Ex-Eagles reporter Devan Kaney claps back at fan after ‘Philly turncoat’ accusation

Nypost · Aug 03, 2026 · 275 words · By Grace McCarron

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What to know about Ex-Eagles reporter Devan Kaney claps back at fan after ‘Philly turncoat’ accusation

Fox Chicago Bears reporter Devan Kaney had some strong words for a Philadelphia fan who accused her of being a “Philly turncoat.” Kaney, 35, was laid off from her position at Audacy-owned WIP as their sideline reporter for Eagles games earlier this year.

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Why it matters

She then joined FOX Chicago as its Bears reporter.

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“Enjoy your Cubs, White Sox, Bears, Bulls & Blackhawks you Philly turncoat,” one fan tweeted at Kaney on Monday.

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What concrete event or decision sits underneath the headline: Ex-Eagles reporter Devan Kaney claps back at fan after ‘Philly turncoat’ accusation?
What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that Kaney also served as a weekend anchor and reporter for Fox 29?
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Kaney also served as a weekend anchor and reporter for Fox 29”

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Multiple sources confirm she served as a weekend sports anchor and reporter for Fox 29 Philadelphia.

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web search NEUTRAL — Sideline Reporter and TV/Radio Personality.She is also a weekend sports anchor for FOX 29 Philadelphia and betting analyst for BetMGM Network’s Sunday Spread.
https://devankaney.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — Devan Kaney joined the FOX 29 News team in June, 2023, as a sports anchor and reporter. Devan is also a host on 94WIP-FM Sports Radio’s morning talk show and its Philadelphia Eagles sideline reporter.
https://www.fox29.com/person/k/devan-kaney

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web search NEUTRAL — Devan Kaney anchored her final televised Fox 29 sports cast over the weekend. She had been with the station since 2023 working as a part time sports anchor and reporter.
https://wpst.com/devan-kaney-leaves-fox-29/

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Claim 2: “Kaney previously said she was “blindsided” by being laid off in April.”

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Multiple independent sources quote Kaney as saying she was 'blindsided' by her layoff in April.

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web search NEUTRAL — — Devan Kaney (@Devan_Kaney) August 3, 2026. Kaney also served as a weekend anchor and reporter for Fox 29 as well as an in-arena host for the Philadelphia Flyers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Kaney previo…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/03/sports/devan-kaney-goes-off-on…

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web search NEUTRAL — Devan Kaney detailed the disappointment after her four-year run with WIP in Philadelphia, which also included a year-plus serving as the Eagles' sideline reporter.Instead, Kaney received the shocking …
https://nypost.com/2026/04/02/sports/eagles-broadcaster-deva…

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web search NEUTRAL — Devan Kaney reveals that she is now a Chicago Bears reporter for Fox 32. Credit: Devan Kaney on X Credit: Devan Kaney on X.Kaney previously said she was “blindsided” by the layoff, which came not long…
https://awfulannouncing.com/nfl/bears-reporter-devan-kaney-p…

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Claim 3: “Kaney, 35, was laid off from her position at Audacy-owned WIP as their sideline reporter for Eagles games earlier this year.”

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Multiple sources confirm she was laid off from her position as the Eagles sideline reporter at Audacy-owned WIP. One source explicitly mentions her age as 35.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — WIP-FM (94.1 MHz, "SportsRadio 94WIP") is a commercial radio station licensed to serve Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The station is owned by Audacy, Inc. and broadcasts a sports radio format. The WIP-FM…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WIP-FM

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Devan Kaney is an American sports reporter and anchor who is the Chicago Bears Reporter WFLD in Chicago. She also previously served as an on-air personality for WIP-FM from 2022 to 2026, and additiona…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devan_Kaney

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web search NEUTRAL — Devan Kaney is an American sports commentator and radio personality for WIP-FM in Philadelphia. Kaney currently serves as a co-host on the WIP Morning Show, and also has served as the sideline reporte…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devan_Kaney

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Claim 4: “had signed a two-year extension with the network last year before Audacy’s layoffs.”

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One web search result mentions the layoff 'came not long after she re-signed with Audacy', but there is no specific confirmation of a 'two-year extension' across multiple sources.

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Claim 5: “Kaney, a childhood Eagles fan, was named the sideline reporter for WIP’s Eagles broadcasts after Howard Eskin departed the station in late 2024”

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While evidence confirms she was the sideline reporter for WIP, there is no evidence in the provided results confirming she took the role specifically because Howard Eskin departed in 'late 2024'.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Joseph Gerald DeCamara (born April 26, 1978), nicknamed "the Hammer", is an American sports radio host for 94.1 WIP in Philadelphia. He currently serves with Jon Ritchie as a co-host of the station's …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_DeCamara

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Claim 6: “Howard Eskin departed the station in late 2024 due to accusations of “forcibly grabbing” a woman”

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The provided evidence confirms Howard Eskin is a former host for WIP, but there is no mention of him departing in late 2024 due to accusations of 'forcibly grabbing' a woman.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Howard Eskin (born April 29, 1951) is an American sports commentator, formerly a host for sports radio station WIP-FM (94.1) and a contributor to WTXF-TV (channel 29) in Philadelphia. He also worked a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Eskin

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Claim 7: “She then joined FOX Chicago as its Bears reporter.”

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Multiple sources confirm she joined FOX Chicago (Fox 32) as the Bears reporter after her departure from WIP.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On New Year's Eve, many localities in the United States and elsewhere mark the beginning of a new year through the raising or lowering of an object. Many of these events are patterned on festivities t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_objects_dropped_on_New…

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web search NEUTRAL — Devan Kaney, seen here on the sideline at Lincoln Financial Field, is taking on a new role outside of Philadelphia.Preview this article 1 min. The Radnor native, who covered the Eagles for WIP and wor…
https://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2026/07/07/dev…

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Claim 8: “Fox Chicago Bears reporter Devan Kaney”

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Multiple independent web sources and Wikipedia confirm Devan Kaney is the Chicago Bears reporter for Fox 32 (WFLD).

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web search NEUTRAL — Devan Kaney reveals that she is now a Chicago Bears reporter for Fox 32.The hints were already there, and on Tuesday night, Kaney added clarity. Kaney is now a Chicago Bears reporter at Fox 32 Chicago…
https://awfulannouncing.com/nfl/devan-kaney-joins-fox-32-chi…

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Claim 9: “as well as an in-arena host for the Philadelphia Flyers at Xfinity Mobile Arena.”

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Multiple sources confirm she was an in-arena host for the Philadelphia Flyers at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

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web search NEUTRAL — Kaney also served as a weekend anchor and reporter for Fox 29 as well as an in-arena host for the Philadelphia Flyers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Kaney previously said she was “blindsided” by being laid …
https://nypost.com/2026/08/03/sports/devan-kaney-goes-off-on…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Philadelphia Flyers have added a familiar Philadelphia voice to its in-arena lineup with the signing of Devan Kaney. The Pennsylvania native will split duties with Andrea Helfrich this season and …
https://barrettmedia.com/2022/10/05/94-wips-devan-kaney-join…

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Claim 10: “Kaney had a spot on one of WIP’s morning radio shows”

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Although the 'evidence gathered' section for claim 8 says 'No evidence found', the evidence provided for claim 5 and 6 explicitly states she was a 'host on 94WIP-FM Sports Radio’s morning talk show'.

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