Brian Dawkins’ pregame ritual left a long-lasting imprint on the Eagles fan base. B-Dawk’s energy roused crowds on game day when he came out of the locker room bear-crawling onto Lincoln Financial Field.
After 16 years in the NFL — 13 with the Eagles and three with the Denver Broncos — Dawkins collaborated with Marvel, and for the first time he shares the cover with Wolverine in a limited edition series created by artist Carlos Pacheco. “But at the same time, when it’s time to fight, you’ve wanted him on your side, because he’s never gonna hold back. Even if it’s bad odds, you want him on your side and he’s always gonna fight for those that he loves, so that reminds me of myself.”
In Dawkins’ Hall of Fame speech in 2018, he told the crowd there’s a purpose for his pain. During his rookie season with the Eagles in 1996, he suffered from depression and suicidal thoughts. “When you see me crawling like that, you see me acting a fool, that’s some of the energy I let out from being bottled up, the chip on my shoulder,” Dawkins said.
Dawkins became the first player in league history to record at least 30 interceptions and 30 forced fumbles in a career. Fans were heartbroken when the nine time Pro Bowler announced his retirement in 2012. But since then, Dawkins has reconnected with his family, wrote a book, “Blessed by the Best: My Journey to Canton and Beyond,” and became an advocate spokesperson for mental health.
BrianDawkins Meh 🫤.. could’ve actually made him Wolverine
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