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Nick Foles Announces Lululemon Sponsorship

The Philadelphia hero and Super Bowl MVP is the new face of the sportswear company.

Foles, pictured above in the NFC Divisional Game, will now be sponsored by Lululemon.
Foles, pictured above in the NFC Divisional Game, will now be sponsored by Lululemon. (Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Super Bowl MVP and Philadelphia living legend Nick Foles announced on Monday that he will be sponsored by Lululemon, a sportswear company, as the brand's "elite ambassador."

The announcement comes just weeks after the Eagles formally allowed Foles to become a free agent, ending the postseason hero's tenure in Philadelphia.

Foles made the announcement on Twitter.

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"Anyone else feel the tension in the air or is that just me?" he wrote, referencing his impending signing with a new team. "This isn’t that news. But it’s big news. I’m @lululemonmen’s new elite ambassador. Like me, they’re all about community, mindfulness and #thesweatlife. Excited for what’s ahead. Stay tuned for that other announcement."

Lululemon's official account also tweeted the news, writing, "We just landed the most sought-after free agent in football."

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Futher details about the sponsorship were not immediately available. But the fact that Foles was chosen to represent the brand says a lot about the popularity, respect, and recognition he commands around the league and with the general public.

The Jacksonville Jaguars are reportedly the front runners for Foles' services for the 2019 season.

>>Nick Foles To Become Free Agent, Ending Eagles Era

NFL free agency begins on March 13.

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