It's a tradition as old as time: Philly news outlets sent reporters to the Linc this morning to find Eagles fans tailgating early for Monday night's home opener.
The cameras were not disappointed. From CBS Philadelphia:
BIRDS GAMEDAY: first @Eagles fans started lining up to tailgate at 5am, 15+ hours before kickoff! I think they’re ready for tonight’s home opener. Are you? Live reports all morning on @CBSPhiladelphia pic.twitter.com/yqPyELue1o
From NBC 10:
Eagles fans started the tailgate early this morning! They’re also excited to see Nick Foles retire as a member of the organization. #FlyEaglesFly @NBCPhiladelphia pic.twitter.com/8UcPYgNM88
The tailgating footage will surely get weirder as the day progresses, but the city is off to a hot start.
Imagine arriving at the lots with your flamethrower around 5:45 a.m., absolutely certain that you will be the first flamethrower-toting Eagles fan on the scene. But as you get closer, you see this, and your heart sinks:
I wanna know what the hell this guy was doing with flamethrower that big at 5:30 am outside the Linc pic.twitter.com/9y4qB89lNs
THEY'RE EATING THE PETS. THEY'RE EATING THE PIGS, THEY'RE EATING THE GATORS.
We out here! #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/jAvdoUoK5d
"We got a full alligator we ordered straight from the Louisiana Crawfish company down from Baton Rouge, Louisiana."
Eagles fan are ready for the home opener.
Video: @NBCPhiladelphia pic.twitter.com/m2yt741xIK
Can Eagles fans sustain this energy all day and through the game?
NOBODY:
EAGLES FANS AT 8AM, WITH STILL 12 HOURS TO GO BEFORE KICKOFF: pic.twitter.com/Qn1TPO0KYv
Jason Kelce has arrived.
Jason Kelce at the C6 tailgate before #Eagles-Falcons, tossing some beers to fans: pic.twitter.com/Me8Z741Lsi
Jason Kelce is already at the Eagles tailgate 😂🦅
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Kelce is on the move.
Jason Kelce has relocated from the tailgate lots to Xfinity pic.twitter.com/SA6HROnPn4
Nick Foles is en route to the Linc.
I'm currently going down Broad Street. Heading back to the Linc for the first time since I played against the Texans. I'm grateful to be here today. I'm excited to watch this Eagles team take the field for their home opener! I know the fans are going to bring the insane energy…
Jason Kelce is taking things to a new level.
Jason Kelce is BACK in Philly 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/TlsaCV81Wf
DeVonta Smith looks ready to step up as WR1 in AJ Brown's absence.
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Ok. The party is now undeniably in full swing in South Philly:
Jason Kelce with some surprise guests hiding behind dog masks - Fletcher Cox and Nick Foles. pic.twitter.com/FqynLiz3On
"Dallas sucks." 🗣️
Eagles fans are giving @mspears96 a hard time in Philadelphia 🤣 pic.twitter.com/ypslmIdyY2
📍XFinity Live
Fletcher Cox is throwing out Bud Lights to everyone ahead of the Eagles home opener! pic.twitter.com/TfAXFaHMiJ
On Pattison will keep this post updated throughout the day. Catch all the insanity from the Linc right here.
