ST.Eagles CB Arrives Late to Practice After Last-Minute Red-Eye — But His Reason Turned a Fine Into a Lesson in Loyalty
Philadelphia, PA – November 3, 2025 — Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell slipped into Monday’s walkthrough thirty-five minutes late, hoodie half-zipped and a flimsy airline wrist tag still looped around his bag. He wasn’t careless or oversleeping — he’d just stepped off a red-eye from Florida after keeping a promise bigger than football.
A second-year defensive back out of Toledo, Mitchell flew home to support a 12-year-old foster kid he met through a Philly–Florida anti-violence program last spring. The boy’s placement changed abruptly Sunday evening; a caseworker asked if Mitchell could be present for the late-night intake and the first-thing-Monday check-in. He said yes, sat through the paperwork, walked the kid into the building at dawn — then sprinted to the airport.
“He needed to see somebody stay,” Mitchell said after drills, eyes heavy but steady. “You talk about accountability in football — it starts with showing up for people. I told him I would, so I did.”
Head coach Nick Sirianni had the disciplinary slip ready — a team fine or extra special-teams periods. Once the staff heard the reason, the tone shifted. “We coach men, not just players,” Sirianni said. “Quinyon wasn’t dodging accountability — he was embracing responsibility where it matters most. We’ll coach the football details; we’ll also back the right priorities.”
Teammates co-signed immediately. “That’s who he is,” veteran corner Darius Slay said. “He closes space on the field, and he closes gaps for kids who need somebody. You can’t teach that kind of no-hesitation love.”
Mitchell has been earning rotational snaps behind the vets and already notched key third-down breakups in spot duty. He shrugs at the stat sheet. “Back home they talk about blocks like they’re only for receivers,” he said. “But the biggest blocks are the ones you build around somebody’s life. If one early flight keeps a promise, I’m booking the seat.”
The Eagles now turn the page to their next NFC test, with Mitchell back in his routine — film, footwork, and fundamentals. He’s still fighting for bigger reps, but inside the NovaCare Complex, he just secured something deeper than snaps: a standard of loyalty that outlives a box score.
Eagles on the Verge of Reaching a Deal with 4x Pro Bowler & All-Pro DE – A Major Hit Before the Trade Deadline with Just 1 Day Left.
Philadelphia, PA – November 3, 2025
– With less than 24 hours remaining before the NFL trade deadline closes at 4:00 PM ET on November 4, the Philadelphia Eagles are on the verge of finalizing a blockbuster deal to acquire defensive end (DE) Trey Hendrickson from the Cincinnati Bengals.
According to sources close to the negotiations, the Eagles—led by General Manager Howie Roseman—are making significant progress in bringing in this 4-time Pro Bowler and All-Pro star to bolster their already formidable defense in the Super Bowl chase.
Hendrickson, 30 years old, is in the final year of his $21 million contract with the Bengals and has expressed a desire to leave since April of this year, seeking a better opportunity for a championship run.
With the Bengals struggling in the 2025 season at a 3-5 record following their latest loss to the Chicago Bears, the Ohio team appears willing to part ways with Hendrickson in exchange for future assets, avoiding losing him for nothing in free agency next offseason.
🚨BREAKING: The #Eagles are the co-FAVORITES to TRADE for #Bengals star DE Trey Hendrickson, per @Polymarket.
Trey is a 4x Pro Bowler & All-Pro and is 30 years old.
Hendrickson is in the final year of his deal. Howie Roseman will be aggressive in adding an elite pass rusher. pic.twitter.com/WZ2XUPUm7X — MLFootball (@MLFootball) November 2, 2025
Hendrickson leads the NFL in sacks this season with 7.5 quarterback takedowns and has proven his value through four consecutive Pro Bowl selections, along with an All-Pro honor in 2021. “Trey is an elite pass rusher, the kind of player who can completely transform a defense,” a source from the Eagles shared. “Roseman never misses opportunities like this.”
The Eagles, currently holding a 5-2 record and leading the NFC East, are looking to add firepower to their defense following injuries to players like Brandon Graham.
According to reports, the trade package could include a 2026 second-round pick, along with one or two young players such as safety Sydney Brown or linebacker Nakobe Dean—a proposal that has been hotly discussed among Bengals fans on social media.
Roseman, known for his aggressive approach in trades (such as the deals for A.J. Brown and Jalen Reddick in the past), is expected to push hard in the final hours. On the Polymarket platform, the Eagles are currently co-favorites to land Hendrickson, with odds reaching 48%, surpassing competitors like the San Francisco 49ers or Indianapolis Colts.
If the deal goes through, Hendrickson would team up with Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis to form a fearsome front line, enhancing the Eagles’ ability to dominate opposing quarterbacks—a key factor in the playoffs.
Eagles fans on X (Twitter) are buzzing with excitement over this prospect, with numerous posts like “Howie NEVER sleeps” or “Trey to Philly? We’re unstoppable!” However, risks remain: The Bengals might demand a higher price, and some sources indicate the team is still hesitant, especially if they win their next game.
With the trade deadline ticking down, this could be the biggest twist of the 2025 season. The Eagles are proving they’re not just contenders but true hunters in the trade market. Let’s wait and see if Hendrickson dons the Eagles’ green jersey this week.
