LISTING . (For modernists, it would be easier to make a case for Von Miller had he not switched to No. Luke Kuechly was the player most associated with No. He wore No. LB Jon Alston (2007-09) Alston joined the Raiders after a year in St. Louis. He was the AAFC MVP in 1947 and co-MVP in 1948. As a reminder about the ground rules, the top three will be determined only by what the players did while wearing that uniform for the Dolphins. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Zeke needs a big year to confirm he remains a top 10 ball-carrier. Player ratings with position rankings. The running back version of No. No debate. Maybe he's not appreciated enough individually despite being a central figure in Pittsburgh's famed "Steel Curtain" defense. Jackson will probably own this as long as he suits up, but there's a decent well of future talent: Packers WR Amari Rodgers, Panthers CB Jaycee Horn, Falcons TE Kyle Pitts and Jets WR Elijah Moore. You wont see numbers like 12, 58, 75, 31, 32, 52, 59, 36 and 47 as it would be basically ranking an individual player over the other and not the cumulative effort. Widely regarded as the greatest defensive lineman ever, White could ragdoll offensive linemen, engulf running backs and certainly terrorized quarterbacks his 198 sacks two shy of Bruce Smith's record though White played in 47 fewer games. 5610) No. Had Danielle Hunter stayed healthy in 2020, he might've been in the mix here. But Parker was essentially the classic prototype of the modern left tackle. Let's see if his Steelers ascension can translate to the Titans' front. With a pronounced tip of the cap toGale Sayers, no explanation needed here. The youngster is due for an expanded role in Baltimore's stingy "D.". 0 could be worn by all positions except offensive and defensive linemen.[6]. Others used to have few viable contenders until players started wearing non-traditional numbers for their positions. Close call with Chiefs DT Chris Jones, another disruptive force, but you always want a premium edge rusher. 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. 12 Pro Bowl (19912002) For now, the nod goes to the longer track record, with Adams clearly among the game's best No. 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. Additionally, during a game a player may play out-of-position, but only after reporting in to the officials, 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. From William & Mary to Motown, the perennial All-Pro blocker was a mainstay during the Lions 1950s glory days, which includedthree championships. Kamara already has a unique number for a running back, but he wore No. As linebacker Tanner Muse becomes the newest member of the Silver and Black to wear No. Just an absolutely loaded number, with a handful of elite linebackers: Eric Kendricks, Bobby Wagner, Lavonte David, Dont'a Hightower. He may ultimately eclipseJohn and Joey, who didn't get into 97 until his fourth NFL season. Examples are Otto Graham going from 60 to 14, Norm Van Brocklin going from 25 to 11, Marion Motley going from 76 to 36, and Tom Fears going from 55 to 80. 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. The top players at each number so far have been: 99. Others who wore 17 have had greater careers,Harold Carmichael andPhilip Rivers among them with Davante Adams and Josh Allen on the come. And he might be the greatest center of all time anyway. In his initial stint with the Steelers, Winston started 21 games from 1977-1981. 1 wideouts. Sanders has always affiliated himself with No. 5, which is otherwise owned by mid-tier QBs like Teddy Bridgewater and Tyrod Taylor. Christian McCaffrey is more versatile, but Henry is more fearsome. NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1992) Lots of good blockers here, when they're healthy: Tyron Smith, Taylor Lewan, Andrew Whitworth. Twice the Defensive Player of the year, the seven-time All-Pro is part of Chicago's proud lineage of star middle linebackers. Listen below and follow the Pick Six podcast for a daily dose of NFL goodness. Greatest NFL players by uniform number: From No. It will always be there.. 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Still one of the game's top interior blockers when he's on the field. For a prime WR number, No. The number 55 has been worn almost exclusively by linebackers and the Dolphins have gotten solid contributions from a lot of players, though nothing that compared to the impact of a, say, John Offerdahl. 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. 21 but wore 37 his age when he joined the Ravens in his final two seasons, when he couldn't dislodge his preferred number from fellow DBChris McAlister. Terron Armstead and Taylor Moton also warrant consideration as top tackles. [4] Some receivers have worn jersey numbers in the nineties such as Mike Ditka wearing 98 for the Philadelphia Eagles and Keith Ortego wearing 96 for the Chicago Bears. For now, Murray brings the most pop and proven production to the table. His 160 career sacks are the most by a rush linebacker and rank third overall. Others to watch: Cooper Kupp and Jerry Jeudy. 