In 1973, the NFL standardized player jersey numbers by position, prohibiting the use of 0 and 00, which had been worn by 19 players. Following a rule change in 2021 allowing number 0 for most positions except offensive and defensive linemen, various players, such as Roquan Smith and Will Johnson, are set to wear it in the upcoming season.
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The Kansas City Chiefs have signed defensive end George Karlaftis to a four-year, $93 million contract extension, according to Adam Schefter. The deal includes $62 million guaranteed and performance incentives that could increase his annual earnings to $23.25 million; Karlaftis was a first-round pick in the 2022 draft and recorded eight sacks in 2024. Need More Context? 🔎
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