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 61 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, 10 players have worn No. 61 in New England, and with 61 days until their first game of the year, here's a look at everyone who's worn the number for the team:
OL Charles Turner III: Present
- Signed as an undrafted free agent out of LSU
- Expected to compete for a depth spot
OL Marcus Cannon: 2011-19, 2022
- Appeared in 120 games for New England over 10 seasons, winning three Super Bowls
- Also played for the Houston Texans
OL Stephen Neal: 2002-10
- Appeared in 86 games for New England over nine seasons, winning three Super Bowls
OL Damon Denson: 1997-99
- Appeared in 14 games for New England over three seasons
OL Bob Kratch:1994-96
- Appeared in 40 games for New England over three seasons
- Also played for the New York Giants
OL Freddie Childress: 1991
- Appeared in 15 games for New England in his lone season with the team
- Also played for the Cleveland Browns
OL Ron Wooten: 1982-88
- Appeared in 98 games for New England over seven seasons
OT Greg Robinson: 1987
- Appeared in three games for New England as a replacement player during the 1987 strike
- Also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
OL Sam Adams: 1972-80
- Appeared in 119 games for New England over nine seasons
- Also played for the New Orleans Saints
DL Bill Hudson: 1963
- Appeared in four games for Boston in his lone season with the team
- Also played for the San Diego Chargers
DE Leroy Moore: 1961-62
- Appeared in 19 games for New England over two seasons
- Also played for the Buffalo Bills and Denver Broncos
