When the NFL changed its rules regarding jersey numbers in 2021, some players were allowed to wear their college numbers in the pros. For instance, if a star receiver wore No. 1 in college, he no longer had to wear a number in the 10-19 or 80-89 range.
In 2022, the Washington Commanders selected Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson in the first round. Dotson quickly took the No. 1 jersey for Washington. In his rookie season, Dotson led the Commanders with seven touchdown receptions.
Dotson was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles last month after a disappointing second season and training camp. That immediately led to the question: Who would now wear No. 1 for Washington?
It’s a popular jersey number, and if the right player wears it, it could be a popular item for fans to buy.
We now have the answer.
Cornerback Noah Igbinoghene, who joined the Commanders in March, will wear No. 1 this season.
Washington Commanders DB Noah Igbinoghene is wearing number 1. Last assigned to Jahan Dotson. #RaiseHail pic.twitter.com/RWNS5Yfs3o
— NFL Jersey Numbers (@nfl_jersey_num) August 31, 2024
The 5-foot-11 Igbinoghene was a first-round pick of the Dolphins in 2020 and spent three seasons there before he was traded to the Cowboys. During his time in Dallas, Washington head coach Dan Quinn became acquainted with Igbinoghene. Igbinoghene had a solid training camp for the Commanders and can help the team on defense and special teams.
Many fans were disappointed with Igbinoghene wearing the No. 1. Some wanted to see rookie cornerback Mike Sainristil take the number, but Sainristil recently acquired his old college number (No. 0).