RJ Ochoa on Twitter: "It's possible the NFL soon allows linebackers (and other positions) to have jersey numbers in the single digits. Dallas Cowboys LB Jaylon Smith posted on his Instagram story
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NFL jersey number restrictions could change for running backs, receivers, tight ends, linebackers, defensive backs
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Detroit Lions jersey numbers: Jamie Collins changes to No. 8, keeping Penei Sewell with No. 58 - mlive.com
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