The city of Philadelphia knows how to celebrate a championship, and after the Eagles dominated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl 59, the party was as wild as ever. Fans packed the streets for the victory parade, flooding Broad Street with a sea of green as the franchise celebrated avenging its Super Bowl 57 loss to the Chiefs.
No one embraced the moment quite like Eagles general manager Howie Roseman. The architect behind the team’s championship roster, Roseman took center stage at the podium, basking in the glory of another Lombardi Trophy as he celebrated the team’s second Super Bowl.
But in true Philly fashion, the parade wasn’t without its chaotic moments — including an unexpected beer can hitting the GM in the head and causing him to bleed during the parade.
Howie Roseman’s Epic Mic-Drop Moment
Despite the stray beer can hitting him, Roseman remained unfazed and kept it moving, refusing to let his injury take away from the moment. After placing the Lombardi Trophy on the podium and taking a puff of his cigar, he yelled a five-word message that instantly went viral.
“I BLEED FOR THIS CITY.”
"I BLEED FOR THIS CITY"
—Ealges GM Howie Roseman after getting hit with a beer at the parade 😅 pic.twitter.com/b2gqiz21Wb
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 14, 2025
The moment perfectly captured Roseman’s passion and resilience — qualities that have helped him become one of the most respected executives in the NFL. He’s never been afraid of criticism, never shied away from bold moves, and has repeatedly proven he knows how to build a championship-caliber team.
The Mastermind Behind Philadelphia’s Success
Surviving as long as Roseman has in Philadelphia isn’t easy. The city demands toughness, and as an NFL general manager, that means making the right moves year after year. He first joined the Eagles as an unpaid intern in 2000 and steadily climbed the ranks, eventually taking over as GM in 2010.
In that role, Roseman has built a reputation as one of the league’s sharpest minds when it comes to trades, free agency, and salary cap management. For his efforts, Roseman has been named PFSN’s No. 1 ranked general manager of 2024 — a well-earned title for a man who continues to outmaneuver his competition.
For now, Roseman can enjoy the moment even if cost him a few drops of blood and possibly some brain cells. Trading a concussion and a scar for a Super Bowl ring and a city-wide party is a deal many people would gladly take. Philadelphia loves him, and after delivering another championship, the feeling is mutual. He really does bleed for this city.
