Key Member of the Super Bowl LIV Run Shocks NFL After Becoming a Free Agent, Declares He Wants to Join the Philadelphia Eagles at Any Cost: Even as a Backup

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – The NFL was stunned this week when veteran guard Laken Tomlinson — a Pro Bowl selection and a key force behind the San Francisco 49ers’ Super Bowl LIV run — officially entered free agency and immediately delivered one of the most surprising declarations of the season.
Not chasing a final payday.
Not demanding a starting role.
Not seeking the easiest path to a contender.

Instead, Tomlinson made one intention unmistakably clear:

He wants to join the Philadelphia Eagles — at any cost.

Speaking for the first time since his release from the Houston Texans, Tomlinson said he has admired the Eagles for years — their toughness, their identity built on trenches, and the fierce, unapologetic passion of the fanbase that defines Philadelphia. He described Eagles Nation as “a force you can’t find anywhere else in football.”

Tomlinson emphasized that he isn’t asking for money or status.
He simply wants the opportunity to block for Jalen Hurts, to join an offensive line tradition considered one of the strongest in the NFL, and to run out of the tunnel at Lincoln Financial Field while tens of thousands of fans shake the stadium.

Then came the quote that immediately took over social media:

“I just want one chance to put on that midnight-green uniform, to feel the roar of Eagles fans, and to fight for this city even if it’s only for one snap. If Philadelphia needs me in any role — even as a backup — I’m ready. I just want to be part of the culture they’ve built.”

The reaction was immediate.
Eagles fans lit up every platform, calling Tomlinson “a warrior who understands Philly without ever playing a snap here.” Former Eagles linemen applauded the veteran for recognizing the pride and tradition of the offensive line — from Jason Kelce to Lane Johnson — and wanting to contribute to that legacy.

For Philadelphia’s front office, the situation is particularly interesting. The Eagles have emphasized depth and versatility in the trenches for over a decade, and adding a veteran with Tomlinson’s experience — 170+ career starts and a Super Bowl pedigree — could be a valuable insurance policy as the team prepares for another postseason push.

Tomlinson isn’t merely searching for a roster spot.
He’s searching for a football identity that mirrors his own — disciplined, tough, and relentlessly committed.

Whether the Eagles choose to bring him in is still undecided.
But one truth is already clear:

Laken Tomlinson has chosen Philadelphia —
and Eagles Nation seems more than ready to welcome him with open arms.