New 49ers running back Tim Hightower was issued his first number with the 49ers.
And he appears to disagree with the new equipment staff’s decision to outfit him with No. 21.
That jersey number was not assigned the past two seasons – since Frank Gore left the 49ers as a free agent to sign with the Indianapolis Colts. Gore is the 49ers’ all-time leading rusher and ranks eighth in NFL history.
Among the hashtags that Hightower posted on Instagram along with his locker name plate “Hightower 21,” were “#numbertheygaveme,” “#willbechanged” and #numbershouldberetired.”
Hightower has played six NFL seasons.