Nick Foles retires as an Eagle [Video]

PHILADELPHIA — Nick Foles has officially retired as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, the team announced Thursday.

Foles, an 11-year NFL veteran, will be honored at the team’s home opener on Monday, Sept. 16.

Late in the 2017 regular season, Foles stepped in as the full-time starter for the Eagles and helped pave the way to a 41-33 victory in Super Bowl LII over the New England Patriots. In the win, he completed 28-of-43 passes for 373 passing yards, three touchdowns, one interception and a 106.1 passer rating, en route to Super Bowl LII MVP honors. He became the first backup quarterback to win the Super Bowl since Tom Brady in 2001 with New England.

“Nick Foles always carried himself with the utmost class and integrity, demonstrating through his actions, both on and off the field, what it …