"This is iconic": Fans react as Dawn Staley takes friendly jab at Tom Brady during Eagles vs Commanders NFC Championship game

Dawn Staley is a diehard Philadelphia Eagles fan. The South Carolina Gamecocks coach was again repping her favorite team before a flight out on Sunday. She showed her support for the Eagles on X (formerly Twitter) during their NFC Championship game against the Washington Commanders.

Staley shared a picture of herself next to a private jet, holding a device displaying the Eagles vs. Commanders game. Dressed in her Eagles attire, Staley captioned her post with the typical flair of a Philadelphia fan, even playfully teasing Fox Sports broadcaster and seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady.

"FLY EAGLES FLY. See you on the other side of this flight! Punch in the endzone. Btw, that was pass interference. And tread lightly cutie pie @TomBrady," Staley posted.

Fans immediately took to X to react to Dawn Staley's hilarious post.

"This is iconic," one fan wrote.

"Things not on my bingo card today: Dawn Staley saying 'tread lightly cutie pie' to Tom Brady," another fan shared.

"You tell him Dawn. We know how he feels about our birds!" one fan shared.

Here are some other reactions.

"Coach Staley loves her Eagles," one fan pointed out.

"Straight off the PJ with the game streaming on the iPad. A LEGEND," one fan chimed in.

"Dawn is probably delaying takeoff to see if the Eagles can score again before halftime," one fan joked.

"Damn!! I love ya. Safe flight," one fan wrote.

Philadelphia Eagles make Dawn Staley and their fans happy with another Super Bowl stint

The Philadelphia Eagles rewarded Dawn Staley and their millions of fans with a brilliant performance against Washington, recording an emphatic 55-23 win over the Commanders in the NFC Championship Game. The Eagles battled back from an early 0-3 deficit to book their place in the Super Bowl for the second time in the last three years.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) runs with the ball for a touchdown against the Washington Commanders during the second half of the NFC Championship game at Lincoln Financial Field. (Credits: IMAGN)

The Eagles made history in their showdown against the Commanders, setting the record for the most points scored in a conference title game. Jalen Hurts was back to his best, completing 20 of 28 passes for 246 yards and recording three rushing touchdowns.

Saquon Barkley also wreaked havoc on the ground, running for 118 yards and three scores. He immediately made an impact for the Eagles, delivering a 60-yard rushing touchdown on his first touch of the game.