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USA Today
05-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
NFL Shop hints at jersey number change for Eagles pass-rusher
One of the Eagles newest signings may be getting a new jersey number We might have some jersey number news! 👀While Eagles EDGE Josh Uche is listed as #13 on the team's roster, his jersey is the first to show up on NFL Shop when sorting jerseys by 'Newest Items' and it shows that he is wearing #0. After signing a one-year deal with the Eagles, pass-rusher Josh Uche claimed No. 13 as his jersey number. He may be switching that number as training camp approaches, however. According to NFL Shop, Uche's jersey is for sale as No. 0 — last worn by Bryce Huff, who was traded to the 49ers last month. Uche is still listed as No. 13 on the Eagles' roster, per their official website. No. 0 has only been worn by two Eagles in team history: Huff and running back D'Andre Swift in 2023. If Uche does make the switch, it will free up No. 13 for Azeez Ojulari, who wore that number at Georgia. Uche, 26, spent four seasons in New England before being traded to Kansas City last year. He posted career-highs across the board in 2022, recording 11.5 sacks, 49 pressures, and 14 QB hits. If Uche can thrive in Vic Fangio's scheme, the Eagles may have landed a low-risk, high-upside addition to their pass-rushing unit. Josh Uche gets home 💪 @_Uche35📺: #NEvsMIN on NBC📱: Stream on NFL+
USA Today
27-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Eagles legend gives new addition the seal of approval
Eagles icon gives a newcomer his seal of approval. What a difference a few months make. Hanging around the Philadelphia Eagles or watching them play for the past few seasons helped us get to know Milton Williams and Josh Sweat. Brandon Graham is a Super Bowl hero who felt like a best friend. All are gone now, which leaves the task of holding down the pass rush to some youngsters. Nolan Smith is now the leader of this group. Jalyx Hunt is the trusty sidekick. The Bryce Huff experiment is officially over. That opens the door for newcomers like Azeez Ojulari. That isn't new information or anything. Think of it as taking inventory. Early indications suggest some good news. That's a good thing. Word coming out of the NovaCare Complex is that one of the aforementioned new guys is making an early impression. Lane Johnson signs off on newcomer Josh Uche If memory serves, the last time Philadelphia saw EDGE Josh Uche, he caused a couple of headaches, namely a sack on Jalen Hurts and an additional hit on the starting quarterback. It's possible that the impression he made created a 'if you can't beat him, join him' theory, as Howie Roseman and company signed to a one-year, prove-it deal. How's that going, you ask? It appears that things are going relatively well. Recently, NBC Sports' Dave Zangaro recently mentioned him as "a standout newcomer", referencing a recent quote from the legend, Lane Johnson. 'Uche. I remember playing him (with the) Patriots. (He's) Really quick. He's very versatile with what he can do.' Lane Johnson knows a thing or two about good edge rushers. He's practiced vs. a few, and he's made his career (and legend) keeping some of the best off his quarterback. Lane has allowed just one sack in his last 700 pass-blocking snaps per PFF. If Uche is good enough to pass his eyeball test, he's good enough to pass ours. It's early, but things are off to a good start for the new guy in the City of Brotherly Love. That should put a smile on everyone's face as we approach training camp.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Top Free Agent Signing Predicted As Best Move For Eagles
Top Free Agent Signing Predicted As Best Move For Eagles originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Despite coming off a Super Bowl victory in February, the Philadelphia Eagles had to make several changes to their roster following the win. Advertisement Coming off a season with the top overall defense in the league, the Eagles lost several key starters, including edge rusher Josh Sweat, and defensive tackle Milton Williams. Along the way, Philadelphia signed low-risk, high-reward players like Azeez Ojulari and Josh Uche. Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson© Scott Galvin-Imagn Images Philadelphia didn't make many signings this offseason, but the ones they did agree to are players of key value to the team. And writer John McMullen believes that it is Ojulari that could be a player that provides an underrated and immediate impact for the organization. "Ojulari is not only the one player the Eagles gave decent money to ($3 million guaranteed and another $500K in likely incentives), the team has a clear and significant need at the position," McMullen said. "If everything works to plan, the Eagles are still going to add on the edge in the draft or trade market, and the best-case would be for Ojulari to No. 4 in the rotation, which is why Josh Uche is not on the list. Advertisement "Ojulari's contract serves as the inside lane, and it's his spot to lose." Ojulari comes to a defense in desperate need of added edge rusher help after several departures this offseason. With over 22 sacks in his first four years with the organization, he's a player who can make an immediate impact with the Eagles. Especially on a one-year "prove-it" deal. Related: Eagles Have 'Micah Parsons-Like Plan' To Address Edge Rusher Needs This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
