Governor Shapiro vows Philadelphia will remain home for the Eagles

During the Eagles’ annual open practice, Governor Josh Shapiro affirmed that the team will remain in Philadelphia, rejecting rumors of a move elsewhere. He said the state will cooperate with the franchise once it finalizes its stadium preferences. The Eagles, whose lease at Lincoln Financial Field extends to the 2032 season, have begun a long-term planning process that could involve renovating the existing venue or constructing a new facility.

Owner Jeffrey Lurie described the effort as “exploratory research” and has not committed to keeping the team within South Philadelphia or even the city limits. Shapiro reiterated that the organization’s future home will be in Philadelphia and that discussions will follow the team’s decision. The team’s history in the city dates back to 1933, moving from Franklin Field to Veterans Stadium before opening Lincoln Financial Field in 2003. The situation mirrors recent NFL relocation talks, such as the Chicago Bears’ consideration of a stadium in Hammond, Indiana, highlighted by Bears president Kevin Warren.