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 42 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. 42 in New England, and with 42 days until their first game of the year, here's a look at everyone who's worn the number for the team:
DB Azizi Hearn: 2023-Present
- Hasn't appeared in a game for New England, spent all of 2023 on the practice squad
- Expected to compete for a depth roster/practice squad spot in training camp
RB J.J. Taylor: 2020-22
- Appeared in 12 games for New England over three seasons, rushing for 156 yards and two touchdowns on three yards per carry and catching six passes for 20 yards
RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis: 2008-11
- Appeared in 53 games for New England over four seasons, rushing for 2,064 yards and 29 touchdowns on four yards per carry and catching 26 passes for 292 yards
- Also played for the Cincinnati Bengals
DB Dexter Reid: 2004
- Appeared in 13 games for New England in one season, recording 25 tackles, two passes defensed, one forced fumble and one recovered fumble
- Won a Super Bowl with the Patriots
- Also played for the Indianapolis Colts and won another Super Bowl
DB Chris Carter: 1997-99
- Appeared in 47 games for New England over three seasons, recording 84 tackles, eight passes defensed, three interceptions, two sacks and two fumble recoveries
- Also played for the Cincinnati Bengals and Houston Texans
DB Harlon Barnett: 1993-94
- Appeared in 30 games for New England over two seasons, recording 139 tackles, four interceptions, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries
- Also played for the Cleveland Browns and Minnesota Vikings
DB Ronnie Lippett: 1983-91
- Appeared in 122 games for New England over nine seasons, recording 24 interceptions and eight fumble recoveries
DB Ron Shegog: 1987
- Appeared in three games for New England as a replacement player during the strike
RB Mack Herron: 1973-75
- Appeared in 35 games for New England over three seasons, rushing for 1,298 yards and nine touchdowns on 3.7 yards per carry and catching 61 receptions for 789 yards
DB Don Webb: 1962-71
- Appeared in 134 games for Boston/New England over 11 seasons, recording 31 interceptions and five fumble recoveries
- Named AFL All-Star with the Patriots
DB Bob Soltis: 1960-61
- Appeared in 17 games for Boston over two seasons, recording two interceptions
