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 38 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, 20 players have worn No. 38 in New England, and with 38 days until their first game of the year, here's a look at everyone who's worn the number for the team:
RB Rhamondre Stevenson: 2021-Present
- Has appeared in 41 games for New England over his first three seasons, rushing for 2,265 yards and 14 touchdowns on 4.5 yards per carry and catching 121 passes for 782 yards and one touchdown
- Signed a multi-year extension this offseason
- Expected to be the lead back again in 2024
RB Brandon Bolden: 2012-17, 2019
- Appeared in 115 games for New England over eight seasons, rushing for 1,206 yards and 10 touchdowns on 4.4 yards per attempt and catching 97 passes for 889 yards and five touchdowns
- Won two Super Bowls with the Patriots
- Also played for the Las Vegas Raiders and Miami Dolphins
RB Kenjon Barner: 2018
- Appeared in five games for New England in one season, rushing for 71 yards on 3.7 yards per attempt
- Won a Super Bowl with the Patriots
- Also played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Carolina Panthers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons
- Also won a Super Bowl with the Eagles and another with the Buccaneers
DB Sergio Brown: 2010
- Appeared in 26 games for New England over two seasons, recording 48 tackles, an interception and a fumble recovery
- Also played for the Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars and Buffalo Bills
DB Bret Lockett: 2009
- Appeared in 10 games for New England in one season, recording seven tackles and a forced fumble
RB Kyle Eckel: 2007
- Appeared in 12 games for New England in one season, rushing for 90 yards and two touchdowns on 2.7 yards per attempt and catching one pass for six yards
- Also played for the Philadelphia Eagles and New Orleans Saints
- Won a Super Bowl with the Saints
DB Ray Mickens: 2006
- Appeared in four games for New England in one season, recording two tackles
- Also played for the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns
CB Tyrone Poole: 2003-05
- Appeared in 22 games for New England over three seasons, recording 75 tackles, 24 passes defensed, seven interceptions and four forced fumbles
- Won two Super Bowls with the Patriots
- Also played for the Carolina Panthers, Indianapolis Colts, Denver Broncos, Oakland Raiders and Tennessee Titans
DB Antonio Langham: 2000
- Appeared in 15 games for New England in one season, recording 40 tackles (one for a loss), four passes defensed and an interception
- Also played for the Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers
DB Steve Lofton: 1997
- Appeared in six games for New England in one season, recording four tackles
- Also played for the Carolina Panthers and Phoenix Cardinals
RB David Green: 1995
- Appeared in two games for New England in one season
DB Adrian White: 1993
- Appeared in five games for New England in one season
- Also played for the New York Giants and Green Bay Packers
DB Roland James: 1980-90
- Appeared in 145 games for New England over 11 seasons, recording 29 interceptions, nine fumble recoveries and five sacks
DB Perry Williams: 1987
- Appeared in three games for New England as a replacement player during the 1987 strike, recording an interception
RB Ike Forte: 1976-77
- Appeared in 23 games for New England over two seasons, rushing for 257 yards and three touchdowns on three yards per carry and catching 11 passes for 97 yards and a touchdown
- Also played for the New York Giants and Washington
RB Noe Gonzalez: 1974
- Appeared in two games for New England in one season
DB Don Martin: 1973
- Appeared in 15 games for New England in one season
- Also played for the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DB Perry Pruett: 1971
- Appeared in 11 games for New England in one season
HB Ellis Johnson: 1965-66
- Appeared in 28 games for Boston over two seasons, rushing for 29 yards on 1.5 yards per attempt and catching four passes for 29 yards
WR Al Snyder: 1964
- Appeared in one game for Boston in one season, catching one pass for 12 yards
- Also played for the Baltimore Colts
