Cleveland Browns Jersey Number History: Cleveland Browns Retired Numbers and Who Wears What
Posted by JerseyZenith on Oct 25th 2026
- Five Browns numbers are retired: 14, 32, 45, 46 and 76.
- Ozzie Newsome's No. 82 is not retired and has been reassigned six times since 1990.
- Shedeur Sanders wears 2, Deshaun Watson 4 and Jerry Jeudy 3 on the October 2026 ESPN roster.
- Quarterback jerseys are the most searched Browns jerseys, at about 720 searches a month.
This guide covers Cleveland's retired numbers and the numbers fans buy in 2026. It does not cover the NFL's position rules, which have their own guide.
Browns retired numbers
| Number | Honoree | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Otto Graham | Quarterback | Greatest quarterback in franchise history |
| 32 | Jim Brown | Running back | Often called the greatest running back in NFL history |
| 45 | Ernie Davis | Position not confirmed | Honored by the team |
| 46 | Don Fleming | Position not confirmed | Honored by the team |
| 76 | Lou Groza | Offensive tackle and kicker | Hall of Famer |
Retirement years are not printed here because we could not confirm them from a team page. The list itself comes from a 2026 report and ESPN Cleveland.
Who wears what in 2026
| Player | Number | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Shedeur Sanders | 2 | Quarterback |
| Jerry Jeudy | 3 | Wide receiver |
| Deshaun Watson | 4 | Quarterback |
| Dillon Gabriel | 6 | Quarterback |
| Jared Verse | 8 | Defensive end |
| Quinshon Judkins | 10 | Running back |
| Denzel Boston | 12 | Wide receiver |
| Denzel Ward | 21 | Cornerback |
| Harold Fannin Jr. | 44 | Tight end |
| Carson Schwesinger | 49 | Linebacker |
Rosters change during the season, so confirm a player is still on the team before you order a name and number. Our custom NFL jerseys page lets you pick any name and number.
Famous numbers in Browns history
Number 32 is Jim Brown's, and it is retired, so no current player can wear it. Otto Graham's 14 belongs to the first great Browns teams. Lou Groza's 76 honors a tackle who also kicked. Ozzie Newsome's 82 is a famous number that is not retired; since Newsome stopped playing in 1990 it has been given to six players, and Newsome has said he is not hung up on it.
Fans also search for Baker Mayfield and Johnny Manziel jerseys. Those are old numbers on past players, so check the year and style before you buy. See legends jerseys for retired-player styles.
Jim Brown's 32 and what fans buy
Jim Brown is the name behind the most searched legend jersey: fans type "Jim Brown Browns jersey" and "Cleveland Browns jersey 32" more than any other retired star. Because 32 is retired, a player can't wear it now, so a No. 32 jersey is a tribute to Brown rather than a current-roster style. Quarterback jerseys are the other big search, at about 720 searches a month for "Cleveland Browns QB jersey," so many buyers choose Sanders (2), Watson (4) or Gabriel (6) instead.
If you want a number with no player attached, order it on the custom NFL jerseys page and choose your own name.
Numbers that changed hands
Several current numbers have a history. Shedeur Sanders wears No. 2, a number fans searched for when he changed his number back. Quinshon Judkins wears 10 on ESPN's roster. A number tells you the era, not the player, so always match the number to a name.
Can you buy any number?
Yes, as a custom jersey. Choose any name and number on the custom NFL jerseys page, but you cannot buy a retired number as a current player's jersey. The NFL assigns number ranges by position, which affects which numbers a player can get. Our NFL jersey number rules guide covers those ranges. Start at the NFL jerseys collection for team styles. Nike prints the numbers on every style we list, in Game, Limited and Elite tiers.
Related searches
Related searches include “shedeur sanders changes cleveland browns jersey number back to 2”, “cleveland browns jersey number history 2”. The sections above answer them for the Cleveland Browns.
Browns numbers FAQ
Which numbers have the Browns retired?
14 (Otto Graham), 32 (Jim Brown), 45 (Ernie Davis), 46 (Don Fleming) and 76 (Lou Groza).
Is Ozzie Newsome's 82 retired?
No. It has been reassigned six times since he retired in 1990.
What number does Shedeur Sanders wear?
No. 2 on the ESPN roster of October 25, 2026.
What number does Deshaun Watson wear?
No. 4.
Can I buy a Browns jersey with a retired number?
As a legends or custom style, yes. No current player wears a retired number.