The Eagles may have missed their shot at back-to-back Super Bowl titles, but one of their former defensive anchors is still very much in the hunt for a ring - just not in midnight green.
Defensive tackle Milton Williams, who delivered two sacks in the Eagles’ 40-22 rout of the Chiefs in Super Bowl 59, is now chasing another Lombardi Trophy - this time as a Patriot. After signing a four-year deal worth up to $104 million with New England last offseason, Williams has quickly become a cornerstone of a Patriots defense that’s powered its way to Super Bowl 60.
Come Feb. 8, Williams will be suiting up for his third Super Bowl in four seasons. He was part of the Eagles’ squad that came up just short against the Chiefs in 2022, and now finds himself back on the biggest stage - this time facing the Seattle Seahawks with a new team and a new mission.
But Williams isn’t the only former Eagle with a shot at Super Bowl glory this weekend. In fact, there are eight individuals - players, coaches, and even a mentor - with Eagles ties who’ll be part of Sunday’s showdown between the Patriots and Seahawks. Let’s break down who’s who and how each of them got here.
Josh Jobe - Seahawks, Cornerback
Jobe’s journey from undrafted free agent to Super Bowl starter is the kind of underdog story Philly fans usually love - just not this time around. Signed by the Eagles in 2022, Jobe spent two seasons as a depth piece in the secondary. But when the team loaded up on young corners in the 2024 draft - including Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean - Jobe was the odd man out after training camp.
Seattle scooped him up for their practice squad, and by midseason, he was promoted to the active roster. Jobe didn’t just stick - he thrived.
In 2025, he started 15 games, notching an interception, 12 passes defensed, and even a half-sack. Now he’s a key piece in a Seahawks secondary that will be tested by a Patriots offense with plenty of weapons.
Brady Russell - Seahawks, Tight End
Russell’s NFL story has been quiet, but steady. The tight end was in Eagles training camp in 2023 and spent time on the practice squad, but never cracked the 53-man roster.
Seattle saw something they liked and signed him to their active roster in September of that year. Since then, Russell has carved out a role as a reliable special teamer.
He’s yet to record a catch in his career, but his contributions on kick and punt coverage have made him a valuable piece of Seattle’s third phase.
Christian Elliss - Patriots, Linebacker
Elliss was a special teams mainstay for the Eagles in 2023, but his time in Philly ended when the team brought in veteran Shaq Leonard late in the season. Hoping to stash Elliss on the practice squad, the Eagles waived him - and the Patriots didn’t hesitate. They added him to their 53-man roster, and by 2024, he was starting games.
Fast forward to this season, and Elliss has become a full-time starter, racking up 94 tackles during the regular season. His range and physicality have made him a key cog in New England’s defense, and he’ll be counted on to help contain a Seahawks offense that can hurt you in a lot of ways.
Patrick Johnson - Patriots, Edge Rusher
Johnson’s path to the Super Bowl has been a whirlwind. The edge rusher spent most of the season bouncing between the Eagles’ active roster and practice squad.
He played nine games for Philly in 2025, registering one sack, but was waived in January. Just eight days later, the Patriots added him to their practice squad.
Now, Johnson is part of a deep rotation on the edge for New England. While he may not see a heavy workload on Sunday, he’s another former Eagle who could end the season with a ring.
Mack Hollins - Patriots, Wide Receiver
Hollins is the longest-tenured former Eagle on this list - and the only one with a ring already. Drafted in the fourth round in 2017, he was part of the Eagles’ Super Bowl LII championship team as a rookie, catching 16 passes that season.
Since then, Hollins has taken the scenic route around the league, with stops in Miami, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Buffalo, and now New England. At 32, he’s still producing - hauling in 46 catches for 550 yards during the 2025 regular season. His size and experience make him a useful target, especially in the red zone.
Milton Williams - Patriots, Defensive Tackle
Williams has been on a tear since leaving Philadelphia. After a breakout 2024 campaign that saw him post a career-high five sacks, he followed it up with a two-sack performance in last year’s Super Bowl win over Kansas City. And he hasn’t slowed down.
In the Patriots’ wild-card win over the Chargers, Williams added two more sacks to his postseason resume. Now, he’s anchoring the interior of a Patriots defense that’s been dominant throughout the playoffs. His blend of power and quickness makes him a matchup nightmare - and he’ll be a major factor in Sunday’s game.
Leslie Frazier - Seahawks, Assistant Head Coach
Frazier’s NFL coaching journey started in Philadelphia back in 1999, when he was hired as the Eagles’ defensive backs coach. He worked with legends like Brian Dawkins and Troy Vincent before moving on to become a defensive coordinator and eventually a head coach with the Vikings from 2010 to 2013.
Now in his 25th NFL season, Frazier joined the Seahawks staff in 2024 as assistant head coach. His experience and leadership have been invaluable, especially for a young Seattle defense that’s grown up quickly this season.
Jason Peters - Seahawks, Mentor
Few players have meant more to the Eagles’ offensive line legacy than Jason Peters. A nine-time Pro Bowler and likely future Hall of Famer, Peters held down the left tackle spot in Philly from 2009 to 2020.
After signing with Seattle in 2023, Peters returned for one more season in 2024 - at age 42 - spending the year on the Seahawks’ practice squad. He officially retired last February, but Seattle kept him in the building, hiring him as a mentor for their young offensive linemen.
While he won’t be suiting up on Sunday, Peters’ fingerprints are all over Seattle’s offensive line development - and his presence on the sideline will be felt.
Bottom Line:
The Eagles may be watching this Super Bowl from home, but their influence will be all over the field in Las Vegas.
From rising stars like Milton Williams and Josh Jobe to respected veterans like Mack Hollins and Jason Peters, Philly’s fingerprints are all over both rosters. It’s a reminder of how interconnected this league really is - and how a player’s journey doesn’t end when they leave one team.
Sometimes, it’s just beginning.