6317) No. Frivolities. Look out for Washington rookie Jamin Davis down the road. WR Oronde Gadsden; 85. The most elite cover man in a decent crop of them: Marshon Lattimore, William Jackson III, Joe Haden, Kyle Fuller, Logan Ryan. From 1973 to 2022, number 0 was also not issued. The four-time All-Pro wore the digits for four teams in his 12-year career, which ended with 136 sacks (including 22 in 2011 for Minnesota). Probably the greatest player in Redskins history. Spirited a debate as you could have about Hall of Fame WRs Tim Brown, Calvin Johnson and Terrell Owens, none are likely to start for an all-time NFL team. 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. Impossible to really compare him with QB Russell Wilson, and the latter will need to have a bounce-back showing in Year 2 with the Denver Broncos to bolster his claim on No. 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. No. Eligibility restrictions apply. Maybe one of the most underrated up-and-coming linebackers in the NFL. For my money, nine-time All-Pro Anthony Munoz is the greatest left tackle who ever lived. 6 will always be inextricably linked to the greatest punter in league annals. 5). WR Irving Fryar, 79. Pat Swilling - A 3rd round draft pick in the 1986 NFL Draft, Swilling played 12 seasons in the NFL with the New Orleans Saints, Detroit Lions and Oakland Raiders. There's no debating the GOAT all the more amazing considering Terry Bradshaw, Joe Namath, Aaron Rodgers and Roger Staubach all became legends in 12. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Ryan Ramczyk is a nice 1A. Its hard to feel sorry for Lamar Jackson in his ongoing contract squabble with the Ravens. LS John Denney; 91. Player Linker Tool, Birthdays, Uniform Numbers. Bobby Wagner is coming. Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles; So check out the list of famous athletes who wore 55 and help decide who deserves to rank the highest for wearing this jersey number. But after making the Pro Bowl the previous 12 seasons, Seau never earned the accolade in Miami as injuries had a major effect after a solid first season with the Dolphins. Greatest strong safety ever? Long snappers typically will wear 4059, with some exceptions. With all of the Hall of Famers that roamed Three Rivers Stadium during those days, the blindside bodyguard named Jon Kolb remains one of the most crucial from that dynasty. 5 of 10. (Offensive linemen are still . This page is not available in other languages. WR Brian Hartline; 81. Conners originally wore No. No. Wide receiver Ken Burrough of the Houston Oilers also wore "00" during his NFL career in the 1970s. The 2021 NFL season is finally in sight. . 0. 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. It's the number Beckham wore with the Los Angeles Rams, when we last saw him play NFL games, and it's also the number he wore in college at LSU. 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. LB Doug Swift; 58. He also played for more than half of the defensive snaps in the Super Bowl XXX loss to the Dallas Cowboys. 869) No. Both guys are maulers for good O-lines. He's not as well known as Butkus or Singletary, but the eight-time All-Pro was just as good as the man in the middle of the Bears defense for a dozen years (pre-Butkus). As the Raiders get set to pick No. An eight-time All-Pro, the bruising fullbackled the league in rushing in eight of his nine seasons and remains the only player to average 100 yards per game (104.3) for an entire career. 60 from 1946 to 1951 before rules changes prompted him to switch to No. Paul Krause's record 81 interceptions are noteworthy but not on par with Smith's all-time record18,355 rushing yards. Unusual uniform numbers have been used in comedy films, including: List of National Football League retired numbers, National Federation of State High School Associations, "NFL players can now wear No. All Rights Reserved. Pro Football Hall of Famers by Jersey Numbers Class of 2004 inductee Bob Brown wore #76 with the Eagles, Rams, and Raiders. 2018) No. 7 of 10. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Kellywas an All-Pro the next three seasons before eventually finding his way to a gold jacket. 10 after earning the receiving triple crown - and Super Bowl MVP - last . He now wears jersey No. All rights reserved. The Raiders selected Moore in the 3rd round of the 2013 NFL Draft out of Connecticut. The run on centers continues. Merritt, who played four games for the Dolphins as a rookie seventh-round pick, is now the secondary coach for the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs were he works alongside cornerbacks coach Sam Madison. 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. Now, there's no question: Cook is one of the NFL's premier playmakers. According to NCAA rule book, Rule 1 Section 4 Article 1 "strongly recommends" numbering as follows for offensive players:[3]. Commanders sale for $6B takes another step forward, Draft: Six teams most likely to call Texans to trade, Jalen Hurts timeline: How QB rose to NFL's highest-paid. 55, take a look back at photos of all the Raiders who have worn the number through the years. 