After 11 seasons in the NFL, defensive end Vinny Curry is retiring from football, and he will do so as a Philadelphia Eagle.
Curry, who played a key role in the Eagles’ Super Bowl LII victory in 2017, made his retirement announcement during the PHLY Eagles postgame show after Philadelphia’s win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Nov. 10. Reflecting on his career, Curry shared the significance of retiring with the team he grew up cheering for. “Growing up as a 5-year-old kid and being a diehard Eagles fan, to play here… and win a Super Bowl here, and to retire as an Eagle means a lot,” he said.
To honor Curry’s contributions, the Eagles will hold a retirement celebration at Lincoln Financial Field on Thursday, Nov. 14, when they face off against the Washington Commanders. “I think the only thing that’ll make that night more special is if we win,” Curry added.
A native of New Jersey, Curry was drafted by the Eagles in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He spent his first six seasons in Philadelphia, then moved to Tampa Bay for one year before returning to the Eagles for the 2019 and 2020 seasons. His final NFL season was with the New York Jets in 2022.
Curry’s leadership and energy were central to the Eagles’ Super Bowl run, with his pregame chant, “We all we got. We all we need,” becoming a rallying cry for the team and the city. Over his eight seasons with Philadelphia, Curry recorded 204 tackles, 30 sacks (ranking 19th in franchise history), five forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries in 111 games.
“Vinny Curry’s contributions were always on display, and it was his role on our Super Bowl-winning team that defined his legacy,” said Eagles Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie. “Vinny’s genuine love and passion for the Eagles growing up allowed him to connect so easily with our team and city. His commitment over eight seasons, along with everything he gave to his teammates and coaches on the field, was truly authentic and always came from the heart.”
Curry will serve as an honorary captain for Thursday’s game, where the Eagles (7-2) will take on the Commanders (7-3). The Eagles currently lead the NFC East.
