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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