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Rookie NFL Players Choose Iconic Jersey Numbers
10 May
Summary
- Bears' Logan Jones to wear Brian Urlacher's former No. 54.
- Eagles' Makai Lemon picks Nick Foles' legacy No. 9.
- Rookie NFL players are selecting jersey numbers at minicamps.
Rookie NFL players participating in minicamps across the league have begun selecting their official jersey numbers. These choices often carry significant historical weight for their respective franchises. Bears center Logan Jones has chosen to wear the No. 54, a number famously worn by Hall of Fame linebacker Brian Urlacher. Jones expressed that it is an honor to follow in Urlacher's footsteps.
Similarly, Eagles wide receiver Makai Lemon is set to wear the No. 9. This number was last actively worn by quarterback Nick Foles, who led the team to their first Super Bowl victory. These initial number selections are subject to change as the summer progresses.