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The streak is over. For the first time since the Philadelphia Eagles won the NFC East four straight seasons from 2001 to 2004, there is a repeat champion in the division.

Heading into Week 16, the Eagles needed either one win or a Dallas Cowboys loss to secure the division. They got the job done on Saturday against another divisional rival, the Washington Commanders. In each of the last 20 seasons, the previous year’s divisional champion had been dethroned—until now.

After winning the Super Bowl in 2024 in dominant fashion, the Eagles entered the 2025 season as heavy favorites to win the NFC East again. This was notable since many previous top contenders with a chance to repeat ultimately faltered. Back in July, our Geoff Mosher took a closer look at why division champions had failed to defend their titles in recent years.

That bizarre trend is now over. The Eagles will raise another banner at Lincoln Financial Field and will have at least one home game in the playoffs. Their most likely playoff seed is the 3-seed in the NFC, although the 2-seed remains within reach. While less probable, securing the 1-seed or the 4-seed is also still possible.

On the downside, winning the division means the Eagles will face another challenging first-place schedule in 2026.

— @JimmyKempski | thePhillyVoice
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FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away Thursday morning, the team announced.

“It is with extreme sadness that the Dallas Cowboys share that Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away this morning. Marshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our organization. Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family,” the team said in a statement. He was 24 years old.

The Cowboys have not disclosed any details regarding the cause of Kneeland’s death.

Kneeland was the Cowboys’ second-round pick out of Western Michigan in the 2024 NFL Draft, selected 56th overall. In Monday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals, he scored the Cowboys’ first touchdown by recovering a blocked punt in the end zone.

The team is currently on their bye week and is not scheduled to return to practice until Monday.

During the 2024 season, Kneeland missed two games due to injury but was credited with 15 tackles, one sack, two tackles for loss, and six quarterback hurries. As a rookie in 2023, he missed six games with a knee injury but still recorded 17 tackles, two tackles for loss, 13 quarterback pressures, a pass breakup, and a fumble recovery.

Before joining the NFL, Kneeland set records at Godwin Heights High School in Wyoming, Michigan, for tackles, sacks, and tackles for loss. During his college career at Western Michigan, he played in 38 games and amassed 27.5 tackles for loss, 13 sacks, three forced fumbles, and three pass deflections.

In 2023, Kneeland earned second-team All-Mid-American Conference honors, finishing the season with 57 tackles, 4.5 sacks, and 7.5 tackles for loss in just nine games.

Kneeland is the second Dallas Cowboys player to pass away during the season in recent years. In 2012, linebacker Jerry Brown died in a car crash in which teammate Josh Brent was driving.

The Cowboys organization, players, and fans mourn the loss of Marshawn Kneeland and extend their deepest condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time.
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Eagles are repeat NFC East champs for the first time in over 20 years

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