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Fri Dec 23, 2016, 05:35 AM Dec 2016

From Baptisms to Bible Study: Strong Religious Vibes in Eagles Locker Room

Explaining a strong religious fervor coursing through the Eagles locker room, from Trey Burton baptisms to Chase Daniel Bible studies

By Brian X. McCrone
Published at 6:13 PM EST on Dec 22, 2016 | Updated at 7:04 PM EST on Dec 22, 2016

Former NFL quarterback Steve Stenstrom, who runs an annual faith-based conference of professional football players, has long been impressed with Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins' strong religious beliefs.
Stenstrom is also familiar with other Eagles like special teamer Chris Maragos, who writes for The Increase. It's a website for the Christian organization where Stenstrom is president, called Pro Athletes Outreach.

The Eagles' team chaplain, the Rev. Theodore Winsley, also writes monthly for The Increase, which is named for a verse from the Bible. "He must increase, but I must decrease," John 3:30 reads across the site's masthead.

The relationship between Eagles players and Stenstrom's faith-based organization is one thread of many that helps explain the strong religious vibe coursing through the team this season.

http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/From-Baptisms-to-Bible-Study-Strong-Religious-Vibes-in-Eagles-Locker-Room-407963075.html

http://theincrease.com/

National Football Conference - 2016 Regular Season

NFC East Team
x- Dallas Cowboys 12 2 0 .857
New York Giants 10 5 0 .667
Washington Redskins 7 6 1 .536
Philadelphia Eagles 6 9 0 .400

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