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Carson Wentz will use a number other than 11 with the Colts. Receiver Michael Pittman Jr. used the number as a rookie in 2020 and does not plan to give up in 2021, no matter what the team’s new quarterback offers.
Colts coach Frank Reich is not surprised or concerned by Pittman’s refusal to hand over the number to Wentz as soon as the team’s exchange for the quarterback becomes official next month.
“No, I was not at all surprised,” said Reich, through Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan. “I would have been shocked (if Pittman had revealed his number). Players don’t like to give up on numbers easily. I think Michael looks good in that number and he played well in that number. I’m excited that he’s keeping that number. “
Pittman, a second-round pick, made 40 receptions for 503 yards and a touchdown last season.
Wentz, who used number 11 in North Dakota and for five seasons in Philadelphia, has not announced what number he will use with the Colts.