It’s little consolation now, but the NFL fined Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Oren Burks for his illegal hit on Green Bay Packers returner Keisean Nixon.

The next-man-up mentality is part of the ethos of the sport. For Oren Burks, it is more than just part of football, it is pretty much his entire seven-year NFL career. Burks has never been a full-time starter.

The hit that caused returner Keisean Nixon to fumble in the Packers’ wild-card loss resulted in an $8,333 fine for unnecessary roughness.

Former Vanderbilt linebacker Oren Biurks will play in Super Bowl 59 with Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles vs Kansas City Chiefs

The Eagles recovered a fumble on the opening kickoff of their wild-card win over the Green Bay Packers, and the player who caused the fumble was fined by the league.

The NFL seemingly admitted that Green Bay Packers kick returner Keisean Nixon was right about at least one aspect of a key play that went against him in

The NFL did not make the corrections during the game, but have retroactively admitted their mistake, further angering Green Bay Packers fans.

The Eagles forced four turnovers, including three “Peanut Punch” fumbles in their 55-23 win in the NFC title game.

That may be true, but if you're suggesting what it appears you are, you should know that stat conveniently omits the fact that Vermeil, Gruden, Dungy and Arians all won their Super Bowls relatively quickly with a second team after longer, successful stints with a former team didn't produce a title.

Highlighting all the former Packers players and coaches who will be at Super Bowl LIX for the Eagles and Chiefs.

He is proving the Green Bay Packers wrong for letting him go with an outstanding NFC Championship Game performance.

PHILADELPHIA - Moments after the Eagles won the NFC Championship and clinched a berth in Super Bowl LIX head coach Nick Sirianni took a moment to Facetime with