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 52 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, 17 players have worn No. 52 in New England, and with 52 days until their first game of the year, here's a look at everyone who's worn the number for the team:
DE William Bradley-King: 2023-Present
- Hasn't appeared in a game for New England yet after signing to their practice squad in 2023
- Also played for Washington
- Expected to compete for a depth/practice squad spot in 2024
LB Harvey Langi: 2021-22
- Appeared in 10 games for New England over three seasons, recording four tackles
- Also played for the New York Jets, Denver Broncos and Las Vegas Raiders
LB Brandon Copeland: 2020
- Appeared in six games for New England in his lone season with the team, recording 12 tackles (one for a loss)
- Also played for the Detroit Lions, New York Jets, Atlanta Falcons and Baltimore Ravens
LB Akeem Spence: 2020
- Appeared in six games for New England in his lone season with the team, recording nine tackles
- Also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles
LB Elandon Roberts: 2016-19
- Appeared in 60 games for New England over four seasons, recording 206 tackles (15 for a loss), 14 quarterback hits, six passes defensed, four sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery
- Won two Super Bowls with the Patriots
- Also played for the Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers
LB Jonathan Casillas: 2014
- Appeared in eight games for New England in his lone season with the team, recording one forced fumble
- Won a Super Bowl with the Patriots
- Also played for the New Orleans Saints, New York Giants and Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Won a Super Bowl with the New Orleans Saints
LB Dane Fletcher: 2010-13
- Appeared in 38 games for New England over three seasons, recording 81 tackles (three for a loss), 14 quarterback hits, four sacks, two passes defensed, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and an interception
- Also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
LB Eric Alexander: 2006-09
- Appeared in 45 games for New England over six seasons, recording 48 tackles and a forced fumble
- Won a Super Bowl with the Patriots
- Also played for the Cleveland Browns and Jacksonville Jaguars
LB Monty Beisel: 2005
- Appeared in 15 games for New England in his lone season with the team, recording 48 tackles (two for a loss), one sack, one pass defensed and a forced fumble
- Also played for the Kansas City Chiefs and Arizona Cardinals
LB Ted Johnson: 1995-2004
- Appeared in 125 games for New England over 10 seasons, recording 760 tackles (16 for a loss), 11.5 sacks, eight passes defensed, seven fumble recoveries, five forced fumbles and an interception
- Won three Super Bowls with the Patriots
LB David Bavaro: 1993-94
- Appeared in 21 games for New England over two seasons, recording 18 tackles and two fumble recoveries
- Also played for the Buffalo Bills, Minnesota Vikings and Phoenix Cardinals
LB Johnny Rembert: 1983-92
- Appeared in 126 games for New England over 10 seasons, recording 16 sacks, 11 fumble recoveries and seven interceptions
- Made two Pro Bowls
LB Jerry McCabe: 1987
- Appeared in three games for New England as a replacement player during the 1987 strike
- Also played for the Kansas City Chiefs
LB Steve King: 1973-81
- Appeared in 124 games for New England over nine seasons, recording seven sacks and an interception
LB Ron Kadziel: 1972
- Appeared in 14 games for New England in his lone season with the team, recording a fumble recovery
LB Ed Philpott: 1967-71
- Appeared in 68 games for Boston/New England over five seasons, recording 11 fumble recoveries, nine interceptions and seven sacks.
LB Ed Meixler: 1965
- Appeared in four games for Boston in his lone season with the team
LB Phil Bennett: 1960
- Appeared in two games for Boston in his lone season with the team
