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Philadelphia Eagles tackle Jordan Mailata celebrates after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Doug Benc)

Eagles’ Mailata makes history in Australia as a Super Bowl champion

Associated Press

Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Jordan Mailata (68) takes a photo during warmups before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Philadelphia. Mailata knew &quot;peanuts&quot; about the NFL when he decided to stop playing rugby in Australia and pursue a career in football only three years ago. (AP Photo/Corey Perrine, File)

Jordan Mailata goes from Aussie rugby star to NFL starter

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

In this May 11, 2018, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Jordan Mailata, of Australia, heads off the field after an NFL football rookie minicamp at the team's training facility in Philadelphia. Mailata has made the cut for the Super Bowl champion Eagles' 53-man roster less than a year after first putting on a helmet and is ready to kick off the NFL season. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)

Too big for rugby, Eagles tackle Mailata is ready for NFL

By JOHN PYE - Associated Press