New Broncos jersey numbers announced
May 10, 2021, 2:31 PM
Some Broncos players will be changing their numbers after NFL owners approved the expansion of jersey numbers at certain positions during the offseason.
🚨 jersey numbers are here 🚨
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The new rule, which was proposed by the Kansas City Chiefs, will allow running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, linebackers and defensive backs to wear a wider variety of numbers, including single digits.
According to lead Broncos writer Aric DiLalla, first-round pick Pat Surtain II will wear No. 2 and KJ Hamler will switch from the No. 13 jersey he wore as a rookie to No. 1. Wide receiver Kendall Hinton will switch to No. 9 and quarterback Teddy Bridgewater will sport No. 5.
Veteran offseason additions:
QB Teddy Bridgewater – No. 5
CB Ronald Darby – No. 21
RB Mike Boone – No. 26
TE Eric Saubert – No. 82
DT Isaiah Mack – No. 97
DL Shamar Stephen – No. 99
Veteran number changes:
WR KJ Hamler – No. 1
WR Kendall Hinton – No. 9
CB Michael Ojemudia – No. 13
CB Nate Hairston – No. 27
2021 NFL Draft class:
CB Pat Surtain II – No. 2
RB Javonte Williams – No. 33
OL Quinn Meinerz – No. 77
LB Baron Browning – No. 56
S Caden Sterns – No. 30
S Jamar Johnson – No. 41
WR Seth Williams – No. 19
CB Kary Vincent Jr. – No. 35
OLB Jonathon Cooper – No. 53
DL Marquiss Spencer – No. 51
