Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Cowboys star LB lucks out by striking out on No. 0

By Clark Dalton | Last updated 3/29/23

After the NFL reinstated the No. 0, which had been shelved since 1973, star Cowboys LB Micah Parsons lucked out when he attempted to claim the number but didn't acquire it.

According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, on Tuesday owners approved a proposal that allows players to wear the number, except offensive and defensive linemen. Consequently, Parsons wanted to be the first Cowboy to wear it, announcing he would make the switch on Twitter.

However, safety Jayron Kearse beat him to the punch. Per SI.com's Mike Fisher, Kearse called Cowboys headquarters and officially changed from No. 27 to No. 0 — and he let his Pro Bowl teammate know it.

Too late lol
— Jayron Kearse (@Jayronkearse8) March 28, 2023

Although Parsons missed out on being the first Dallas player to wear the digit after its 50-year hiatus, he might feel lucky since there's a catch: a substantial sum.

Per NFL merchandise rules, when a player changes his number, he must purchase the remaining inventory of his original jerseys. As a result, the price for high-profile players like Parsons, who was second in jersey sales last season, is higher.

According to Fisher, Parsons' payment could've been $1 million, too much change for a number with no actual mathematical value.

Additionally, the 23-year-old LB already stands out. In his first two seasons, No. 11 made two Pro Bowls, earned two First-Team All-Pro nods and won 2021 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.

So, perhaps, he has already found his magic number and shouldn't change it.

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