So, when Meier was traded to New Jersey on Feb. 26, 2023, and 28 was already taken, Meier had a chance to switch to the number he originally thought he’d be wearing long-term in the NHL: 96.

Jacobs is going back to his college number ... On Monday, Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs announced he was ditching his No. 28, and switching to No. 8.