THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER: The Eagles and Fanatics help Make-A-Wish dreams come true

After practice on Friday, Eagles offensive lineman Jordan Mailata had some wishes to grant.

After having a catch with the kids in attendance via the Make-A-Wish Foundation, he arranged them into a circle to play a quick game called claps, which he typically plays with other members of the offensive line. Mailata explained the rules: toss the ball to anyone in the circle, but you have to clap before you catch it.

Eventually, each player was eliminated until Mailata was the last one standing — that is until Jordan Davis entered the game, dethroning Mailata in front of everyone.

“He beat me at my own game,” Mailata said.

This was just one part of an already busy day for Dylan Hynum, 11; Sam Sweeten, 18; Evan Weiner, 16; Abdul-Sami Amedu, 19; Jemma Kearney, 15; and Dylan Parsons, 16…

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