9 Detroit Lions Change Jersey Number for 2026

The Detroit Lions are making more than just roster changes heading into the 2026 NFL season. On Monday, the team officially revealed that nine returning players will wear new jersey numbers this season, giving several familiar faces a noticeably different look entering training camp. Some of the changes are minor.

Others are going to take Lions fans a while to get used to. Ennis Rakestraw Jr. Makes Biggest Number Switch Perhaps the most notable change belongs to cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr.

After wearing No. 9 during his rookie season, Rakestraw will now switch to No. 2 for the 2026 campaign.

The former second-round pick is expected to compete for a much larger role in Detroit’s secondary this season, making the number change even more noticeable. Defensive Line Gets Complete Number Shakeup Detroit’s defensive front also underwent several number changes. Levi Onwuzurike moves from No.