October 22, 2013 – DeMeco Ryans, Linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles, has had a pretty eventful past few days. On Sunday the Eagles took on the Dallas Cowboys. Ryans had a team-high eight tackles, including a team-best six solo. DeMeco also managed his fourth career interception — first this season. He has 60 tackles (47 solo) through seven games.
Monday morning, DeMeco visited with Louis Wagner Middle School to team up with the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey to dedicate a new youth fitness zone for the school. “It really means a lot to me, just to be able to provide these kids with things they don’t have, Ryans said. “Like this equipment, it gives them an opportunity to exercise and it helps focus on their health and fitness. They now have the opportunity to do that, whereas they didn’t before. For me, I just come out and donate my time because, honestly, it’s the right thing to do. Being in a position that I’m in, I have the ability to bless others. When I was growing up, I didn’t have these opportunities, so whenever I get a chance to give back, I do it. I’m always eager to go out to schools and talk to students and see the smiles on their faces.”
