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AJ Brown brings Lombardi Trophy to young Eagles fan recovering in hospital after Philadelphia plane crash

Philadelphia Eagles star wide receiver A.J. Brown did not wait for Friday’s parade to celebrate winning the Super Bowl with fans.

Brown visited the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia on Wednesday with the Lombardi Trophy in hand to visit with 10-year-old Andre Howard III, who heroically protected his sister from debris after a medical transport plane crashed in Philadelphia late last month.

Andre Howard III, a devout Eagles fan, heroically protected his sister from debris after a medical transport plane crashed in Philadelphia late last month. (Andre Howard Jr./Lashawn Hamiel)

In an open letter to Brown shared on Facebook, Andre’s mother thanked the NFL star for the “love and support” he showed her son.

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“Thank you for being a man of your word. By great surprise on this day my son was beyond grateful to meet you,” he message read. “Caught us all by surprise. For Someone ‘(ANDRE)’ my son who usually talk so much, you had him smiling from ear to ear and Mute.

“I felt his heart pounding through his chest. The amount of love and support you gave being so patient and calling Saquon Barkley for him was beyond appreciated. Thank you for everything and bringing that WIN home for ‘TRE’ the world’s greatest SUPERHERO.”

Andre Howard III underwent emergency brain surgery and one of the first questions he asked his dad when he woke up was if he had missed the Super Bowl. (Andre Howard Jr./Lashawn Hamiel)

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Andre and his family had gone out for donuts the night a medical transport jet crashed into a Philadelphia neighborhood, killing all six people on board. His father, Andre Howard Jr., said they were in the car when debris started hitting the vehicle.

Howard saw his son in the backseat covering his sister.

“I turn around — there’s a piece of metal sticking out of my son’s head from the plane,” Howard said.

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Andre, a devout Eagles fan, underwent emergency brain surgery and one of the first questions he asked his dad when he woke up was if he had missed the Super Bowl. He had not.

A.J. Brown called Andre Howard III his “hero” in a post on social media. (Andre Howard Jr./Lashawn Hamiel)

Brown responded to photos of the visit posted by the NFL, calling Andre “my hero.” He said before the big game that he would be “playing” for Andre on Sunday, with hopes of visiting him soon “with some hardware.”

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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February 14, 2025
Fox News Sports Huddle Newsletter: Super Bowl draws historic audience as Eagles win second Lombardi Trophy

Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Fox sports presenter Terry Bradshaw (L) interviews Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (R) during the championship trophy presentation after the Eagles’ game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome. (Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)

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RECORD-SETTING – FOX’s presentation of Super Bowl LIX became the most-watched Super Bowl on record, with a projected 127.7 million viewers tuning in across all platforms. Continue reading …

‘THANKS TO HIM’ – Two of the Eagles’ biggest faces expressed their faith after Philadelphia steamrolled the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl. Continue reading …

CHAOS IN PHILLY – A wild scene broke out in Philadelphia’s City Center as fans descended on the city’s famous Broad Street to celebrate the Eagles winning the franchise’s second Super Bowl title. Continue reading …

Towels from the laundry truck appear to have been set on fire following the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl victory. (Sam Hartson/FreedomNewsTV)

THE SWIFT EFFECT – Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley weighed in on the attention singer Taylor Swift has received, including some boos from fans attending Super Bowl LIX. Continue reading …

BIG DECISION – Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce, who recently wrapped up his 12th NFL season, will take some time to mull his football future. Continue reading …

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‘VERY DISAPPOINTED’ – Former Carolina Panthers star Steve Smith Sr. came to the defense of his former teammates after Cam Newton characterized the players as “losers” prior to his arrival. Continue reading …

FILE – Carolina Panthers’ Steve Smith, left, and Cam Newton, right, share a laugh during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)

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February 13, 2025
Trump greets Chiefs star on field at Super Bowl LIX after picking them to win Lombardi Trophy

President Donald Trump arrived at Caesars Superdome on Sunday, marking the first time a sitting president had ever attended the Super Bowl.

In a pre-taped interview with Bret Baier, the president tabbed the Kansas City Chiefs as his pick to win the big game.

As he entered the stadium, he took some time to walk around the field and shook hands with Chiefs star defensive lineman Chris Jones.

