Ridley announced the number change shortly after NFL owners approved the Eagles’ proposal to allow players to wear the digit.
Teams now have 16-man practice squads in addition to 53-man rosters, so the need for an extra number has grown in recent years.
“This is one thing that could help us in that challenge, because we do have some players that tend to like the single digit. Numbers are more problematic than they’ve ever been, so this one had very little pushback.” The recent changes to number designations have opened up options for players: quarterbacks can choose from numbers 0-19; defensive backs from 0-49; fullbacks, tight ends, halfbacks and wide receivers can sport 0-49 and 80-89; linebackers can opt for numbers 0-59 and 90-99.
This season, running backs and fullbacks will also wear them, with players having to wear them for in-season contact practices, as well.
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