Linebacker Connor Barwin was signed to a six-year contract during free agency in the 2013 offseason. Barwin was added to aid in the Eagles' transition on defense under new head coach Chip Kelly and coordinator Bill Davis.
Barwin has been outstanding on the field. He is second in the NFC in sacks since the start of the 2014 season. He was named the NFC's Defensive Player of the Month last November when he had 6.5 sacks and 24 tackles. The 2014 campaign ended with Barwin's first Pro Bowl and All-Pro nominations.
As big as Barwin's impact has been on the Eagles, the City of Philadelphia has arguably benefited more from the linebacker's arrival.
"I want to live in the best city," Barwin said. "Everything I 'm trying to do is working for that."
Barwin has partnered with SEPTA and NRG Energy to help the environment. Furthermore, Barwin started his own charity, Make The World Better (MTWB) Foundation, and over the past two years raised nearly $500,000 to renovate two parks in South Philadelphia.
NFL Films Presents followed the transformation of the first of the two parks - Ralph Brooks - from start to finish. You can check out how Barwin was the impetus for change in the two videos below, or click here to watch the entire documentary.
The Street Eagle, Part 1
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The Street Eagle, Part 2
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Unveiling Of Ralph Brooks Park
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Connor Barwin helped unveil the revitalized Brooks Park in South Philadelphia, which benefited from Barwin's 2014 Make The World Better Concert ...
![On Monday, the ribbon was cut at the revitalized Ralph Brooks Park in South Philadelphia](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/kchtouko33nz56hjeawr.jpg)
On Monday, the ribbon was cut at the revitalized Ralph Brooks Park in South Philadelphia
![The Park is located at 20th and Tasker](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/mabhyyutpprx4sshfw48.jpg)
The Park is located at 20th and Tasker
![Connor Barwin arrives for the ribbon-cutting ceremony](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/uqrnfu9bgxxsrkx0fnfe.jpg)
Connor Barwin arrives for the ribbon-cutting ceremony
![Barwin shares a hug with Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/tuaa1htqohwjyuwelix3.jpg)
Barwin shares a hug with Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter
!["Most folks talk about what they want to do. Connor Barwin talks about what he's going to do." - Mayor Nutter](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/h3xv1kktyurc0kjb8bgm.jpg)
"Most folks talk about what they want to do. Connor Barwin talks about what he's going to do." - Mayor Nutter
![This park, which cost approximately $450,000 to rejuvenate, benefited from Barwin's 2014 MTWB concert at Union Transfer, which featured Kurt Vile and the Violators, The Districts and others](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/nk4mhdcnalmfvr00gvk7.jpg)
This park, which cost approximately $450,000 to rejuvenate, benefited from Barwin's 2014 MTWB concert at Union Transfer, which featured Kurt Vile and the Violators, The Districts and others
!["This is a very exciting day for everyone." - Connor Barwin](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/mbzlbzpp2uwhewhsc2aj.jpg)
"This is a very exciting day for everyone." - Connor BarwinÂ
![The park also features a water garden which will help lower water polution levels in the city](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/kqhv4cvj3qsihsjgxema.jpg)
The park also features a water garden which will help lower water polution levels in the city
![A look at the renovated "Tot Lot"](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/h7neie8qfgylsgeqfnnh.jpg)
A look at the renovated "Tot Lot"
![Barwin received a certificate of appreciation from Councilman Kenyatta Johnson](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/zqlnw3lhhyrmcqwnegaw.jpg)
Barwin received a certificate of appreciation from Councilman Kenyatta Johnson
![Barwin was on-hand for the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, along with Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, Philadelphia Mural Arts representatives and many others who helped see the transformed park become a reality](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/oszkqvtaqgqufxrpt5yd.jpg)
Barwin was on-hand for the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, along with Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, Philadelphia Mural Arts representatives and many others who helped see the transformed park become a reality
![Cut that ribbon!](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/khcv9da3o7vb9oa8ks9c.jpg)
Cut that ribbon!
