Detroit Lions announce jersey number changes for four players
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 12:39 AM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026

The Detroit Lions finalized jersey number updates for four players as the team prepares for the upcoming regular season. Backup quarterback Josh Dobbs transitioned to No. 11, the same number he wore during his college career at Tennessee. Rookie edge rusher Derrick Moore will now wear No. 8, matching his tenure at Michigan. Defensive back Keith Abney II shifted to No. 6 following a training camp performance that secured his spot on the 53-man roster, while Christian Izien changed to No. 5. These adjustments follow the completion of final roster cuts for the organization. The team clarified that these updates do not impact the current depth chart or existing player roles. The roster updates represent the final administrative shifts for the group as the regular season schedule begins.
- •Josh Dobbs switched his jersey number to 11.
- •Derrick Moore will wear No. 8.
- •Keith Abney II moved to No. 6.
- •Christian Izien changed his jersey number to 5.
- •The updates do not reflect any changes to the current team depth chart.
- 12:39 AMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions Announce Four Jersey Number Changes
"The Detroit Lions announced new jersey numbers for Josh Dobbs, Derrick Moore, Keith Abney II and Christian Izien before the regular season.
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