Time certainly has flown. It’s been a long time since we watched the Philadelphia Eagles end an era at Veterans Stadium with a depressing loss in the NFC Championship Game. Curse those Tampa Bay Buccaneers! Still, despite a sad ending to a wonderful era, no Ronde Barber pick-six or Joe Jurevicius dash down the sideline can erase the memories of that dump we all held in high regard.

Several months later, Philadelphia opened Lincoln Financial Field. Their first opponent was those same Buccaneers. Unfortunately, the night did not go as planned.

Eagles fans would have to endure seeing their team open an era in their new stadium in the same manner they closed the last one with a crushing loss. Cheer up, though. This story is a happy one because Philadelphia has certainly bounced back since then.

Since 2003, “The Linc,” affectionately known as such, has hosted five NFC Championship Games, four of which resulted in victories that secured the Eagles’ spot in the Super Bowl. This period has marked the best era of Eagles football that we have experienced. However, a stadium that many new fans grew up in is in need of renovations, and changes may be on the way.

Imagine seeing Philadelphia Eagles games under a retractable roof.

What an era of NFL football! We’ve seen new stadiums built. We’ve seen major renovations, and by the looks of things, the Chicago Bears, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs, and Washington Commanders are all building new homes. (Sheesh… It’s about time for the Commanders.) The Buffalo Bills and Tennessee Titans are already building new homes, and there are whispers of changes in the City of Brotherly Love.

The Eagles’ lease expires in 2032. Fear not. They aren’t going anywhere, but CBS Sports’ Jeff Kerr reports something could be afoot.

“Lincoln Financial Field is still in good shape and has been upgraded with renovations over the past two decades, but the stadium is 22 years old and heading into its 23rd season hosting the Eagles. For comparison, Veterans Stadium turned 22 in 1993 and lasted just nine more years before making way for Lincoln Financial Field. “The Vet” was in significantly worse shape than “The Linc,” which made it an urgent need to be replaced over the last leg of its lifespan.”

So, what does that mean? New stadium? Renovations? What if they made some upgrades and slapped a roof on the place?

“Upgrades to the stadium would be paramount, but the Eagles could alter the exterior of the stadium as well — using the land as a foundation for a significant change. Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie is committed towards getting the Super Bowl to Philadelphia, which could pave the way for Lincoln Financial Field to transform into a retractable roof stadium… This isn’t out of the realm of possibility.”

In past years, we have seen concerts. We have seen Kevin Hart host a comedy show there (and record it for a Netflix release). We’ve seen other non-football events, such as WrestleMania XL.

The FIFA Club World Cup made The Linc its backdrop in 2025. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be played on its field, too. Here’s about as plain a statement as can be made. Jeffrey Lurie doesn’t just want a cool football field. He wants a sports and entertainment megacomplex.

This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Eagles could have bold plans for a Lincoln Financial Field renovation