The team made the postseason yet again with a 10–6 overall record, despite beginning the season with disappointing early-season records of 1–3 and 2–4.
The Eagles ran for 2,556 rushing yards in 1990, which is the most of any team in a single season in the 1990s.[1]
Other season highlights were a 28–14 win atVeterans Stadium over theWashington Redskins on November 12, known as theBody Bag Game, since the defense managed to knock both Redskins quarterbacks from the contest plus several other key players. The Redskins came back to the Vet later in the season to defeat the Eagles in the Wild Card Playoff, however. Against theBuffalo Bills in a 30–23 loss on December 2,Randall Cunningham made one of the signature plays of his career, eluding BillsHall of Famedefensive endBruce Smith in the end zone before launching the ball into the middle of the field to wide receiverFred Barnett, who completed the 95-yard touchdown play.
One week prior, the Eagles avenged an opening-night loss at theMeadowlands, whipping the 10–0New York Giants by a 31–13 score. The Redskins would get the last laugh, beating the Eagles 20–6 in the Wild Card round.
Following the season, the team fired head coachBuddy Ryan. Offensive coordinatorRich Kotite was promoted to replace Ryan as Eagles head coach, and would hold the position for the next four seasons.
Under the rules of the draft at the time, the Eagles would pick 24th or 25th in each full round. Teams that went toSuper Bowl XXIV would have last 2 picks and then teams sorted out by1989 record in each round. The Eagles at 11–5 in the previous year tied withLos Angeles Rams. With the 22nd pick in the 1st round the Eagles selectedBen Smith a cornerback fromGeorgia The Eagles made 12 total picks in the 1990 draft.
The Eagles held training camp atWest Chester State University in West Chester, PA about 20 miles from Veterans Stadium where they play their home games.
