{
  "id": 4965687,
  "title": "Giants receivers pick numbers that bring back good memories",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/giants-receivers-pick-numbers-that-bring-back-good-memories",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-01T23:33:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/giants-receivers-pick-numbers-bring-233342160.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The New York Giants have been experiencing a nostalgic trend among their receivers, with some opting to wear numbers that hold personal significance. This trend started when Jalin Hyatt voluntarily gave up his No. 13 in favor of Odell Beckham Jr.'s number. Rookie Malachi Fields further echoed this sentiment by forgoing his initial choice of No. 0, which he had worn during the preseason, and donning No. 88 instead. This move immediately reminded Giants fans of Hakeem Nicks, a former Giants receiver who wore the number during his five-year tenure with the team from 2009 to 2013. Nicks was part of the Super Bowl XLVI championship squad, recording 10 receptions for 109 yards in their victory over the New England Patriots. Another number resurfacing in the Giants' ranks is No. 81, chosen by Hyatt after relinquishing No. 13. This number was previously worn by Amani Toomer, a key contributor to the Super Bowl XLI-winning team from 1996 to 2008. Toomer was responsible for six receptions for 84 yards in the Giants' triumph over the Patriots. Historically, receivers in the NFL often donned numbers between 80 and 89 until 2004, when 10 through 19 were reintroduced, as well as single-digit numbers.",
  "summary": "Jalin Hyatt's decision, voluntary or otherwise, to surrender No. 13 to Odell Beckham Jr. wasn't the only back-to-the-future move when it comes to Giants receiver numbers.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}