13 with both the New York Giants and . It's all proof that anyone who wears #55 has a major . The numbers on the front and back are very large, covering most of the jersey. Like Faulk, "ED" mostly split his career between the Rams and Colts, though Dickerson didn't experience the same level of collective success. But we did get one morsel of news emanating from Phoenix, the Philadelphia Eagles' proposal that players aside from linemen be allowed to wear jersey number 0 for the first time in five decades approved by owners. 88: 'If I don't have to change it, why should I? DE Bill Stanfill; 83. As the Silver and Black prepare for the Week 12 game against the Seattle Seahawks, take a look back at their past matchups through the years. 55: LB: 6-1: 240: 26: 5: North Carolina: Jason Huntley. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. He played in 36 total games with eight starts, forced two fumbles and . Player ratings with position rankings. Football and hockey aren't too far behind with quite a few superstars, like Junior Seau and Terrell Suggs, rocking the number in NFL and NHL history. Most Notable: Arthur Moats 2014-2017, Joey Porter 1999-2006, LB Jerry Olsavsky 1989-1997, Dennis Dirt Winston 1985-1986, Jon Kolb 1969-1981 (pictured below). 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. Davenport is still trying to live up to his first-round reputation. How much are NFL's top QB contracts actually rising? Kennedy somehow earned 1992 Defensive Player of the Year honors for a 2-14 Seahawks team, the mammoth defensive tackle recording a career-best 14 sacks. Earlier, defensive players wore numbers that reflected their offensive position, as many players played both offense and defense. When the AAFC merged with the NFL in 1950, the AAFC players kept their old uniform numbers, which caused confusion and resulted in the NFL going to a standard numbering system in 1952. In a countdown of the most prolific Steelers jerseys of all time, No. No Buccaneer will ever wear jersey #55 again, as Ring of Honor inductee Derrick Brooks will become just the third player in franchise history to have his number officially retired May 06, 2014 at . However, Porter would sign a huge deal with the Miami Dolphins and rack up 32 sacks in Miami including 17.5 in 2008. But White a seven-time All-Pro, co-MVP of Super Bowl 12 and one of the most-feared interior pass rushers ever, hence his nickname "Manster" remains the quintessential 54. Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles; Odds and lines subject to change. [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]. This is his number. 51, No. Moats was also a fan and locker room favorite in Steeltown. And Jacksonville Jaguars WRCalvin Ridley and New York Giants WRParris Campbell, both newcomers to their teams, have already been issued 0 for the 2023 season. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. DT Bob Heinz; 71. But he showed the doubters a man of color who could dominate and lead from the middle, doing so for a 1969 Chiefs defense that doesn't get the legendary recognition it deserves. Number 00 is no longer used, though it was issued in the NFL before the number standardization in 1973. Now a five-time All-Pro, Kelce is back for at least one more season and may take ownership of 62 all the way back to Canton and his home state of Ohio. Last month's annual league meeting fueled further speculation and rhetoric regarding the futures of past MVPs Aaron Rodgers and Lamar Jackson, but neither quarterback's status for the 2023 season has yet been resolved. WR Mark Clayton; 82. The system had three different number groupings for offense and three for defense. 8:26 am ET. 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. An NFL icon of the 1960s as the (scary) defensive face of the powerhouse Packers. DE/LB Cameron Wake; 90. Some teams will hold official "number retirement" ceremonies, others have "informally" retired numbers by simply not issuing them. Is Eli Manning the best #NFL player to ever wear No. WR Nat Moore; 88. Twitter logo Up arrow icon User icon Audio icon Add to calendar icon NFC icon AFC icon NFL icon Carousel Icon List View Website Instagram Twitter Facebook Snapchat Shop Icon Profile Overlay Avatar Add Airplay Arrow Left Arrow Right . 94 in 2007, and No. Mike Singletary. The best players to wear 55 as their jersey numbers are sprinkled across all major sports. The NFL's first transcendent receiver, his numbers were positively Ruthian compared to his peers from 1935-45. C Dwight Stephenson; 56. But his real strength was protecting the quarterback from the left tackle position as a full-time starter for nine of his thirteen seasons from 1969 to 1981. Still, four rushing titles three coming with 1,800+ yards and a league-record 2,105 on the ground in 1984 leave a pretty nice legacy. 12, 32 was donned byMarcus Allen, Ottis Anderson, Franco Harris, Edgerrin James andO.J. Simpson. He totalled 107.5 total sacks in his career, was a five . See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. But LT had to make the list after scoring a record 31 touchdowns in one season his 2006 MVP campaign and remains the only player with multiple seasons capped with 2,300 yards from scrimmage. Pro Football Hall of Fame This is still a reliable target when healthy. 