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Browns announce Shedeur Sanders will wear No. 12 instead of signature No. 2 to start pro career

Shedeur Sanders missed out on his signature jersey number and will wear No. 12 to start his professional career with the Cleveland Browns this fall.

On Tuesday, the Browns released a list of numbers to be worn by their newcomers, revealing that the former University of Colorado signal-caller will not be wearing his usual No. 2.

While Sanders has worn the deuce his whole career, No. 2 landed with ninth-year wide receiver DeAndre Carter, who arrived in Cleveland this year after a one-year stint on the Chicago Bears practice squad. Carter, whose seniority likely factored in his number selection, has also worn Nos.