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 17 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, 19 players have worn No. 17 in New England, and with 17 days until their first game of the year, here's a look at everyone who's worn the number for the team:
P Bryce Baringer: 2023-Present
- Has appeared in 17 games for New England in one season so far, averaging 46.9 yards per punt
- Will be the team's starting punter in 2024
P Michael Palardy: 2022
- Appeared in eight games for New England in one season, averaging 42.4 yards per punt
- Also played for the Carolina Panthers and Miami Dolphins
WR Kristian Wilkerson: 2020-21
- Appeared in four games for New England over two seasons, catching four passes for 42 yards and two touchdowns
- Also played for the Las Vegas Raiders
WR Antonio Brown: 2019
- Appeared in one game for New England in one season, catching four passes for 56 yards and a touchdown
- Also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers (earned seven Pro Bowls and four All-Pros) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (won a Super Bowl)
WR Riley McCarron: 2018
- Appeared in one game for New England in one season
- Won a Super Bowl with the Patriots
WR Bernard Reedy: 2017
- Appeared in two games for New England in one season, returning four punts for 32 yards
- Also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
WR Aaron Dobson: 2013-15
- Appeared in 24 games for New England over three seasons, catching 53 passes for 698 yards and four touchdowns
- Won a Super Bowl with the Patriots
WR Greg Salas: 2012
- Appeared in one game for New England in one season
- Also played for the Buffalo Bills, New York Jets and St. Louis Rams
WR Taylor Price: 2010-11
- Appeared in four games for New England over two seasons, catching three passes for 41 yards
- Also played for the Jacksonville Jaguars
WR Chad Jackson: 2006-07
- Appeared in 14 games for New England over two seasons, catching 12 passes for 152 yards and three touchdowns
- Also played for the Denver Broncos
WR Dedric Ward: 2003
- Appeared in four games for New England in one season, catching seven passes for 106 yards and a touchdown
- Won a Super Bowl with the Patriots
- Also played for the New York Jets, Miami Dolphins, Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys
QB John Friesz: 1999-2000
- Appeared in two games for New England over two seasons, completing 52.4 % of his passes for 66 yards and an interception
- Also played for the Seattle Seahawks, San Diego Chargers and Washington
WR Henry Ellard: 1998
- Appeared in five games for New England in one season, catching five passes for 86 yards
- Also played for the Los Angeles Rams (made three Pro Bowls and two All-Pros) and Washington
WR Tony Gaiter: 1997
- Appeared in one game for New England in one season
- Also played for the San Deigo Chargers
QB Jeff Carlson: 1992
- Appeared in three games for New England in one season, completing 36.7% of his passes for 232 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions
- Also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
P Luke Prestridge: 1984
- Appeared in nine games for New England in one season, averaging 42.8 yards per punt
- Also played for the Denver Broncos (made a Pro Bowl and an All-Pro team)
QB Tom Owen: 1976-81
- Appeared in 12 games for New England over four seasons, completing 50.9% of his passes for 655 yards, three touchdowns and nine interceptions
- Also played for the San Francisco 49ers
WR Elmo Wright: 1975
- Appeared in four games for New England in one season, catching four passes for 46 yards
- Also played for the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Oilers
QB Mike Taliaferro: 1968-70
- Appeared in 32 games for Boston over three seasons, completing 44.9% of his passes for 3,920 yards, 27 touchdowns and 44 interceptions
- Made an AFL All-Star with the Patriots
- Also played for the New York Jets and Buffalo Bills
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