In his three seasons with the Carolina Panthers, new Washington linebacker Frankie Luvu wore the No. 49 jersey. Upon signing with the Commanders, that number was off-limits, as it is retired as the number of the legendary Bobby Mitchell.
So, would Luvu return to the No. 50 he wore with the New York Jets when he first entered the NFL?
We have our answer. Per Washington’s X page, Luvu will wear No. 4 in 2024. The No. 4 jersey was worn by wide receiver Curtis Samuel in 2023, but Samuel departed in free agency. From 2020-22, quarterback Taylor Heinicke donned the No. 4.
While it may take some getting used to, the No. 4 looks pretty slick on Luvu.
Switching to single digits 😮💨@frankluvu7 | #HTTC pic.twitter.com/eu3WfsdySY
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) March 21, 2024
Before 2021, Luvu would’ve had to wear a more traditional linebacker number. However, the NFL relaxed those rules, allowing more flexibility for jersey numbers.
Washington’s signing of Luvu has been praised around the NFL, as many believe his football is still ahead of him.