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President Donald Trump, left, shakes hands with Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) before the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Jones has often been emotional during the playing of the national anthem, especially during the playoffs. He explained to reporters during the week why he cries.

“Quick story. I was watching the movie ‘300.’ One of my favorite movies, you know? Right before they go into battle, you have some like, crying, because they’re so mad. They’re going to war,” he said. “In a sense of playing football, I actually go into that mindframe, like, I might not make it home tonight – knowing I’m going to make it home, but knowing I’m going to war. It’s going to get bloody. It’s going to get physical. I might not make it out. I might make it out. So in the midst of the national anthem, I have to put myself in that mindframe.”

Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) greets President Donald Trump before playing against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX at Ceasars Superdome. (Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)

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Trump said he was hesitant about making a pick because of the greatness that will be on the field. But, he took experience over all.

“I watched this great quarterback, who has, by the way, has a phenomenal wife,” he said, referencing Patrick and Brittany Mahomes. “She’s a Trump fan. She’s a MAGA fan, so I happened to love her, but she’s a great person.

“I guess you have to say a quarterback who has won as much as he’s won, I have to go with Kansas City.”

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was less than enthusiastic about Trump making the game, saying he could do “whatever he wants.” Both Mahomes said it was “cool” to play in front of him, while Traivs Kelce called it an “honor.”

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The six-time Pro Bowler had five sacks and 37 tackles in 15 games this season. He has a sack and five tackles in the playoffs this year. He has 3.5 sacks in 21 playoff games in his career.

If Trump’s pick comes to fruition, the Chiefs would become the first team in NFL history to win three consecutive Super Bowls. The potential historic run began two years ago against the Eagles.

Fox News’ Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.

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February 9, 2025
Bill Belichick jokes Lombardi Trophy should be renamed after Tom Brady

The NFL team that wins the Super Bowl at the end of the season is handed the Vince Lombardi Trophy.

Lombardi was the head coach of the Green Bay Packers when he led the team to two straight victories over the American Football League champions – the Kansas City Chiefs and Oakland Raiders, respectively. It wasn’t until the third NFL-AFL championship game that the term Super Bowl was used.

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Tom Brady of the New England Patriots celebrates after defeating the Atlanta Falcons, 34-28, during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium on Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston, Texas. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Lombardi’s Packers were one of the most dominant teams of the era. He had led Green Bay to three other NFL championships before the idea of an NFL vs. AFL was conceived.

Because of the history, the Super Bowl trophy was named after Lombardi. It’s one of the most prestigious trophies in sports, next to Lord Stanley’s Cup and the FIFA World Cup Trophy.

Legendary head coach Bill Belichick discussed the Super Bowl with Jim Gray on the “Let’s Go!” podcast. He told Gray it was the players who really deserve the credit for the Super Bowl victory. The legendary sportscaster reminded Belichick that it was Lombardi who the trophy was named for and not Bart Starr, who was the MVP of the first two games.

“Maybe they should name it the Brady Trophy,” Belichick joked, referencing New England Patriots legend Tom Brady. “He won seven of them.”

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Belichick said teams can’t win without good players. He said he learned that when he was a defensive coordinator under Bill Parcells with the New York Giants and when he helped put together a tremendous Hall of Fame defense with the Patriots.

Bill Belichick in a Patriots hoodie. (IMAGN)

“You can’t win games without good players. I don’t care who the coach is. It’s impossible. You can’t win without good players,” he said. “I found that out when I had (Lawrence) Taylor, (Carl) Banks, Harry Carson, Jim Burt, Everson Walls, all those guys with the Giants.

“Same thing when we got good at Cleveland and at New England it’s (Willie) McGinest, it’s (Mike) Vrabel, it’s (Tedy) Bruschi, it’s Corey Dillon, it’s Randy Moss, Troy Brown, Lawyer Malloy, Ty Law, Rodney Harrison. Those are guys that won the games, man. I didn’t make any tackles. I didn’t make any kicks. That was (Adam) Vinatieri, made that kick in four inches of snow.”

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Brady and Belichick won six Super Bowl titles together with the Patriots. The star quarterback then won one more with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.

January 29, 2025