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 43 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. 43 in New England, and with 43 days until their first game of the year, here's a look at everyone who's worn the number for the team:
LB Steele Chambers: Present
- Went undrafted out of Ohio State and signed with the Detroit Lions
- Signed by New England in June
- Expected to compete for a depth roster/practice squad spot
LB Calvin Munson: 2021-23
- Appeared in 10 games for New England over three seasons
- Also played for the Miami Dolphins and New York Giants
TE/DE Rashod Berry: 2020
- Appeared in three games for New England in one season, recording one tackle
- Also played for the Detroit Lions
DB Nate Ebner: 2012-19
- Appeared in 111 games for New England over eight seasons, recording 95 tackles, three fumble recoveries, one quarterback hit and one forced fumble
- Won three Super Bowls with the Patriots
- Also played for the New York Giants
DB Vernon Lewis: 1993-96
- Appeared in 44 games for New England over four seasons, recording 41 tackles, 1.5 sacks and a fumble recovery
DB Rodney Rice: 1989
- Appeared in 10 games for New England in one season, returning 11 kicks for 242 yards
- Also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DB Ernest Gibson: 1984-88
- Appeared in 67 games for New England over five seasons, recording four interceptions and a fumble recovery
- Also played for the Miami Dolphins
DB Duffy Cobbs: 1987
- Appeared in three games for New England in one season
RB Vagas Ferguson: 1980-82
- Appeared in 31 games for New England over three seasons, rushing for 1,163 yards and five touchdowns on four yards per attempt and caught 26 passes for 212 yards
- Also played for the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans
RB Claxton Welch: 1973
- Appeared in two games for New England in one season, rushing for -2 yards on one carry and caught six passes for 22 yards
- Also played for the New Orleans Saints and Dallas Cowboys
- Won a Super Bowl with the Cowboys
DB Irvin Mallory: 1971
- Appeared in two games for New England in one season, returning one kick for 19 yards
