The No Fun League (NFL) has finally decided to allow players to wear single digit numbers. This change effects players that are Wide Receivers, Running Backs, Defensive Backs, Linebackers, and Tight Ends. There really was no reason to not let them wear single digit numbers but can also wear numbers in the teens now for positions outside of Wide Receiver as well. Most players chose not to switch numbers, especially ones that didn’t switch teams because the NFL is making them buy all the jerseys they made for the upcoming season with that number first. I’m excited for this, it’s gonna be sweet to see Desean Jackson wear #1 vs Patrick Peterson #7.
Below is listed the players that took advantage of the new number scheme:
Quarterback: 1-19
Running back: 1-49, 80-89
Wide receiver/tight end: 1-49, 80-89
Offensive line: 50-79
Defensive line: 50-79, 90-99
Linebacker: 1-59, 90-99
Defensive backs: 1-49
Kicker/punter: 1-19
| PLAYER (TEAM) | OLD NUMBER | NEW NUMBER |
|---|---|---|
| CB Jalen Ramsey (Rams) | 20 | 5 |
| CB Patrick Peterson (Vikings) | 21 | 7 |
| S Budda Bakers (Cardinals) | 32 | 3 |
| WR D.J. Moore (Panthers) | 12 | 2 |
| WR Emmanuel Sanders (Bills) | 17 | 1 |
| CB Darius Slay (Eagles) | 24 | 2 |
| RB Leonard Fournette (Buccaneers) | 28 | 7 |
| S Jordan Fuller (Rams) | 32 | 4 |
| CB Jason Verett (49ers) | 22 | 2 |
| RB Chase Edmonds (Cardinals) | 29 | 2 |
| WR Sterling Shepard (Giants) | 87 | 3 |
| WR Paris Campbell (Colts) | 15 | 1 |
| WR Will Fuller (Dolphins) | 15 | 3 |
| WR Allen Hurns (Dolphins) | 17 | 8 |
| WR Robert Woods (Rams) | 17 | 2 |
| CB Darious Williams | 32 | 11 |
| WR Marquise Brown (Ravens) | 15 | 5 |
| LB Patrick Queen (Ravens) | 48 | 6 |
| S Eddie Jackson (Bears) | 39 | 4 |
| RB Damien Williams (Bears) | 26 | 8 |
| WR K.J. Hamler (Broncos) | 13 | 1 |
| RB Cam Akers (Rams) | 23 | 3 |
| WR DeSean Jackson (Rams) | 10 | 1 |
| RB Mark Ingram (Texans) | 21 | 2 |
| CB Jalen Mills (Patriots) | 31 | 2 |
| LB Ja’Whaun Bentley (Patriots) | 51 | 8 |
| CB Byron Murphy (Cardinals) | 33 | 7 |
| WR Lynn Bowden Jr. | 15 | 6 |
| RB James Conner (Cardinals) | 30 | 6 |
| FS Quandre Diggs (Seahawks) | 37 | 6 |
| LB Matt Judon (Patriots) | 99 | 9 |
| RB Travis Etienne (Jaguars) | N/A (rookie) | 1 |
| LB Jaylon Smith (Cowboys) | 54 | 9 |
| S Donovan Wilson (Cowboys) | 37 | 6 |
| LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (Browns) | N/A (rookie | 28 |
| WR Elijah Moore (Jets) | N/A (rookie) | 8 |
| CB Jaycee Horn (Panthers) | N/A (rookie) | 8 |
| LB Zaven Collins (Cardinals) | N/A (rookie) | 25 |
| LB Micah Parsons (Cowboys) | N/A (rookie) | 11 |
| WR DeVonta Smith (Eagles) | N/A (rookie) | 6 |
| LB Joe Tryon (Buccaneers) | N/A (rookie) | 9 |
| WR Ja’Marr Chase (Bengals) | N/A (rookie) | 1 |
| CB Patrick Surtain II (Broncos) | N/A (rookie) | 2 |
| TE Kyle Pitts (Falcons) | N/A (rookie) | 8 |
| DE Carlos Dunlap (Seahawks) | 43 | 8 |
| CB Ahkello Witherspoon (Seahawks) | 23 | 2 |
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