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18 Cardinals Officially Get New Jersey Numbers Ahead of 2026
- The Cardinals announced 18 new numbers for the 2026 season, affecting both returning players and new additions.
- Mack Wilson moves from No. 2 to No. 1, while Cody Simon switches to No. 0.
- Gardner Minshew and several other players received new numbers as part of the roster reshuffle.
- The changes follow Kyler Murray's departure and affect the team's fashion and roster dynamics.
- Head coach Mike LaFleur praised the draft-ready depth added by the moves.
- Lopez and Wilkinson are returning players who previously wore different numbers, now reassigned.
- The Cardinals expect roughly seven more players to receive new numbers ahead of the draft.
- The piece is authored by Donnie Druin, who covers Arizona Cardinals and Phoenix Suns for SI.
- The article notes the shift was part of roster and depth adjustments rather than pure marketing.
- The article emphasizes that Jersey numbers are part of ongoing roster development ahead of the draft.
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