The jersey for one of the Jacksonville Jaguars star gamers will look just a little totally different this fall.
Pass rusher Josh Allen will now be referred to as Josh Hines-Allen. The crew mentioned the name change was made in “tribute to Joshua’s maternal side of the family and the other relatives who have worn ‘Hines’ and ‘Hines-Allen’ on their jerseys.”
Hines-Allen was generally confused together with his former namesake, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen. The Bills sign caller won’t be making any alterations to his name.
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Josh Hines-Allen, #41 of the Jacksonville Jaguars, runs out of the tunnel prior to an NFL soccer recreation in opposition to the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on Nov. 26, 2023 in Houston. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
The Jaguars edge rusher’s sister, WNBA participant Myisha, has used the Hines-Allen surname for years.
His different sisters, Kyra and LaTorri, each performed faculty basketball and in addition used the Hines-Allen final name.
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“Legacy is forever, and I’m proud to carry that tradition on the back of my jersey, following in the footsteps of my family, who have donned the Hines-Allen last name with so much pride and joy,” the 27-year-old mentioned in a social media video. “My last name has been changed, but I’m still that person. And I will continue to play like it, play even better.”
Josh Hines-Allen, #41 of the Jacksonville Jaguars, celebrates after defeating the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on Nov. 26, 2023 in Houston. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
The NFL star credit his uncle Gregory Hines for serving to elevate him. Gregory was drafted by the Golden State Warriors in 1983 following a standout profession at Hampton University. Hines-Allen’s different uncle, Keith Hines, performed basketball at Montclair State.
The Jaguars mentioned followers may have the alternative to obtain a jersey with “Hines-Allen” on the again throughout a merchandise change occasion in September.
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Josh Hines-Allen, #41, returns a fumble for a landing in the second half of an NFL soccer recreation in opposition to the Tennessee Titans on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Hines-Allen is coming off a powerful season. He recorded a career-high 17.5 sacks in 2023, which additionally marked the most sacks in franchise historical past.
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He was the No. 7 total choice in the 2019 NFL Draft. The Jaguars rewarded Hines-Allen in April with a five-year contract extension.
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