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ICYMI: Chris Long Talks Jersey Number On Twitter

Robert Alvarez
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Mar 22, 2016 at 9:52 pm ET · 1 min read · 1.4k views
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1 min read 2016 Free Agency

Newly signed New England Patriots defensive end Chris Long brought not only depth to the defense, but his funny, and sometimes heavy usage of social media along with him. This past Sunday, Long took to his Twitter to take time responding to fans who were curious what his new jersey number would be, his previous one with the St. Louis Rams was 91, currently owned by Jamie Collins.

https://twitter.com/JOEL9ONE/status/711769302517608448

https://twitter.com/JOEL9ONE/status/711771194941435904

https://twitter.com/JOEL9ONE/status/711776080860938240

It remains unknown what number he chose but it appears he made a final decision.

https://twitter.com/JOEL9ONE/status/711772943093735424

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