Where does Tyrese Maxey's Cowboys loyalty come from?
Tyrese Maxey was born in Dallas, Texas, on November 4, 2000, and went to South Garland High School in Garland, Texas, before playing a season at Kentucky. The Cowboys are his childhood team. He told PhillyVoice in March 2026 that "The only thing is, I'm still from Dallas, so I've got to like the Cowboys." The Liberty Line reported in January 2022 that Maxey said it was safe to assume he was a Cowboys fan, though not one of the "I Hate The Eagles" types.
How does he feel about the Eagles, given he plays in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia drafted Maxey 21st overall in 2020, and he has played for the 76ers since. The Eagles are a rival of the Cowboys, which makes his position a conditional one. He told PhillyVoice in March 2026, "But when they're not playing against the Cowboys, I love them." The Liberty Line reported in January 2022 that he roots for the Eagles when they aren't playing the Cowboys and is friends with a lot of guys on the Eagles roster.
The Philadelphia Inquirer quoted him the same day PhillyVoice published its piece, March 25, 2026, with a line about home life: "My dad wouldn't let me back in his house if I was a full-on Eagles fan, but when they're not playing the Cowboys, I love 'em."
Questions people ask
What team did Tyrese Maxey root for growing up?
He was born in Dallas and has described the Cowboys as the team he has to like because he's still from Dallas.
What is Tyrese Maxey's favorite NFL team?
The Cowboys, by his own account to PhillyVoice in March 2026, with the Eagles getting his support whenever they aren't playing Dallas.
Does Tyrese Maxey root for the Eagles?
Yes, with a condition: PhillyVoice reported in March 2026 that he roots for them except when they play the Cowboys.