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The Philadelphia Eagles have abandoned their short-lived locker room mascot experiment after intense backlash and a 22-19 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers that pushed frustrations to a breaking point.
The decision followed reports that the team had placed a giant inflatable rabbit inside the dressing room at the training facility, a move intended to boost morale during a turbulent stretch. Internally it was labeled the Positivity Rabbit. Externally it became a punchline.
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According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, the organization moved quickly to remove the inflatable after the reaction spiraled.
Once images and descriptions of the rabbit surfaced online, mockery followed almost immediately, with fans questioning how a team with championship aspirations arrived at such a distraction.
The loss to the Chargers on Monday Night Football only intensified the criticism. Philadelphia struggled in a narrow defeat, and by the time the final whistle blew, patience around the rabbit experiment had evaporated.
Fans flooded social media calling the move embarrassing and out of touch. But the sharpest criticism came from someone whose voice still carries enormous weight in Philadelphia.
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Former Eagles center Jason Kelce did not hold back when the topic came up on his New Heights podcast. The longtime face of the franchise made it clear he was baffled by the entire idea.
“I have no idea where this f****** rabbit came from,” Kelce said.
“I think they tried it. It didn’t work. You gotta ditch the rabbit. I mean the whole thing’s gotta go. Rabbit’s gotta f****** eat carrots. Get the f*** outta here.”
Kelce‘s reaction quickly went viral, echoing what many fans were already saying. Within days, the Positivity Rabbit was gone, quietly removed without ceremony.
The timing was not coincidental. Philadelphia has endured an uneven season, compiling an 8-5 record that has rarely felt comfortable. Despite that, the Eagles remain atop the NFC East, a reminder that expectations around the team remain high.
The locker room experiment appeared to clash with the identity fans expect from the franchise. Physical. Focused. Unbothered by gimmicks.
Philadelphia now turns its attention forward. The Eagles host the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field, looking to reset and regain momentum.
Kelce, meanwhile, continues to follow the team closely after retiring earlier this year. He joined the Eagles in 2011 after standout performances at Cleveland Heights High School and the University of Cincinnati, eventually becoming the 191st overall pick in the NFL Draft.
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