Though it’s been tradition for the Pittsburgh Steelers to disallow non quarterbacks and specialists from wearing single-digit numbers, they’re making an exception for new linebacker Patrick Queen. Speaking to reporters in his introductory press conference, Queen said the team will allow him to wear the No. 6 jersey he had as a Baltimore Ravens.
“It’s kind of crazy, but they gonna let me get the single-digit six,” he said via the Steelers.com website. “So I’m truly thankful that they gonna let me do that. Like I said, probably my 30th time saying this, but I can’t wait.