The hits continue to come for the Philadelphia Ealges as once again, they have lost another member to their front office just like that, but at least this is for a different reason.
In a social media post, the Eagles shared that senior director of player engagement Paul Lancaster has retired. The team shared a statement about Lancaster's retirement from the NFL.
"We are truly grateful for Paul's contributions to the Philadelphia Eagles over his decade of service as the team's senior director of player engagement. Paul's genuine care for everyone he worked with, as well as the constant effort he poured into relationships, made him an invaluable resource for players preparing for success during and after their careers. Always prioritizing a family-like environment with an open door to everyone, his reputation as a trustworthy and caring mentor will resonate in this building for years to come. We wish Paul all the best in retirement and congratulate him on a 25-year career in the league that impacted so many lives both on and off the field."
Eagles lose Paul Lancaster after his retirement announcement
According to his LinkedIn profile, Lancaster was originally with the Buffalo Bills from 2001 through 2017 as the team's director of player programs. After that, he joined the Eagles in 2017, where he served as senior director of player engagement for nearly a decade.
It's just another name on a laundry list of people who have left the organization over the past few months, with this one at least the first to retire. The others left for other jobs or to step away from the football space altogether.
This is becoming the new normal for the Eagles as they will continue to see people come and go throughout the organization as the franchise transitions into a new generation of employees. Those who have served in the past are moving on to bigger and better things.
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It's a testament to what general manager Howie Roseman has built, as he has brought on great people to not only grow their careers in Philly but also stay on for a long time. The culture in the Eagles' front office is an underrated part of why this franchise has been so good over the past two-plus decades.
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