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Terrion Arnold reveals heartwarming reason behind jersey switch
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Jersey number changes are very common in the NFL today, with players constantly changing their number as soon as the one they want becomes open, but Terrion Arnold's case is different. Arnold is one of eight Lions to change their jersey number this offseason, alongside the likes of star running back Jahmyr Gibbs and wide receiver Jameson Williams. Jameson Williams changed to his college number, and Jahmyr Gibbs changed because he "hated 26", but there was no immediate link to Terrion Arnold and number six. That was until a preview clip surfaced from Arnold as a guest on New Wave Pod, a podcast hosted by Alabama stars Ryan Williams and Jaylen Mbakwe. The episode has not been released yet, but a clip explaining Arnold's jersey number change was uploaded to X on Tuesday. "We all know what happened to my friend Khyree," said the 22-year-old Arnold. "It's that extra motivation when you look down, and I got on that six, my brother living through me." Khyree Jackson was a teammate of Arnold's at Alabama and tragica

This article first appeared on Side Lion Report and was syndicated with permission.

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