Eagles’ Josh Sweat hints team is retiring No. 9 in honor of Nick Foles

As we know, Eagles defensive end Josh Sweat changed his number from 94 to 19 this offseason. What we didn’t know, however, is that he actually wanted to change it to 9, until the team told him he couldn’t.

Josh Sweat on not being able to get No. 9 with the Eagles

Josh Sweat he switched to No. 19 because he wanted a change

No history or reason for 19. It was just available. Says he wanted 15 but it was retired. Also sounds like he couldn’t get No. 9. pic.twitter.com/8RnZGCQynP

— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) July 29, 2024

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“I wore nine in high school, wore nine in college, but I can’t get nine now because…. it’s retired.”

The Eagles haven’t officially retired the number 9 yet, but rumor has it they’ll be doing it this year once the legendary Nick Foles officially retires. For obvious reasons, the number 9 should never be worn again in Philly.

Foles brought the Eagles their first and only Super Bowl championship, out dueling Tom Brady back in 2018. Honestly, he may be the only Eagle that truly deserves to get their number retired by the team after everything he’s done.