The Dallas Cowboys signed former Philadelphia Eagles tackle Jason Peters, and Eagles fans were quick to roast the move on Twitter.
Oh gosh, we knew this moment would come. Philadelphia Eagles fans were probably chomping at the bit to see what Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys would do to fill the gap left by a Tyron Smith injury at left tackle, and after dragging their feet and avoiding the good available options, the Cowboys finally filled the hole with an aged veteran tackle.
To make it even worse for the wrath from Eagles fans, the player they signed is a former Eagle, Jason Peters.
Upon the official news of the signing, Eagles fans came out and roasted the Cowboys:
Eagles fans roast Cowboys signing of Jason Peters on Twitter
Some fans called this a win for the Eagles, assuming they’ll get to match their defense up against him:
I couldn’t be happier for Jason Peters.
— EROCK (@EROCK_Eagles) September 5, 2022
This is GREAT news for the Eagles.
Not so much for the Cowboys.
I love Jason Peters to death but he’s been cooked for the last 3 years(he’s 40 playing the most physical position in all of sports) so this is the best outcome for the Eagles tbh. https://t.co/sCCxJuxUXT
— Chris (@Schaferrrr) September 5, 2022
Let’s not forget his custom truck to commemorate the Eagles Super Bowl LII win that, if he still has it, will be a bit awkward now:
jason peters pulling up to at&t stadium in this pic.twitter.com/7XjsG0msyn
— gooby (@rubythevalley) August 31, 2022
"Only Eagles fans call Jason Peters washed."
— Kei (@RealMamaEagle) September 1, 2022
Or anyone that's watched him. He's actually washed. If you wanna justify your team signing him that's cool, but we're not gonna sit here and act like he was prime "all pro" self with Chicago.
Other fans are disgusted to see a long-time Eagle playing for another team in the NFC East:
It’s so wrong Jason Peters is a Cowboy
— Haley Taylor (@Haleytsimon) September 5, 2022
It’s more than just fans that are weirded out by the sight. An Eagles tackle is shocked to see him in Cowboys colors:
Source confirms former Eagles great left tackle Jason Peters is signing with the Cowboys at the age of 40
— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) September 5, 2022
“That’s going to be really strange. That’s the one thing I did think about, was seeing him in a Dallas Cowboys outfit. It’s kind of weird”
-Eagles LT Jordan Mailata pic.twitter.com/nVOobMAgLQ
The truth on Peters is probably somewhere between what Eagles fans say and what Cowboys fans hope. Peters scored high marks with Pro Football Focus last year and played in 15 of 17 games with the Chicago Bears. Peters is starting on the practice squad and the Cowboys have been vocal about wanting to put their young players in the fold on the line, so he may end up being nothing more than a mentor figure for Dallas anyway.
Finally, let’s remember this moment from Peters:
Couple years ago Jason Peters called the whole Cowboys organization arrogant.
— Thomas R. Petersen (@thomasrp93) September 4, 2022
Money talks 😂#Eagleshttps://t.co/nO05YTz2sf
Interesting to see him in Dallas, for sure.