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Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb shades fans by claiming Eagles have the most passionate fanbase

Dallas Cowboys fans should probably turn away.

Days after the Cowboys’ divisional rival bested the Kansas City Chiefs to win the Super Bowl, star receiver CeeDee Lamb decided to add salt to the wound, saying that the Philadelphia Eagles have a “more passionate” fanbase than Dallas.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) makes a touchdown over the Cincinnati Bengals in the first quarter during Monday Night Football at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. (IMAGN)

“Eagles – they’re crazy,” Lamb told digital content creator Katie Feeney in an interview this week.

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“Our fans are deep, but they’re not – I don’t wanna say nothing crazy – but the Eagles got it.”

Eagles fans, notorious for their passion and ability to climb a greased pole, had their chance to shine on Friday as the team celebrated their 40-22 victory over the defending champions with a parade in downtown Philadelphia.

Even Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro took a dig during his speech at the Super Bowl parade rally.

Philadelphia Eagles fans hold a sign that reads, “Go Saquon Go” during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)

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“People love to hate on the Eagles. People love to hate on Philly. I think we became America’s Team in all of this. I hope Dallas hears this,” Shapiro yelled during his speech.

But despite Lamb’s flattery, the veteran wideout seems content with remaining in Dallas.

He signed a four-year, $136 million contract extension in August that will keep him in Dallas until 2028. Despite missing the playoffs, Lamb had another standout season.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb watches from the sidelines during the first half against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on Jan. 5, 2025. (Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images)

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He finished top 10 among receivers this past season with 101 receptions for 1,194 yards and six touchdowns despite being sidelined for the remainder of the season in December.

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February 15, 2025
Eagles star rookie Cooper DeJean suffers ‘battle scar’ from massive Bud Light chain during Super Bowl parade

Philadelphia Eagles rookie Cooper DeJean walked away from Friday’s Super Bowl celebrations with lasting memories and possibly a scar.

The star cornerback had a notable gash above his left eye during the Super Bowl parade in downtown Philadelphia. But unlike general manager Howie Roseman, who was hit with an errant beer can, DeJean’s injury was self-inflicted.

Philadelphia Eagles safety Reed Blankenship (left), tight end Dallas Goedert (center) and cornerback Cooper DeJean (right) during the Super Bowl LIX championship parade and rally in Philadelphia on Feb. 14, 2025. (Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)

“Might be the best day of my life. I got a little battle scar going on,” DeJean told FOX Sports in an interview during the parade route.

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“I hit myself with this big a– chain,” he said with a laugh, referring to the oversize Bud Light chain hanging around his neck.

One Philly fan seemed to track down the moment the injury occurred – it appeared to be when DeJean was spraying the crowd with beer.

The fan shared the picture with DeJean on X, and he confirmed.

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean (33) celebrates during the Super Bowl LIX championship parade and rally in Philadelphia on Feb. 14, 2025. (Caean Couto-Imagn Images)

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“Yes. Battle scars. I love this city,” he said in response.

DeJean, drafted by the Eagles in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, had an immediate impact in his first NFL season, which was headlined by a stellar performance in the Eagles’ 40-22 win over the Kansas City Chiefs.

On his 22nd birthday, he picked off Patrick Mahomes to score a touchdown and became the first player in Super Bowl history to intercept a pass or score a touchdown on his birthday.

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Eagles GM Howie Roseman was also left bloodied after Friday’s parade.

Philadelphia Eagles executive vice president and general manager Howie Roseman enjoys a cigar during the team’s NFL football Super Bowl 59 parade and celebration, Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Images showed the football executive with a large gash in his forehead, which was later revealed to be the result of an errant beer can thrown his way.

At the final destination of Friday’s parade, Roseman shouted to fans, “I bleed for this city!”

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February 15, 2025
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shaprio mocked for Cowboys dig at Eagles’ Super Bowl parade speech

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro couldn’t help bringing up the Dallas Cowboys while celebrating the Philadelphia Eagles Friday.

During the Eagles’ victory parade celebrating Sunday’s Super Bowl victory, Shapiro gave a speech in which he suggested the Eagles are “America’s Team.”

“People love to hate on the Eagles. People love to hate on Philly. I think we became America’s Team in all of this. I hope Dallas hears this,” Shapiro yelled during his speech.

Shapiro then reposted a Sports Illustrated article that covered his comments on X. Many critics were quick to mock him for the comments in response.

“Crazy thinking about a team that hasn’t won a Super Bowl in 30 years during the parade,” one user wrote.

“We don’t want to be America’s team. Why would you think we do? Just stop,” wrote another user.

