Football and hockey arent too far behind with quite a few superstars, like Junior Seau and Terrell Suggs,rocking the number in NFL and NHL history. Here's hoping his 20 career TDs off returns eventually grant him entry into the Hall since there was no one better at that aspect of the game. Austin Ekeler is awesome for the Chargers when healthy, but Bates has quietly emerged as a steady playmaker. In 2015, the NFL Competition Committee allowed linebackers to wear numbers from 4049. See the full player roster for the 2022 Cincinnati Bengals. T Eric Laakso; 67. HOFers Nick Buoniconti and Jack Youngblood, plus revolutionary Antonio Gates the pied piper of undersized power forwards who became NFL tight ends and boyhood idol Wesley Walker were all under consideration. T Branden Albert; 75. Drew Brees' reign is over. Porter came up just shy of the team record of 18.5 sacks when he finished with 17.5, including four in the memorable "Wildcat game" at New England. Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelpline.ma.org (MA), Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Only Brady has more Super Bowl rings than this fierce pass rusher (100 career sacks), who was the first to collect five. He brings more explosiveness when healthy than fellow RB Josh Jacobs. )[citation needed], From 1973 to 2020, five major changes were made. If the 2016 league MVP doesn't play another down, he'll finish with the seventh-most passing yards (62,792) in NFL history. In 1997, Olsavsky left for Cincinnati, but didnt see action for the Bengals. [2], Although the NFL does allow teams to retire jersey numbers, the league officially discourages the practice for fear of teams running out of numbers; the rule book requires teams to make available retired numbers for new players should they exhaust all available numbers at a particular position.[2]. Lamar Jackson is a talented quarterback and one of the greatest weapons in the NFL. With that in mind, we decided to revisit every single number -- from 1 to 99 -- and identify the best player set to wear each one going into the 2021 campaign. He played in six games and went on to play a season with the Chicago Bears. All rights reserved. Wide receiver Ken Burrough of the Houston Oilers also wore "00" during his NFL career in the 1970s. Graham was named to the NFL's 75th Anniversary All-Time Team and the Browns have retired his No. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. This is among the most loaded numbers in the NFL. Singleton started 39 games for Miami after being the eighth overall pick in the 1990 draft for New England. No, No. Simpson. From 1 to 99, here . His sons, Joey and Nick, have already combined for more than 100 career sacks, Nick winning Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2022. The AFL's numbering system also allowed for the use of a double-zero as a number, which was used by future Hall of Fame player Jim Otto, center for the Oakland Raiders; after wearing the number 50 in his rookie season, he switched to 00 (which was said as 'aught, oh', a homonym of Otto), which he wore for the remainder of his career. A nationally beloved three-time MVP in his heyday, his feats on the field remain worthy of our praise, even if his reputation off of it has taken a deserved beating in recent years. I agree to receive the "Pick Six Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. We're now 55 days away from the start of the NFL regular season, so we honor the best players who have worn that number for the Miami Dolphins, Dolphins Pro Bowlers Who First Played for Other Teams. NFL players have a new number they can wear on their jerseys, but roughing the passer penalties could remain . LB, Bears. We present them here for purely educational purposes. We honor the games history while continuing to innovate and preserve the sport for future generations of fans, players, coaches, teams and officials. Every week, officials take the field ready to put months of preparation, training and hard work on display, knowing that the whole world and the Officiating Department is watching. The complete 2022 NFL roster of officials. And Shields didn't miss a game in his career. 