Following NFL roster cuts, a number of Philadelphia Eagles gamers capitalized on having the ability to change to newly out there jersey numbers. And so right here’s an important #JerseyNumberAnalytics replace for you because the preeminent authority on this very topic.
OVERVIEW
CHANGES ON THE ROSTER
CB Quinyon Mitchell — from No. 30 to No. 27
RB Will Shipley — from No. 39 to No. 28
NEW PLAYER ON THE ROSTER
WR Jahan Dotson — No. 87
PRACTICE SQUAD CHANGES AND NEW PLAYERS
S Caden Sterns — from No. 37 to No. 30
S Andre’ Sam — from No. 35 to No. 31
WR Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint — No. 43
TE Jack Stoll — No. 83
Let’s kind by way of this information on a player-by-player foundation.
QUINYON MITCHELL
Mitchell switching to No. 27, which he wore at Toledo, all the time felt like a foregone conclusion since Zech McPhearson by no means appeared prone to make the 53-man roster. Didn’t actually hate No. 30 on Mitchell however No. 27 is barely an improve for him.
Kinda cool that Quintin Mikell and Quinyon Mitchell belong within the No. 27 membership. One thing about that quantity and Quin Mi’s. Additionally don’t harm to be related to Malcolm Jenkins’ legacy, albeit taking part in a unique place.
WILL SHIPLEY
In a vacuum, No. 28 is a glow up from No. 39. However I truly thought No. 39 labored effectively for Shipley as a pass-catching working again within the mould of Danny Woodhead (Nick Sirianni’s personal comparability for Shipley!). Shipley will now be higher as a runner however worse as a receiver.
JAHAN DOTSON
Dotson carrying No. 87 is simply no good. In equity to him, he didn’t have plenty of nice choices after becoming a member of the staff so near Week 1. However a smaller body carrying such a giant quantity simply isn’t the precise match.
The Eagles ought to’ve made Braden Mann, who had a great season final 12 months however as a punter can now put on numbers between 0-49 and 90-99, change out of No. 10 and on condition that to Dotson. Dotson wore No. 5 at Penn State and No. 1 with the Washington Commanders. To go from these to No. 87 is unsuitable.
CADEN STERNS
Sterns going from No. 37 to No. 30 isn’t the largest improve of all time nevertheless it’s a step in the precise course for him. Extra of a critical quantity.
ANDRE’ SAM
Sam misplaced out the No. 35 battle to Tyrion Davis-Value, who received to maintain that quantity. Sam now has extra of a cornerback quantity than a security quantity. May very well be worse, although.
MARCUS ROSEMY-JACKSAINT
Oof. No. 43 isn’t a fairly search for the brand new man on the follow squad. Becoming for somebody low on the totem pole, although. Gotta show he deserves a greater quantity.
JACK STOLL
Stoll appears to be incorrectly listed as No. 87 on the Eagles’ official roster page since he’s been seen wearing a No. 83 jersey in follow. Get Dotson out of No. 87 and provides that to Stoll, who final wore No. 89 (now Johnny Wilson’s quantity) earlier than leaving Philly earlier this offseason.
OTHER THOUGHTS
- I’ve seen requires Dotson to modify to No. 13, which is held by Will Grier. There isn’t one other out there quantity within the QB vary for Grier to modify to, although. The onus needs to be on Mann, who has far more flexibility, and never Grier. Additionally, No. 10 is healthier for Dotson than No. 13.
- Thomas Booker IV deserves a greater quantity than No. 59. That’s an off-ball linebacker quantity for a defensive deal with. Get this man in No. 94 (solely out there 90’s quantity) now that PJ Mustipher is gone.
- If No. 59 turns into out there, Brandon Smith ought to change from No. 47 to that as an alternative.
- Patrick Johnson ought to attempt to improve from No. 48 to No. 75 now that Tarron Jackson is gone. Strong quantity for an edge rusher with solely Vinny Curry and Juqua Parker holding that quantity from a span of 2005-2020 (outdoors of Josh Sweat briefly having it as a rookie in 2018).