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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in his office in the state Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., Dec. 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Daniel Shanken)

Other critics were quick to point out the Eagles share a state with the Pittsburgh Steelers, who have a longer history of success than the Eagles, with six Super Bowl wins compared to the Eagles’ two.

“They’re not even Pennsylvania’s team,” one user wrote.

Another user asked, “If the Steelers win next year…what will you say?”

Many users pointed out how much time Shapiro and Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker took during their speeches. Parker was even booed during hers and was met with chants of “wrap it up!” from fans.

“You and the mayor should’ve just said “Go Birds” and then exited the stage. No one was there to see either of you. I said what I said,” one user wrote in response.

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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker next to the Vince Lombardi Trophy during the Super Bowl championship parade and rally. (Kirby Lee/Imagn Images)

Another user wrote, “You and Cherelle hogged way too much time at the podium. Nobody wanted to listen to either of you.”

Shapiro has come under fire from conservatives after suing President Donald Trump‘s administration Thursday to unfreeze federal funds. Shapiro said the administration’s decision jeopardizes Pennsylvania projects, including “reclaiming abandoned mine land, capping and plugging orphan wells, and lowering consumer costs.”

Meanwhile, the Commonwealth is incurring debt on federally approved projects.

“The federal government has entered into a contract with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, promising to provide billions of dollars in congressionally approved funding that we have committed to serious needs – like protecting public health; cutting energy costs; providing safe, clean drinking water; and creating jobs in rural communities. With this funding freeze, the Trump administration is breaking that contract, and it’s my job as governor to protect Pennsylvania’s interests,” Shapiro said.

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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro waves to Eagles fans during the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl victory parade along South Broad Street in Philadelphia, Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. (Daniella Heminghaus/USA Today Network via Imagn Images)

“While multiple federal judges have ordered the Trump administration to unfreeze this funding, access has not been restored, leaving my administration with no choice but to pursue legal action to protect the interests of the Commonwealth and its residents.”

The Trump administration has called the legal challenges to Trump’s executive orders “an attempt to undermine the will of the American people.” The White House on Thursday dismissed Shapiro’s lawsuit as an extension of the “left’s resistance.”

“Radical leftists can either choose to swim against the tide and reject the overwhelming will of the people, or they can get on board and work with President Trump to advance his wildly popular agenda. These lawsuits are nothing more than an extension of the left’s resistance — and the Trump administration is ready to face them in court,” White House principal deputy press secretary Harrison Fields said.

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February 15, 2025
Philadelphia mayor jeered by Eagles fans during Super Bowl parade speech: ‘Wrap it up!’

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has already made a spelling error in one speech about the Philadelphia Eagles, and now she may have gone over the word count in another.

During the Eagles’ Super Bowl LIX victory parade on Friday, Parker took to the podium to deliver her speech to the team’s gathered fans. But eventually, those in attendance started to boo her and chant “Wrap it up!” once they felt her speech went on too long.

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Parker’s speech ultimately ended up going more than five minutes. Most of the other speeches on Friday were brief.

The parade also featured Eagles general manager Howie Roseman getting hit in the head with a beer can, which caused him to bleed, and a shooting that injured two women.

The mayor’s Eagles-related speeches became a point of criticism in January ahead of the team’s divisional round playoff victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Jan. 19, when she misspelled the team name. During a chant to celebrate the Eagles’ playoff run, the Democratic mayor attempted the fan base’s signature chant of spelling out the team name. However, she spelled it “E-L-G-S-E-S.”

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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker rings a ceremonial bell before the game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Houston Rockets at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Jan 15, 2024. (Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports)

The error prompted mass online mockery.

Parker addressed this mistake during a press conference just days later.

“We don’t promise perfection, I’m so happy I never have,” she told the gathering. “Especially after I couldn’t spell ‘Eagles’ right.”

Reporters in attendance laughed in response.

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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker stands next to the Vince Lombardi Trophy during the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl LIX championship parade and rally on Friday. (Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)

The Democrat’s misspelling was then turned into a T-shirt by the independent Philadelphia sports apparel business Philly Goat.

Parker is in her first term after winning the mayoral election in 2023, becoming the first woman mayor in the city’s history when she defeated Republican David Oh.

Parker served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 2005-15, and then on the Philadelphia city council from 2015-22.

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Jackson Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital. He previously worked for ESPN and Business Insider. Jackson has covered the Super Bowl and NBA Finals, and has interviewed iconic figures Usain Bolt, Rob Gronkowski, Jerry Rice, Troy Aikman, Mike Trout, David Ortiz and Roger Clemens.

