That should come as no surprise to Eagles fans since they witnessed "Weapon X" pour his heart and soul into the Eagles’ defense for 13 seasons. But even after he hung up his cleats and moved into the world of broadcasting, Dawkins was never too far removed from the game he loves.
“I was in Orlando with my family,” Dawkins said on Saturday. “I was with my brother-in-law and we were going to the gym, and we passed by a football field, and as I passed by there was nobody in the stadium, but there’s a certain comfort that I have when I see football fields.