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Eagle Jon Dorenbos advances to semifinals on ‘America’s Got Talent’

Having received enough votes to be pushed through on Wednesday’s results show, veteran Eagles long snapper Jon Dorenbos has advanced to the semifinals of America’s Got Talent.

And the Eagles, it seems, couldn’t be happier, with the team tweeting a "thank you" to fans for their votes Wednesday night. However, his duties on the field will still stand.

Following his stellar performance on the show on Tuesday, Dorenbos was excused from reporting to Eagles training camp practice on Wednesday. However, Eagles trainers will expect Dorenbos to be present at camp Thursday

Head coach Doug Pederson addressed Dorenbos’ success on America’s Got Talent at a press conference following Wednesday’s practice, saying that he is “pulling for him.