![The brand new Ralph Brooks park is officially opened!](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/qkddp7b59syouspnobsn.jpg)
The brand new Ralph Brooks park is officially opened!
![It was a total team effort to bring this new park to life](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/qwak4rzlgrjqtzqxbuon.jpg)
It was a total team effort to bring this new park to life
![Afterwards, Barwin took photos and signed autographs for fans](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/ixsd7bc4jv49q1bh6iwo.jpg)
Afterwards, Barwin took photos and signed autographs for fans
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MTWB Charity Concert, 2014
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Connor Barwin's inaugural concert at Union Transfer raised $170,000 for his Make The World Better Foundation ...
![LB Connor Barwin hosted a concert to benefit his Make The World Better Foundation at Union Transfer on June 20. The concert featured Philadelphia's own Kurt Vile and The Violators](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/ygsxlxb5kz5agcr9mpk7.jpg)
LB Connor Barwin hosted a concert to benefit his Make The World Better Foundation at Union Transfer on June 20. The concert featured Philadelphia's own Kurt Vile and The Violators
![Between the concert and unique charity items, the event raised $170,000 which will be used to refurbish Ralph Brooks Park in Philadelphia](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/sf8zyif9v19td3yrgcs2.jpg)
Between the concert and unique charity items, the event raised $170,000 which will be used to refurbish Ralph Brooks Park in Philadelphia
![LB Connor Barwin with Christina Weiss Lurie, President, Eagles Youth Partnership, Eagles Social Responsibility and EYP staff](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/jlnctxucp2ihaes89sss.jpg)
LB Connor Barwin with Christina Weiss Lurie, President, Eagles Youth Partnership, Eagles Social Responsibility and EYP staff
![Fans check out the items up for auction](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/onqmrlibhbut6ezyxo99.jpg)
Fans check out the items up for auction
![LB Connor Barwin meets with local politicians who support Barwin's efforts to improve the city](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/hgta7aovrckrfhm60ui8.jpg)
LB Connor Barwin meets with local politicians who support Barwin's efforts to improve the city
![First-round pick LB Marcus Smith II supports his positionmate](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/a8c0tf7utrrlsm33wds1.jpg)
First-round pick LB Marcus Smith II supports his positionmate
![G Todd Herremans poses for a selfie](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/qyxypbhjvj7ch2smvuof.jpg)
G Todd Herremans poses for a selfie
![Rookie WR Jordan Matthews shares a laugh with a fan](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/sqlylbe5lbzybgg2hyqc.jpg)
Rookie WR Jordan Matthews shares a laugh with a fan
![C Jason Kelce was also in attendance](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/kqayz0hzyd6isubrlyit.jpg)
C Jason Kelce was also in attendance
![WR Riley Cooper poses for a photo with fans](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/co1dfwmm2tggumzciww7.jpg)
WR Riley Cooper poses for a photo with fans
![Eagles Hall of Fame WR Harold Carmichael and Connor Barwin's father, Tom](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/rxwcve3ykmzllkhb7bll.jpg)
Eagles Hall of Fame WR Harold Carmichael and Connor Barwin's father, Tom
![QB Mark Sanchez checks out the scene with WRs Riley Cooper and Jeremy Maclin](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/acm96plch1vnlpubyraa.jpg)
QB Mark Sanchez checks out the scene with WRs Riley Cooper and Jeremy Maclin
![LB Connor Barwin shares a laugh with his father, Tom](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/tdm362dcpdiv2v62sjcd.jpg)
LB Connor Barwin shares a laugh with his father, Tom
![T Michael Bamiro chats with fans at the meet-and-greet](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/qloiidutwnxrrnktakjy.jpg)
T Michael Bamiro chats with fans at the meet-and-greet
![LB Connor Barwin opens the concert](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/typbipuahecgawdfaxnr.jpg)
LB Connor Barwin opens the concert
![The Tontons on stage](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/meic0uipl0o60c8nctfj.jpg)
The Tontons on stage
![The Tontons started the night off right](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/cpy7f3hxwolwoghc4dok.jpg)
The Tontons started the night off right
![Next up, The Districts](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/adozlv1gwdrrbt61lrnx.jpg)
Next up, The Districts
![A look inside Union Transfer](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/ixvm3ifryr2ceq2zxe4q.jpg)
A look inside Union Transfer
![Fans of both Connor Barwin and the music had a night they won't soon forget](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/efzyqoatiyhsbcth4m1j.jpg)
Fans of both Connor Barwin and the music had a night they won't soon forget
![Kurt Vile and The Violators closed out the concert](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/d7bbh0jvzut4qdcgwffx.jpg)
Kurt Vile and The Violators closed out the concert
![Check out MTWBProject.org for more details!](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/f1kk6itsndhsulxot1kd.jpg)
Check out MTWBProject.org for more details!
