Jason Simmons of the Houston Texans, though, is a better person than I am. He's worn #30 for the Texans for as long as the Texans have existed. The team brought in Ahman Green from Green Bay, though, and Green's always worn #30. Simmons was in line for a payday, but instead, in return for the #30, is having Ahman Green make the down payment on a home for a disadvantaged single parent. Jason Simmons is a sweet, sweet man.

The best "jersey number for sale" story of all-time involves Clinton Portis and the #26. When Portis was traded to Washington, 26 was worn by Ifeanyi Ohalete. They worked out a $30,000 payment, signed a contract and everything. Then Ohalete was cut, and Portis refused to pay. Ohalete kept nagging him about it, Portis suggested they settle things with a boxing match, and Ohalete sued him. He did eventually get his money.

Texans' Green to make down payment on home for No. 30 jersey [ESPN]

Well, Green just plead out with prosecutors, and he'll do some community service, mostly picking up trash and trying not to punch anyone. But now that he has admitted at least some guilt, the NFL can punish him, perhaps even suspending him for a couple of games to start the season. This is as good a time as any to remind that Green went to Nebraska, by the way.

Green Could Play After Deal [Watertown Daily Times]
EARLIER: Green Pleads Not Guilty [JS Online]