Evans & Purdy Jersey Number Clash: Who Blinks First?

0:00It's March 9th. Here's your NFL news in two minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. The San Francisco 49ers just signed wide receiver Mike Evans from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a new contract. But right away, there's a snag with Jersey numbers. Both Evans and quarterback Brock Perty were number 13, so one of them will have to change. Evans has rocked number 13. His whole pro career and even back in college at Texas A&M. Meanwhile, Perty picked it to honor Dan Moreno, A. He wrote to him and his dad. Fans and analysts are buzzing about who switches. Evans is a future hall of famer, with tons of respect, but no one expects Perty to give up his number just yet. Quarterbacks rarely hand those over. Most folks think Evans will go for a fresh number instead of buying out Perty. Dropping a digit from 13 makes sense, like number 1 or number 3. Number 1 belongs to Rookie Rookie Pier saw right now, so that might cost Evans and Cash.

1:01Number 3 could be free since his last wear is a free agent. Odds are, Evans ends up with number 3. This DNA story comes to you, thanks to our sponsor. When you need a moment alone, just lay back and listen. S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com.