Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie takes subtle shot at Super Bowl LVII referees after loss

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The sting of Sunday night’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs is still fresh in the mind of Philadelphia Eagles fans. But one moment in particular – the holding call on cornerback James Bradberry that allowed the Chiefs a chip-shot field goal for the win — continues to be a pain point. 

Bradberry admitted that he held Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, leading to a fresh set for downs for the Chiefs with not much time left to play in the fourth quarter. But many believed that call shouldn’t have been made there because it seemed a bit ticky-tack. 

While fans may have been giving all their displeasure to the referees, Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie decided to do it a bit more subtle when talking after the loss. 

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Head coach Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie embrace on the field prior to Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Rob Carr/Getty Images)

"I thought we deserved to have a chance to win the game in the final couple of minutes," he said, via The Philadelphia Inquirer. 

If no hold was called, the Chiefs likely would’ve settled for a field goal, giving Jalen Hurts and the Eagles’ offense a chance to either tie the game or take the lead, which would’ve led to a win. Unfortunately, the Eagles had one last-ditch Hail Mary and Hurts slipped while attempting the deep shot downfield. 

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After the game, Bradberry said his hand was holding on to Smith-Schuster’s jersey, taking accountability for the biggest call