It is game week for the Denver Broncos.
The Broncos will face off against the Las Vegas Raiders this Sunday, and expectations are raised under new coach Sean Payton, with the playoffs now a clear objective.
Buy Broncos TicketsAhead of Sunday’s season opener, eight Denver players have elected to change their jersey numbers for 2023.
Broncos rookie receiver Marvin Mims has changed his preseason number of No. 83 to No. 19, and cornerback Tremon Smith will now wear No. 1 after previously wearing No. 23.
While six other Broncos players have elected to change their numbers, one player chose not to: running back Jaleel McLaughlin.
McLaughlin went undrafted in the 2023 NFL draft after finishing his career at Youngtown State. McLaughlin ended his career as college football’s all-time leading rusher.
But his reason for sticking with No. 38 is a unique one.
Broncos RB Jaleel McLaughlin said he thought about changing his jersey number. But then he said he realized that the number the Broncos issued him — 38 — had meaning.
McLaughlin wore 10 in high school, 20 at the College of Notre Dame & 8 at Youngstown State.
10 + 20 + 8 = 38
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) September 4, 2023
McLaughlin’s reason makes a lot of sense. His story is unique and it was probably a lot of hard work for him to get to this spot in his life. We’re excited to see No. 38 in action this fall.
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