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Lions’ 2020 free agent signings receive their jersey numbers

The Detroit Lions’ 2020 free agent signings have received their jersey numbers and they are all listed here.

The Detroit Lions have revealed the jersey numbers for the players they signed recently during the 200 free agency period.

The rookies already received their numbers, some of which are bound to change before the regular season begins.

Quick notes:

Chase Daniel, who wore the number 4 for the Chicago Bears, will once again don the number in Detroit. The number, famously worn by longtime kicker Jason Hanson, has not been used in Detroit during the regular season since his retirement.

One number that the Lions don’t seem ready to put back into circulation is  81, famously worn by Detroit’s all-time great Calvin Johnson. Geronimo Allison, who has worn that number throughout the entirety of his pro career, will instead wear 18.

With a shortage of available numbers suitable for the position, cornerback Desmond Trufant will wear number 23, which was recently worn by three-time Pro Bowler and former All-Pro Darius Slay.

Linebacker Christian Sam, who wore number 59 last season, gave the number to newly-signed Reggie Ragland. Ragland has donned that number throughout his entire professional career. Sam now wears the number 54.

Jamie Collins will continue wearing 58, which he previously held in New England.

Offensive lineman Russell Bodine will wear 60, his number from his days with the North Carolina Tar Heels.

Nose tackle Danny Shelton has worn the number 71 since his high school days and will continue to wear it in Detroit.

Sporting number 72 for the Lions is Halapoulivaati Vaitai, who also wore the number for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Nicholas Williams will also wear a number he wore for a previous team. He held 97 for the Bears over the last two seasons.

Here is a full list of newly-signed players and their jersey numbers:

  • QB Chase Daniel – 4
  • WR Geremy Davis – 12
  • WR Geronimo Allison – 18
  • CB Desmond Trufant – 23
  • S Duron Harmon – 26
  • CB Darryl Roberts – 29
  • S Jayron Kearse – 32
  • CB Tony McRae – 34
  • LB Elijah Lee – 55
  • LB Jamie Collins – 58
  • LB Reggie Ragland – 59
  • IOL Russell Bodine – 60
  • DL Danny Shelton – 71
  • OT Halapoulivaati Vaitai – 72
  • TE Matt Sokol – 84
  • DL Nick Williams – 97

Lions reveal initial jersey numbers for rookies, but some will have to change

Lions reveal initial jersey numbers for rookies, but Jeff Okudah and D’Andre Swift will need to change their first numbers

The Lions are one of the last teams to reveal the jersey numbers for the rookie class of 2020. On Wednesday the team offered the initial list of what numbers the rookies will don when they finally take the field. It comes with an asterisk for the first two picks, however.

The first look at the Lions drafted rookies and their jersey numbers, from Tim Twentyman of the Lions:

Don’t go ordering jerseys for Okudah or Swift just yet, however. Neither player will be able to wear those initial numbers once the season starts based on NFL rules. Single-digit numbers are reserved for quarterbacks, punters and kickers only.

Okudah and Swift will pick their lasting numbers later, once more roster moves have been made. That’s not uncommon for prominent rookies across the league.

RB Anthony McFarland means no ‘disrespect’ taking Le’Veon Bell’s number

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Anthony McFarland explains why he chose No. 26.

One of the first items of business for NFL rookies is to choose a jersey number. But it’s not just a number. It’s an identity, something that players will wear proudly during all of the ups and downs in the journey of their professional careers.

Running back Anthony McFarland, Jr. didn’t get the number he initially wanted. Instead, he displayed a selfless act and deferred No. 25 to his former Terrapins teammate and current Steelers teammate, Antoine Brooks, Jr. After all, that was Brooks’ number when they were together at Maryland.

The next available number was 26.

While it was last worn by linebacker Mark Barron, who was cut this offseason, it was most recently made famous in Pittsburgh by the legendary Le’Veon Bell.

McFarland was playing high school ball at DeMatha Catholic when Bell first came on the scene in Pittsburgh.

“To me, wearing 2-6, I’ve always been a big fan of Le’Veon Bell,” said McFarland via a video conference call with media Saturday.

“He’s always been the best running back in the league to me, ever since I been watching him when I was in college and when I was in high school,” he said.

Since No. 26 is synonymous with Bell, there comes with it a certain pressure to live up to the presence he once had in Pittsburgh. But McFarland, knowing he has a lot of work ahead of him to earn a role in a crowded backfield, made it clear he’s not trying to be anyone but himself.

“I didn’t want people to think it was anything like ‘Ooh, I wanted to be better than Le’Veon or anything like that,” said McFarland.

