Rams' Puka Nacua Explains Jersey Number Switch: No Adams Connection

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua recently changed his jersey number from 17 to 12. In a short video clip circulating on social media, Nacua explained that the change was not related to the arrival of star player Davante Adams, but rather due to the financial implications of changing numbers during his rookie season. "It was something that...they make you...file out some paperwork...before switching over your jersey number, and it was going to cost me a pretty hefty amount my rookie year," Nacua stated in the video. The video, shared by Sports Illustrated, highlights the often-overlooked logistical and financial aspects of professional sports. The incident provides a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes complexities of NFL team management and player transitions.