Falcons LB Arnold Ebiketie has a new jersey number

The Atlanta Falcons used the 2023 offseason to upgrade their defensive line, but the biggest benefactor of these additions could end up being second-year linebacker Arnold Ebiketie.

The former second-round pick racked up 28 pressures and 2.5 sacks as a rookie. As the Falcons head into Sunday’s season opener, it appears Ebiketie has changed his jersey number.

After wearing the No. 47 in Year 1, Ebiketie is now listed as No. 17 (his former college number) on the team’s website. He previously wore the No. 17 at both Penn State and Temple.

Fans in Atlanta will get to see Ebiketie debut his new/old number against the Panthers on Sunday. Check out the Falcons’ updated roster arranged by jersey number and their latest depth chart heading into Week 1.