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Yardbarker · Oct 5, 2015

Redskins got a pregame pep talk from...Matthew McConaughey?

Alright, alright, alright...

Academy award winning actor Matthew McConaughey is apparently capable of providing inspiration to others off camera as well.

McConaughey, an avid Washington Redskins fan, gave his team a pregame speech this past weekend before they went on to defeat the Philadelphia Eagles in thrilling fashion Sunday afternoon.

In fact, the speech from McConaughey went over so well that Redskins head coach Jay Gruden said he would welcome another pep talk from the actor prior to the team's game this upcoming Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons.

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