Star Jaguars edge rusher Josh Allen has legally changed his name to Joshua Hines-Allen as a tribute to the maternal side of his family, Zach Goodall of USA Today's Jaguars Wire reports.  William Raymond Communications, his agency, announced the change Tuesday.

“Legacy is forever, and I’m proud to carry that tradition on the back of my jersey, following in the footsteps of my family, who have donned the Hines-Allen last name with so much pride and joy,” Hines-Allen said in a statement.

“My last name has been changed, but I’m still that person. And I will continue to play like it, play even better.”

Hines-Allen’s legal name will be reflected on his No. 41 Jaguars jersey beginning this season.

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