Puka Nacua Changes Jersey Number from 17 to 12

Key Points:

• Puka Nacua is changing his number from 17 to 12 with the Los Angeles Rams.
• Number 12 holds family significance for Nacua.
• The arrival of Davante Adams influenced the number change.

The Los Angeles Rams have announced that wide receiver Puka Nacua will change his number from 17 to 12 due to the arrival of new teammate Davante Adams. This change will take place in the 2025 season.

This was reported by AP and NY Times. Nacua wore number 17 during his first two seasons with the team, including a record-breaking debut season. Now he is returning to the number he wore in high school and college, as well as the number worn by his brothers.

Nacua noted that number 12 is for him "a part of the armor" that represents his family, who have always supported him. The arrival of Adams, who previously wore number 17 on all his teams, also influenced this decision. Adams signed a two-year contract with the Rams worth up to $46 million.

In two seasons, Nacua has become one of the most productive receivers in NFL history, with 184 receptions and 2,476 yards. He expects that with the departure of star teammate Cooper Kupp, who is likely to be traded or released, his role on the team will increase.

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