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Daniel Oyefusi
All through highschool and school, Shedeur Sanders has worn No. 2 and even included it into his branding. However as he begins his NFL profession, he’ll be carrying a brand new quantity.
The Browns introduced jersey numbers Tuesday for his or her rookies, and Sanders will put on No. 12.
Extensive receiver and return specialist DeAndre Carter, who was signed earlier within the offseason, picked No. 2.
rookie jersey numbers dropped earlier than GTA 6 ‼️
rooks will probably be rocking these all through camp and are topic to alter earlier than the season
📰» https://t.co/48qDVEsG25 pic.twitter.com/SdxF318eNz— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) Might 6, 2025
Sanders’ jersey quantity is a notable selection, because it was additionally worn by seven-time Tremendous Bowl champion Tom Brady, who has been a mentor to Sanders.
Sanders, the 144th decide within the 2025 draft, will put on his new jersey quantity for the primary time Friday, when the Browns open their three-day rookie minicamp.
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel, the previous Oregon, Oklahoma and UCF standout who was chosen forward of Sanders with the 94th decide, will put on No. 5.
The rookie jersey numbers are topic to alter, however the Browns stated they are going to be worn all through coaching camp.
Veteran large receiver Diontae Johnson, in the meantime, picked No. 16, marking the primary time he’ll put on that quantity within the NFL. His one-year contract with the Browns is for the veterans minimal of $1.7 million and would not embody any assured cash, ESPN’s Area Yates reported Tuesday.
It is a contract that carries little danger for the Browns whereas Johnson, 28, will work to reestablish his worth after bouncing between three groups final season after spending the primary 5 seasons of his profession with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
