# Why Cowboys Players Can't Always Wear the Number They Want | Michael Irvin Explains

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Podcast: [DLLS Dallas Cowboys Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dlls-dallas-cowboys-podcast-7398516)
Published: 2026-06-08T13:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Michael Irvin breaks down one of the most overlooked aspects of NFL locker rooms: jersey numbers. On the DLLS Cowboys Podcast, Irvin explains why players become attached to certain numbers throughout their careers and how difficult it can be when they arrive in the NFL and discover their preferred number is already taken. Using Caleb Downs as an example, Irvin discusses the significance of wearing the same number throughout high school and college before being forced to make a change at the professional level. He also shares insight into the culture, traditions, and unwritten rules surrounding jersey numbers in the NFL. How important are jersey numbers to players? Michael Irvin gives Cowboys fans a unique perspective on a topic many fans never think about. #DallasCowboys #Cowboys #MichaelIrvin #CalebDowns #NFL #CowboysNation #NFLDraft #DallasCowboysNews #CowboysPodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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