Nick Foles' Legacy Honored as Rookie Makai Lemon Claims No. 9

Former Eagles quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles was highlighted in team news as rookie Makai Lemon chose to wear jersey No. 9. Foles was the last Philadelphia player to wear the number before his departure in 2019, making the transition a notable event for the franchise's history. Foles provided his blessing for the rookie to take the number, as the Eagles move into a new chapter for their offense heading into the 2026 professional season.