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The Browns announced quarterback Shedeur Sanders will switch from No. 12 to No. 2 for the 2026 season, a number he has worn in high school and college. The jersey became available after DeAndre Carter left the team. Sanders, who earned a Pro Bowl berth last season, is aiming to build on a rookie campaign that produced about 1,400 passing yards, 7 touchdowns and 10 interceptions over eight games.
An opinion piece arguing teams should never retire jersey numbers unless they’re certain they’ll never reissue them; otherwise the honor risks reversal and puts players in awkward positions (as with Matt Leinart at USC). It notes some franchises avoid retirement altogether and suggests using irrevocable honors or other immortalizing methods instead of risking future reissuance.
Former USC quarterback Matt Leinart says USC will not unretire his No. 11 jersey for a top recruit, calling the idea unacceptable and noting he wouldn’t wear it again for a random player who might transfer. He would only consider it for his son(s) at USC, and money isn’t the issue—the retired number should stay retired in the NIL era as college football becomes more professional.
Dodgers sign Kyle Tucker to a four-year, $240 million contract and he debuts wearing No. 23, a number he chose to honor former Astros teammate Michael Brantley; No. 23 was last worn by Michael Conforto with the Dodgers; Dave Roberts expects Tucker to bat second or third behind Shohei Ohtani, with Betts in the other top spot and Freeman in cleanup; Tucker will play right field amid a reshuffled outfield, coming off a .266/.377/.464 line with 22 HR and 72 RBI in 136 Cubs games, plus a $64 million signing bonus.
Roman Anthony, a top Red Sox prospect, changed his jersey number from 48 to 19, a number with rich history in the team's history, after making his MLB debut. The reason for the change is unknown, but the number has been worn by notable players like Jackie Bradley Jr. and Fred Lynn. Anthony's debut included a walk, an RBI, and a costly error, and he is expected to continue playing in the lineup.
Aaron Rodgers has joined the Pittsburgh Steelers, choosing jersey number 8, previously worn by punter Corliss Waitman, who will now wear number 3. Rodgers signed a one-year deal worth $13.65 million, ending a lengthy free agency period after leaving the Jets. His signing marks a new chapter after a challenging stint with the Jets, including a season-ending injury and tense departure.
Aaron Rodgers will wear No. 8 for the Steelers, a number he previously wore with the Jets and in college, after the team announced his jersey choice following his signing. The No. 12 jersey is retired by the Jets and not issued by the Steelers, and the No. 8 was previously worn by punter Corliss Waitman.
Garrett Crochet, recently traded to the Boston Red Sox, will wear jersey number 35, as his previous numbers with the Chicago White Sox, Tennessee, and high school are retired in Boston. Crochet expressed relief after the trade and is eager to start working with the Red Sox coaching staff.
Za'Darius Smith, after being traded to the Detroit Lions, paid fellow player Brodric Martin a sum between $1,000 and $9,000 to secure his preferred jersey number, 99. Martin, who hadn't played this season, agreed to the exchange, allowing Smith to retain the number he wore with the Cleveland Browns.
Za'Darius Smith, recently traded to the Detroit Lions from the Cleveland Browns, will wear his familiar No. 99 jersey when he debuts in Week 10 against Houston. The number was previously worn by defensive tackle Brodric Martin, who has switched to No. 96. It's unclear if Smith had to negotiate to acquire the number from Martin.
After being traded to the Houston Texans, Stefon Diggs paid $100,000 to safety Jimmie Ward for the No. 1 jersey, allowing Ward to switch back to No. 20. The Texans also raised Diggs' base salary to $22.52 million for the upcoming 2024 season and voided the final three years of his contract. This marks the first time in Diggs' pro career that he will wear the No. 1 jersey, a number he previously wore during his time at Maryland.
Stefon Diggs, who recently joined the Houston Texans, has switched his jersey number to No. 1, paying around $100,000 to safety Jimmie Ward for the number, as reported by NBC Channel 2 in Houston. This move allows Diggs to go back to his collegiate roots and enter a contract year with his new team in a familiar jersey.
Stefon Diggs paid Jimmie Ward around $100,000 to acquire the No. 1 jersey after joining the Texans, with Ward reverting to his previous No. 20. Diggs could have chosen to keep his familiar No. 14 for less money, but opted for a new number in his new team.
Kirk Cousins revealed that he and Kyle Pitts couldn't make a jersey number trade because it would have cost several hundred thousand dollars to buy up all the Pitts jerseys already on the market, as per NFL rules. Cousins, who wanted No. 8, and Pitts, who wanted to switch numbers, ultimately decided to stick with their current numbers, 18 and 8, respectively, due to the cost involved.
Stefon Diggs, the newest member of the Houston Texans, will wear the No. 1 jersey next season, paying roughly $100,000 to veteran safety Jimmie Ward for the switch. The Pro Bowl receiver's arrival adds excitement to the team, and despite his contract being shortened, there's potential for a new deal. With a history of consistent performance, the Texans are hopeful for a strong showing from Diggs alongside quarterback C.J. Stroud and a healthy Tank Dell in the upcoming season.