Eagles ‘Culture’ Takes New Twist After Newcomer Speaks Out originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
It wasn’t that long ago when the Philadelphia Eagles were considered a “dysfunctional” organization. Indeed, in 2020, anonymous sources pinpointed the coach and the quarterback and it led to a complete franchise reshuffle.
In 2023, just a year removed from a Super Bowl appearance, the “dysfunction” term reared its ugly head again. Philadelphia lost six of the final seven games amid consistent in-fighting between their star players.
But things have changed. Winning, as it almost always seems to do, cures all.
Philadelphia not only won the Super Bowl last season but also did so by being one of the tightest-knit groups in the league. Free agent offensive lineman Kendall Lamm noticed this immediately after signing with the Eagles this offseason.
“I understand why the Eagles reached two Super Bowls in three years,” the offensive tackle told ESPN. “Players are never late, never toxic, and after every practice, the room spends 15 minutes sharing personal struggles to stay mentally sharp – something I never got with the Dolphins.”
Lamm’s comments tell of an Eagles team that is singularly focused on trying to repeat this year. That kind of culture is built over time and tested through adversity.
It is interesting that Lamm’s defense of the Eagles culture comes this offseason, though. Yes, the Eagles won the Super Bowl last year, and yes, they are favorites to repeat this year.
But two months before their triumph over the Kansas City Chiefs in New Orleans, the Eagles had to deal with yet another culture problem of their own. After their victory over the Carolina Panthers, A.J. Brown spoke out against the team’s “passing offense” in a rare critique of his quarterback Jalen Hurts.
What followed was a week-long back-and-forth between the locker room and coaching staff.
Let’s not forget that in early September last season, plenty of people called for a coaching and quarterback change when the club was 2- 2.
So which is it? Is Philadelphia’s culture the best in the league, or are they just a couple of losses away from it completely crumbling again?
The reality is that the answer can be both.
When things are going well, the Eagles can be seen as a model organization, and Lamm’s comments only enhance that notion.
When things are off, though, Philadelphia can get into significant trouble. … just like any other team.
Right now, the defending champions are doing well and riding high. But spoets fans know how quickly good faith and positivity can change at the start of a new season.
Yes, even with the Eagles.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 25, 2025, where it first appeared.