In a video taken after the Eagles' NFC Championship win, Mailata fist bumps Barkley's youngest before telling him, "Your dad's a legend. Do you know that? Your dad is a legend. He might be the greatest running back in Philadelphia history of all time. Your dad is a legend!"
Jordan Mailata is looking to etch his name in the history book. The Philadelphia Eagles left tackle will be the first Australian to play in two Super Bowls. Only three other Aussies have even
Former NFL lineman Geoff Schwartz said Mailata “rag dolled” his opponent before labelling the Aussie as the “finest work” of Eagles offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland. Given he’s arguably the most personable player in the Eagles locker room, the media were going to find him post-game.
With Mailata set to play in his second decider - with his first coming in 2023 - he is one of just four Australians to reach the NFL's big dance. The first-ever Aussie to play in a Super Bowl, former AFL star Ben Graham made history in 2005 when he crossed over to the NFL, becoming one of the league's top punters.
This Eagles offense demoralizes opponents. The Commanders' will was broken. One more performance like this, and the Eagles will be world champs.
Australian NFL star Jordan Mailata will take the “chip” he’s been carrying on his shoulder since a Super Bowl defeat two years ago with him to New Orleans after he and his Philadelphia Eagles earnT themselves a shot at redemption.
Jordan Mailata is headed for a slice of history with the Sydney-born NFL star set to become the first Australian to play in two Super Bowls.
Australian Jordan Mailata will get a second shot at a first Super Bowl ring after his Philadelphia Eagles won their way through to the NFL decider.
That honor has obviously belonged to running back Saquon Barkley, who threatened the NFL record for most rushing yards in a season. Accordingly, Hurts threw just 18 touchdown passes this season—and his 193.5 passing yards per game were his fewest since his rookie year in 2020.
Left tackle Jordan Mailata is no exception, overcoming unprecedented odds to become one of the NFL's most reliable pocket protectors. Mailata represents a success story not just for the Eagles ...
Born in Bankstown to Samoan parents and couldn't get a run with rugby league club, South Sydney Rabittohs, Jordan Ma'ilata is now gearing up for his second Super Bowl in 2 years.