March 19, 2026, 5:09 p.m. CT
There’s a new look for several Houston Texans when they take the field in 2026.
According to a recent post from NFL jersey numbers, seven Texans players have changed their jersey numbers ahead of the upcoming season. Several, like wide receiver Tank Dell switching from No. 3 to No. 1, were expected and even hinted at earlier this offseason.
Others, like two players switching jersey numbers because of the availability, were not expected.
Defensive back Kamari Lassiter is transitioning back to his college roots, going from No. 4 to No. 3, with Dell’s move to No. 1. As for running back Woody Marks, he’ll wear No. 4 once more since Lassiter is leaving it open. Tight end Cade Stover also plans on moving back to No. 8, which was worn by both John Metchie III and C.J. Gardner-Johnson last season, two players who were not on the active roster by the end of the season.
Newcomers like safety Reed Blankenship and running back David Montgomery also had to switch numbers from their previous stops. Montgomery, who donned No. 5 with the Detroit Lions, had to move back to his former jersey No. 32 since Jalen Pitre already wears No. 5. As for Blankenship, with Montgomery wearing No. 32, he’ll transition to No. 6.
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Defensive backs Ja’Marcus Ingram and Brandon Codrington switched from No. 42 and No. 29 to No. 20 and No. 30, respectively.
The Texans will have seven draft picks in the upcoming draft later next month.