The NFL is a stickler when it comes to what numbers players can wear depending on their position. A proposal by the Chiefs is asking the league to increase flexibility at certain positions.
Chiefswire presents the current numbers by position:
These are the rules on jersey numbers as they currently stand:
- QB/P/K: 1-19
- RB: 20-49
- TE/FB: 40-49, 80-89
- WR: 10-19, 80-89
- OL: 50-79
- DL: 50-79, 90-99
- LB: 40-59, 90-99
- DB: 20-49
The suggested changes, which could have an immediate impact on some big names … and jersey sales.
The Kansas City Chiefs have proposed expanding jersey number options at certain positions. The proposed numbers:
QB/P/K: 1-19
RB/FB/TE/WR: 1–49 and 80-89
OL: 50–79
DL: 50–79 and 90–99
LB: 1–59 and 90–99
DB: 1–49— Sal Capaccio 🏈 (@SalSports) April 1, 2021
The entire proposal is below:
The change would allow more college players to keep their numbers. It would also free up numbers for teams like the Chiefs who have 10 numbers retired for Hall of Famers and players who have passed away. Limited numbers is a reason Chiefs haven’t retired 88 for Tony Gonzalez.
— Matt Derrick (@mattderrick) April 1, 2021
Cameron DaSilva on Ramswire offers Jalen Ramsey could drop a “0” from his current 20 and go to “2” if the proposal goes through.
Jalen Ramsey, No. 2? 🤔 https://t.co/1qLYB9LQTc
— Cameron DaSilva (@camdasilva) April 1, 2021
Any ideas or thoughts on other players who might swap their digits for a different set?