February 15, 2025
Philadelphia police officers reenact Eagles’ tush push ahead of Super Bowl parade

Even the Philadelphia police are getting in on the Eagles’ action.

The Eagles celebrated their Super Bowl victory Friday. And just as the Philly Special from 2018 lives forever in fans’ hearts, the tush push will always have a place in Eagles lore.

Made famous for being pretty much unstoppable, the Birds’ tush push has become a staple.

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) scores a touchdown on a tush push during the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs Feb. 9, 2025, at the Superdome in New Orleans. (Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

And while it’s often imitated, it’s never duplicated, at least not nearly to the Eagles’ success rate.

Philadelphia police officers also imitated the play before Friday’s parade.

A video of the police officer tush push was reposted by the NFL and Philadelphia Police Department.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) scores on a tush push against the San Fransisco 49ers Dec. 3, 2023, at Lincoln Financial Field. (Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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Because of a top-notch offensive line and Jalen Hurts’ ability to squat over 600 pounds, the play has been successful over 90% of the time over the last three years for Philly.

The play has become controversial because it seems that it cannot be stopped. However, it’s clear that nobody is as good at it as the Eagles are.

During the NFC title game, the Washington Commanders’ Frankie Luvu jumped offside numerous times trying to jump the snap for the push, and referees almost awarded the Eagles a touchdown in response.

The Eagles busted out the play for their first of many scores in a 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts smiles on the podium next to defensive tackle Milton Williams (93) after a win over the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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Friday’s parade was marred by the shooting of two women who sustained leg injuries but reportedly remained in stable condition.

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February 14, 2025
Saquon Barkley gifts Eagles offensive linemen trucks of Bud Light after his record-breaking campaign

Saquon Barkley did all of the running, but he knows he had some assists during his record-breaking campaign.

During Super Bowl LIX, the Philadelphia Eagles running back set the all-time record for the most rushing yards in a single season, including the playoffs, with 2,504 yards on the ground.

During an appearance this week on “The Tonight Show,” Barkley said that his offensive linemen had to be in attendance — but ahead of their Super Bowl parade, he perhaps gave the best gift of all.

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Saquon Barkley of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates his touchdown with Lane Johnson as Mekhi Becton looks on during the fourth quarter of the NFC Championship Game against the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Jan. 26. (Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Barkley gave each of his offensive linemen their own truckload of Bud Light.

Barkley dominated all season, much to New York Giants fans’ chagrin. After the Giants opted to move on from him, he became the ninth player in NFL history to rush for 2,000 yards during the regular season. Had he not rested in Week 18, he very well could have broken former running back Eric Dickerson’s single-season rushing record.

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy during the Eagles’ Super Bowl championship parade on Friday. (Damian Giletto/Delaware News Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

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The superstar running back joined the Eagles on a three-year deal this past offseason, and it’s proving to be perhaps their best move in recent memory. Out of his 20 games played, he rushed for 100-plus yards 12 times and eclipsed the 200-yard mark twice.

His regular season earned him Offensive Player of the Year honors — it was the first time that running backs earned the award in back-to-back seasons since 2005 and 2006, when Shaun Alexander and LaDanian Tomlinson won the hardware, respectively (Christian McCaffrey won it last year).

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

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Barkley ran for only 57 yards in the Super Bowl on Sunday, a rare bright spot for the Kansas City Chiefs — but he’s the one who came out with the Lombardi Trophy.

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February 14, 2025
Saquon Barkley spots Eagles ball boy in parade crowd, lifts him over barricades to join the action

The City of Brotherly Love hosted its second Super Bowl victory parade Friday.

A huge contingent of Philadelphia Eagles fans gathered along the parade route that stretched down Broad Street, the city’s famous thoroughfare.

Eagles players, coaches and executives, gathered atop floats and waved to supporters. Some players, including Saquon Barkley, opted for closer interactions with the fans at certain points of the parade.

As Barkley walked along the street, he spotted the team’s ball boy.

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Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, center, holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy during the Eagles’ Super Bowl championship parade Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. (Damian Giletto/Delaware News Journal/USA Today Network via Imagn Images)

After greeting the ball boy, Barkley used a bear hug to help him get over a barricade and onto the parade route.

Barkley also helped create another memorable moment during the celebration when he took notice of a sign that said, “Today is my 3rd birthday. Go Birds!”

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Barkley took a moment to take pictures with the young fan as he held her sign. The interaction appeared to leave the 3-year-old’s father in a state of shock.

“I couldn’t believe it was happening,” he said, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Barkley had a memorable first season with the Eagles. After experiencing limited postseason success during his six-year run with the New York Giants, Barkley signed with Philadelphia in the offseason.

