New Orleans Saints rookie cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry will change his jersey number from 34 to 14, as confirmed by veteran safety Tyrann Mathieu. McKinstry, a second-round draft pick from Alabama, is expected to make an impact in the 2024 season opener against the Carolina Panthers. Meanwhile, several NFL players have made notable jersey number changes, including Laviska Shenault, who will now wear number 1 for the Seattle Seahawks after the release of Dee Eskridge. Additionally, BYU cornerbacks Marque Collins and Mory Bamba have also swapped jersey numbers following the retirement of Ben Bywater. Collins took number 2, while Bamba now wears number 4. The significance of jersey numbers often lies more in aesthetics and player identity than practical implications on the field.