The Baltimore Ravens could see a few of their players change numbers this upcoming season. The NFL officially approved a rule proposed by the Kansas City Chiefs that will ease jersey number restrictions throughout the entire NFL, making it so different positions can choose from a much bigger set of numbers.
Jersey number rule has passed.
One reason NFL did this is they are going to make a lot of money this year on new jersey sales.
• QB (1-19)
• RB (1-49, 80-89)
• WR (1-49, 80-89)
• TE (1-49, 80-89)
• OL (50-79)
• DL (50-79, 90-99)
• LB (1-59, 90-99)
• DB (1-49)— Robert Littal BSO (@BSO) April 21, 2021
Plenty of players will be looking to change their numbers. They could choose to go after the number they wore in college or a number that they think suits them better than their current one. A few Baltimore players have already chimed in on the new rule, indicating that they’re excited about the possibility of switching to something different.
DeShon Elliott, who wore No. 4 in college at the University of Texas, said that the current holder of No. 4, Sam Koch, needs a Twitter account so that he can reach out about a potential swap.
@Ravens let’s get Sam a Twitter. Need that 4…
— DeShon Elliott (@OfficialShon_4) April 21, 2021
After finding out that Koch already has a Twitter, Elliott reached out to him directly, and the punter responded.
What’s up my dude!!
— Sam Koch (@Sam_Koch4) April 21, 2021
Brotha let’s have a great convo about this #4 !!
— DeShon Elliott (@OfficialShon_4) April 21, 2021
Patrick Queen also took to Twitter to see if Lamar Jackson, the current holder of his college number, would be willing to part with No. 8 for a bit of cash.
@Lj_era8 how much you want👀💰
— 🦅 (@Patrickqueen_) April 21, 2021
Queen then indicated that he wasn’t being serious about the inquiry, as prying No. 8 from Jackson would be no easy task.
Bro y’all so sickening taking everything to heart😂 https://t.co/sLEa9rMjZ1
— 🦅 (@Patrickqueen_) April 21, 2021
Marlon Humphrey, who has gone through a number switch himself, showed support for his defensive teammates, indicating that he is behind both Elliott and Queen in their quest for a new jersey.
Yeaaa Sam hate to see it https://t.co/AUIYSQ5POM
— Marlon Humphrey (@marlon_humphrey) April 21, 2021
Nah we not asking a price he gotta come off 8 regardless..! https://t.co/trSIPRiDlU
— Marlon Humphrey (@marlon_humphrey) April 21, 2021
Other Ravens who could look to update their number include J.K. Dobbins, James Proche, Devin Duvernay and Marquise Brown. Over the coming weeks and months, there should be plenty of players across the league donning new jerseys. A few of them might be from Baltimore.
