City Chiefs’ gifted linebacker has been causing a stir in the NFL. His journey from collegiate football to the professional ranks was characterized by tenacity, diligence, and remarkable stats. At Notre Dame, where he demonstrated his flexibility and football IQ, Drue refined his craft. His time in college served as a springboard for an influential NFL career.
The Los Angeles Chargers selected Tranquill in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft, #130 overall. proving that not everyone who attends on the first night is destined for stardom. Despite not making the first round, there was excitement when he joined the league, and he soon proved his value on the field. Tranquill relocated to the Kansas City Chiefs following a fruitful time with the Chargers.
In just his first season, he started three of the 15 games he participated in with the Chargers, recording 64 total tackles, demonstrating his ability to read plays and make critical stops. 2020 saw him suffer an injury that limited his playing time. He started seven games in the 2021 season as a right inside linebacker. 16 solo tackles, 31 assisted tackles, and 5 tackles for loss were among his stats. He recorded 51 aided tackles, eight sacks, and 95 solo tackles in the 2022 season. Prior to2023, when he joined the Chiefs
Tranquill agreed to a $3,000,000 one-year contract with the Chiefs. His average yearly income is $3,000,000, and his deal includes guarantees of $2,450,000 in addition to a $1,440,000 signing bonus. Tranquill played in 15 games during the 2023 season with the Chiefs, starting eight of them. Among his performance statistics were 78 total tackles and 4.5 sacks.
