The NFL changed its rules regarding player numbers in 1973 and standardized numbers by position group. With this, no player was able to wear number 0 or 00, which had been previously worn by 19 players. In 2021, the NFL lessened its rules on jersey number restrictions and allowed it to be worn by all players except offensive and defensive linemen. The number is mostly … [Read more...] about Every NFL Player Slated To Wear #0 This Season
NFC Notes: Tyrann Mathieu, Brandon Staley, Buccaneers, Panthers, Saints
Buccaneers Buccaneers GM Jason Licht likes what he has seen from second-round CB Benjamin Morrison and third-round CB Jacob Parrish and thinks they will play significant roles in the team’s defense as rookies. “Those guys have been equally as impressive,” Licht said. “It’s been fun to watch. I don’t want to already stamp them, but we feel very, very good about them helping us … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Tyrann Mathieu, Brandon Staley, Buccaneers, Panthers, Saints
NFC Notes: Tyler Shough, Adam Thielen, Falcons, Panthers, Saints
Falcons Falcons DL coach Nate Ollie said that DL Brandon Dorlus will play all over the defensive front, including inside and on the edge. “Brandon is like our special, what you call, a utility weapon,” Ollie said, via the team’s website. “Brandon’s gonna have to do some stuff inside and we’re gonna actually put Brandon out on the edge this year.” Dorlus, who’s entering his … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Tyler Shough, Adam Thielen, Falcons, Panthers, Saints
NFC Notes: Chuba Hubbard, Tez Johnson, Buccaneers, Panthers, Saints
Buccaneers Bucs RB Bucky Irving talked about how excited he is to be reunited with former Oregon teammate, seventh-round WR Tez Johnson. “It’s been a blessing, man,” Irving said, via Bucs Wire. “He used to always call me after a game or something to be like, he wants to play for the Buccaneers and I’d be like, ‘Man, you have a whole season to focus on, man. Just focus on that.’ … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Chuba Hubbard, Tez Johnson, Buccaneers, Panthers, Saints
NFC Notes: Terry Fontenot, Jalon Walker, James Pearce, Falcons, Panthers, Saints
Falcons Falcons GM Terry Fontenot explained how he allows his front office personnel to operate freely in order to do their jobs to the best of their ability. “We empower our scouts. We empower our coaches. We empower our analytics,” Fontenot said, via GoLongTD. “We want to have a lot of smart people that are working really hard and are confident enough to not worry about the … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Terry Fontenot, Jalon Walker, James Pearce, Falcons, Panthers, Saints