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Marcus Hayes

Marcus Hayes: Haason Reddick, native son, is living his dream, making his NFL playoff debut with his Eagles

The job was so big Haason Reddick needed two phones. They were fresh off the charger, juiced and ready for action.

He never thought he’d need two phones for this job.

Ten years ago, while most of the younger Eagles were choosing their Power Five school, Reddick was a hard-luck kid from Camden playing football for free at Temple and thinking about quitting the game. Three years ago, when most of the other 2017 first-rounders were getting their fifth-year option guaranteed, Reddick was wondering if he’d play beyond his fourth season.

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