The Philadelphia Eagles will kick off their 2023 regular season against the New England Patriots on Sept. 10, now 81 days away.
From now until the start of the season, we’ll be counting down each day by revisiting the players who have worn that specific jersey number.
No. 96 is worn by veteran pass rusher Derek Barnett, who will be a key rotational piece at multiple positions.
There have been some memorable players to don the number, including the great Clyde Simmons.
With less than 90 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 96 for the Eagles (via Pro Football Reference):
John Sodaski 1972
Sodaski played for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1971 and for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1972 to 1973.
Harvey Armstrong
Armstrong is a defensive tackle who played eight seasons in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles and Indianapolis Colts. He played college football at Southern Methodist.
Clyde Simmons 1986
Simmons was a two-time first-team All-Pro and a two-time Pro Bowl selection with the Philadelphia Eagles
Marvin Ayers 1987
Ayers spent one season in Philadelphia after leaving Grambling State.
Mike Flores 1994
Drafted in the 11th round of the 1991 NFL Draft by the Eagles, Flores also played for the San Francisco 49ers, and the Washington Redskins.
Mark Gunn 1995
Drafted by the Jets in the fourth round of the 1991 process, Gunn played for the New York Jets, the New Orleans Saints and Philadelphia Eagles as well.
Al Wallace 1997
Paul Grasmanis 2000
Following three seasons with Chicago and one with Denver, free agent defensive tackle Paul Grasmanis joined the Eagles.
The former Notre Dame star totaled 104 tackles, 63 solo, and 9.5 sacks during his first three seasons in Philadelphia.
Omar Gaither 2006
Bennie Logan
Derek Barnett
