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Wulf's Den: A trip around the locker room for color wars, jersey number insights & "Michael Dunn says hello"

October 11, 2024

Feb 2, 2022; Mobile, AL, USA; National quarterback Kenny Pickett of Pittsburgh (8) throws during National practice for the 2022 Senior Bowl in Mobile, AL, USA. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports

Rick Lovato has been the Eagles' long snapper since 2016. For eight years, he wore No. 45. This offseason, he changed from No. 45 to No. 49 at the behest of linebacker Devin White. What a good teammate.
When the doors opened for the first open locker room session after White's unceremonious release, a few beat reporters approached Lovato about the possibility of switching back to his customary number. Alas, the long snapper explained, jersey number changes are not permitted by the NFL during the season.
Those reporters walked away, and our journey began.

Wulf: Now, it's against the rules, unless, Rick, you do the move they have done with you before, where they do the release –
Lovato: Ye...

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