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 15 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. 15 in New England, and with 15 days until their first game of the year, here's a look at everyone who's worn the number for the team:
DB Marte Mapu: Present
- Has appeared in 17 games for New England in one season so far, recording 18 tackles, one interception and a forced fumble
- Currently dealing with a "week-to-week" injury
RB Ezekiel Elliott: 2023
- Appeared in 17 games for New England in one season, rushing for 642 yards and three touchdowns on 3.5 yards per attempt and catching 51 passes fro 313 yards and two touchdowns
- Also played for the Dallas Cowboys (made three Pro Bowls and one All-Pro)
WR Nelson Agholor: 2021-22
- Appeared in 31 games for New England over two seasons, catching 68 passes for 835 yards and five touchdowns
- Also played for the Philadelphia Eagles (won a Super Bowl), Baltimore Ravens and Las Vegas Raiders
WR N'Keal Harry: 2019-20
- Appeared in 33 games for New England over three seasons, catching 57 passes for 598 yards and four touchdowns
- Also played for the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings
WR Chris Hogan: 2016-18
- Appeared in 40 games for New England over three seasons, catching 107 passes for 1,651 yards and 12 touchdowns
- Won two Super Bowls with the Patriots
- Also played for the Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, New York Jets and New Orleans Saints
WR Leonard Hankerson: 2015
- Appeared in one game for New England in one season
- Also played for the Atlanta Falcons, Buffalo Bills and Washington
WR Damaris Johnson: 2015
- Appeared in one game for New England in one season
- Also played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Houston Texans
QB Ryan Mallett: 2012
- Appeared in four games for New England in one season, completing one of his four passes for 17 yards and an interception
- Also played for the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans
WR Kelley Washington: 2007-08
- Appeared in 24 games for New England over two seasons, catching one pass for three yards
- Also played for the Cincinnati Bengals, Baltimore Ravens and San Deigo Chargers
P Ken Walter: 2006
- Appeared in 46 games for New England over four seasons, averaging 38.6 yards per punt
- Won two Super Bowls with the Patriots
- Also played for the Carolina Panthers and Seattle Seahawks
QB Ray Lucas: 1996
- Appeared in two games for New England in one season
- Also played for the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins
QB Marc Wilson: 1989-90
- Appeared in 30 games for New England over two seasons, completing 51.6% of his passes for 2,631 yards, nine touchdowns and 16 interceptions
- Also played for the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders
QB Todd Whitten: 1987
- Appeared in one game for New England as a replacement player during the strike
QB Neil Graff: 1974-75
- Appeared in 25 games for New England over two seasons, completing 52.8% of his passes for 241 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions
- Also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers
QB Kim Hammond: 1969
- Appeared in three games for Boston in one season, completing two of his six passes for 31 yards
- Also played for the Miami Dolphins
QB King Corcoran: 1968
- Appeared in two games for Boston in one season, completing three of his seven passes for 33 yards and two interceptions
QB Babe Parilli 1961-67
- Appeared in 94 games for Boston over seven seasons, completing 47.2% of his passes for 16,747 yards, 132 touchdowns and 138 interceptions
- Made three AFL All-Stars and one All-AFL with the Patriots
- Also played for the Green Bay Packers, New York Jets, Cleveland Browns and Oakland Raiders
- Inducted into New England's Hall of Fame
QB Tom Dimitroff: 1960
- Appeared in three games for Boston in one season
- Father of former Patriots national scout and director of college scouting Thomas Dimitroff Jr.
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