# NFL news: Rams' Puka Nacua changes jersey number for Davante Adams | Fox News

## Los Angeles Rams

### Both Adams and Nacua wore No 17, but the latter is going back to his college number



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Published March 11, 2025 4:32pm EDT

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The  made a big splash before the legal free-agent tampering period began in the NFL on Monday, signing New York Jets-releasee Davante Adams to a two-year deal.

The signing was met with positive speculation heading into the 2025 season, especially with quarterback  locked in and happy with his own contract situation.

But one big question remained: Who will wear No. 17?

### DAVANTE ADAMS SIGNS 2-YEAR DEAL WITH RAMS AFTER RELEASE FROM JETS

In turn, Adams will continue to wear No. 17, which he's done since the Green Bay Packers took him in the second round of the .

Adams has been traded twice since 2022, first going to the Las Vegas Raiders, followed by his move to the Jets this past regular season. He has worn No. 17 with each of those teams as well.

Nacua announced the move on Instagram, saying he was "carrying on the Nacua legacy!"

"The #12 not only represents me on the football field, but all of my brothers and the sacrifices that my family made before me to be able to wear this jersey at this moment. I know when I put on that #12, it’s a piece of armor that’s representing my family and always protecting me."

"Whenever I looked in the stands, I knew I could find one of my family members there, whether it was one of my brothers or my mom being at every game possible. I know when I put on that number 12, it's a piece of armor as well that's representing my family that is always protecting me."

The Rams are hoping Nacua’s production doesn’t change with his number, as he’s been fantastic since the team took him in the fifth round of the 2023 Draft.

Nacua reset the rookie receiving records at the time with 1,486 yards on 105 receptions with six touchdowns over 17 games, earning his first Pro Bowl of his career.

Then, despite injury holding him back in year two (11 games played), Nacua was still able to catch 79 passes for 990 yards with three touchdowns.

Meanwhile, Adams had 1,063 yards combined between the Raiders and Jets over 14 games, hauling in 85 receptions with eight touchdowns as well.

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