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 11 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, eight players have worn No. 11 in New England, and with 11 days until their first game of the year, here's a look at everyone who's worn the number for the team:
WR Tyquan Thornton: 2022-Present
- Appeared in 22 games for New England in his first two seasons, catching 35 passes for 338 yards and two touchdowns
- Expected to be a starter in 2024
WR Julian Edelman: 2009-20
- Appeared in 137 games for New England over 12 seasons, catching 620 passes for 6,822 yards and 36 touchdowns
- Won three Super Bowls and a Super Bowl MVP with the Patriots
QB Drew Bledsoe: 1993-2001
- Appeared in 124 games for New England over nine seasons, completing 56.3% of his passes for 29,657 yards, 166 touchdowns and 138 interceptions
- Won a Super Bowl and made three Pro Bowls with the Patriots
- Also played for the Buffalo Bills (made a Pro Bowl) and Dallas Cowboys
P Shawn McCarthy: 1991-92
- Appeared in 29 games for New England over two seasons, averaging 35.5 yards per punt
QB Tony Eason: 1983-89
- Appeared in 72 games for New England over seven seasons, completing 58.4% of his passes for 10,732 yards, 60 touchdowns and 48 interceptions
- Also played for the New York Jets
QB Dick Shiner: 1973-74
- Appeared in four games for New England over two seasons, completing five of his 10 passes for 78 yards and an interception
- Also played for the Atlanta Falcons, Pittsburgh Steelers, Cleveland Browns, New York Giants and Washington
QB Joe Kapp: 1970
- Appeared in 11 games for Boston, completing 44.7% of his passes for 1,104 yards, three touchdowns and 17 interceptions
- Also played for the Minnesota Vikings (made a Pro Bowl and won an NFL Championship)
QB Butch Songin: 1960-61
- Appeared in 28 games for Boston over two seasons, completing 47.2% of his passes for 3,905 yards, 36 touchdowns and 24 interceptions
- Also played for the New York Titans
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