Jeremiah Trotter Jr.

LB

#54

Experience: R

Height: 6-0

Weight: 225 lbs

College: Clemson

Biography

BIRDSEED

► Is the oldest son of Eagles Hall of Famer Jeremiah Trotter, who is remembered by fans as the "Axe Man" ... Trotter was selected by Philadelphia in the 3rd round (72nd overall) of the 1998 NFL Draft and went on to play 12 seasons, including eight years with the Eagles (1998-2001, 2004-06, 2009) ... Trotter finished his NFL career with 903 tackles (716 solo), 51 PDs, 12.5 sacks, 10 FFs, 9 INTs and 3 FRs in 147 games

► Honors his late mother, Tammi, who passed away after a battle with breast cancer in February 2023, through the way he carries himself on and off the field ... Playing in the NFL was always a dream of his, but it was a dream of his mother's too ... During her treatment, she would text him to share scripture and would call him to offer her support

► His brother, Josiah Trotter, currently plays LB at West Virginia

► Attended St. Joseph's Prep in Philadelphia, where he helped lead the team to a No. 3 national ranking and won back-to-back 6A state championships ... Rated as the nation's No. 1 LB in his recruiting class

Nicknames: Trot, J, or Axe Man Jr. ... Hobbies: Play video games, golf, watch movies (favorites are Marvel movies)... Surprisingly good at: Video games ... Feels like he's close to professional-level gaming... If he could play another sport, what position/team: Point guard, Philadelphia 76ers ... If he could have a career outside of sports: Real estate ... If he could witness any sports moment: Seeing the Cavaliers win the 2016 NBA Finals ... Favorite TV show: Naruto ... Favorite music/artists: Gospel and R&B; Kirk Franklin, Rod Wave, Shakira

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2024 SEASON

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Table - Summary
NFC EAST	W	L	PCT
Philadelphia Eagles ^x Eagles ^x	12	2	0.857
Washington Commanders Commanders	9	5	0.643
Dallas Cowboys Cowboys	6	8	0.429
New York Giants Giants	2	12	0.143

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Recent Games

WK	OPP	RESULT	TKL	AST	COMBINED	SOLO	SCK	SFTY	PDEF	FF
13	@Ravens	W 24 - 19	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
14	Panthers	W 22 - 16
15	Steelers	W 27 - 13
1	Packers	W 34 - 29
2	Falcons	L 21 - 22	1	1	2	1	0	0	0	0
3	@Saints	W 15 - 12
4	@Buccaneers	L 16 - 33
6	Browns	W 20 - 16
7	@Giants	W 28 - 3	1	1	2	1	0	0	0	0
8	@Bengals	W 37 - 17
9	Jaguars	W 28 - 23	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
10	@Cowboys	W 34 - 6	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0
11	Commanders	W 26 - 18	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0
12	@Rams	W 37 - 20	1	1	2	1	0	0	1	0

Career Stats

Defense Career

SEASON	TEAM	G	GS	TKL	AST	COMBINED	SOLO	SCK	SFTY	PDEF	INT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TDS	FF	OPP FR
2024	Philadelphia Eagles	12	0	5	5	10	5	0	0	1						0
TOTAL		12	0	5	5	10	5	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

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