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. DT Manny Fernandez; 74. 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. McDuffie; 80. If you were expecting Deion Sanders, well stick around? He played in 65 games with 12 starts, forced one fumble, recovered one fumble and recorded one sack. 10. [4], Two players, both placekickers, have worn No. One of the biggest, baddest blind-side blockers when healthy. The Raiders selected Pierson in the 4th round of the 2003 NFL Draft out of South Florida. He played in 18 games with 16 starts and recorded three sacks, one forced fumble, and 181 solo tackles. And Rogers was solid, averaging 1,000+ rushing yards over seven seasons split between New Orleans and Washington. Zimmerman was an All-Decade player in both the 1980s and '90s, retiring as a champion on Elway's blind side. A 2015 rule clarification made it illegal to use unusual formations (such as a tackle split wide in the slot position, but still "covered" by a wide receiver) to obscure who is and is not eligible based on uniform numbers without having to report ineligible numbers. 3 NBA blocks leader (19941996) Moats now does Steelers broadcating for The Fan, 93.7 in Pittsburgh and has a podcast series as well. Football is an essential piece of America's fabric, uniting fans, players and communities with a simple yet powerful bond. OL Jeff Dellenbach; 64. 40.). 3325) No. 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. Others to wear No. 55: OLB: 6-5: 287: 28: 8: Illinois: Leonard Williams. Deonte Banks seems like a fine CB prospect who the Steelers should consider drafting, Steelers What if.?: Draft Edition, Part 4, Podcast Roundup: All the latest of the SCN family podcasts, Joey Porter Sr. has done his part to allow his son to have his own career. Duhe; 76. For four seasons, the Body was a versatile linebacker playing both inside and on the edge. It deserves more competition. Irv Smith Jr. might be due for a big year in Minnesota, but Davis has proven he belongs as a starter on the outside. About. I will never forget the news came on and they said Jon Kolb is going to Pittsburgh. Before that, though, NFL rules prevented him from wearing any number lower than 10. Graham wore No. He's still got things to prove, but you can do a lot worse at this position (and jersey number). Still doesn't get nearly enough credit for his production. "The Freak" usually was and posted the fourth-most TDs ever 157, including a single-season record 23 scoring grabs in 2007 (albeit in No. "It's not every day you get to come out here and showcase your talents and your gifts in front of NFL coaches," said UNLV linebacker Austin Ajiake. Number 55 was one of the strongest men in the entire league, placing high in Strong Man competitions. Burfict joined the Raiders as a free agent in 2019 after seven seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals. Millen played in 133 regular season games with 127 starts and recorded 11 sacks, 7 interceptions for 114 yards and 4 fumble recoveries. DE/LB Marco Coleman, 89. Bengals standout recharged in road rage incident. Harry Carson andRandy Gradishar were also legendary linebackers. 55 from 2008-09. The number 0 was made legal in 2022, although it remains banned as the first digit of a two-digit number.[7]. LB Nick Buoniconti; 84. Porter was named a Pro Bowler and All-Pro on three occasions and the 2002 Steelers Co-MVP was the first player in NFL history to record 70 sacks and 10 interceptions. AP NFL MVP, Pro Bowl. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. Make that two Titans pass catchers in the first 11 numbers. He played in 41 games with 38 starts and recorded 6.5 sacks, one interception for 10 yards, one forced fumble and 175 solo tackles. Graham was named to the NFL's 75th Anniversary All-Time Team and the Browns have retired his No. 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. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Eagles backup Boston Scott is the only true competition. 92. 96 in his first six NFL seasons with the Colts and the Jets. Steelers officially announce the additions of Tanner Muse and Braden Mann. Only Jonnu Smith, Gerald Everett and Austin Hooper offer competition. section: | slug: top-nfl-players-by-jersey-number-from-kyler-murray-to-aaron-donald-a-1-99-ranking-for-the-2021-season | sport: football | route: article_single.us | 13 during his time with the Giants and Browns from 2014-2021. Motivated by the need to send money home to support his dying father, Dennis scratched and clawed to make the team and succeeded. Older brother Joey Bosa has done more, and neither Cameron Heyward nor Kenny Clark are slouches. His first four seasons were as good as any back's before a knee injury sent him into sharp decline and a premature retirement. Winston wore No. 55 from 2006-07 and No. Still the only player to win league MVP honors five times. Few safeties have ever brought the lumber like this eight-time Pro Bowler, a starter on three Denver Super Bowl teams, including the 1997-98 back-to-back champions. Far