THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER: Eagles, Sixers, Meek Mill host an event for families negatively affected by the criminal justice system

With children cheering loudly, Eagles general manager Howie Roseman cocked back a football and pointed deep with his index finger from inside the NovaCare Complex’s indoor practice facility.

His intended receiver, renowned Philadelphia-based rap artist Meek Mill, had already gotten a good step ahead of acting defensive back Michael Rubin, the owner of sports retailer Fanatics. Roseman lofted a ball that traveled nearly 30 yards and fell gently into Mill’s waiting, outstretched arms. Several feet away, cornerback Darius Slay raised both of his hands as if he were signaling a touchdown. Moments later, the children mobbed Slay and other Eagles players — it was then their turn to run routes and participate in an assortment of football drills.

On Tuesday evening, the Eagles — in a collaborative effort with the 76ers, Fanatics, and REFORM Alliance — hosted a group of about 30 local children who have been negatively impacted by the criminal justice system, including those who have a parent in prison for technical probation violations…