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C.J. Gardner-Johnson sets his sights on a new jersey number after NFL rules change

F** iT , Number 1 this SZN!!! Plz Coach P @SeanPayton @Saints LETS TURN UP pic.twitter.com/5wPUAlj7Zh

— Ceedy Duce. (@CGJXXIII) April 23, 2021

The NFL’s recent rules change opened up greater eligibility for single-digit jersey numbers, allowing defensive backs, linebackers, receivers, and running backs to wear them. And C.J. Gardner-Johnson is interested in going for the bold No. 1 jersey, having secured permission from his All-Pro teammate Deonte Harris (who changed to No. 11 in the NFL after setting national records in “that uno” at Assumption College).