1989 Philadelphia Eagles season
The 1989 Philadelphia Eagles season was the franchise's 57th season in the National Football League (NFL).
| 1989 Philadelphia Eagles season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Norman Braman |
| Head coach | Buddy Ryan |
| Home field | Veterans Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 11–5 |
| Division place | 2nd NFC East |
| Playoff finish | Lost Wild Card Playoffs (vs. Rams) 7–21 |
| Uniform | |
This season marked the Eagles’ second consecutive appearance in the postseason, this time as a wild-card team.
However, tribulation struck the Eagles late in the season with the death of quarterbacks coach Doug Scovil from a heart attack. For the remainder of the season, the Eagles wore a black stripe made of electrical tape over the wings on their helmet in tribute.
It was Hall of Famer Cris Carter's final season in Philadelphia as his on-and-off the field troubles led to his release the following preseason. He would then sign with the Minnesota Vikings.
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