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Six Detroit Lions players change jersey numbers before regular season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 11:30 PM

Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Six Detroit Lions players change jersey numbers before regular season opener

Summary

The Detroit Lions updated jersey numbers for six players following the league-wide roster cutdown from 90 to 53 men. Rookie EDGE Derrick Moore now wears No. 8, the same number he held throughout his college football career at Michigan. Cornerback Keith Abney II shifted to No. 6. Other players changing numbers include Luke Altmyer, who moved to 15, and Lucky Jackson, who switched to 9. Defensive tackle Ben Stille and defensive back Aamaris Brown also adopted new designations. These adjustments appear on the NFL transaction wire but are not yet reflected on the official team roster. The Lions continue preparations for their 2026 season opener against the New Orleans Saints at Ford Field on September 13.

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Key Details

•Derrick Moore and Keith Abney II are among six players changing numbers.
•The Lions open their regular season against the New Orleans Saints on September 13.
•Derrick Moore reclaimed No. 8 after the release of Greg Dortch.
•Changes were confirmed via the NFL transaction wire.

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11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Derrick Moore, Keith Abney among six Detroit Lions number changes

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Ahead of Detroit's 2026 season opener, six Lions players have changed jersey numbers, including rookies Derrick Moore and Keith Abney II.
— Yahoo Sports

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