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 23 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, 23 players have worn No. 23 in New England, and with 23 days until their first game of the year, here's a look at everyone who's worn the number for the team:
DB Kyle Dugger: 2021-23
- Has appeared in 61 games for New England over his first four seasons, recording 343 tackles (17 for a loss), 20 passes defensed, nine interceptions, nine quarterback hits, 2.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries
- Expected to be the team's top safety in 2024
DB Patrick Chung: 2014-19
- Appeared in 141 games for New England over 10 seasons, recording 719 tackles (20 for a loss), 54 passes defensed, 12 quarterback hits, 11 interceptions, 4.5 sacks, four fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles
- Won three Super Bowls with the Patriots
- Also played for the Philadelphia Eagles
DB Marquice Cole: 2012-13
- Appeared in 27 games for New England over two seasons, recording 32 tackles (three for a loss), five passes defensed, two interceptions and one fumble recovery
- Also played for the New York Jets
DB Leigh Bodden: 2009-11
- Appeared in 20 games for New England over two seasons, recording 73 tackles (one for a loss), 23 passes defensed, five interceptions and two fumble recoveries
- Also played for the Cleveland Browns and Detroit Lions
DB Nate Jones: 2011
- Appeared in five games for New England in one season, recording 19 tackles and a pass defensed
- Also played for the Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins and Denver Broncos
DB Jason Webster: 2008
- Appeared in three games for New England in one season, recording five tackles and a forced fumble
- Also played for the San Francisco 49ers, Atlanta Falcons and Buffalo Bills
DB Willie Andrews: 2006-07
- Appeared in 30 games for New England over two seasons, recording 23 tackles
DB Duane Starks: 2005
- Appeared in seven games for New England in one season, recording 28 tackles and five pass defensed
- Also played for the Baltimore Ravens (won a Super Bowl), Arizona Cardinals and Oakland Raiders
DB Omare Lowe: 2004
- Appeared in three games for New England in one season
- Won a Super Bowl with the Patriots
- Also played for the Atlanta Falcons, Jacksonville Jaguars, Miami Dolphins and New York Jets
DB Shawn Mayer: 2004
- Appeared in 12 games for New England over two seasons, recording 17 tackles
- Won a Super Bowl with the Patriots
DB Antwan Harris: 2000-03
- Appeared in 52 games for New England over four seasons, recording 52 tackles (one for a loss), three passes defensed, one interception, one sack and a fumble recovery
- Won two Super Bowls with the Patriots
DB Terry Billups: 1999
- Appeared in two games for New England in one season, recording two tackles
- Also played for the Dallas Cowboys
RB Sedrick Shaw: 1997-98
- Appeared in 14 games for New England over two seasons, rushing for 236 yards and 4.9 yards per attempt and catching six passes for 30 yards
- Also played for the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns
DB Terry Ray: 1993-96
- Appeared in 63 games for New England over four seasons, recording 162 tackles, four interceptions, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery
- Also played for the Atlanta Falcons
DB Rod McSwain: 1984-90
- Appeared in 90 games for New England over seven seasons, recording six interceptions, two sacks and two fumble recoveries
DB Kevin Donnalley: 1981
- Appeared in one game for New England in one season
RB Horace Ivory: 1977-81
- Appeared in 46 games for New England over five seasons, rushing for 1,336 yards and 14 touchdowns on 4.1 yards per attempt and catching 49 passes for 433 yards and two touchdowns
- Also played for the Seattle Seahawks
RB Joe Wilson: 1974
- Appeared in 12 games for New England in one season, rushing for 57 yards on 3.8 yards per attempt and catching three passes for 38 yards
- Also played for the Cincinnati Bengals
DB George Hoey: 1972-73
- Appeared in 12 games for New England over two seasons, recording an interception and returning nine kicks for 210 yards
DB Daryl Johnson: 1968-70
- Appeared in 42 games for Boston over three seasons, recording five interceptions, two fumble recoveries and a sack
DB Ron Hall: 1961-67
- Appeared in 88 games for Boston over seven seasons, recording 29 interceptions and 3.5 sacks
- Made one AFL All-Star and one All-AFL team
RB Ray Ratkowski: 1961
- Appeared in one game for Boston, returning one kick for 17 yards
RB Dick Christy: 1960
- Appeared in 13 games for Boston in one season, rushing for 363 yards and three touchdowns on 4.7 yards per attempt and catching 26 passes for 268 yards and two touchdowns
- Also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Jets/Titans (made an AFL All-Star)
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