With the Philadelphia Eagles opening the 2024 season on Friday night in São Paulo, Brazil, you're going to start seeing more Eagles gear around town.

There is something about supporting the home team that brings a community together, showing civic pride, and a nice hello when you see a fellow fan at Wawa wearing their Eagles gear.

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This week, the current President of the United States, Joe Biden, was visiting his home state of Delaware and was sitting on the beach in Rehoboth Beach showing his early support for the birds.

Biden was with his wife Jill enjoying the Labor Day weekend weather on the beach.

This isn't the first time Biden has shown his support for the Eagles. His wife Jill wore an Eagles jersey, and President Biden posted his support for the birds.

Biden's wife attended the Super Bowl in Arizona, but President Biden did not.

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Check Out Greater Atlantic City, NJ Area Athletes Who Played Games In NFL

Many people are not aware of the number of athletes from the Greater Atlantic City Region who have played in the National Football League. Football players who played at high schools in Cape May, Atlantic, Cumberland, and Ocean Counties have a strong representation in the NFL over the last few decades.

One of the most difficult accomplishments in sports is to make a Professional Sports Roster and earn the opportunity to play in a game at the highest level of the sport. Check out some of the great South Jersey Athletes who have played in games in the NFL:

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