94 in 2007, and No. No. But Page, a defensive tackle and the league MVP in 1971 (the only D-lineman to ever win it), was probably thepreeminent performer for the "Purple People Eaters" Vikings who reached four Super Bowls. Prior to 1973, quarterback Johnny Clement, running back Johnny Olszewski, and safety Obert Logan all wore a single-0 jersey in the NFL. pic.twitter.com/L3988yMM1F. Note: Uche had 53 as a rookie but said he was happy to give it back to Van Noy. Hutson's 99 career receiving TDs marked a record that stood for 44 years until Steve Largent broke it in 1989. Zeke needs a big year to confirm he remains a top 10 ball-carrier. A Hall of Fame inside linebacker who was arguably the league's best at the turn of the century. 5610) No. 6812) No. As the Silver and Black prepare for the Week 9 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, take a look back at their past matchups through the years. You're forgiven if you forgot arguably the hardest-hitting safety of the Super Bowl era began his career as a perennial Pro Bowl corner. 7814) No. The NFL imposed a more rigid numbering system in 1973. Only Jonnu Smith, Gerald Everett and Austin Hooper offer competition. New Vikings DT Dalvin Tomlinson has a chance to make noise here playing alongside Danielle Hunter. Dubbed"the finest lineman I have seen" by his college coach, Grambling State's Eddie Robinson, Buchanan was the first Black player everdrafted with a No. 32 is the Steelers most intriguing, yet most important. The NFL offseason is in that yearly lull between peak action on the free agency/trade market and the draft. GALLERY: The NFL's best players by number, from 00 to 99. I was on record four years ago anointing "Gronk" as the greatest tight end in NFL history and that could hold for some time for anyone who values a guy who catches and provides devastating blocking. As the Raiders get set to pick No. Listen below and follow the Pick Six podcast for a daily dose of NFL goodness. Let's get right to it, starting from . For now, the nod goes to the longer track record, with Adams clearly among the game's best No. For now. The last defender to win league MVP (1986), "LT" heralded the age of the pass-rushing linebacker and was the game's most-feared player in his prime. Watch as former running back Mark van Eeghen discusses his draft night experience and being selected by the Raiders in the 1974 NFL Draft. Fit this studious star for a gold jacket. Cowboy," the first draft pick in team history and a man who helped Dallas rise to prominence before itbecame "America's Team." Morris played in 30 games from 1960-62 and recorded three interceptions for 79 yards. He played for the Raiders from 2006-08, and wore No. 60. I will never forget the news came on and they said Jon Kolb is going to Pittsburgh. 92 in 1962. You could form a whole All-Pro O-line with all these centers in the 60s! Find out more. 8322) No. WR Nat Moore; 88. Canadian football follows a similar numbering scheme to that of American football, except that the ineligible numbers span only 50 to 69 and numbers 0 and 00 have long been available for use (00 remains prohibited in American football). See the full player roster for the 2022 New York Giants. One of the very last pure fullbacks, the three-time Super Bowl champ was a huge component of Emmitt's Smith's success in Dallas and also an underrated weapon himself, catching nearly 300 passes in his 11-year career. 80 is sorely lacking starting-caliber options outside of the Browns' sure-handed target. But Nick is due for a monster return from injury after shining as a rookie. Porter returned to the Steelers as a defensive assistant coach in 2014 and played a prominent role in the infamous 2016 Wild Card Game, inciting the Pac Man Jones penalty which resulted in the improbable game-winning field goal. Make that two Titans pass catchers in the first 11 numbers. 59, but he abruptly retired after the 2019 campaign. The five-time All-Pro is also part of Chicago's proud lineage of star middle linebackers and maybe the best of his era in the 1960s. DE/LB Cameron Wake; 90. Sixty-two is about as anonymous a number as there is in sports though Super Bowl 57 was quite the showcase with the Eagles centerand Kansas City Chiefs Pro Bowler Joe Thuney sharing the stage. He had an ungodly 21 sacks in just 12 games during the strike-shortened 1987 campaign. Another underwhelming crop for a big WR number. But 75 goes to "Mean Joe," arguably the seminal figure of the 1970s Steelers and a great pitchman for Coca-Cola. The countdown to the start of the 2022 regular season has begun now that we're under 100 days away, so we'll honor every day the best players to wear the corresponding number for the Dolphins. The rulebook also allows players to appeal for exemptions to the numbering rules directly to the commissioner's office, which may grant such exceptions on occasion. