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Eagles Rookie Makai Lemon to Wear No. 9, Last Worn by Nick Foles
Foles gave the rookie permission to wear No. 9, a number tied to Philadelphia’s first Super Bowl title and unused since 2019.
- Philadelphia Eagles first-round pick Makai Lemon will wear No. 9 after receiving permission from former Super Bowl LII MVP Nick Foles. The rookie revealed his jersey choice on Thursday.
- Since the 2017 season, no player has worn No. 9 after Foles led the Eagles to their first Super Bowl title. Although never officially retired, the organization treated the number as sacred.
- Unable to secure No. 6 from star receiver DeVonta Smith, Lemon contacted Foles directly to ensure the former quarterback was comfortable with him wearing the iconic uniform.
- "I definitely cherish that so much," Lemon said of receiving the blessing. He emphasized not taking the historic responsibility lightly as he joins the Eagles.
- Lemon participates in rookie minicamp at the Jefferson Health Training Center this weekend after signing a four-year contract. He hopes to make an immediate impact representing the number well.
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Makai Lemon gets blessing to use Eagles number not worn in nearly a decade
Oct 9, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detailed view of a Philadelphia Eagles helmet at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Philadelphia Eagles rookie Makai Lemon has gotten the green light to bring back a jersey number that means a lot to the city he’s moving to. Lemon shared on Thursday that he would be wearing the No. 9 when he takes the field for the Eagles this season. The number has not been used since the …
Makai Lemon becomes first Eagle to wear No. 9 since Nick Foles led Philadelphia to its first Super Bowl title
Makai Lemon, the Eagles' first-round pick, said he received Nick Foles' blessing to wear No. 9, a number synonymous with Philadelphia's first Super Bowl victory.
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