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Eli Manning Apologizes for Flipping Double Bird on 'Monday Night Football' Telecast

The NFL did promise fans they'd see plenty of birds Monday night.

Eli Manning learned the limitations of live television when he threw up two middle fingers during Monday Night Football between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys. The former NFL quarterback was demonstrating the treatment he received from Eagles fans.

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Manning quickly apologized and jokingly deflected the blame to former Eagles defensive end Chris Long.