“That’s not the type of person I am.  I idolize him, I study his game, I study his film. It’s definitely me looking up at him and not a sign of disrespect.”

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Steelers announce jersey numbers for 2020 draft class

The Pittsburgh Steelers rookie class has selected their jersey numbers.

It’s time to buy your jerseys!! The Pittsburgh Steelers have announced jersey numbers for their 2020 draft class.

Wide receiver Chase Claypool, the Steelers first selection in the draft, chose No. 11, last worn by WR Donte Moncrief.

Linebacker Alex Highsmith, the Steelers second selection in the draft, chose No. 56, last worn by LB Anthony Chickillo.

Running back Anthony McFarland, Jr., the Steelers third selection in the draft, chose No. 26, last worn by RB Le’Veon Bell.

Guard Kevin Dotson, the Steelers fourth selection in the draft, chose No. 69, last worn by defensive tackle Joshua Frazier. Shortly after the draft, Dotson took to Twitter to ask fans to choose his number. And, of course, the masses voted No. 69 — by quite a large margin.

Safety Antoine Brooks, selected fifth by the Steelers, chose No. 25, last worn by cornerback Artie Burns.

Defensive tackle Carlos Davis, the Steelers’ final selection, chose No. 73, last worn by recently-retired guard Ramon Foster.

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Seahawks rookie players assigned their new jersey numbers

The Seattle Seahawks rookie players have now been assigned their new jersey numbers ahead of the 2020 NFL season.

The Seattle Seahawks selected eight new players in this year’s NFL draft and also added 17 undrafted rookie free agents to the roster.

Seattle has now assigned jersey numbers to the rookie players. Here’s a look at who will be sporting which number this summer.

Defensive tackle Josh Avery: 63

Linebacker Jordyn Brooks: 56

Running back Patrick Carr: 39

Tackle Tommy Champion: 79

Running back DeeJay Dallas: 31

Wide receiver Seth Dawkins: 13

Wide receiver Aaron Fuller: 2

Quarterback Anthony Gordon: 6

Cornerback Gavin Heslop: 9

Running back Anthony Jones: 36

Defensive tackle Cedrick Lattimore: 75

Guard Damien Lewis: 68

Tight end Tyler Mabry: 85

Defensive end Eli Mencer: 43

Free safety Chris Miller: 33

Free safety Josh Norwood: 41

Tight end Colby Parkinson: 84

Cornerback Debione Renfro: 38

Defensive end Alton Robinson: 98

Cornerback Kemah Siverand: 8

Wide receiver Stephen Sullivan: 87

Wide receiver Freddie Swain: 18

Defensive end Darrell Taylor: 58

Defensive end Marcus Webb: 48

Tight end Dominick Wood-Anderson: 46

The NFL has now implemented protocols each team must have in place prior to a reopening of facilities due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Pittsburgh Steelers Derek Watt and Chris Wormley reveal new jersey numbers

Pittsburgh Steelers fullback Derek Watt and nose tackle Chris Wormley will be wearing new numbers.

Two of the newest members of the Pittsburgh Steelers revealed they will be wearing new numbers this season.

Fullback Derek Watt, who has worn No. 34 since his days with the Wisconsin Badgers, will don No. 44. No. 34 currently belongs to safety Terrell Edmunds. Nose tackle Chris Wormley has chosen No. 95. I don’t have to tell you which Steeler wore his previous number of 43.

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24 new Broncos players choose their jersey numbers

Two dozen new Broncos players have picked their jersey numbers.

The Denver Broncos announced Tuesday that 24 new players have picked their jersey numbers. Here’s a quick look at the numbers picked by each player — fans should note that these numbers are subject to change.

NFL Draft Class

WR Jerry Jeudy: 10
WR KJ Hamler: 13
CB Michael Ojemudia: 23
C Lloyd Cushenberry III: 79
DL McTelvin Agim: 94
TE Albert Okwuegbunam: 85
LB Justin Strnad: 40
G Netane Muti: 73
WR Tyrie Cleveland: 86
OLB Derrek Tuszka: 48

Jeudy will wear Emmanuel Sanders’ old number and Tuszka will wear Shaq Barrett’s old number. We have a feeling Hamler’s No. 13 jersey might change between now and Week 1.

Undrafted Free Agents 

DB Essang Bassey: 34
RB LeVante Bellamy: 32
S Douglas Coleman III: 35
WR Kendall Hinton: 2
WR Zimari Manning: 1
QB Riley Neal: 5
T Hunter Watts: 77

If Hinton or Manning make the team, they will have to change their jersey numbers to something between 10-19 or 80-89. Because rosters have 90 players during the offseason, usual number rules don’t apply right now.

