JEREMIAH TROTTER JR reached the Super Bowl after helping his Philadelphia Eagles smash the Washington Commanders.
But despite the 22-year-old rookie playing in his first NFL season, it’s not the first time he has been pictured celebrating an NFC Championship win at Lincoln Financial Field.
Twenty years ago Philadelphia Eagles legend Jeremiah Trotter was pictured with his son after winning the NFC Championship Last week, Jeremiah Trotter Jr managed that same feat to secure a trip to the Super BowlThat’s because the Clemson linebacker is the son of Jeremiah Trotter, a four-time Pro Bowler and Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Famer.
Trotter Sr played seven seasons for the Eagles in two spells, making all of his Pro Bowl appearances with the team and earning All Pro honors in 2000 and 2001.
He was nicknamed the Axe Man and holds the team record for most tackles by a linebacker with 371.
In 2005 Trotter Sr also won the NFC Championship on the same field, beating the Atlanta Falcons to break a three-year Eagles losing streak in the same game.
The Eagles would face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl but lost a close encounter 24-21 as Tom Brady and Co secured a third title in four seasons.
After the NFC Championship game, Trotter Sr could be seen holding his two-year-old baby boy in his arms.
That baby will now try and go one better and win the Super Bowl ring that eluded his father.
There will also be yet more familiarity during the game, with Andy Reid now coaching the Kansas City Chiefs.
Reid was Trotter’s coach during his time with the Eagles and in that Super Bowl.
Trotter Sr appeared this week on Good Morning America and said: “I’m extremely proud of him, just living out his dreams and being able to go to the Super Bowl his rookie season is just exciting.
“Wearing the same number I wore for the same team, it’s truly a blessing to see him out there doing his thing.”
During an interview with TMZ, he also spoke about how emotional a time his family has had since his wife Tammi – Jr’s mother – died from cancer in early 2023.
He said: “Man, it’s emotional.
“Just knowing how proud I know she would be of him and excited for the team.
“Her memory lives on through us, and through Jeremiah, especially Jeremiah because he looks just like her.”
“Out of all of my kids, he looks the most like her. So every time I look at him, I see her.
Trotter Jr has reached the Super Bowl in his rookie season“I know she would be extremely proud of him, of all our kids, TreMil, Josiah, and we just try to be the best people and carry on her memory the best way we can.”
Speaking about the viral image, Trotter Sr laughed: “I can’t pick him up [anymore] — I think I could still set him on my knee.
“Time flies. It’s just great to see those guys out there. It’s gonna be a fun weekend for sure.”
On the Eagles’ chances, he added: “It’s gonna be a tough challenge. But they’re built for this type of football.
“They run the football real well, playing great defense, and they don’t turn the football over.
“They’re playing really good football. I like our chances.”
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