Javon Bullard Switches to Number 7

0:00On April 6th, Packer spans, Javon Bullard just scooped up number 7 after Key Walker bounced to the Raiders in free agency. Walker held that digit for all four of his seasons in Green Bay, but now it's Bullard's turn as the slot defender switches from his old number 20. The move is locked in on the official Packer's roster site. Walker inked a 3-year deal worth $40.5 million with Las Vegas last month, leaving the number wide open for Bullard, who's been. Building his game since coming in as a second round pick in 2024. Bullard started at safety as a rookie, logging most snaps there, but by 2025, he shifted to nearly full-time slot corner. With the current roster setup, expecting to stay inside lining up in that role come 2026, just rocking the fresh number. He's worn number 1 in high school, 22 at Georgia, and 20 to kick off his pro career, but 7's a hot commodity now that the league. Loosen rules on single digits. Past Packers with 7 include quarterbacks Don Moshkowski and Brett Hunley, plus a couple punters.

1:03No defensive backs since the change. Bullard steps up as the first DB in Green Bay to claim it, adding some swagger to the secondary while the team gears up for next season. That's the story for today. NFL News Today, Driven by AI.