Days after the СÀ¶ÊÓƵapproved the proposal on changes to jersey numbers, Patrick Peterson has decided to don his old number from his days as a collegiate star.
According to the , Peterson announced Sunday on his "All Things Covered" podcast that he will wear No. 7, the same number he wore during his days at LSU.
The No. 7 was worn previously by 2020 seventh-round pick quarterback Nate Stanley.
As a result of the number change, Peterson will donate new shoulder pads to the football program at Menomonie High School in Wisconsin, Stanley's alma mater. The second-year QB will now wear No. 14.
Peterson, 30, signed a one-year, $10 million deal with Minnesota in March.
