For those who are jersey number purists, the past two years have been riddled with anxiety. After the NFL opened up wide swaths of numbers in 2021 for essentially all players that don't go into a 3- or 4-point stance, the Eagles proposed to take things a step further. Why not
NFL rule changes
Several players change their jersey numbers after new rule passes
The NFL started to mandate position-specific jersey numbers in 1952, although it gave exceptions to "nationally known" players at the time of the new rule. As the era of free substitution began in 1949, it was necessary to identify players by number, particularly with regards to being an eligible receiver. The
Required extra-point attempts in walk-off situations
When Vikings receiver Stefon Diggs scored a walkoff touchdown to win the divisional playoff against the Saints, it was a truly historic moment in the NFL. Once the touchdown was confirmed by replay, the Vikings were required to attempt the extra-point conversion, despite the fact that they lead by 5;