Makai Lemon becomes first Eagle to wear No. 9 since Nick Foles led Philadelphia to its first Super Bowl title
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Makai Lemon, the Philadelphia Eagles' first-round pick, will wear No. 9, becoming the first player to do so since Nick Foles led the team to its first Super Bowl title in 2017. Foles, who wore the number during his tenure with the Eagles, gave Lemon his blessing to take on the jersey. Lemon expressed gratitude and pledged to honor the legacy associated with the number.
- ▪Makai Lemon is the first Philadelphia Eagles player to wear No. 9 since Nick Foles left the team after the 2018 season.
- ▪Nick Foles, who led the Eagles to their first Super Bowl victory in 2017, personally gave Makai Lemon his blessing to wear No. 9.
- ▪Lemon, a wide receiver and first-round draft pick, stated he appreciates Foles passing down the number and intends to represent it well.
- ▪The Eagles had not issued No. 9 to any player between Foles' departure and Lemon's arrival.
- ▪Lemon and Foles spoke on the phone before Lemon officially took the number, with Foles wanting to pass it on directly.
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Philadelphia Eagles Makai Lemon becomes first Eagle to wear No. 9 since Nick Foles led Philadelphia to its first Super Bowl title Foles, who led the Eagles to their first Vince Lombardi Trophy in 2017, spoke with Lemon about the rookie's jersey By Scott Thompson Fox News Published April 30, 2026 6:51pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video New York Giants in Joel Klatt's winners of the NFL Draft 🏈 Joel Klatt Show Joel Klatt revealed who he thinks won the NFL Draft and explains why he believes the Giants were a winner of the draft, taking Arvell Reese and Francis Mauigoa in the top 10.
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