Long asked Jones for blessing to wear No. 95 with Patriots

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Chris Long has gotten a head start on one of the many processes that come along with joining a new team: jersey number selection. 

The new Patriots defensive end, who signed with the team last week, has worn No. 91 over the course of his last four seasons in St. Louis. However, that number is currently in use by Patriots linebacker Jamie Collins. That means it's time for Long to seek out some new digits. 

One of the numbers eligible for someone who plays Long's position is No. 95, which was worn by Chandler Jones since 2012. Now that Jones has been dealt to the Cardinals, however, it's up for grabs. 

Long, who has gone back and forth with fans on Twitter on the number he should choose, said that he asked Jones if it would be all right for him to take Jones' old number. Even though Long has spent more years in the league, and even though Jones is in Arizona, he still felt as though he should ask for permission. 

 

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Long could also potentially seek out his dad's old number. Hall of Fame defensive lineman Howie Long wore No. 75 during his 13-year career with the Raiders in the 1980s and 1990s. That number was most recently worn in New England by Vince Wilfork, and Long showed some hesitancy in making that his choice. 

 

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