Learn which NFL players can wear which jersey numbers. NFL players in certain positions now have more jersey numbers to choose from. An update to the NFL Rulebook allows defensive backs, tight...

Aug 18, 2024 · Under the old rule, they could only wear numbers 20 to 49. Wide Receivers: Are now permitted numbers 0 to 49 and 80 to 89, whereas under the old rule, they could wear 10 to 19 and 80 to 89. Tight Ends: May wear numbers 0 to 49 and 88-89. They were allowed 40 to 49 and 80 to 89 under the old rule.

Sep 12, 2021 · For the 2021 NFL season, several position groups — namely wide receivers, tight ends, running backs — are getting fresh number brackets, meaning number options for an individual player have...

Jun 13, 2021 · The NFL voted this offseason to relax its restrictions on what number positional players can wear and folks are wasting no time calling dibs on a new look heading into 2021. So far, there are has...

However, they typically wear numbers between 40 and 59, with occasional exceptions. In the XFL, the NFL numbering conventions were followed with a slight exception being that wide-receivers are allowed to wear single-digit numbers (i.e. 1–9); the NFL itself added that allowance starting in 2021.

Basically, any player wearing an eligible number at a pass receiving position (running backs, tight ends, and wide receivers) can play any eligible pass receiving position without reporting to the referee.

Sep 8, 2022 · Running Backs: Can now wear numbers 1 to 49 and 80 to 89. Under the old rule, they could only wear numbers 20 to 49. Wide Receivers: Are now permitted numbers 1 to 49 and 80 to 89, where under the old rule they could wear 10 to 19 and 80 to 89. Tight Ends: May wear numbers 1 to 49 and 88-89.

The NFL imposed a more rigid numbering system in 1973. When it went into effect, players who had played in the league before the 1973 season were given a grandfather clause to continue wearing their now-prohibited numbers. Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Charlie Joiner was the last player covered by the clause, wearing number 18 through the 1986 NFL season, after which he retired ...

May 26, 2021 · Last season, the Kansas City Chiefs actually ran out of numbers in the 20-49 range. This shortage is what propelled them to propose the rule change to NFL owners. The rule change has officially passed so let’s take a look at what numbers each position can now wear.

Apr 21, 2021 · The previous numbering system only allowed for running backs and defensive backs to wear 20-49; wide receivers to wear 10-19 and 80-89; tight ends 40-49 and 80-89; and linebackers 40-59 and 90-99.