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Warren Sapp doesn't want Ravens' Jernigan wearing his number

Robert Mayer / Reuters

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Timmy Jernigan has decided to change his jersey number from 97 to 99 as a tribute to Hall of Fame defensive lineman Warren Sapp.

But Sapp is not a fan.

It's unclear why the former Tampa Bay Buccaneer has a problem with Jernigan's number choice.

Best guess: Sapp is upset because Jernigan is a Florida State alumni, while he attended FSU's bitter rival, Miami.

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