Neal apparently got No. 5 from punter Sam Martin, who changed to No. 6. Martin can switch back to No. 5 if Neal doesn’t make the team.

New Arrivals 

DL Christian Covington: 56
RB Jeremy Cox: 39
LB Tre’ Crawford: 91
LS Wes Farnsworth: 42
NT Joel Heath: 95
OL Tyler Jones: 63
S Kahani Smith: 39

The Broncos are still hoping to start training camp on time in late July.

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Bears announce rookie, free agent jersey numbers

Chicago announced the jersey numbers for its rookies and free agent additions.

Wondering which number new Bears tight end Cole Kmet will wear on Sundays? The Chicago Bears have the answer for you. The Bears announced jersey numbers for their 2020 rookie draft class as well as their undrafted free agents on Saturday.

The Bears top two selections, Kmet and cornerback Jaylon Johnson, will wear numbers 85 and 33, respectively. 2019 sixth-round draft pick Duke Shelley, who wore 33 last season, will switch to number 20.

Edge rusher Trevis Gipson will don number 99, while their other cornerback Kindle Vildor will wear number 46. Their final fifth-round selection receiver Darnell Mooney has number 11. Finally, their pair of offensive linemen Arlington Hambright and Lachavious Simmons will wear numbers 71 and 73, respectively.

The Bears also announced jersey numbers for their newest free agents signed this week. Receiver Trevor Davis will wear number 4, safety Tashaun Gipson has number 38, and defensive tackle John Jenkins will don number 90.

Chicago’s undrafted free agents also got their jersey numbers.

  • 2 Ahmad Wagner, receiver
  • 37o Artavis Pierce, running back
  • 44d Rashad Smith, linebacker
  • 46o Napoleon Maxwell, running back
  • 49d Keandre Jones, linebacker
  • 57 Ledarius Mack, linebacker
  • 60 Dieter Eiselen, guard
  • 63 Lee Autry, defensive tackle
  • 75 Trevon McSwain, defensive tackle
  • 76o Badara Traore, tackle
  • 97 LaCale London, linebacker

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WR Chase Claypool picks Steelers jersey number

Wide receiver Chase Claypool, the Steelers first pick of the 2020 NFL Draft, announced the number he’ll be wearing.

Wide receiver Chase Claypool, the Steelers first pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, is the first of the class to choose his jersey number.

Drum roll, please…

Claypool will be sporting jersey No. 11.

He donned No. 83 at Notre Dame and used the hashtag 8plus3 when he announced his new number on Twitter.

With No. 7 throwing Claypool the ball, I’m sensing a lot of 7-Eleven references from fans and announcers this season.

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Full list of jersey numbers for Vikings draftees, recent signings

Check out the jersey numbers of Vikings rookies and recent signings!

It’s been an eventful offseason for Minnesota so far. The team has seen plenty of talent sign elsewhere, but they’ve also added players in the form of free agency signings and draft picks.

There will almost certainly be some new faces on the field for the Vikings in 2020, so here’s a list of some of the newer players, and their corresponding numbers, according to the Vikings’ official website. 

Below is the list:

  • WR Justin Jefferson — No. 18
  • CB Jeff Gladney — No. 20
  • OT Ezra Cleveland — No. 72
  • CB Cameron Dantzler — No. 27
  • DE D.J. Wonnum — No. 57
  • DT James Lynch — No. 66
  • LB Troy Dye — No. 45
  • CB Harrison Hand — No. 29
  • WR K.J. Osborn — No. 17
  • OT Blake Brandel — No. 62
  • S Josh Metellus — No. 44
  • DE Kenny Willekes — No. 60
  • QB Nate Stanley — No. 7
  • S Brian Cole II — No. 39
  • OL Kyle Hinton — No. 68
  • WR Bralon Addison — 89
  • LB DeMarquis Gates — 47
  • CB Marcus Sayles — 36
  • OL Brady Aiello — 67
  • TE Jake Bargas — 40
  • WR Dan Chisena — 85
  • CB Nevelle Clarke — 34
  • WR Quartney Davis — 14
  • S Myles Dorn — 43
  • LB Jordan Fehr — 49
  • TE Nakia Griffin-Stewart — 87
  • OL Tyler Higby — 60
  • OL Jake Lacina — 63
  • K Blake Lynch — 48
  • DT David Moa — 60