Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph is back in town. It seems like his jersey number is, too. Per the team website, they show Rudolph being re-issued No. 2, the digits he wore during his first stint with the team.
While not a shock, it’s notable mainly for meaning CB Darius Slay won’t be wearing No. 2. That’s the jersey number he wore throughout his Philadelphia Eagles career and one he potentially could’ve carried over to Pittsburgh. Though the Steelers don’t have a habit of issuing single-digit jerseys to non-quarterbacks, kickers, and punters, they’ve made exceptions in recent years.