Jersey number change explained

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Real Reason Behind The Number Change
Posted by Chris Herting on April 6, 2013 - 9:44 am

The Redskins announced earlier this week that CB Richard Crawford will change his number from 39 to No. 20.

Crawford was drafted by the Redskins in the seventh round (213th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft. That you know. The interesting part is how he got to that point and why he decided to change his number every year while he was in college.

Players change their numbers all of the time. Actually, it’s pretty routine, especially in a busy time like free agency when players are coming and going, leaving teams and joining new ones. Some athletes willingly give up their number while others seek payment to relinquish the jersey.

Real Reason Behind The Number Change