Wednesday, the Commanders announced they have been assigning jersey numbers to their newest free-agent additions to the team.
Numbers for the new guys ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/BXLtYDxGaj
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) March 22, 2023
Former Cleveland quarterback Jacoby Brissett has been given number 12. It is the first time for him to be “12” in his NFL career. He wore “7” in Cleveland in 2022. The last Washington players to wear “12” were Jake Fromm (2022) and Chris Blewitt (2021).
Offensive G/T Andrew Wylie wore “77” for the Chiefs and will don “71” as a Commander. This number became available when Wes Schweitzer (2020-22) departed as a free agent to the NY Jets.
Nick Gates will be “63” for the Commanders after wearing “65” for the NY Giants. Wes Martin briefly was “63” in 2022. Raleigh McKenzie (1985-94) was the most successful “63” in Redskins history.
Linebacker Cody Barton will continue to wear “57” for Washington, as he did for Seattle. Nick Sundberg (2010-20), Ken Harvey (1994-98), and Rich Milot (1979-87) succeeded in wearing “57” for the Burgundy and Gold.
Cameron Dantzler, Sr becomes the next “3” for Washington, following after William Jackson III. The defensive back from the Vikings also wore “3” and “27” while in Minnesota.
Former Chiefs wide receiver Marcus Kemp will be wearing “19” for Washington. Kemp wore “19” on his first stint with the Chiefs (2017-20). He also briefly wore “84” for Washington in 2022, but did not appear in a regular season game.
Lastly, defensive tackle Abdullah Anderson becomes the next “92” for Washington. Daniel Wise (2021-22) last wore “92”. Some will have nightmares at the memory of Albert Haynesworth (2009-10) in a “92” jersey. Others may recall more favorably, Chris Baker (2012-16) and Demetric Evans (2004-08).
