The Eagles have trimmed their roster from 90 players to a league-mandated 53 ahead of the season opener against the Packers.
With over 35 players getting released or waived, it opened up an opportunity for some players to switch uniform numbers. After Zech McPhearson said goodbye to Philadelphia, talented rookie, and No. 22 overall pick, Quinyon Mitchell swooped in and snatched the No. 27.
Mitchell wasn’t alone, as former Clemson star running back Will Shipley switched from the No. 39 to No. 28.
Like Mitchell, Shipley’s new number became available after Philadelphia waived cornerback Josh Jobe and didn’t resign him to the practice squad.
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