Rick Lovato Retires After 11 Seasons, Two Super Bowl Rings with Eagles

Former Eagles long snapper Rick Lovato has officially announced his retirement from the NFL after an 11-season career. Lovato, a two-time Super Bowl champion, played in 148 regular season games and 17 playoff games. He spent eight seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, joining them at the end of the 2016 season and becoming their primary long snapper from 2017 through the 2024 season, winning Super Bowls in his first and last years with the team. Lovato most recently played nine games with the Chargers, filling in for an injured Josh Harris. Eagles kicker Jake Elliott spoke highly of Lovato, describing him as a close friend and a good time, recalling numerous off-field activities and locker room camaraderie.