The Philadelphia Eagles have reduced their captains from nine to seven this season, featuring a new addition, Jordan Mailata, who expressed surprise and gratitude at his selection.
Mailata takes over the captaincy after the retirements of Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox, with his teammates supporting the decision. Coach Nick Sirianni acknowledged the challenge of selecting captains from a deserving group.
Having transitioned from rugby, Mailata has earned a reputation as a top tackle and is known for his positive presence in the locker room.