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Jersey numbers in the NFL are like prized baseball cards\u2014cherished, debated, and sometimes. Sometimes they\u2019re passed on quicker than a halftime hot dog. The Dallas Cowboys, a franchise steeped in star-studded legacy, just handed No. 90 to a new owner faster than you can say \u201cHow \u2018bout them Cowboys?\u201d<\/em> And just like that, an era ended.<\/p>\n Cue the sound of a record scratch. Demarcus Lawrence\u2019s farewell message hit social media like a Troy Aikman spiral\u2014raw, heartfelt, and loaded with subtext. The man who anchored Dallas\u2019 defense for 11 seasons didn\u2019t just leave. He left with a mic drop, a feud, and a fresh Seahawks jersey. But the Cowboys? They didn\u2019t waste a breath.<\/p>\n The ink on Lawrence\u2019s Seattle contract hadn\u2019t even dried before the Cowboys reassigned his iconic No. 90. Newcomer Solomon Thomas, a defensive lineman with Stanford roots, now claims the digits. For a team that\u2019s seen legends like Charles Haley and DeMarcus Ware rock No. 94, retiring numbers isn\u2019t their style. Lawrence\u2019s 61.5 sacks and four Pro Bowls? Legendary, but not enough to freeze his number in time.<\/p>\n Thomas, who last wore No. 94 with the Jets, now inherits a digit synonymous with Lawrence\u2019s relentless edge rushes. The move feels like swapping out a vintage Mustang for a sleek new truck\u2014practical, but tinged with nostalgia. Thomas\u2019s r\u00e9sum\u00e9?<\/p>\n Dallas Cowboys DL Solomon Thomas (@SollyThomas90<\/a>) is wearing number 90. Last assigned to DeMarcus Lawrence. #DallasCowboys<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/kf7z9vQ4PJ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NFL Jersey Numbers (@nfl_jersey_num) March 18, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nA Number\u2019s New Home: Solomon Thomas Steps Into No. 90<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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