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Many NFL teams have retired some numbers in honor of the team's best players. Generally when a number is retired, future players for the team may not wear it. The NFL officially discourages (but does not prevent) teams from retiring numbers, as the limited number of uniform numbers available for each position can be depleted.
Cornerback Dré Bly seen in 2007 with numbers visible on the front and shoulders of his uniform. In American football, uniform numbers are displayed on both the front and back of the jersey, and in many cases the sleeves, shoulder pad, or occasionally helmets. The numbers on the front and back are very large, covering most of the jersey.
The following are lists of current National Football League (NFL) team rosters: For American Football Conference (AFC) rosters please see List of current AFC team ...
If NFL owners approve a wider range of jersey numbers for several positions, some notable changes could decide to get a refreshed look. 16 NFL players who should consider new numbers if owners ...
As the Chiefs head into the playoffs, NFL uniform rules ensure safety and fairness. Here’s what players can and cannot wear. Inside NFL uniform rules: What players can (and can’t) wear during ...
The number 00 is no longer allowed, but was not retired in honor of any particular player; rather, the NFL's positional numbering system, instituted in 1973, does not allocate a position for players wearing that number. The NFL allowed 00 in the past, with Steve Bagarus, Jim Otto, and Ken Burrough being the only three players to have ever worn ...
One of the most interesting debates always centers around the uniforms and in the NFL, 32 teams are trying to better the other franchises.
The earliest Patriot to have his number retired was Bob Dee (No. 89). Dee played defensive end for the Patriots for eight seasons where he was voted a four-time American Football League (AFL) All-Star, made the All-AFL second team four times, and made the Boston Patriots All-1960s Team.