Von Miller gives Hunter Luepke "chicken for life" in exchange for No. 40
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Key Points:
- Cowboys linebacker Von Miller and fullback Hunter Luepke negotiated over the No. 40 jersey number, which both wore during training camp, but NFL rules prevent duplicate numbers in the regular season.
- Miller ultimately gave up No. 40 in exchange for a stake in Luepke's chicken business, Greener Pastures Chicken, making Luepke a part owner.
- Miller will switch to a different jersey number he previously wore in high school, college, and his NFL career with the Rams and Bills.
- The poultry business, based in Elgin, Texas, has other notable NFL players as investors, including Patrick Mahomes, Drew Brees, and Nick Foles.
- Miller, who studied poultry science at Texas A&M, expressed satisfaction with the partnership and the resolution of the jersey number dispute.
