The Atlanta Falcons are assigning jersey numbers for the 2023 season and already two players have officially changed theirs. First, quarterback Desmond Ridder swapped out his No. 4 that he wore last year for the No. 9 he wore in college.
Falcons linebacker Lorenzo Carter, who wore the No. 9 last season, then switched to the No. 0 after giving up his number to Ridder.
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— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) April 18, 2023
The Falcons re-signed Carter to a two-year deal at the start of the offseason. He finished the 2022 campaign with 59 combined tackles, four sacks and an interception.
On Monday, Atlatna announced the 2023 jersey numbers for four of the team’s free-agent additions. Check them out below.
- DT David Onyemata: 90
- LB Kaden Elliss: 55
- WR Mack Hollins: 18
- WR Scotty Miller: 16
- TE Jonnu Smith: 81
Stay tuned for more jersey number updates as they’re announced over the coming weeks.
