Who wore number 9 in NFL

Number 9 is eligible for receiving the ball or passing. Only the offensive players could get this number till 2022, when the defensive players could get it. The eligibility of defenders wearing 9 in the league is unknown, but it could be unexpected for the opponents when the defensive back advanced the ball.

Two teams retired number 9 in honor of the most valuable performers. Sonny Jurgensen is a Hall of Famer after retiring from Washington Commanders, where he played from 1964 to 1974. The team retired it in 2022. Tennessee Titans retired number 9, which belonged to Steve McNair during his presence in 1995-2005. The event happened in 2019. The player isn’t inducted into the Hall of Fame yet.

If we look at the approximate value rating, we’ll see the quarterback Drewe Brees who played professionally from 2001 to 2020. The performer played in two teams -the San Diego Chargers and the New Orleans Saints. His performance has beaten all possible records: 298 yards and 2 TDs per game in Saints. The player scored 571 TDs in total. That’s the second position in the list of players with the most passing touchdowns in NFL history. He lost only to Tom Brady, who scored 649 TDs. And now, please sit because you’ll fall when you read his AV record. Ready? Drewe Brees gained 277 AV points! The result also includes multiple nominations as Player of the Year and MVP.

Number 9 followed the quarterback Matthew Strafford in the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams. Strafford joined the Lions in 2000 and immediately became the starter. This quarterback appeared from the first minutes in all the games he played. This player collected 272 passing yards per game. As of 2024, this quarterback scored 357 passing touchdowns in the regular season. Strafford participated in the winning Super Bowl LVI in 2021. His AV is 168. The quarterback continues to prepare for the 2024 season now.

Sonny Jurgensen is the next performer on the list. We mentioned him above because he was inducted into the Hall of Fame after retirement from Washington Commanders. However, he started his professional career in Philadephia, where he demonstrated his best conditions. However, his average yardage per game was 148 yards, but on peak times, Jorgensen scored 267.6 yards (WAS, 1967). The total result in AV is 136.

Number four on the list is Steve McNair. The quarterback started his professional career with the Houston Oilers in 1995 and moved to Tennessee with them, where he played until 2005 when he was traded to the Baltimore Ravens to end his career in 2007. He demonstrated his best qualities till the retirement game. Yeah, he gained a minimum of 194 yards per game. The performer scored 174 touchdowns in 161 regular games. He led his team to the Super Bowl XXXIV in 1999, but the Titans lost it to the Saint Louis Rams. The 2003 season was his peak, as he won the MVP award. Besides, he participated in three Pro Bowls. His overall approximate value is 125.

The next player here and final in top-5 is the quarterback again – Tony Romo from the Dallas Cowboys. He played there from 2004 to 2016. However, his career in the team could be questionable because the player didn’t start in the games and couldn’t show his potential. Bill Parcells started exploiting him only in the 2006 season. The quarterback was thanked for averaging 181 yards per game and for a ticket to the Pro Bowl. Next, coaches trusted him more so Romo could develop his success.

The quarterback Kyle Allen received number 9 in Buffalo Bills but didn’t release any attempt despite 7 games where he appeared as a reserve quarterback.

The linebacker Melvin Ingram wears number 9 in the Miami Dolphins. This team isn’t the first in his career, so his achievements here are modest—only a few tackles during the season.

Christian Watson from North Dakota is a rookie receiver in the Green Bay Packers. He practised in Tampa, Florida, during his years in high school, where the receiver gained 3 rushing yards and 40 receiving yards. Christian continued to improve his performance in North Dakota State Bison. Combined with athletic tests, good results and regular touchdowns made the player the desirable target for the Green Bay Packers, who want to win the NFL title.

The Tailback Fred Chicken played for Rock Island Independents during the 1920 season. He is the first player in history who wore number 9. However, his professional career in the NFL ended in the same season after 6 games.

Bob Williams was the last quarterback who wore number 9 before the NFL created the approximate value. He played for the Chicago Cardinals in the 1951, 1952 and 1955 seasons. The reason why Bob missed the 1953 and 1954 seasons is still being determined.