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Timmy Jernigan wants to be 'bigger person' in Sapp number flap (Shutdown Corner)

BALTIMORE, MD - NOVEMBER 22: Defensive end Timmy Jernigan #97 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts after a …

BALTIMORE, MD - NOVEMBER 22: Defensive end Timmy Jernigan #97 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts after a …

Timmy Jernigan is sticking with No. 97. And we can't say we blame him one bit.

The third-year Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle told reporters a couple of weeks ago that with Chris Canty no longer with the Ravens, he would be changing his jersey number to Canty's old number, 99, to honor his childhood football idol, Warren Sapp.