Meek Mill, Eagles and Sixers host holiday event for Philadelphia kids

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles teamed up with REFORM Alliance and the 76ers on Tuesday to provide a unique holiday experience for over 30 local children who have been negatively impacted by the criminal justice system.

The kids, who have had a parent either incarcerated or on extended probation for technical violations, were each able to become an “Eagle for the Day.”

They were greeted by Philadelphia-born musician and REFORM co-chair Meek Mill and Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin at the NovaCare Complex in South Philly, where they participated in a junior combine complete with a 40-yard dash alongside players like Darius Slay, Jordan Mailata and Dallas Goedert.

Coach Nick Sirianni spoke with the group and each child signed a one-day contract with the Eagles. General manager Howie Roseman welcomed the “free agent class” before quarterback Jalen Hurts. Rubin and Mill also gave a special address.
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