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 56 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, only four players have worn No. 56 in New England, and with 56 days until their first game of the year, here's a look at everyone who's worn the number for the team:
LB Andre Tippett: 1982-93
- Appeared in 151 games for New England over 12 seasons, recording 100 sacks, 19 recovered fumbles and one interception
- Made five Pro Bowls, two All-Pro teams and NFL All-1980s team
- Inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Number unofficially retired for him
LB Rod Shoate: 1975-81
- Appeared in 79 games for New England over six seasons, recording 22.5 sacks, seven recovered fumbles and five interceptions
- Inducted into College Football Hall of Fame
C Jon Morris: 1964-74
- Appeared in 130 games for Boston/New England over 11 seasons
- Made five All-AFL teams, six AFL All-Star teams, one Pro Bowl and franchise All-1960s team
- Also played for the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears
C Walt Cudzik: 1960
- Appeared in 56 games for Boston over four seasons
- Also played for the Buffalo Bills and Washington
