Beloved Eagles tradition is being ‘let go’ after 28 seasons… and fans aren’t happy

Beloved Eagles tradition is being 'let go' after 28 seasons… and fans aren't happy

The iconic pep band which has played at every Philadelphia Eagles home game for the last 28 years is being dropped by the team.

According to CBS News Philadelphia, the Eagles Pep Band has been ‘let go’ ahead of the 2025 NFL season as the newly-crowned Super Bowl champions look to move in a new direction.

An Eagles source reportedly said that their on-field entertainment is ‘evolving’ despite not going into details about any specific plans.

Philly officials are believed to have thanked the Pep Band for their years of service with the organization, having just wrapped up their 28th season.

The band has led thousands of fans in singing the Eagles’ famous ‘Fly Eagles Fly’ chant before kickoff and after every touchdown since the 1998 campaign; initially starting off at Veterans Stadium before becoming a staple of Lincoln Financial Field.

And supporters have been left devastated at the team’s decision to cut them after nearly three decades.

The famous Eagles Pep Band is being 'let go' by the team after 28 years, according to reports

The famous Eagles Pep Band is being ‘let go’ by the team after 28 years, according to reports

The #Eagles are “letting go” of their iconic pep band, according to a band member. The band has been playing “Fly Eagles Fly” before every game and after every score for the last 28 seasons.The #Eagles say their on-field entertainment is “evolving,” and thanked them the band.… pic.twitter.com/OMDGxBrOZp

— Eagles Nation (@PHLEaglesNation) March 26, 2025 Read More Shocked ex-Eagles star thought trade news after Super Bowl victory was ‘April Fool’s’ prank article image

‘Why get rid of them? Hold on to traditions! Jeez,’ one wrote on X.

Another commented: ‘Um, @Eagles – this is stupid.’

‘Bad move eagles. Reconsider,’ posted a third.

A fourth put: ‘This decision sucks. And the Eagles “evolving” their on-field entertainment absolutely means a DJ and so much techno.’

While one simply fumed: ‘Don’t like this’.

The band was still made up of its four original members – Bobby Mansure, Brian Saunders, Anthony ‘Skull’ DiMeo and Bruce Mulford – before the Eagles opted to let them go.

Mansure is credited with forming it in 1996, a year after he helped create the legendary ‘Fly Eagles Fly’ song in Saunders’ studio. The group helped the song gain popularity in 1997 and 1998 through a ‘Learn Your Fight Song’ initiative.

Related Posts

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce spark Swiftie fury after posing with ‘MAGA’ stars: ‘Where is her self respect?’

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce spark Swiftie fury after posing with ‘MAGA’ stars: ‘Where is her self respect?’

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift have sparked a meltdown among her fanbase after they were seeing hanging out with the ‘MAGA’ co-hosts of ‘Bussin’ With The Boys’. The popular…

Travis Kelce and George Kittle belt out ‘Love Story’ with Taylor Swift in fresh clip that sends fans into meltdown

Travis Kelce and George Kittle belt out ‘Love Story’ with Taylor Swift in fresh clip that sends fans into meltdown

Taylor Swift stole the headlines from her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s ‘тιԍнт End University’ event in Nashville this week, but the singer also shared a cool moment with…

Ravens star Kyle Hamilton announces engagement to high school sweetheart Reese Damm

Ravens star Kyle Hamilton announces engagement to high school sweetheart Reese Damm

Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton is engaged to his high school sweetheart, Reese Damm. The defensive back shared an image of him getting down on one knee…

Ex-NFL quarterback’s shock Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes comparison divides opinion

Ex-NFL quarterback’s shock Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes comparison divides opinion

Legendary NFL quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has split fan opinion after claiming that Aaron Rodgers was ‘better’ in his prime than Patrick Mahomes.  Debates over where Rodgers stands within…

Pablo Torre says the NFL is monitoring his media appearances after collusion leak

Pablo Torre says the NFL is monitoring his media appearances after collusion leak

Journalist Pablo Torre said the NFL is monitoring his media appearances after he reported on his podcast on Tuesday that the league allegedly colluded with its 32 franchises to…

49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir arrested for parking incident with cops

49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir arrested for parking incident with cops

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir was arrested Thursday evening in Los Angeles and charged with resisting a peace officer, according to TMZ. Law enforcement sources told…