During the 2024 NFL season, Britain Covey and other Philadelphia Eagles players formed a tight bond with one another through their faith in God.
Team members of different faiths and backgrounds developed spiritual camaraderie by sharing inspiring Bible verses, uplifting videos or other religious messages with one another, “something to brighten the day,” said Covey, a wide receiver and punt return specialist.
Sometimes players even engaged in discussions about Bible verses, posing questions to each other before collaboratively seeking answers.
Philadelphia went on to win Super Bowl LIX by defeating the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, 40-22, on Feb. 9.
“The Eagles were a very faith-centered team last year. We had a lot of guys on the team that were believing, and we would text each other before the game. We would always share a scripture and say a prayer,” said Covey, who served in the Chile Rancagua Mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
“It was nice to be around other like-minded guys that respect each other’s faith. That’s what I think this whole thing is about — encouraging people in their own faith journeys."
Covey is no longer a Philadelphia Eagle. The former University of Utah star signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Rams, the franchise announced on May 5.
Covey was a 2024 Pro Bowl alternate after leading the league in punt returns (averaging 14.4 yards on 29 punts) during the 2023 NFL season. Injuries to his shoulder and neck limited him to five games last season.
“I absolutely loved everything about my time in Philadelphia, but I think there was a mutual understanding that we loved our time and the next step was kind of inevitable,” he said. “It’s possible at the end of my career I could go back and I would absolutely love that.”
Read more about Britain Covey at the Church News.
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