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Eagles Leadership Speaks Out

Pennsylvania woke up to a rare and powerful message from Philadelphia Eagles Chairman & CEO Jeffrey Lurie, who addressed the viral controversy surrounding “

Brewers Karen” dominating national headlines.

In his statement, Lurie called the remarks of Shannon Kobylarczyk—the woman caught on video yelling “Call ICE!” at a U.S. veteran of Latin descent during the National League Championship Series—“

Un-American, disrespectful, and completely contrary to what Philadelphia and the Eagles stand for.”

Consistent with the response you outlined, Lurie confirmed that the Eagles first revoked any Eagles game tickets

purchased or held by Kobylarczyk and processed refunds according to terms and conditions, then imposed a lifetime ban from Lincoln Financial Field and all Eagles-related events.

“We do not tolerate hatred—not in Philadelphia, not at Lincoln Financial Field, not under the American flag,

” Lurie declared. 

His words immediately went viral, receiving widespread praise on social media and being shared by thousands of Eagles fans, veterans, and even rival NFL communities.

The Incident Sparks a Firestorm

The controversy began during Game 2 of the National League Championship Series (NLCS) between the Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers at American Family Field. In a video that spread across every major platform,

Shannon Kobylarczyk—quickly nicknamed “Brewers Karen” by internet users—yelled “Call ICE!” at Ricardo Fosado, a Dodgers fan of Latin descent and a U.S. military veteran.

Fosado, visibly shocked, stood his ground, declaring that he had served in two wars and was a proud American citizen. The confrontation escalated when Kobylarczyk allegedly attempted to grab his phone, prompting security to intervene.

Both individuals were subsequently escorted out of the stadium, but public outrage overwhelmingly focused on Kobylarczyk’s behavior—seen as an example of the racism and xenophobia that still haunt parts of American sports culture.

Within 24 hours, her employer, ManpowerGroup, confirmed she had been fired, citing a “zero-tolerance policy for discriminatory or harassing behavior.” She also resigned from the Board of Directors of Make-A-Wish Wisconsin

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Philadelphia Draws a Line

While the Brewers organization quickly condemned the behavior, the Philadelphia Eagles became one of the first NFL teams to publicly comment on the issue—and they did so with unmistakable force.

In a detailed statement released on Friday morning, Jeffrey Lurie connected the incident to the greater responsibility shared by all sports organizations:

“The values of sports—teamwork, respect, and unity—mean nothing if we remain silent in the face of hatred,

” Lurie said.
“Lincoln Financial Field is sacred ground for millions of Americans. It’s a place where people of every color, language, and background stand side by side. That will never change.” 

Lurie’s remarks were widely understood as a direct rebuke not only of Kobylarczyk’s comments but also of the broader divisive atmosphere spreading across the country.

Fans and Players Respond

The reaction from Eagles Nation was immediate and emotional. On X, the hashtag #FlyEaglesFlyUnited began trending within hours of the announcement.

Fans flooded the team’s official posts with messages of support:

“This is why we love Philadelphia—not just football, but family.”

“The Linc stands for something bigger than wins. Thank you, Jeffrey Lurie.”

Eagles players also chimed in.

LB Nakobe Dean reposted the statement with a heart and flag emoji. QB Jalen Hurts added:

“Respect—that’s the standard. Always has been.”

Even rival fans spoke up, with one

Dallas Cowboys supporter writing:

“I hate the Eagles every Sunday, but today… I respect them.”

A Statement Bigger Than Football

Analysts note that the Eagles’ resolute, value-driven response reflects the deep community identity of

Philadelphia. In an era where sports are often divided by politics or race, the Eagles’ stance has become a model for American leadership in 2025.

Political commentators praised the message as “simple yet patriotic,” with major outlets describing it as “a moral playbook other teams should follow.”

In closing his speech, Lurie summed up the team’s stance with words that Lincoln Financial Field may echo for years to come:

“The Eagles don’t just play in America—we represent America. And in our house, hatred has no place.”