Newest Seahawks gets new numbers, Drake Thomas ditches old jersey number

TL;DR

The Seattle Seahawks have announced new jersey numbers for several players ahead of the 2026 season, including linebacker Drake Thomas, who has switched from number 42 to 32. Running back Velus Jones also changes his number from 32 to 33.

Key points

Drake Thomas switches from number 42 to 32.
Velus Jones changes his number from 32 to 33.
New players Noah Igbinoghene and Emanuel Wilson join the roster.

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SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 08: Seattle Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas (42) during the Seattle Seahawks versus the New England Patriots Super Bowl LX game on February 8, 2026, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images As the 2026 season continues its preparations, new jersey numbers have been announced for several Seattle Seahawks players. The newbies are here, including Noah Igbinoghene and Emanuel Wilson. But so are some familiar faces like Velus Jones Jr. and breakout linebacker Drake Thomas. Thomas wore 42 last year, now the only free number in the 40s. There was probably some finagling with running back Jones, who moves to 33 after wearing 32 last season. Thomas wore 32 in college at NC State. The world remains in complete pandemonium as players are no longer bound by traditional position allotments for jersey numbers. The most popular battleground has been the 20s, as there are now no more available numbers. The Seahawks won’t be adding too many numbers to the roster through the traditional draft with just four picks. Hopefully the longstanding tradition of successful undrafteds will fill out some of the remaining available numbers. The draft – and subsequently more important news – will commence in less than 100 hours.

Q&A

What jersey number did Drake Thomas wear before switching to 32?

Drake Thomas previously wore number 42 before switching to 32 for the 2026 season.

Which new players have been assigned jersey numbers for the Seahawks?

New players Noah Igbinoghene and Emanuel Wilson have been assigned jersey numbers as part of the Seahawks' roster updates.

Why are jersey numbers changing for Seahawks players this season?

Jersey numbers are changing due to the NFL's relaxed rules on number assignments, allowing players more flexibility in choosing their numbers.