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 50 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, 23 players have worn No. 50 in New England, and with 50 days until their first game of the year, here's a look at everyone who's worn the number for the team:
LB Raekwon McMillan: 2022-Present
- Has 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 depth spot in camp
- Also played for the Miami Dolphins and Las Vegas Raiders
LB Chase Winovich: 2019-21
- Appeared in 45 games for New England over three seasons, recording 85 tackles (10 for a loss), 23 quarterback hits, 11 sacks, two passes defended, one forced fumble and an interception
- Also played for the Cleveland Browns and Miami Dolphins
LB Nicholas Grigsby: 2017-18
- Appeared in 14 games for New England over two seasons, recording five tackles (one for a loss) and one quarterback hit
- Also played for the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams
LB Ramon Humber: 2018
- Appeared in six games for New England in his lone season with the team
- Won a Super Bowl with the Patriots
- Also played for the New Orleans Saints, Buffalo Bills and Indianapolis Colts
LB Rob Ninkovich: 2009-16
- Appeared in 123 games for New England over eight seasons, recording 454 tackles (55 for a loss), 88 quarterback hits, 46 sacks, 21 pass defenses, 14 fumble recoveries, 12 forced fumbles and five interceptions
- Won two Super Bowls with the Patriots
- Also played for the Miami Dolphins and New Orleans Saints
LB Mike Vrabel: 2001-08
- Appeared in 125 games for New England over eight seasons, recording 606 tackles (55 for a loss), 48 sacks, 34 passes defended, 13 forced fumbles, 11 interceptions and five fumble recoveries
- Won three Super Bowls, made an All-Pro and a Pro Bowl with the Patriots
- Also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs
LB Rob Holmberg: 2000
- Appeared in 18 games for New England over two seasons, recording 28 tackles and one pass defensed
- Also played for the Oakland Raiders, Carolina Panthers, Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts, Minnesota Vikings and New York Jets
LB Bobby Abrams: 1995
- Appeared in nine games for New England in his lone season with the team, recording two tackles
- Also played for the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Vikings and Cleveland Browns
- Won two Super Bowls with Dallas and another with New York
LB Steve DeOssie: 1994
- Appeared in 32 games for New England over two seasons
- Also played for the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants and New York Jets
- Won a Super Bowl with the Giants
LB Ilia Jarostchuk: 1990
- Appeared in 12 games for New England in his lone season with the team
- Also played for the Phoenix/St. Louis Cardinals and Miami Dolphins
LB Larry McGrew: 1980-89
- Appeared in 122 games for New England over nine seasons, recording 14.5 sacks, six interceptions and five fumble recoveries
- Also played for the New York Giants and won a Super Bowl with the team
LB Sam Hunt: 1974-79
- Appeared in 84 games for New England over six seasons, recording seven interceptions, 6.5 sacks and six fumble recoveries
LB Edgar Chandler: 1973
- Appeared in 12 games for New England in his lone season with the team, recording two fumble recoveries and a half-sack
- Also played for the Buffalo Bills
LB Jim Cheyunski: 1968-72
- Appeared in 66 games for Boston/New England over five seasons, recording four sacks, four fumble recoveries and three interceptions
- Also played for the Baltimore Colts and Buffalo Bills
C Joe Avezzano: 1966
- Appeared in three games for Boston in his lone season with the team
OL Bob Yates: 1961-65
- Appeared in 68 games for Boston over five seasons