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MTWB Charity Concert, 2015
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Earlier this month, Eagles linebacker Connor Barwin held his second-annual Make The World Better benefit concert ...
![This was the second benefit concert held by Barwin since his arrival in Philadelphia in 2013](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/ojwoei9vy7i5zilh6gbo.jpg)
This was the second benefit concert held by Barwin since his arrival in Philadelphia in 2013
![Connor Barwin's father says hello](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/mfseqpcf0ldrsy5nfpsf.jpg)
Connor Barwin's father says hello
![DT Beau Allen and Eagles head strength coach Josh Hingst](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/ius2w2mf7i2du2fbredp.jpg)
DT Beau Allen and Eagles head strength coach Josh Hingst
![DE Taylor Hart was also in attendance](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/zawuhm7uf8yc3uivvzjo.jpg)
DE Taylor Hart was also in attendanceÂ
![Barwin mingles during a VIP reception before the show](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/oqa2astzclvw3s9nryac.jpg)
Barwin mingles during a VIP reception before the show
![Proceeds from the show benefit Barwin's Make The World Better Foundation, which is renovating Smith Playgournf in South Philadelphia](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/an9prsqrxjrxkrze80ur.jpg)
Proceeds from the show benefit Barwin's Make The World Better Foundation, which is renovating Smith Playgournf in South Philadelphia
![Eagles second round pick Eric Rowe](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/ij4yvjoc7uzaa9hlsbsd.jpg)
Eagles second round pick Eric Rowe
![Eagles fifth round pick JaCorey Shepherd](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/oxnhv6xow2fdzxjzjxbb.jpg)
Eagles fifth round pick JaCorey Shepherd
![C Jason Kelce gives a big bear hug](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/qhvzu8zxi9ce26m2zfci.jpg)
C Jason Kelce gives a big bear hug
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![Many Eagles staff members showed up to support Barwin's cause](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/uyum3cai5aqoiaw34ott.jpg)
Many Eagles staff members showed up to support Barwin's cause
![DE Taylor Hart and Eagles outside linebackers coach Bill McGovern](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/z2pispmuea3t9f2igig2.jpg)
DE Taylor Hart and Eagles outside linebackers coach Bill McGovern
![Barwin takes the stage to thank everyone for coming to the concert](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/y0psqynzj8lrl4k7gsqe.jpg)
Barwin takes the stage to thank everyone for coming to the concert
![The Suffers opened up the action](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/kscc2spiaccto5jbhecm.jpg)
The Suffers opened up the action
![Union Transfer played host for the event](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/z0qs7jkuyyxrfybnthai.jpg)
Union Transfer played host for the event
![The view from the second-story balcony](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/z6ifbaqucurxxoxsgs1n.jpg)
The view from the second-story balcony
![The show raised $150,000 which was matched by Barwin for a grand total of $300,000](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/q0qkclcgjsubkwrxvhqz.jpg)
The show raised $150,000 which was matched by Barwin for a grand total of $300,000
![Marian Hill takes the stage](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/uhkxbnjdhhut7bqtcrk2.jpg)
Marian Hill takes the stage
![Connor Barwin continues his efforts to Make The World Better, especially here in Philadelphia](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/xxwccenmg0jxhrhwj9o2.jpg)
Connor Barwin continues his efforts to Make The World Better, especially here in PhiladelphiaÂ
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