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Tuesday, April 18, 6:33AM. Taken with the 26th overall pick in the 1996 NFL draft, Ray Lewis spent his entire 17-year NFL career with the Baltimore Ravens and was the face of the franchise essentially the whole time. and was a Pro Bowl guard for 12 of them. Just not a ton of competition for a great number. But hes still not worth $230 million guaranteed. 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. But Fitz was a stud for 17 seasons, and his four-game 2008 postseason performance remains one of the more remarkable playoff runs ever. Is Eli Manning the best #NFL player to ever wear No. 55 from 2006-07 and No. A member of the NFLs 2000s All-Decade Team and the Steelers All-Time Team, Porter was the vocal leader of the Super Bowl XL champions. Certain numbers may only be worn by players in specific positions, thus assisting the officials in determining penalties. Hugh Green started 66 of the 82 games he played for the Dolphins over parts of seven seasons and did have 7.5 sacks in 1989, but he was slowed by injuries and never made the Pro Bowl for Miami after being acquired from Tampa Bay as a two-time Pro Bowl selection in a trade that cost the Dolphins first- and second-round picks. Unless Kadarius Toney explodes as a rookie in New York, this number should stick with Andrews for a while. He's aged like a fine wine. This once belonged firmly to Ramsey (now No. 52. But for a certain third-round pick in the 1969 draft, said player was luckily dealing with the amiable Art Rooney Sr and the Pittsburgh Steelers. A three-time MVP himself, and, by most accounts, the godfather of the quarterback position. 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. When you think of Michael Irvin's beloved "88 Club" which extends well beyond Dallas pass catchers tend to come to mind, including Hall of Famers Tony Gonzalez, John Mackey, Lynn Swannand Marvin Harrison. He played in 36 total games with eight starts, forced two fumbles and recorded 32 solo tackles. DE/LB Marco Coleman, 89. [1], Exceptions to this system do exist, including during the National Football League preseason with associated larger team rosters. Newman joined the Dolphins after starting at least 10 games each of the previous six seasons, but he was strictly a backup in his 11 games with Miami. With the emergence of James Harrison and a $1 million roster bonus approaching, the team released Peasey before the beginning of the Mike Tomlin era. 28 players wear this number, and a lot of them get paid to lock up the opposition. 5). Oneof the very few safeties to be named Defensive Player of the Year. Jon Alston - LB - 2008-09. At all levels of football, each player dressed for a game must wear a unique number from 0 to 99. Julio Jones Lite. Eligibility restrictions apply. If you grew up watching the NFL in the 1980s, Raiders TETodd Christensen, Cardinals S Tim McDonald and Chargers RB Chuck Muncie were familiar figures. Other than this, the correspondence between jersey numbers and player positions is largely a matter of style, tradition and semantics. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Another rock-solid piece of a championship front. 55: LB: 6-1: 240: 26: 5: North Carolina: Jason Huntley. DT Paul Soliai; 95. When teams switched to the T-formation in the 1930s and 1940s, the numbers were taken with them to whichever position evolved from the old single wing position. If he can stay healthy, he should anchor Tampa Bay's Super Bowl-caliber front. 8:26 am ET. Players in the National Football League (NFL) wear uniform numbers between 0 and 99, with no two players on a team able to wear the same number outside of the offseason. Los Angeles Chargers No. He wore #56 throughout his entire career, even forcing the Lions to unretire Schmidt's jersey # for his two seasons there. LB John Offerdahl, LB Jack Rudolph (1966), LB Randy Emunds (1968-69), OL Irv Goode (1973-74), LB Earnest Rhone (1975-84), LB Hugh Green (1985-91), LB Chris Singleton (1993-96), LB David Merritt (1993), LB Ronnie Ward (1997), LB Junior Seau (2003-05), LB Keith Newman (2006), LB Joey Porter (2007-09), LB Koa Misi (2010-16), LB Jerome Baker (2018-21). His health this year will go a long way in determining whether