Former Long Snapper Played 10 Seasons for the Eagles – Still Received a Super Bowl Ring After Retirement
Former Long Snapper Played 10 Seasons for the Eagles – Still Received a Super Bowl Ring After Retirement
Jon Dorenbos was never the flashiest player on the field – as a long snapper, his name rarely made headlines. But his story carries more weight than any touchdown ever scored in Philadelphia.

Joining the Eagles in 2006, Dorenbos served faithfully for 11 consecutive seasons, never missing a single game due to injury. He was a silent force on special teams, admired by teammates for his calm demeanor, pinpoint accuracy, and relentless work ethic.
But fate had another twist in store. In 2017, the Eagles traded Dorenbos to the New Orleans Saints. During a routine medical check, doctors discovered a life-threatening aortic aneurysm. Jon had no choice but to retire immediately, bringing his NFL career to an abrupt and unexpected end.
Yet Philadelphia never forgot him.
In 2018, when the Eagles won Super Bowl LII, team owner Jeffrey Lurie did something unprecedented — he gave Jon Dorenbos a Super Bowl ring, despite the fact that he was no longer on the roster.
“I couldn’t imagine anyone more deserving,” Lurie said. “Jon is the embodiment of resilience, perseverance, and what it means to be an Eagle.”
From a boy who witnessed his father take his mother’s life at age 12, to a beloved NFL veteran and professional magician, Dorenbos turned pain into purpose — becoming a symbol of hope far beyond football.
For Eagles fans everywhere, Jon Dorenbos will always be part of the midnight green family.
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