A.J. Brown chose No. 1 jersey despite Julian Edelman giving his blessing to wear No. 11
NFL wide receiver A.J. Brown has opted to wear the No. 1 jersey for the New England Patriots instead of his traditional No. 11. Brown stated he wanted to show respect for Julian Edelman's legacy while starting a new chapter in his career.
Why it matters
Jersey numbers in professional sports often carry significant cultural and historical weight for fanbases.
New Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown has worn the No. 11 jersey throughout his NFL career, but in New England, he thinks of that jersey as Julian Edelman’s, and he won’t wear it with the Patriots.
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