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Suddenly, there's confusion about Jadeveon Clowney's Cowboys jersey number

The Dallas Cowboys signed defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, but it remains unclear what jersey number he will wear.
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Carolina Panthers linebacker Jadeveon Clowney before the game at Bank of America Stadium.
Carolina Panthers linebacker Jadeveon Clowney before the game at Bank of America Stadium. | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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The Dallas Cowboys officially signed three-time Pro Bowler Jadeveon Clowney on Monday to add to the pass rush, but it remains unclear what jersey number he will be wearing ahead of his potential team debut in Week 3 against the Chicago Bears.

Clowney spent last season with the Carolina Panthers and wore No. 7, but that is already taken by Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs.

It appeared that Clowney would be wearing No. 96, something that seemed confirmed based on the team's online roster once he was officially added.

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However, according to Jon Machota of The Athletic, Dallas' latest depth chart shows that Clowney has a different jersey number instead.

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Carolina Panthers linebacker Jadeveon Clowney during the second half against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium. | Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Machota reported on X that the depth chart shows Clowney designated with the No. 42.

It's possible this could be an entry error, or Clowney decided to change it after selecting No. 96. Either way, it would be a new addition to the different numbers he's worn in his career, which have included No. 90, No. 99, No. 24, and the aforementioned No. 7.

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No other player on the Dallas roster wears No. 42, so it's certainly a possibility he could wear those digits this season.

Time will tell which number Clowney ends up donning, though fans won't have to wait long to see. The Cowboys and Bears will kick off from Soldier Field on Sunday at 3:25 p.m. CT.

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Carolina Panthers linebacker Jadeveon Clowney during the second half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium. | Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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Zach Dimmitt was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas and received his Bachelor’s Degree in journalism at the University of Texas at Austin in 2022. He currently is an editor and contributor across several ON SI team sites, including Deputy Editor for Texas Longhorns On SI and Texas A&M Aggies On SI, and contributes to the On SI channels for the Oregon Ducks, Baltimore Ravens and Tennessee Titans. Zach started with SI’s Fan Nation network in 2021, providing extensive coverage of the NFL and NBA along with college football and basketball. During his career, Dimmitt has published thousands of stories and reached millions of people across multiple fan bases. You can follow him on X at @ZachDimmitt7.

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