Troy Aikman unimpressed with Eagles defense on Trey Palmer touchdown: ‘I don’t know what that is’

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The Philadelphia Eagles collapsed to end their 2023 season, losing to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night for an early exit from the NFL playoffs. 

The loss was the sixth in Philadelphia’s last seven games after starting the year 10-1, and just one season removed from nearly defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII. 

David Moore #19 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs with the ball to score a 44 yard touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoffs at Raymond James Stadium on January 15, 2024 in Tampa, Florida.  (Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Philadelphia gave an uninspiring effort against Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers, particularly on the defensive side of the football where missed tackles were the theme of the night. 

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Late in the third quarter, with Philadelphia down 18-9, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Trey Palmer essentially put the game on ice with a 56-yard score, most of which came after the catch. 

ESPN analyst Troy Aikman, who was critical of Philadelphia’s tackling throughout the game, did not hold back as he watched the replay of Palmer breaking and avoiding tackles for the score. 

"Should have been a six-yard completion," Aikman said. "James Bradberry on the outside at corner. Just unable to make a tackle. But even the backend. Kevin Byard [Eagles safety]. I don’t know what that is, but we’ve seen enough of it all year long." 

Trey Palmer #10 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball to score a touchdown during the third quarter of an NFL wild-card