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 40 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, 11 players have worn No. 40 in New England, and with 40 days until their first game of the year, here's a look at everyone who's worn the number for the team:
DB Carlos Yancy: 1995
- Appeared in four games for New England in one season
RB Scott Lockwood: 1992-93
- Appeared in six games for New England over two seasons, rushing for 162 yards on 4.6 yards per attempt
DB Harry Colon: 1991
- Appeared in 14 games for New England in one season, recording 45 tackles and two fumble recoveries
- Also played for the Detroit Lions and Jacksonville Jaguars
DB Tim Hauck: 1990
- Appeared in 10 games for New England in one season, recording four tackles
- Also played for the Green Bay Packers, Philadelphia Eagles, Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts, Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers
RB Elgin Davis: 1987-88
- Appeared in nine games for New England over two seasons, rushing for 43 yards on 4.8 yards per carry
RB Greg Hawthorne: 1984
- Appeared in 43 games for New England over three seasons, catching 34 passes for 361 yards and one touchdown and rushing for five yards on one carry
- Also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Indianapolis Colts
- Won a Super Bowl with the Steelers
DB Mike Haynes: 1976-82
- Appeared in 90 games for New England over seven seasons, recording 28 interceptions, 11 fumble recoveries and one sack
- Made six Pro Bowls and won Rookie of the Year with the Patriots
- Also played for the Los Angeles Raiders, making three Pro Bowls, two All-Pros and winning a Super Bowl
- Member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame
DB Dave McCurry: 1974
- Appeared in two games for New England in one season
RB Jack Maitland: 1971-72
- Appeared in 27 games for New England over two seasons, rushing for 68 yards and a score on 2.2 yards per attempt and catching five passes for 39 yards
- Also played for the Baltimore Colts and won a Super Bowl
WR Bake Turner: 1970
- Appeared in 14 games for Boston in one season, catching 28 passes for 428 yards and two touchdowns
- Also played for the New York Jets and Baltimore Colts
- Made an AFL All-Star and won a Super Bowl with the Jets
RB Larry Garron: 1960-68
- Appeared in 99 games for Boston, rushing for 2,981 yards and 14 touchdowns on 3.9 yards per attempt and catching 185 passes for 2,502 yards and 26 scores
- Made four AFL All-Stars with the Patriots
