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 44 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, 21 players have worn No. 44 in New England, and with 44 days until their first game of the year, here's a look at everyone who's worn the number for the team:
WR Raleigh Webb: 2022
- Appeared in 10 games for New England in one season, recording one tackle
- Also played for the Baltimore Ravens
TE Dalton Keene: 2020
- Appeared in six games for New England in one season, recording three receptions for 16 yards
- Also played for the Houston Texans
LB Jonathan Freeny: 2017
- Appeared in 19 games for New England over three seasons, recording 60 tackles (two for a loss), two quarterback hits, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, one sack and one pass defensed
- Won a Super Bowl with the Patriots
- Also played for the Miami Dolphins, Baltimore Ravens and New Orleans Saints
TE Asante Cleveland: 2015
- Appeared in four games for New England in one season, recording one catch for one yard
- Also played for the San Francisco 49ers and San Diego Chargers
TE Zach Sudfeld: 2013
- Appeared in three games for New England in one season, recording three targets
- Also played for the New York Jets
DB James Ihedigbo: 2011
- Appeared in 16 games for New England in one season, recording 69 tackles and a pass defensed
- Also played for the New York Jets, Baltimore Ravens, Detroit Lions and Buffalo Bills
- Won a Super Bowl with the Ravens
DB Jarrad Page: 2010
- Appeared in 10 games for New England in one season, recording 12 tackles and two interceptions
- Also played for the Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles
FB Heath Evans: 2005-08
- Appeared in 54 games for New England, rushing for 453 yards and three touchdowns on 3.7 yards per attempt and catching 24 receptions for 224 yards and another score
- Also played for the Seattle Seahawks and New Orleans Saints
- Won a Super Bowl with the Saints
FB Fred McCrary: 2003
- Appeared in six games for New England in one season, rushing for three yards on three attempts and catching two passes for 12 yards
- Won a Super Bowl with the Patriots
- Also played for the San Diego Chargers, Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints, Philadelphia Eagles and Seattle Seahawks
FB Marc Edwards: 2001-02
- Appeared in 32 games for New England over two seasons, rushing for 237 yards and a touchdown on 2.9 yards per attempt and catching 48 passes for 362 yards and two more scores
- Won a Super Bowl with the Patriots
- Also played for the Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars, San Francisco 49ers and Chicago Bears
RB Harold Shaw: 1998-2000
- Appeared in 35 games for New England over three seasons, rushing for 35 yards on 1.9 yards per attempt and catching four passes for 42 yards
RB Marion Butts: 1994
- Appeared in 16 games for New England in one season, rushing for 703 yards and eight touchdowns on 2.9 yards per attempt and catching nine receptions for 54 yards
- Also played for the San Diego Chargers and Houston Texans
- Made two Pro Bowls with the Chargers
RB John Stephens: 1988-92
- Appeared in 76 games for New England over five seasons, rushing for 3,249 yards and 17 touchdowns on 3.6 yards per carry and catching 100 passes for 781 yards and another score
- Won Rookie of the Year and made a Pro Bowl with the Patriots
- Also played for the Green Bay Packers
TE Todd Frain: 1987
- Appeared in three games for New England in one season, catching two passes for 22 yards
- Also played for Washington
RB Jon Williams: 1984
- Appeared in nine games for New England in one season, returning 23 kicks for 461 yards
RB Larry Cowan: 1982
- Appeared in six games for New England in one season
- Also played for the Miami Dolphins
RB Don Calhoun: 1975-81
- Appeared in 93 games for New England over seven seasons, rushing for 3,391 yards and 23 touchdowns on 4.1 yards per carry and caught 82 passes for 614 yards and two scores
- Also played for the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles
RB Doug Dressler: 1975
- Appeared in five games for New England in one season, rushing for eight yards on three carries and catching one pass for -1 yard
- Also played for the Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas City Chiefs
DB John Outlaw: 1969-82
- Appeared in 34 games for Boston/New England over four seasons, recording three interceptions and a fumble recovery
- Also played for the Philadelphia Eagles
DB White Graves: 1965-67
- Appeared in 40 games for Boston over three seasons, recording three interceptions
- Also played for the Cincinnati Bengals
RB Gerhard Schwedes: 1961
- Appeared in seven games for Boston over two seasons, rushing for 14 yards on 1.4 yards per attempt and catching one pass for 21 yards
- Also played for the New York Titans
