1944 Philadelphia Eagles season

1944 Philadelphia Eagles season
OwnerAlexis Thompson
General managerHarry Thayer
Head coachGreasy Neale
Home stadiumShibe Park
Results
Record7–1–2
Division place2nd NFL Eastern
PlayoffsDid not qualify

The 1944 Philadelphia Eagles season was their 12th in the league. The team improved on their previous output of 5–4–1, winning seven games. The team failed to qualify for the playoffs for the 12th consecutive season.

Rookie Mel Bleeker was the NFL’s top receiver, as he played 9 games for the Eagles, starting three of them. He was second in the NFL in long reception (75), third in touchdowns (8; still the team's all-time rookie record) and yards/rushing attempt (5.3), fourth in yards from scrimmage (614), and sixth in points scored (48). He led the Eagles in touchdowns and scoring, despite having been primarily a blocking back in college.

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