Downs changes uniform number to pay tribute to former Bama teammate
Caleb Downs, a rookie safety for the Dallas Cowboys, has changed his uniform number to honor his former Alabama teammate Malachi Moore. Downs previously wore No. 18 but decided to adopt No. 13, which Moore wore during their time together. This change also reflects advice from his brother Josh, who plays for the Indianapolis Colts, regarding the significance of the number 18.
- ▪Caleb Downs played for Alabama before transferring to Ohio State.
- ▪He changed his uniform number to No. 13 to pay tribute to Malachi Moore.
- ▪His brother Josh advised him against wearing No. 18, associated with Peyton Manning.
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