The NFL changed its rules regarding player numbers in 1973 and standardized numbers by position group. With this, no player was able to wear number 0 or 00, which had been previously worn by 19 players. In 2021, the NFL lessened its rules on jersey number restrictions and allowed it to be worn by all players except offensive and defensive linemen. The number is mostly … [Read more...] about Every NFL Player Slated To Wear #0 This Season
AFC Notes: Garrett Wilson, Bills, Jets, Patriots
Bills Buffalo added fifth-round TE Jackson Hawes despite already having TEs Dalton Kincaid and Dawson Knox. Bills HC Sean McDermott believes Hawes brings a tough-minded, run-blocking tight end the room needed. “You gotta have the personality, right? You gotta love the friction, you gotta love the conflict, the confrontation as we call it,” McDermott said, via Ian Mills. “I … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Garrett Wilson, Bills, Jets, Patriots
AFC Notes: Justin Fields, Jaylen Waddle, Bills, Dolphins, Patriots
Bills Bills S Cole Bishop dealt with injuries to begin his rookie year, which played a role in his inability to secure the starting job over S Damar Hamlin. Buffalo DC Bobby Babich has been impressed with Bishop’s improvement heading into year two so far and thinks his lack of reps in camp last year hurt his early development. “The jump we’ve seen from Cole from that first year … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Justin Fields, Jaylen Waddle, Bills, Dolphins, Patriots
AFC Notes: Bills, Jets, Patriots, Hunter Henry
Bills Bills WR Joshua Palmer is entering his first year on the team after signing on as an unrestricted free agent following his time with the Chargers. Buffalo OC Joe Brady said Palmer’s transition into their system has been “seamless.” “I’ve been a fan of Josh’s since he was coming out,” Brady said, via Maddy Glab of the team’s site. “He’s a very intelligent football player, … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Bills, Jets, Patriots, Hunter Henry
AFC Notes: Justin Fields, Jaylen Waddle, Bills, Dolphins, Jets
Bills Bills’ second-year C Sedrick Van Pran-Granger got an opportunity to practice with the first team in minicamp with Connor McGovern out with an injury. Van Pran-Granger is trying to emulate McGovern and make sure “everybody else is confident” with him on the field. “I think the biggest thing for me is just making sure that I make everybody else confident,” Van Pran-Granger … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Justin Fields, Jaylen Waddle, Bills, Dolphins, Jets