more than the inventor of the "Lambeau Leap," the Canton-bound safety was a cornerstone of the 1990s Packers defenses. DE Kendall Langford, 69. Calais Campbell owns the all-time edge, but Allen is a force on Washington's ferocious front. Honorable mention Otto Graham: One of football's renowned winners, he led the Cleveland Browns to the championship game (winning seven) in all 10 of his seasons (4 in the AAFC, 6 in the NFL). T Richmond Webb; 77. [citation needed] Since 2010, defensive linemen are allowed to wear numbers 5059; this is in part because of the interchangeability of linebackers and defensive ends (a defensive end in a 43 defense would be an outside linebacker in a 34 defense). For teams that do not retire uniform numbers, they often honor players in other ways, such as team halls of fame or the like. He played in four games with four starts before a suspension cut his time in Silver and Black short. A mirror to McDaniel,he played 14 seasons in K.C. 50 - 59: Centers (or 60-79 if this range is taken) 60 - 79: Defensive linemen and offensive linemen. Names to watch down the road: Ravens LB Patrick Queen and new Eagles WR DeVonta Smith. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500(VA). The Silver and Black are back in the building and ready to get to work. 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 | This numbering system originated in college football and was used only informally in the NFL until 1952; the backs were given numbers in the 1049 range and the offensive line numbers in the 5089 range. 1 - 19: Quarterbacks, punters, and kickers. The last of the two-way stars, "Concrete Charlie" excelled as a center and linebacker, a position from which he doled out some of the league's nastiest hits just ask Frank Gifford. The tough and aggressive linebacker spent some time coaching in the CFL and NCAA and was the interim Head Coach at Grambling State in 2013. 10: Cooper Kupp, Los Angeles Rams. 2023 National Football League. As the Raiders prepare for Week 17 against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium, view past matchups between the two teams. Thomas joined the Raiders after three years in St. Louis and one in Green Bay. [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. Not a ton of other options. 38: RB: 5-9: 193: 24: 2: New Mexico State: . Selected by the Raiders in the third round (100th overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft, April 24, 2020. 1 overall pick (1963). 99: DL: 6-5: 302: 28: 9: USC: Rodarius Williams. 0 among rule changes", "Ty Montgomery on No. His MVP-stamped 1984 campaign might still be the best ever produced by a quarterback. In eight-man, there are only three ineligible receivers and in six-man, all players are eligible receivers. An example of this is running back Ty Montgomery, who wore number 88 throughout his NFL career because he began his career as a wide receiver. The three-time All-Pro was largely the face (and voice) of Seattle's "Legion of Boom," the greatest defense of the 21st century. Odell Beckham Jr. signing with Ravens. They've changed a little, but not much. At 6-7, 270 pounds, this defensive tackle was themost imposing member of that 1960s Chiefs defense and its half-dozen Hall of Famers. DE Trace Armstrong; 92. Glossary, Stat Minimums, Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football. Named an All-Decade player in both the 1970s and '80s, Payton is head and shoulders above other luminary RBs Earl Campbell, Joe Perry and Thurman Thomas. Other notables: Carson Wentz, Dyami Brown, Patrick Surtain II. Former Seahawks boss Mike Holmgren he worked with Montana, Young and Favre during his career deemed Jones, a left tackle,the best offensive player he ever coached. [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]. Prone to injury and slip-ups, he's still one of the game's best right tackles. The All-Decade star played corner and safety while finishing his career with the "Greatest Show on Turf" Rams. 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?" Currently, Olsavsky is heading into his sixth season as the inside linebackers coach under Mike Tomlin where he has overseen a strengthening of that particular unit. 8 First-team All-Pro (19911996, 1998, 2000) 58: Jack Lambert. 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. 738) No. Thanks to loosened restrictions that enable different positions to rock single digits starting this fall, some of the league's top talent will be sporting a new look. . After his contract expired, Moats did what many Steelers do and looked to extend his career with the Arizona Cardinals. Some, such as No. Starting in the 2020 NCAA football season, the use of duplicate numbers will be restricted to only two players on a team, and players will be allowed to wear No. An oft-overlooked piece of Baltimore's NFL-pacing rushing attack. NFL Man of the Year (1994) If you simply want to debate the greatest pure passer of all time, Marino couldtop the list. Beckham previously wore No. Davenport is still a reliable target when healthy my money, nine-time All-Pro Anthony Munoz is the player. 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