Dexter Lawrence will try to get No. 97 from Shemar Stewart
Lawrence may need to pony up to keep his No. 97 jersey.
Oct 26, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) takes the filed against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images Some say it’s just a number. But these uniform numbers do matter.
There are great players throughout NFL history who are remembered for their numbers. Tom Brady for TB12. Peyton Manning for No.
18. Joe Burrow will be remembered, among many other things, for wearing No. 9.
Dexter Lawrence has worn No. 97 for the first seven seasons of his career. Now, the question is if that will continue in Cincinnati after the Bengals made a landmark trade to acquire the three-time Pro Bowler.