The Lions announced new jersey numbers for a handful of players, including a new owner of jersey No. 0.
Running back Jahmyr Gibbs will now don the famous jersey, as he’ll go from No. 26 to No. 0. Except to see plenty of zeros, in a good way, at Ford Field next season. Last season’s No. 0, cornerback Terrion Arnold, will now wear No. 6. Safety Ifeatu Melifonwu had the number last season but is now with the Miami Dolphins, opening up the number for Arnold.
You can also expect to see a lot No. 1 in crowds this season as well. That’s because wide receiver Jameson Williams will now wear the number, switching over from No. 9. Wide receiver Maurice Alexander had No. 1 last season. Williams’ old number will now be worn by Detroit’s other early-round cornerback from last season, Ennis Rakestraw Jr. Rakestraw wore No. 15 as a rookie.
The full list of new numbers as announced by the team include:
RB Jahmyr Gibbs – No. 0WR Jameson Williams – No. 1CB D.J. Reed – No. 4CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr. – No. 9WR Ronnie Bell – No. 10WR Tim Patrick – No. 12LB Grant Stuard – No. 15CB Rock Ya-Sin – No. 23S Morice Norris – No. 26DT Roy Lopez – No. 51TE Kenny Yeboah – No. 88DE Al-Quadin Muhammad – No. 96DT Brodric Martin – No. 99
This article originally appeared on Lions Wire: Lions announce new jersey numbers, Jahmyr Gibbs now No. 0
Reporting by Billy Riccette, Lions Wire / Lions Wire
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