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 46 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, 15 players have worn No. 46 in New England, and with 46 days until their first game of the year, here's a look at everyone who's worn the number for the team:
TE La'Michael Pettway: 2023-Present
- Signed with New England last year but didn't appear in a game
- Expected to compete for a depth roster/practice squad spot in training camp
LB Raekwon McMillan: 2022
- Appeared in 16 games for New England over three seasons, recording 35 tackles (five for a loss), one sack and one fumble recovery
- Expected to compete for a spot in training camp
- Also played for the Miami Dolphins and Las Vegas Raiders
LS Tucker Addington: 2022
- Appeared in three games for New England in his lone season with the team
- Also played for Washington
LB Cassh Maluia: 2020
- Appeared in nine games for New England in his lone season with the team
FB James Develin: 2013-19
- Appeared in 83 games for New England over eight seasons, recording 31 receptions for 222 yards and rushing for 26 yards and five scores on 1.5 yards per carry
- Won three Super Bowls and made a Pro Bowl with the Patriots
LB Corey Mays: 2006-07
- Appeared in nine games for New England over two seasons, recording nine tackles
- Also played for the Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas City Chiefs
TE Brian Kinchen: 2003
- Appeared in two games for New England in his lone season with the team
- Won a Super Bowl with the Patriots
- Also played for the Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens, Miami Dolphins and Carolina Panthers
TE Chris Eitzmann: 2000
- Appeared in five games for New England in his lone season with the team, recording one target
FB Jeff Paulk: 2000
- Appeared in one game for New England in his lone season with the team
- Also played for the Atlanta Falcons
TE Marv Cook: 1989-90
- Appeared in 80 games for New England over five seasons, recording 210 receptions for 1,843 yards and 11 touchdowns
- Made an All-Pro and two Pro Bowls with the Patriots
- Also played for the Chicago Bears and St. Louis Rams
DB Mark Washington: 1979
- Appeared in 12 games for New England in his lone season with the team
- Also played for the Dallas Cowboys and won two Super Bowls with the team
RB Paul Gipson: 1973
- Appeared in five games for New England in his lone season with the team, rushing four times for -1 yard
- Also played for the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions
P Bob Scarpitto: 1968
- Appeared in 14 games for Boston in his lone season with the team, punting 34 times for an average of 40.6 yards per attempt
- Also played for the Denver Broncos and San Deigo Chargers making one AFL All-Star
LB Rommie Loudd: 1962
- Appeared in 27 games for Boston over two seasons, recording seven sacks and an interception
- Also played for the Los Angeles Chargers
DB Al Romine: 1961
- Appeared in one game for Boston in his lone season with the team
- Also played for the Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers and Denver Broncos
S Leroy Phelps: 1960
- Appeared in two games for Boston in his lone season with the team
