Stefon Diggs expresses desire to wear No. 7 for Commanders
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 9:40 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Stefon Diggs, newly signed by the Washington Commanders, has expressed interest in wearing the iconic No. 7 jersey, previously worn by Joe Theismann. He wore a practice jersey with No. 18 during a recent session, but his former jersey numbers are taken by current roster players. Diggs took to social media to request fans' assistance in securing No. 7 from Theismann. The number is not officially retired, but it has not been worn since Dwayne Haskins donned it during his tenure with the team. Team owner Josh Harris has recently retired several other numbers not officially retired, creating a possibility for changes in jersey assignment protocols.
- •Diggs wore No. 18 at practice but seeks No. 7.
- •Theismann's No. 7 is informally considered retired.
- •Current players occupy Diggs' previous numbers: No. 1, No. 8, No. 14.
- •Diggs appeals to fans on social media for support.
- •Josh Harris has retired several notable numbers recently.
- 9:40 AMYahoo Sports — Commanders WR Stefon Diggs wants to wear legendary number
"Stefon Diggs has a number in mind, and it's not No. 18.
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