Misty-eyed reason Eagles’ game vs. the Saints means so much to Jordan Mailata: ‘That’s my son!’

Jordan Mailata's parents are coming to watch him play at Lincoln Financial Field. Mailato left Australia six years ago and he's lived in the United States for the past five years. He booked the tickets a couple of weeks ago. If the Eagles win, Mailoto's family will be there in a few days. The team is looking to clinch the NFC East division title, the conference’s top seed and home-field advantage throughout the postseason.

Mailata came to the U.S. to play football at 20. His parents were skeptical at first, but he convinced them with his sportsmanship. He is now a starting offensive lineman on one of the best offensive lines in the NFL. Next Sunday, his parents will see him play rugby for South Sydney Rabbitohs. He was named a Pro Bowl alternate this season. The Eagles are playing the New York Giants at the Super Bowl. They are coached by Doug Pederson. It is a big game for the Eagles. Their team has a lot of talent. There is an MVP candidate quarterback, a 1,000-yard running back, and a top receiver.

Jordan Mailata was drafted by the Eagles in the seventh round of the 2018 draft. He is a Pro Bowl alternate this season. Mailada wants to show his Samoan parents around Philadelphia and give them a taste of his American lifestyle. He wants his dad to make his special Samoans dish, taro in coconut cream.