The biggest question has been resolved. The trade that sent defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals gives rise to another question.<\/p>\n
Lawrence has worn No. 97 during his time with the Giants. Shemar Stewart currently wears that number in Cincinnati. <\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s been questions,\u201d Lawrence said Monday morning during his introductory press conference. \u201cThere have been questions. I want to get it. I know Stewart, he had it last year or has it right now, but I\u2019m going to speak to him and see what he wants to do.\u201d<\/p>\n
We\u2019ll see where it goes. It wouldn\u2019t be the first time a player paid for another number. It happens \u2014 even though the team owns the number and can do with the number whatever it wants.<\/p>\n
In 2005, Washington running back Clinton Portis bought No. 26 from safety Ifeanyi Ohalete for $40,000<\/a>. Portis paid $20,000 and stiffed Ohalete for the rest, after he was cut. <\/p>\n