New on SI: Tom Brady: New NFL Jersey Number Rule Will 'Make For A Lot Of Bad Football'

Brady said "good luck" trying to block the right people with the league loosening restrictions on jersey numbers.

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NFL approved a rule change that allows players to wear single-digit numbers, Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady believes that change will be tough for offensive linemen protecting quarterbacks.

Brady posted a photo to his Instagram story saying, "Good luck trying to block the right people now, going to make for a lot of bad football."

Under the new guidelines, which were proposed by the Chiefs, running backs, tight ends and wide receivers to wear jersey numbers from one to 49 as well as 80 to 89. Defensive lineman can wear numbers from 50-79 and 90-99.

Linebackers are also permitted to wear numbers from one to 59 and 90 to 99. Defensive backs can wear numbers from one to 49. 

The league's rule change stemmed from the Chiefs having a shortage of numbers in the 20 to 49 range during the 2020 season due to several jersey numbers retired in the franchise. Like the Chiefs, other teams could face similar issues in the seasons to come.