People take part in the Philadelphia Eagles’ victory parade Feb. 14, 2025, in Philadelphia after they won the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs. (Mostafa Bassim/Anadolu via Getty Images)

He ran for a career-high 2,005 yards in the regular season, adding 499 yards on the ground in the postseason during the Eagles’ run to the Super Bowl title.

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley smiles after the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Barkley was mostly contained during the Eagles’ 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl, finishing with 57 rushing yards.

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Barkley also celebrated his birthday on Super Bowl Sunday and reportedly proposed to girlfriend Anna Congdon before the game.

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Chantz Martin is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.

February 14, 2025
At least 2 people shot near Eagles’ Super Bowl parade celebration: reports

At least two people were shot in Philadelphia near the parade route celebrating the Eagles’ Super Bowl LIX victory on Friday, according to multiple reports.

CBS News was the first to report that two people were shot. The Philadelphia Inquirer also reported citing Philadelphia police that the two victims were women, who appeared to be in their 20s and that they were shot by a man in an Eagles jersey after an argument.

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Map for the shooting at the Philadelphia Superbowl Parade.
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The shooting reportedly took place near 23rd, per multiple reports.

Deputy Police Commissioner Frank Vanore told the Inquirer that the victims are in stable condition, but it is unknown whether the women knew the shooter and what the argument was about.

A police officer at Philadelphia’s 9th district told Fox News Digital that the understanding is “something happened out there,” but did not confirm the shooting.

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People take part in the Philadelphia Eagles victory parade, after they won the Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., February 14, 2025. (Mostafa Bassim/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Last year, a shooting erupted at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade in downtown Kansas City. One person was killed and twenty-two others were wounded by gunshots, including eleven children.

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February 14, 2025
Eagles GM Howie Roseman bleeds from forehead after being hit with beer can during Super Bowl parade

Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman was bleeding from his forehead during the team’s Super Bowl victory parade Friday.

Photos show a wide gash on the general manager’s forehead after the incident.

However, it didn’t seem to stop him from partying.

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“I laughed at him a little bit when it happened,” Eagles player Josh Sweat told NBC Sports Philadelphia. “And I know he’s mad at me. … When I saw it, I knew what happened, and I couldn’t contain my laugh. … I did not throw the can at him. But, hey, that’s part of it. They’re throwing full cans and bottles.”

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It was not clear who hurled the can that struck Roseman.

At the final destination of Friday’s parade, Roseman shouted to fans, “I bleed for this city!”

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Roseman has been the Eagles’ general manager since 2010 and is largely credited as the architect of the team’s success since. Under Roseman, the franchise has reached three Super Bowls, winning two.

Under Roseman’s leadership, the Eagles have a 139-104 overall record and a 10-7 playoff record.

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February 14, 2025
Eagles star CJ Gardner-Johnson delivers crude message to Taylor Swift fans at Super Bowl parade

Philadelphia Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson might have had the final say in a back-and-forth with Taylor Swift fans.

Arriving in Philadelphia for the Eagles’ Super Bowl parade on Friday, the NFL player went on Instagram Live to show off his custom hoodie.

Philadelphia Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson celebrates after winning Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on Sunday. (Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)

The shirt, directed at loyal fans of the global pop star, read, “Swifties can LIX my b—s.”

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The dig at fans comes after Gardner-Johnson took aim at Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and his relationship with Swift after the Eagles routed the Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX on Sunday.

Gardner-Johnson took to Instagram and posted a photo of himself and Kelce on the field with a caption that read, “Should’ve stayed w that thick s***.”

The Instagram Story seemingly referenced Kelce’s ex, Kayla Nicole, in comparison to Swift.

Philadelphia Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson went on Instagram Live on Friday before the Super Bowl parade to show off his hoodie aimed at Taylor Swift fans. (ceedy.duce via Instagram)

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Swifties reacted by flooding Google and Yelp with poor reviews for a restaurant owned by Gardner-Johnson’s mom.

“I have friends who were sending me the screenshots,” Delatron Johnson told TMZ Sports. “They were going, ‘Oh my god, look at this!’ And the first thing everyone said was, ‘the Swifties have attacked.’”

Johnson said the restaurant that fans were spamming was her old restaurant, which is now closed.

Philadelphia Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce face off during Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

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The unfavorable reviews were later removed, and Yelp placed an “unusual activity alert” on the restaurant’s page which “temporarily disabled the posting of content.”

Some NFL fans tried to counter the negative reviews by posting good reviews of Johnson’s establishment.

Fox News’ Ryan Gaydos and Chantz Martin contributed to this report.

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February 14, 2025