Former Eagles Linebacker Shaun Bradley Announces NFL Retirement

Bradley reflects on his time at Temple and with the Eagles, and shares insights on the team's future

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Shaun Bradley, a former sixth-round draft pick of the Philadelphia Eagles, has announced his retirement from the NFL after injuries cut his professional playing days short. In a recent interview, Bradley looked back on his time at Temple University and with the Eagles, sharing key moments and insights about teammates like Jalen Hurts and Nick Sirianni. The conversation also touched on the recent struggles of the Temple men's basketball team, setting the stage for an important upcoming game.

Why it matters

Bradley's retirement marks the end of a promising NFL career, but his candid reflections offer fans a unique perspective on the challenges athletes face and the resilience required to transition to new endeavors beyond football. His optimistic outlook provides hope for the future of the Eagles and Temple athletics.

The details

During the interview, Bradley shared a key moment when he realized Jalen Hurts was destined to lead the Eagles as their starting quarterback. He also addressed the criticism faced by Hurts and head coach Nick Sirianni, expressing that much of it is undeserved. Bradley's reflections highlight his thoughtful and optimistic perspective on both his past experiences and future prospects.

  • Shaun Bradley announced his NFL retirement last Friday.
  • The Temple men's basketball team is scheduled to play a crucial home game against UAB on Wednesday.

The players

Shaun Bradley

A former sixth-round draft pick of the Philadelphia Eagles who has announced his retirement from the NFL after injuries cut his professional playing days short.

Jalen Hurts

The starting quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, who has faced criticism that Bradley believes is largely undeserved.

Nick Sirianni

The head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, who has also faced criticism that Bradley believes is largely undeserved.

Darius Slay

A teammate of Shaun Bradley's during his time with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Zach Baun

A teammate of Shaun Bradley's during his time with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Fletcher Cox

A teammate of Shaun Bradley's during his time with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Jason Kelce

A teammate of Shaun Bradley's during his time with the Philadelphia Eagles.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Temple men's basketball team's upcoming home game against UAB on Wednesday could impact their standing in the American Conference.

The takeaway

Shaun Bradley's retirement from the NFL marks the end of a promising career, but his candid reflections offer fans a unique perspective on the challenges athletes face and the resilience required to transition to new endeavors beyond football. His optimistic outlook provides hope for the future of the Eagles and Temple athletics.