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Philadelphia Eagles: Every jersey number’s best player in team history

By Geoffrey Knox

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 04: A Philadelphia Eagles fan reacts prior to Super Bowl LII against the New England Patriots at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 04: A Philadelphia Eagles fan reacts prior to Super Bowl LII against the New England Patriots at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA – JANUARY 18: Cornerback Lito Sheppard #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs the ball during the game against the Carolina Panthers in the NFC Championship game on January 18, 2004, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Panthers defeated the Eagles 14-3, advancing them to Super Bowl XXXVIII. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA – JANUARY 18: Cornerback Lito Sheppard #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs the ball during the game against the Carolina Panthers in the NFC Championship game on January 18, 2004, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Panthers defeated the Eagles 14-3, advancing them to Super Bowl XXXVIII. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

29. Harold Jackson

A four-year run in Philly produced two 1,000-yard receiving seasons for Harold Jackson (1969 and 1972), both of which made him the single-season leader in receiving yards. He also led the NFL in receptions in 1972 and made two Pro Bowls over that same four-year stretch.

28. Bill Bradley

Bill Bradley is at the top of the Eagles record books for four reasons. He holds the record for interceptions in a season (11). He’s tied with Brian Dawkins and Eric Allen for having the most interceptions as an Eagle (34). He also holds the team record for interception return yards in a season (249) and tops in interception return yards for a career (536).

As you’d imagine, he’s in the Eagles Hall of Fame.

27. Malcolm Jenkins

Watch any NFL Films presentation of Malcolm Jenkins‘ leading the Eagles defense during Super Bowl LII. Pull up that interception and return from goal line to goal line versus Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. Do that, and you’ll see why he’s on this list.

26. Lito Sheppard

Lito Sheppard was a Dallas Cowboys killer and a very steady corner for the Eagles. He deserves to be on this list.

25. Tommy McDonald

LeSean McCoy gets a super shout out here for obvious reasons, but Tommy McDonald edges him out here. Both are among the best Eagles to ever do it, but McDonald is a member of the Eagles Hall of Fame, the Eagles 75th anniversary team and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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