15 Lions players get numbers, but Jameson Williams says no thanks to No. 1.
ALLEN PARK — Seven Lions players are changing jersey numbers for next season, but Jameson Williams isn’t among them.
The prized receiver wore No. 1 at Alabama, and there was some speculation he might make a play for the number now that Cam Sutton is no longer employed by the Ford family. Alas, Williams is sticking with No. 9. While he hasn’t spoken on the matter, it’s worth noting a recent NFL rule change forces players to buy out the league inventory of their uniforms when changing numbers.
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After the Detroit Lion unveiled their new uniforms last week, Monday afternoon brought an announcement of some new jersey numbers for several players.
First off, here are the incumbent Lions’ players who have change their number.
And here are the numbers for new Lions’ players, before the incoming class of draft picks.
Davis will wear No. 23, most recently worn by Jerry Jacobs and previously worn by Okudah and Darius Slay. Robertson, the Lions’ other notable veteran addition at cornerback, gets the No. 21 that Tracy Walker wore the last five seasons.
Reader will take No. 98, which he has worn his entire NFL career. That pushes Brodric Martin, who wore that number as a rookie last season, to No. 99.
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