he remains the top dog in 2022. Additionally, rules exist which limit who may handle the ball on offense: generally players who are designated as offensive lineman, who wear numbers 5079, are not allowed to handle the ball during a play from scrimmage, though they are allowed to do so if they report to the referee as playing out of position for a tackle-eligible play. Like Faulk, "ED" mostly split his career between the Rams and Colts, though Dickerson didn't experience the same level of collective success. But when you reach six Pro Bowls, post five 1,200-yard receiving seasons and are so devoted to your jersey digits that you legally change your name to "Chad Ochocinco?" But if you grew up watching the NFL in the 1980s, then you forever appreciate the Bears' "46 defense," so named by coordinator Buddy Ryan for Plank's ferocity and jersey number. Jay Cutler, Baker Mayfield, Mark Sanchez sorry, but you never stood a chance from the moment you were drafted in the first round. You could make a case for the upside of Bengals QB Joe Burrow here. 20 - 49: Running backs and defensive backs. On this episode of "Behind The Shield," a new era under center begins with moves made to prepare the Silver and Black for the 2023 season. Linebacker Bryan Cox wore 0 in the 2001 preseason with the New England Patriots; for the regular season, he switched to 51. A Pasco native and Rose Bowl champion at the University of Washington, Jackson stayed in state for his NFL career as a third-round pick of the Seahawks in 1979. Relieved of his duties in 2019 as outside linebackers coach for the Steelers, Joey Porter will always remembered as a team leader of a dominant defense that helped end a championship drought in the Steel City. You wonder what a two-time MVP could have added to his storied rsum had he not spent nearly a decade parked in the USFL or backing up Joe Montana. Before that, though, NFL rules prevented him from wearing any number lower than 10. 55 from 2008-09. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Motivated by the need to send money home to support his dying father, Dennis scratched and clawed to make the team and succeeded. Jon Kolb was contacted by every NFL team but the venerable Rooneys franchise prior to the selection meeting and the All-American offensive lineman would joke he was going anywhere but Pittsburgh. The highest-profile player of the undefeated 1972 Miami Dolphins, his 297 career rushing yards on Super Sunday rank second to Harris. All rights reserved. Edmunds started every game his two seasons with Miami, but he was waived-injured before the 1970 season and never played again. LB Jon Alston (2007-09) Alston joined the Raiders after a year in St. Louis. But injuries led him to never suit up and Arthur retired in 2019. LB Nick Buoniconti; 84. 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. Enjoy. 52: Ray Lewis. All rights reserved. One of the best DBs and return men in history, his 79 INTs trail only Krause. Pro Football Hall of Fame Redskins by the (Jersey) Numbers: #33 - Sammy Baugh. 14. This is his number. Earnest Rhone made the Dolphins as an undrafted rookie and went on to play 116 games over 10 seasons with 54 starts. In all, he played in 32 games with 11 starts and forced three fumbles, recovered one fumble and logged 79 solo tackles. C Dwight Stephenson; 56. And no real competition, either. He's not the only top talent worthy of an honorable mention, either: DeForest Buckner, Chase Young and J.J. Watt all share No. DT Jordan Phillips; 96. An All-Pro three of his first four seasons and the MVP of Super Bowl 32, Davis was the league MVP in 2008, when he rushed for2,476 yards (including postseason). 2022 Rules Changes and Points of Clarification, Summits showcase pipeline for minority coaches, GMs, Their Causes, Their Impact: Player-Led Initiatives a Multiplying Force for Good. A first-round draft pick in 2022, Wilson, 22, had an impressive rookie campaign with the Jets this past season. And if this seems a little chintzy, whatever I'm thrilled to rig this list with Tomlinson and Sanders rather than Sanders in combination withShaun Alexander, Lester Hayes, Jimmy Johnson, Rodney Harrison or Doak Walker. At 6-7, 270 pounds, this defensive tackle was themost imposing member of that 1960s Chiefs defense and its half-dozen Hall of Famers. Others . Had Danielle Hunter stayed healthy in 2020, he might've been in the mix here. That's unprecedented numerological