Eagles' Lineman Shuts Down Viral Fake Quote About Dolphins Locker Room

Philadelphia Eagles' offensive lineman Kendall Lamm sets the record straight after false quote bashing Miami Dolphins culture spreads across major platforms

Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Kendall Lamm probably thought the hardest part of joining a new team would be learning the playbook. Instead, he’s spent this week fighting an entirely different battle — defending himself against words he never spoke and an interview that never happened.

Over the weekend, a quote began circulating that had Eagles fans nodding in approval and Dolphins supporters shaking their heads. According to the viral post, Lamm had told ESPN: “I understand why the Eagles reached two Super Bowls in three years: players are never late, never toxic, and after every practice, the room spends 15 minutes sharing personal struggles to stay mentally sharp — something I never got with the Dolphins.”

It was the kind of quote that sports fans eat up — a veteran player exposing cultural differences between organizations. The problem? It was completely fabricated.

By Tuesday, Lamm had seen enough. Frustrated by constant messages about comments he never made, the 32-year-old took to Instagram to set the record straight. In a heartfelt video, he made it clear the sentiment was completely contrary to his character.

“I don’t remember talking to any reporter about anything that we really dealt with with Miami,” Lamm explained. “I was never raised that way to comment on culture and everything else within the locker room. I have no animosity or ill will toward Miami whatsoever. I enjoyed my time there and it’ll be near and dear to me forever.”

The real story reads like a cautionary tale about modern sports media. The quote didn’t originate from ESPN but from fanhub.cafex.biz, a content farm churning out fabricated NFL stories. The site currently features other obviously false claims, including that Breece Hall has been traded to Kansas City — stories that would be major news if true.

What makes this particularly troubling is how quickly the misinformation spread. Major outlets that millions trust — Yahoo Sports, USA Today, and Sports Illustrated — all published stories based on the fake quote. Days after Lamm’s denial, some stories remained live.

The quote gained traction because it told a story people wanted to believe. Dolphins fans frustrated with their team’s culture and Eagles supporters proud of their championship organization saw validation in the manufactured controversy. Professional reporters and aggregator accounts amplified the false information without verification.

The veteran lineman signed with Philadelphia in March after three seasons in Miami, looking forward to contributing to a championship-caliber team instead of dealing with damage control for something he never did.

The way Lamm handled this controversy tells the Eagles everything they need to know about their new teammate. Rather than using the situation for headlines, he defended his former team and colleagues, showing loyalty, class, and integrity — exactly what you want in your locker room.

This incident raises uncomfortable questions about sports media consumption in 2025. When major outlets fall for content from obvious fake news sites, it highlights the need for better editorial standards. More importantly, it reminds fans to be discerning about what they share and believe.

Lamm now move forward towards training camp, hopefully this will be his last encounter with fabricated quotes. The 10-year veteran has maintained a low profile throughout his career, and this unwanted attention serves as a harsh reminder of how quickly false information spreads in our interconnected world.