New Players Get Shirt Numbers

May 9, 2026, 19:43
USSports

Introduction

The Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts gave numbers to their new players.

Main Body

The Denver Broncos gave numbers to seven new players. Tyler Onyedim is 98 and Jonah Coleman is 20. These numbers can change later. Red Murdock was the last player in the draft. Some players have numbers from old, famous players. Kage Casey is number 78. Justin Joly is number 80. These players liked the old numbers. The Indianapolis Colts also gave numbers to new players. CJ Allen wanted number 3, but another player had it. So, CJ Allen is number 53. A.J. Haulcy is number 25 because he likes that number.

Conclusion

The new players now have numbers for their first training days.

Learning

💡 The 'Ownership' Connection

In this story, we see how to connect a person to a thing (like a number) using the word 'is' or 'has'.

Pattern 1: The Identity Link (is) When a number becomes the player's name/ID, use is.

  • Tyler Onyedim → is 98
  • Jonah Coleman → is 20

Pattern 2: The Possession Link (have/has) When the player 'owns' the number in their kit, use have or has.

  • Some players → have numbers
  • Another player → had it (past time)

Quick Guide: Person + is + Number = This is their ID. Person + has + Number = They possess this number.

Word Spotlight: 'Because' Use this word to give a reason.

  • Example: A.J. Haulcy is number 25 because he likes that number.
  • Logic: [Fact] →\rightarrow because →\rightarrow [Reason]

Vocabulary Learning

player (n.)
A person who plays a sport or game.
Example:The player scored a goal in the match.
number (n.)
A symbol or word that represents a quantity.
Example:She wrote the number 5 on the board.
new (adj.)
Not old; recently made or introduced.
Example:He bought a new car.
old (adj.)
Having lived for a long time; not new.
Example:She likes old books.
first (adj.)
Coming before all others in time or order.
Example:This is my first time visiting.