Eagles first-rounder Makai Lemon to become first to wear No. 9 since Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles
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Philadelphia Eagles rookie Makai Lemon will wear No. 9, becoming the first player to do so since Nick Foles left the team in 2019. Foles, who led the Eagles to a Super Bowl victory in 2018, gave his blessing for Lemon to take the number. Lemon expressed gratitude and said he plans to honor the legacy of the jersey.
- ▪Makai Lemon was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
- ▪No Eagles player wore No. 9 between Nick Foles' departure in 2019 and Lemon's arrival in 2026.
- ▪Nick Foles retired in 2024 after signing a one-day contract with the Eagles, having previously worn No. 9 during two stints with the team.
- ▪Lemon announced he would wear No. 9 during rookie minicamp, stating he had Foles' approval.
- ▪Foles was named Super Bowl MVP after leading the Eagles to victory in 2018.
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