dedication. Joey Porter arrived as a free agent as a three-time Pro Bowl linebacker, and he was a pass-rushing force in the last two of his three seasons in Miami. Honorable mention Otto Graham: Refer to Hutson at No. 57: Rickey Jackson. Drafted in the tenth round out of Pitt, the All American Panthers linebacker started half of the Steelers games as a rookie in the Cinderella season of 1989 and wore the No. Probably the greatest player in Redskins history. Greatest NFL players by uniform number: From No. 21. And there's no debating Bruce Smith's league-record 200 sacks since the statistic officially became recognized in 1982. The Raiders head coach and Nike joined together to donate equipment to four Clark County high school football programs. Others who wore 17 have had greater careers,Harold Carmichael andPhilip Rivers among them with Davante Adams and Josh Allen on the come. WR Oronde Gadsden; 85. All Players To Wear Number 55 For New York Yankees. With the vision of Giants coordinator Tom Landry, Huff popularized the middle linebacker position more so when CBS News documented"The Violent World of Sam Huff" as the NFL rose to prominence in the 1950s. Many NFL teams have retired some numbers in honor of the team's best players. He was the AAFC MVP in 1947 and co-MVP in 1948. Enough said. 6721) No. Thomas joined the Raiders after three years in St. Louis and one in Green Bay. He managed to distinguish himself despite playing on dreadful Cardinals teams in the 1990s. Not a ton of other options. 92. Hilton, Allen Lazard. Luke Kuechly was the player most associated with No. Both did so as part of centennial celebrations in the 1960s, with special dispensation from the NCAA: West Virginia's Chuck Kinder (not the writer of the same name), who did so in 1963 to commemorate the state of West Virginia's 100th anniversary, and Kansas' Bill Bell, who did so in 1969 to commemorate 100 years since the first organized college football contest. The number was already taken by a Ravens wide receiver at the time Beckham signed, but James Proche will be switching to jersey No. 00 Jim Otto to No. [2] In 2023, a playing rule was passed allowing players to wear the jersey number 0, and kickers and punters were given eligibility to use numbers 2049 and 9099.[3]. Earlier, defensive players wore numbers that reflected their offensive position, as many players played both offense and defense. After four seasons and five sacks as a Bill, Moats signed a free agent deal with the Steelers in 2014. This would belong to Deshaun Watson if it weren't for the massive uncertainty surrounding the Texans QB's career. Now it appears Donald, who still has time to add to his trio of defensive MVPs, could forever be the signature 99, his durability distinguishing him from Watt. For now, Murray brings the most pop and proven production to the table. Maybe he's not appreciated enough individually despite being a central figure in Pittsburgh's famed "Steel Curtain" defense. From speed to size to hands to swagger to intelligence, perhaps thequintessential receiver assuming he was engaged, of course. [5], On high school and other lower youth teams, jerseys with different number ranges are different sizes, and since many of these teams do not reorder jerseys every year, players are often assigned numbers based more on jerseys that fit them rather than specific position. Rams OG David Edwards is a name to keep an eye on down the road. 99 J.J. Watt. He told me they were excited to have me come to Pittsburgh and he asked if I was excited and I said no. A team captain for the James Madison Colonials, Arthur Moats was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in Round 6 of the 2010 NFL Draft. 55: LB Michael Jackson. Hailing from Youngstown Ohio, Jerry Olsavsky spent his career playing for three-quarters of the AFC North (excluding Cleveland), but he is known most for being a Pittsburgh Steeler. . Full Site Menu. 40.). In that teams first ever home Monday Night Football game, New Orleans hosted the Steelers and Winston intercepted a pass in the fourth quarter and returned it 47 yards for a touchdown, which won the game against his former team. DT Randy Starks; 93. No. An undrafted free agent out of Fresno State, Brooks played in 30 games with the Raiders and contributed mostly on special teams. 