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 21 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, 22 players have worn No. 21 in New England, and with 21 days until their first game of the year, here's a look at everyone who's worn the number for the team:
RB Antonio Gibson: Present
- Signed with New England this offseason
- Expected to be a rotational back in 2024
- Also played for Washington
DB Adrian Phillips: 2020-23
- Appeared in 67 games for New England over four seasons, recording 284 tackles (13 for a loss), 16 passes defensed, six interceptions, three quarterback hits, one sack and one forced fumble
- Also played for the Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers (made a Pro Bowl and All-Pro)
DB Duron Harmon: 2018-19
- Appeared in 111 games for New England over seven seasons, recording 175 tackles (two for a loss), 28 passes defensed, 17 interceptions, seven quarterback hits, three fumble recoveries and a forced fumble
- Won three Super Bowls with the Patriots
- Also played for the Atlanta Falcons, Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions and Las Vegas Raiders
DB Malcolm Butler: 2014-17
- Appeared in 59 games for New England over four seasons, recording 205 tackles (three for a loss), 47 passes defensed, eight interceptions, four forced fumbles, three quarterback hits, two sacks and two fumble recoveries
- Won two Super Bowls with the Patriots
- Also played for the Tennessee Titans
DB Ras-I Dowling: 2011-12
- Appeared in nine games for New England over two seasons, recording 10 tackles (one for a loss) and one pass defensed
- Also played for the Oakland Raiders
RB Fred Taylor: 2009-10
- Appeared in 13 games for New England over two seasons, rushing for 424 yards and four touchdowns on four yards per carry and catching four passes fro 23 yards
- Also played for the Jacksonville Jaguars (made one Pro Bowl)
DB Deltha O'Neal: 2008
- Appeared in 16 games for New England in one season, recording 32 tackles, eight passes defensed and three interceptions
- Also played for the Denver Broncos (made a Pro Bowl) and Cincinnati Bengals (made a Pro Bowl)
DB Randall Gay: 2004-07
- Appeared in 39 games for New England over four seasons, recording 85 tackles (two for a loss), 14 passes defensed, five interceptions, three fumble recoveries and a forced fumble
- Won a Super Bowl with the Patriots
- Also played for the New Orleans Saints (won a Super Bowl)
RB Mike Cloud: 2003
- Appeared in 11 games for New England over two seasons, rushing for 177 yards and five touchdowns on 3.5 yards per attempt and catching one pass for eight yards
- Won a Super Bowl with the Patriots
- Also played for the Kansas City Chiefs and New York Giants
RB J.R. Redmond: 2000-02
- Appeared in 33 games for New England over three seasons, rushing for 527 yards and a touchdown on 3.2 yards per attempt and catching 35 passes for 263 yards and two touchdowns
- Won a Super Bowl with the Patriots
- Also played for the Oakland Raiders
DB Steve Israel: 1997-99
- Appeared in 29 games for New England over three seasons, recording 61 tackles (one for a loss), four interceptions, four sacks and two fumble recoveries
- Also played for the Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers and New Orleans Saints
DB Ricky Reynolds: 1994-96
- Appeared in 42 games for New England over three seasons, recording 174 tackles, six interceptions, 4.5 sacks, four fumble recoveries and three forced fumbles
- Also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DB Reyna Thompson: 1993
- Appeared in 15 games for New England in one season, recording an interception and a sack
- Also played for the New York Giants (made a Pro Bowl and won a Super Bowl) and Miami Dolphins
DB Mickey Washington: 1990-91
- Appeared in 25 games for New England over two seasons, recording 73 tackles and two interceptions
- Also played for the Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, New Orleans Saints and Washington
RB Reggie Dupard: 1986-89
- Appeared in 37 games for New England over four seasons, rushing for 571 yards and six touchdowns on 3.1 yards per attempt and catching 43 passes for 303 yards
- Also played for Washington
DB Erroll Tucker: 1989
- Appeared in five games for New England in one season, returning 13 punts for 102 yards and 13 kicks for 270 yards
- Also played for the Buffalo Bills
DB Sidney Brown: 1978
- Appeared in 16 games for New England in one season
RB Allen Carter: 1975-76
- Appeared in 15 games for New England over two seasons, rushing for 95 yards and catching two passes for 39 yards
DB Joe Blahak: 1976
- Appeared in two games for New England in one season
- Also played for the Minnesota Vikings, Houston Oilers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers
WR Tom Reynolds: 1972
- Appeared in 12 games for New England in one season, catching eight passes for 152 yards and two touchdowns
- Also played for the Chicago Bears
P Tom Janik: 1969-71
- Appeared in 42 games for Boston/New England over three seasons, averaging 39.2 yards per punt
- Also played for the Buffalo Bills (made two AFL All-Stars) and Denver Broncos
DB Jay Cunningham: 1965-67
- Appeared in 40 games for Boston over three seasons, returning 22 punts for 140 yards and 64 kicks for 1,372 yards
DB Bob Suci: 1963
- Appeared in 14 games for Boston in one season, recording seven interceptions and returning 25 punts for 233 yards and 17 kicks for 360 yards
- Also played for the Houston Oilers
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