Josh Sweat may have a brand new look in 2024.
The Philadelphia Eagles defensive finish modified his jersey quantity from No. 94 to No. 19, as seen on the official staff web site’s roster web page.
Sweat initially wore No. 75 as a rookie in 2018 earlier than altering to No. 94 and sporting that for the subsequent 5 seasons.
It’s not but clear what prompted the change. Sweat wore No. 9 in highschool and at Florida State, so possibly it was about getting nearer to that? And he clearly isn’t going to have the ability to put on No. 9 in Philly with that quantity being unavailable since Nick Foles left.
However why now? No. 19 has been accessible in recent times; it has not been a quantity with endurance.
The No. 19s since Sweat was drafted:
Tanner McKee (extra on him later)
J.J. Arcega-Whiteside
Golden Tate
Previous to 2018:
Paul Turner
Miles Austin
Mardy Gilyard
Brandon Gibson
Michael Gasperson
My official #JerseyNumberAnalytics stance on Sweat’s change ought to be apparent. It is a catastrophe! There was no want to alter from No. 94, which appeared good on him. Possibly there’s a smart private motive … however, even so, it’s simply not a very good aesthetic. Inventory down transfer.
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Josh Sweat’s jersey quantity change from No. 94 to No. 19
With Sweat switching to No. 19, the aforementioned Tanner McKee is now listed as No. 16. That’s an improve for him. But it surely’s nonetheless a downgrade from being No. 10 as a rookie in coaching camp final 12 months.
McKee is at the moment sharing No. 16 with Will Grier. It’s unclear if Grier must change. The one factor open to him proper now could be No. 13.
