Eagles fans swarm Lincoln Financial Field for preseason game against Browns
Fans have high hopes for the Eagles this year, and they're confident they'll come out on top.
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Philadelphia Eagles took on the Cleveland Browns at Lincoln Financial Field Thursday night.
It was the team's second preseason game, and fans were more excited than ever to be back in the stands.
Thousands arrived at the Linc and for some, it was their first game at the stadium.
"I've never seen them play live in action, so it's going to be something I really like," said Tahj Edmonds from North Philadelphia.
"This is my son, Nash," said Matt Groark from Medford, New Jersey, who went to the game with the kids. "To bring them to their first game and experience this is something special."
Despite this being many people's first time at the Linc, they are all die-hard Eagles fans.
Action News asked 9-year-old Santiago Datis from Vorhees, New Jersey, how long he has been a super-fan.
"For my entire life!" he answered. "Philly's my heart."
Fans have high hopes for the Eagles this year, and they're confident they'll come out on top.
"Don't let anyone say you won't make it, you're going all the way. You heard me!" said Monty G from Philadelphia.
"This is the time, it starts today," added Jamie Pagliei from Ridley Park. "Our trip ends in Vegas holding up the Lombardi. Go Birds!"
The Birds' next game will be on Thursday at the Linc against the Colts.
Meanwhile, sources confirm to ESPN that Eagles edge rusher Haason Reddick will have surgery on his injured thumb.
The injury occurred during Monday's joint practice with the Cleveland Browns.
Although Reddick is expected to miss practice time, the Eagles are confident he will be ready for the regular-season opener against the New England Patriots on Sept. 10, according to a league source.
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