Keenan Allen is kicking off his fourteenth NFL season wearing No. 10 for the Colts, and it’s a big shift because Laquon Treadwell outright refused to surrender his No. 13. This isn’t just a number switch, it’s a full-on personal battle for a jersey digit.
The Number Standoff: Treadwell’s “Prayers” and Allen’s History
Treadwell told reporters on Wednesday that his decision wasn’t just some casual move. He said, “I told him, ‘I respect the game. I know what you did in the number.’ Me and my family, we did a lot of praying about it as well. So, he was cool with me keeping the number.” Players often develop a serious personal attachment to their jersey number, making it a huge part of their identity. For Allen, this is a monumental change. He has worn No. 13 for 13 full NFL seasons, suiting up with both the Chargers and the Bears, and this upcoming season will mark the very first time he’s sported a different number.
The Irony of No. 13: Zero Catches, Zero Targets
What makes Treadwell’s deep attachment to No. 13 so wild is his own history with it. Before landing on 13 last year, he had worn No. 11, 80, 82, 18, 17, and 7 from 2016 through 2024. Even more surprising? In the 10 games he appeared in while wearing No. 13 last season, he recorded exactly *zero* catches on *zero* targets. Odell Beckham Jr. got lucky, managing to get his old number back when he returned to New York. For Allen, though, it was a clear “better luck next time” situation.
As the regular season gets rolling, all eyes will be on how Allen performs in his new No. 10 after more than a decade in his old number. And honestly, we’ve got to watch Treadwell too. Will his deeply personal connection to a number he “prayed about” finally translate into some actual on-field production this year?
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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