Makai Lemon to wear No. 9 after Nick Foles blessing
Makai Lemon will wear No. 9 for the Eagles after getting Nick Foles’ blessing, becoming the first player to don the number since the Super Bowl hero retired.
The Makai Lemon era is underway in Philadelphia, and he's already received the blessings of a franchise legend. Philadelphia has a new No. 9, and it comes with both history and meaning, as rookie wide receiver Makai Lemon will wear the iconic number made famous by Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles.
Lemon revealed that he personally spoke with Foles before taking the number, receiving the former quarterback's blessing to carry on the legacy. The moment underscores the significance of No. 9 in Philadelphia, where Foles etched his name into franchise history with a legendary performance in Super Bowl LII.
Since Foles' retirement, the number had remained untouched, adding to its symbolic weight. Lemon now becomes the first Eagle to wear No. 9 in the post-Foles era, stepping into a role that blends opportunity with expectation.
Makai Lemon will wear No. 9 for the #Eagles . He said he spoke with Nick Foles on the number, who gave his blessing for him to wear the number.