1-on-1 with Eagles fan who returned his first TD ball to Tanner McKee – NBC10 Philadelphia

1-on-1 with Eagles fan who returned his first TD ball to Tanner McKee – NBC10 Philadelphia

The Eagles’ confident 41-7 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday was a game full of milestones. The Birds secured the NFC East, Saquon Barkley became just the ninth running back in NFL history to surpass 2,000 rushing yards, and third-string quarterback Tanner McKee threw his first career touchdown pass.

But McKee’s 20-yard touchdown pass to AJ Brown – which extended the Eagles’ lead to 34-7 – was nearly wiped out. After scoring the touchdown, Brown threw the ball into the stands and into the hand of Eagles fan Patrick Driscoll.

“I grabbed it with one hand right here,” Driscoll told John Clark of NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Brown immediately realized his mistake and demanded the ball back so he could give it to McKee.

“AJ looked at me from the sideline and said to me, ‘Let’s get the ball back and send you a signed jersey when the game is over,'” Driscoll said.

Driscoll returned the ball to Brown and planned to get his jersey after the game. Driscoll said the thought of selling the football never crossed his mind.

“No, let’s give them the ball back,” Driscoll said. “Let’s move on and get to the playoffs, baby. Let’s win this Super Bowl. Sirianni and the Eagles baby. Let’s go. Let’s do it.”

You heard him, Eagles. Let’s do it! Come on, birds!

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