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Which NFL players are changing jersey numbers? Track every switch around the league

This offseason, NFL owners approved a proposal changing how NFL jersey numbers will be assigned. While quarterbacks, kickers and punters will continue to wear Nos. 1-19, these are the new regulations for other positions:

  • Running backs, tight ends, fullbacks, H-backs, receivers: Nos. 1-49 and 80-89.
  • Defensive backs: Nos. 1-49.
  • Linebackers: Nos. 1-59 and 90-99.
  • Offensive linemen: Nos. 50-79.
  • Defensive linemen: Nos. 50-79 and 90-99.

This undoubtedly will lead to some players changing numbers, but not to fret: We've got you covered with a team-by-team breakdown of all the switches.

NOTE: The number changes denoted below are not official unless specifically stated.

  • RB Chase Edmonds, No. 2 (previously No. 29)
  • LB Isaiah Simmons, No. 9 (previously No. 48)
  • S Budda Baker, No. 3 (previously No. 32)
  • WR Russell Gage, No. 14 (previously No. 83)
  • WR Marquise Brown, No. 5 (previously No. 15)
  • LB Patrick Queen, No. 6 (previously No. 48)
  • WR Emmanuel Sanders, No. 1 (previously No. 17)
  • WR DJ Moore, No. 2 (previously No. 12)
  • S Eddie Jackson, No. 4 (previously No. 39)
  • RB Damien Williams, No. 8 (previously No. 25)
  • WR Javon Wims, No. 15 (previously No. 83)


  • S Donovan Wilson, No. 6 (previously No. 37)
  • LB Jaylon Smith, No. 9 (previously No. 54)
  • WR K.J. Hamler, No. 1 (previously No. 13)
  • DB Quinton Dunbar, No. 1 (previously No. 22)
  • CB Mike Ford, No. 2 (previously No. 38)
  • WR Tyrell Williams, No. 6 (previously No. 16)
  • LB Jamie Collins, No. 8 (previously No. 58)
  • WR Parris Campbell, No. 1 (previously No. 15)
  • WR DeSean Jackson, No. 1 (previously No. 10)
  • WR Robert Woods, No. 2 (previously No. 17)
  • S Jordan Fuller, No. 4 (previously No. 32)
  • CB Darious Williams, No. 11 (previously No. 31)
  • CB Jalen Ramsey, No. 5 (previously No. 20)
  • WR Albert Wilson, No. 2 (previously No. 15)
  • WR Will Fuller V, No. 3 (previously No. 15)
  • WR Lynn Bowden, No. 6 (previously No. 15)
  • WR Allen Hurns, No. 8 (previously No. 17)
  • CB Noah Igbinoghene, No. 9 (previously No. 23)
  • CB Patrick Peterson, No. 7 (previously No. 21)
  • CB Jalen Mills, No. 2 (previously No. 21)
  • LB Ja'Whaun Bentley, No. 8 (previously No. 51)
  • LB Matt Judon, No. 9 (previously No. 99)


  • WR Sterling Shepard, No. 3 (previously No. 87)
  • CB Darius Slay, No. 2 (previously No. 24)
  • CB Ahkello Witherspoon, No. 2 (previously No. 23)
  • S Quandre Diggs, No. 6 (previously No. 37)
  • EDGE Carlos Dunlap, No. 8 (previously No. 43)
  • RB Leonard Fournette, No. 7 (previously No. 28)
  • WR Julio Jones, No. 2 (previously No. 11)