2 All-NBA Third Team (1998, 2002) LISTING . But times are changing. NFL Man of the Year (1994) He played in 36 total games with eight starts, forced two . Still a terrorizing presence for offensive lines. Los Angeles Chargers Hall of Fame, Basketball Hall of Fame No debate. Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles; 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. Additionally, during a game a player may play out-of-position, but only after reporting in to the referees, who will announce to the stadium that a specific player number has reported in (for example "Number 61 has reported as an eligible receiver") to alert the opposing team, other officials, and the audience that a player is legally out-of-position. LS John Denney; 91. Jaquiski Tartt, Casey Hayward and Kendall Fuller are alternatives. Permian High School (of Friday Night Lights fame) in Odessa, Texas plays in the one state which uses NCAA rules for high school football; yet Permian's tradition is that quarterbacks will wear numbers in the 20s unlike most schools in college or high school. But this year, unlike seasons past, players may be wearing jersey numbers unfamiliar to even trained eyes. He played in 18 games with 16 starts and recorded three sacks, one forced fumble, and 181 solo tackles. Sorry, but how do you choose between Junior Seau, more a classicthumper (though he did much more), and Derrick Brooks, a speedy but undersized type who was at the vanguard of the modern era's ultra-athletic backers who must thrive in coverage? . But 97 has become a Bosa birthright, beginning quietly enough with John Bosa. 3 NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1995, 1999, 2002) Now, there's no question: Cook is one of the NFL's premier playmakers. In concert with Unitas, he was one of the early receiving technicians, combining sure hands and revolutionary route running to become one of the league's foremost weapons on the way to holding the career records forreceptions (631) and receiving yardage (9,275) at the time of his retirement following the 1967 season. The 49ers named him head coach from 2009-10. Still the only player to win league MVP honors five times. The number 0, long prohibited in American football, has been permitted in college football since 2020 and will be permitted in the National Football League beginning in the 2023 season . 7711) No. Maybe the Brees of wide receivers, Fitzgerald's numbers would be far more appreciated if Jerry Rice wasn't obscuring them. Watch or read "Paper Lion," which is based on Plimpton's foray into participatory journalism while briefly serving as a backup quarterback for the Detroit Lions during their 1963 training camp. His 127.8 passer rating on Super Sunday is a record, and Montana, a three-time Super Bowl MVP, was a heckuva regular-season player, too named league MVP twice. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. T Jon Giesler; 78. 0 among rule changes", "Ty Montgomery on No. In todays submission, we take a look at those ranked 7th. The numbers used relate to the player's primary position when they are first assigned a number. In his final season at Clemson he was credited with 73 tackles, (6.0 for loss), 2.0 sacks, five pass breakups and a team-leading four interceptions over 15 games (all starts). Bobby Wagner is coming. Calais Campbell owns the all-time edge, but Allen is a force on Washington's ferocious front. Toughie when you're considering legends likeMerlin Olsen,Bruce Matthews and Ron Mix. Irv Smith Jr. might be due for a big year in Minnesota, but Davis has proven he belongs as a starter on the outside. 55 for his final two seasons. [6], Although previous editions of the National Federation of State High School Associations rule book indicated a recommended numbering system nearly identical to the NCAA's, later editions from approximately 2000 onward only indicate the bare minimum requirements: offensive linemen must be numbered from 50 to 79, while all other positions including backs and ends must wear numbers either from 0 to 49 or 80 to 99. He may ultimately eclipseJohn and Joey, who didn't get into 97 until his fourth NFL season. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | It has been a popular jersey number for decades with success of athletes across the board. USA TODAY. 3 in Baltimore include quarterback Robert Griffin III . All of the members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame are listed here by jersey number for easy discovery and information access. 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