19 days till Patriots season opener: Every player to wear No. 19 for New England

Mike Masala

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The New England Patriots will open their 2024 campaign against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on Sunday, September 8 at 1:00 p.m. ET, which is now 19 days away.

Until the opening kickoff of the season for the Patriots, we'll be counting down each day by looking back at those who have worn each specific jersey number.

Since 1960, 10 players have worn No. 19 in New England, and with 19 days until their first game of the year, here's a look at everyone who's worn the number for the team:

QB Joe Milton III: Present

  • Selected in the sixth round of this year's draft
  • Currently competing for the third spot on the depth chart in 2024

CB Marco Wilson: 2023

  • Appeared in one game for New England in his first season with the team, recording one tackle
  • Competing for a rotational cornerback role in 2024

WR Isaiah Zuber: 2020

  • Appeared in four games for New England in one season, catching two passes for 29 yards and rushing for 21 yards on two carries

WR Malcolm Mitchell: 2016

  • Appeared in 14 games for New England in one season, catching 32 passes for 401 yards and four touchdowns
  • Won a Super Bowl with the Patriots

WR Brandon LaFell: 2014-15

  • Appeared in 27 games for New England over two seasons, catching 111 receptions for 1,468 yards and seven touchdowns
  • Won a Super Bowl with the Patriots
  • Also played for the Carolina Panthers, Cincinnati Bengals and Oakland Raiders

WR Donte' Stallworth: 2012

  • Appeared in 17 games for New England over two seasons, catching 47 passes for 760 yards and four touchdowns
  • Also played for the New Orleans Saints, Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles and Washington

WR Brandon Tate: 2009-10

  • Appeared in 18 games for New England over two seasons, returning 45 kicks for 1,163 yards and two touchdowns and catching 24 passes for 432 yards and three touchdowns
  • Also played for the Cincinnati Bengals, Buffalo Bills and New Orleans Saints

WR Kelvin Kight: 2006

  • Appeared in four games for New England, catching one pass for nine yards
  • Also played for the Green Bay Packers

QB Damon Huard: 2002-03

  • Appeared in four games for New England over three seasons
  • Won two Super Bowls with the Patriots
  • Also played for the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins

P Tom Tupa: 1996-98

  • Appeared in 48 games for New England over three seasons, averaging 44.7 yards per punt
  • Also played for the Phoenix Cardinals, New York Jets (made All-Pro and a Pro Bowl), Cleveland Browns, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (won a Super Bowl), Indianapolis Colts and Washington

QB Mike Kerrigan: 1983-84

  • Appeared in two games for New England over two seasons, completing 46.7% of his passes for 85 yards and an interception

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Mike Masala

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Mike Masala previously served as the Managing Editor of USA TODAY's Dolphins Wire as well as a contributing writer at Patriots Wire. A lifelong New England resident, he is the self-proclaimed captain and lone member of the Laurence Maroney Fan Club. Follow on Twitter/X: @Mike_Masala