New Falcons choose their jersey numbers

Originally posted on SportsTalkATL | By Alex Lord | Last updated 4/1/24

The Falcons welcomed a handful of new players to Atlanta this offseason, none bigger than Kirk Cousins, who signed a $180 million deal over four years.

Shortly after the signing was announced, fans and players alike speculated on the veteran’s potential jersey number, given Kyle Pitts‘ no. 8 was Cousins’ choice for his entire career.

Eventually, the Falcons’ new quarterback chose No. 18, and other offseason acquisitions are following suit. Over the weekend, Rondale Moore and Darnell Mooney picked their jersey numbers.

Ironically, Moore, who was acquired in a trade that sent Desmond Ridder to the Cardinals, will be wearing no. 9, which was last worn by Ridder.

Atlanta Falcons WR Rondale Moore (@moore_rondale) is wearing number 9. Last worn by Desmond Ridder. #DirtyBirds pic.twitter.com/O7kLUP2ZRl

— NFL Jersey Numbers (@nfl_jersey_num) March 29, 2024

And Mooney will take no. 1, which was last worn by Jeff Okudah.

Atlanta Falcons WR Darnell Mooney (@Darnell_M1) is wearing number 1. Last worn by Jeff Okudah. #DirtyBirds pic.twitter.com/1y30wxh4Id

— NFL Jersey Numbers (@nfl_jersey_num) March 29, 2024

Free agent signing Ray-Ray McCloud will wear no. 14, last worn by Damiere Byrd.

Atlanta Falcons WR Ray-Ray McCloud (@RMIII_34) is wearing number 14. Last worn by Damiere Byrd. #DirtyBirds pic.twitter.com/X5W0qGcPSd

— NFL Jersey Numbers (@nfl_jersey_num) March 29, 2024

The Falcons are also set to welcome another decent-sized draft class, and there’s still a need for more talent on the defensive side of the ball. So, we got more new numbers on the way.

This article first appeared on SportsTalkATL and was syndicated with permission.

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