New Shirt Numbers for NFL Players

May 10, 2026, 09:40
USSports

Introduction

Some NFL players have new numbers on their shirts. They chose these numbers for different reasons.

Main Body

Antonio Williams plays for the Washington Commanders. He now wears number 14. He wanted number 0, but another player has it. Some people think he likes a famous player. Antonio says no. He wore number 14 when he was a child. Quinshon Judkins plays for the Cleveland Browns. He changed his number from 10 to 1. A new player now wears number 10. In the past, the coach did not let new players have small numbers. Now, the rules are different. Isaiah Bond also wears a small number, 0.

Conclusion

The players have their new numbers. They are ready for the new season.

Learning

💡 The 'Change' Pattern

In this story, things move from one state to another. To reach A2, you need to describe changes using simple verbs.

1. The Action of Changing

  • Changed (Past) →\rightarrow Change (Present)
  • Example: "He changed his number from 10 to 1."

2. Wanting vs. Having This is a key A2 contrast. Someone can want something, but have something else.

Desire (Want)Reality (Have)
He wanted number 0He wears number 14

3. Then vs. Now Notice how the text compares the past to the present:

  • Past: "The coach did not let..."
  • Present: "Now, the rules are different."

Quick Tip: To talk about your own life, use: "In the past, I [verb]... but now I [verb]."