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Jabrill Peppers changes number from 27 to 22

Browns rookie Jabrill Peppers is changing his number after originally selecting No. 27.

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Cleveland Browns rookie Jabrill Peppers has changed his jersey number from No. 27 to No. 22, according to the team’s website.

Peppers also confirmed as much on Twitter, highlighting the switch and lamenting to fans who may have already purchased his jersey with the former number.

But that doesn’t do fans any good who’ve already shelled out the cash for a number he will never once wear on a playing field.

To make amends, the team announced on Twitter it will refund consumers who have purchased the No. 27 jersey from its FirstEnergy Stadium Pro Shop within the last 30 days. Exchanges for Peppers’ new jersey number is also an option.

The team also responded to one fan saying they will remake jerseys even after the 30 day limit, so long as proof of purchase, from their Pro Shop, is provided.

Former Browns defensive back and Ohio native Tyvis Powell wore No. 22 before he was unceremoniously waived from the team last Friday. Powell was released hours before throwing out the first pitch at the Cleveland Indians home game on Friday night.

Peppers, the 2016 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, wore No. 5 at the University of Michigan.