Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold is making a heartfelt change ahead of the 2025 season—he’s switching his jersey number to honor a fallen friend. After wearing No. 0 as a rookie, Arnold will now don No. 6 in tribute to his former Alabama teammate Khyree Jackson, who tragically died in a car accident last summer.
Arnold opened up about the decision on the “New Wave” podcast, saying the number change is a personal way to keep Khyree’s spirit alive on the field. “When you look down and you say, ‘Dang, man, I got on that 6 and my brother living through me at the same time,’ that’s special,” Arnold said.
Jackson wore No. 6 during his time at Alabama before transferring to Oregon. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings but passed away just weeks before he could begin his NFL journey. Arnold and Jackson were more than teammates—they were brothers in the game, and this tribute speaks volumes about the bond they shared.
With Arnold moving to No. 6, fellow Alabama alum Jahmyr Gibbs will now wear No. 0 for the Lions. The number swap is more than just a style choice—it’s a reminder that for these athletes, football is family, and every number tells a story.
Lions CB Arnold Pays Tribute to Late Teammate With Symbolic Number Switch
