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Why does Travis Kelce wear number 87 for the Kansas City Chiefs?

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Travis Kelce, the tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, has opted to wear the jersey number 87 as a tribute to his brother, Jason Kelce. The reason behind this decision is the deep emotional connection between the two brothers, as Jason, who plays as a center, was born in 1987. The NFL has specific number ranges for each position, and as a tight end, Travis was allowed to choose a number from the ranges of 0-49 and 80-89. During a conversation on the sidelines following a Game , Travis shared how significant the number 87 is to his brother and how he was inspired by Jason, who started the legacy they’ve built together in the NFL . Travis said, “ You’re the only reason why I wear 87 anyways. I never told you that, man. You started the legacy. ” This revelation adds a personal touch to the already profound bond between the Kelce brothers. Travis Kelce attempted to give Taylor Swift a friendship with his number on it Jason Kelce asked if he meant his phone number or jersey number ...

Timo Werner potential shirt numbers at Tottenham

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Timo Werner is no stranger to sharp-tongued criticism. While his imminent return to the Premier League on loan at Tottenham Hotspur has unearthed some of the trickier moments during his two years in London with Chelsea, Werner has been the subject of unwanted jibes since his days as a teenage prodigy at Stuttgart. Reflecting on his rapid ascent in the Bundesliga, Werner sighed: "There is a lot of envy in football." The fleet-footed German revealed that he had been "slapped down" by "some of the fans, parts of the media, the coaching staff or a teammate". No Premier League player is free from criticism in the hyper-reactive modern age and Werner will be no different. Here's a look at the digits that may be draped across his back while he tries in vain to please all the critics. Timo Werner shirt number history Timo Werner has worn the number nine at international level / Hans-Martin Issler/GettyImages When a 17-year-old Werner made his debut for Stuttg...