NFL positional jersey numbering policy

[Tunescribe]

Does anyone know what the league's policy is for issuing jersey numbers by position? It just seems odd to see wide receivers (Chad Jackson) wearing numbers in the teens. Apparently this isn't just a training camp thing made necessary by all the extra bodies. I like knowing what position a guy is supposed to be playing by his jersey number; this comes in handy especially while watching other teams.

The way it's supposed to be as I understand it (traditionally):

1-19: quarterbacks, kickers and punters

20-49: halfbacks, fullbacks, cornerbacks, safeties

50-59: linebackers and centers

60-69: guards, linebackers

70-79: offensive and defensive tackles

80-89: tight ends, wide receivers, defensive ends

90-99: defensive linemen, sometimes linebackers

 

[Michigan Dave]

Does anyone know what the league's policy is for issuing jersey numbers by position? It just seems odd to see wide receivers (Chad Jackson) wearing numbers in the teens. Apparently this isn't just a training camp thing made necessary by all the extra bodies. I like knowing what position a guy is supposed to be playing by his jersey number; this comes in handy especially while watching other teams.

The way it's supposed to be as I understand it (traditionally):

1-19: quarterbacks, kickers and punters

20-49: halfbacks, fullbacks, cornerbacks, safeties

50-59: linebackers and centers

60-69: guards, linebackers

70-79: offensive and defensive tackles

80-89: tight ends, wide receivers, defensive ends

90-99: defensive linemen, sometimes linebackers

They just changed the position requirements 2 years ago so that receivers could wear 10-19.