WATCH: Eagles Release 'Let's Fly' Season Kickoff Video

Philadelphia PA

10 September, 2020

2:24 PM

Description

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Eagles football is back on Sunday as the Birds travel to Washington to their first game of the 2020-21 season. And to get fans pumped up about the season's opening game, the team released a kickoff video on social media Thursday. The video is all about moving forward with new tactics, young talent and veteran experience, and taking on a challenging schedule, all while keeping the team healthy amid the coronavirus pandemic. The video even alludes to recent social justice protests in Philadelphia and the team's commitment to equality. >>>RELATED: Fans At Eagles Games This Fall? Team Is 'Hopeful"<<< Former Eagles running back and assistant coach Duce Staley is heavily featured in the video. Staley took over for head coach Doug Pederson as Pederson recovered from the coronavirus. >>>RELATED: Eagles Fans Can 'Attend' Games Via Fan Cutouts<<< Check out the video below as you gear up for Sunday's season opener: Below is the full 2020-21 schedule for the Birds: Sept. 13, at WashingtonSept. 20, home vs. Los Angeles RamsSept. 27, home vs. Cincinnati BengalsOct. 4, at San Francisco 49ers (Sunday Night Football)Oct. 11, at Pittsburgh SteelersOct. 18, home vs. Baltimore RavensOct. 22, home vs. New York Giants (Thursday Night Football)Nov. 1, home vs. Dallas CowboysNov. 8 weekend: bye weekNov. 15, at New York GiantsNov. 22, at Cleveland BrownsNov. 30, home vs. Seattle Seahawks (Monday Night Football)Dec. 6, at Green Bay PackersDec. 13, home vs. New Orleans SaintsDec. 20, at Arizona CardinalsDec. 27, at Dallas CowboysJan. 3, home vs. Washington The NFL season begins at 8:20 p.m. Thursday with the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Houston Texans.