"I f*cking hate that": Jason Kelce slams NFL's expanded jersey number rules after Micah Parsons rocks 1 with Packers

Philadelphia Eagles icon Jason Kelce isn't a fan of the NFL's expanded jersey numbers. The change was implemented by the league ahead of the 2021 season, allowing certain position groups to wear numbers they were previously prohibited from wearing.

For instance, linebackers who line up at the line of scrimmage are now allowed to wear Nos. 0-59 and 90-99 after initially being restricted to Nos. 40-59 and 90-99.

Micah Parsons, who was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys with the No. 12 pick in 2021, benefited from the change. The defensive end/linebacker opted to wear No. 11 during his time in Dallas. After his blockbuster trade to the Green Bay Packers, Parsons switched to No. 1, a number last donned by Curly Lambeau, a revered figure among Packers fans.

However, Kelce believes the new rules make it much more difficult to identify players.

"I like looking at a jersey and knowing without f---ing knowing the guy what position that guy played," Kelce said on "New Heights." "There was something about the number signifying the position you played."

Jason Kelce referred to Parsons with his comments, but still praised the Packers star for his performances.

"I f---ing hate that the NFL changed the rule for defensive linemen. I used to love these iconic numbers that defensive ends used to wear, linebackers used to wear. Now, I see a (defensive end) and he’s wearing No. 1 or No. 11. I shouldn’t be calling out No. 11. He’s a f---ing good player," Kelce said

Parsons also wore No. 11 during his time in college, playing for the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Jason Kelce slams NFL coaches after Leonardo DiCaprio's comments

Jason Kelce was exceedingly vocal in this week's episode of his podcast. Actor Leonardo DiCaprio joined the show and inquired whether NFL players had room for creativity or if their coaches' instructions were set in stone. The question received a strong response from Kelce.

"There are some a*sholes out there, man," Kelce said. "I've liked, in some capacity, every coach I've ever played for. There are things you like about every single one of them, and there are things that you wish were different.

"But I've been a part of the micromanaging coaches that want everything done their way, militaristic and yeah, I just don't think that that leads to much creativity. It just doesn't ever become what it the maximum potential that it could be."