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 22 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, 23 players have worn No. 22 in New England, and with 22 days until their first game of the year, here's a look at everyone who's worn the number for the team:
DB Marco Wilson: Present
- Has appeared in one game for New England so far, recording one tackle
- Expected to be a rotational player in 2024
DB Cody Davis: 2020-23
- Appeared in 47 games for New England over four seasons, recording 35 tackles and one fumble recovery
- Also played for the St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams and Jacksonville Jaguars
DB Obi Melifonwu: 2018
- Appeared in two games for New England in one season, recording three tackles
- Won a Super Bowl with the Patriots
- Also played for the Oakland Raiders
DB Justin Coleman: 2015-16
- Appeared in 20 games for New England over two seasons, recording 29 tackles (one for a loss), eight passes defensed and one fumble recovered
- Won a Super Bowl with the Patriots
- Also played for the Seattle Seahawks, Detroit Lions and Miami Dolphins
RB Stevan Ridley: 2011-14
- Appeared in 52 games for New England over four seasons, rushing for 2,817 yards and 22 touchdowns on 4.3 yards per attempt and catching 23 passes for 146 yards
- Won a Super Bowl with the Patriots
- Also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Atlanta Falcons and New York Jets
RB Thomas Clayton: 2010
- Appeared in one game for New England in one season, rushing for 17 yards on six carries
- Also played for the Cleveland Browns
DB Terrence Wheatley: 2008-09
- Appeared in 11 games for New England over two seasons, recording four tackles and two passes defensed
- Also played for the Jacksonville Jaguars
DB Asante Samuel: 2003-07
- Appeared in 75 games for New England over five seasons, recording 237 tackles (eight for a loss), 79 passes defensed, 22 interceptions and four forced fumbles
- Won two Super Bowls, made a Pro Bowl and an All-Pro team with the Patriots
- Also played for the Philadelphia Eagles (made three Pro Bowls) and Atlanta Falcons
DB Terrell Buckley: 2002
- Appeared in 31 games for New England over two seasons, recording 49 tackles (two for a loss), 19 passes defensed, seven interceptions and a sack
- Won a Super Bowl with the Patriots
- Also played for the Green Bay Packers, Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos, New York Giants and New York Jets
DB Terrance Shaw: 2001
- Appeared in 13 games for New England in one season, recording 26 tackles and four passes defensed
- Won a Super Bowl with the Patriots
- Also played for the San Deigo Chargers, Oakland Raiders, Miami Dolphins and Minnesota Vikings
RB Terry Allen: 1999
- Appeared in 16 games for New England in one season, rushing for 254 yards and eight touchdowns on 3.5 yards per attempt and catching 14 passes for 125 yards and a touchdown
- Also played for the Minnesota Vikings, Baltimore Ravens, New Orleans Saints and Washington (made a Pro Bowl)
RB Dave Meggett: 1995-97
- Appeared in 48 games for New England over three seasons, rushing for 432 yards and three touchdowns on 3.6 yards per attempt and catching 104 passes for 829 yards and a touchdown
- Made a Pro Bowl with the Patriots
- Also played for the New York Giants (made a Pro Bowl and won a Super Bowl) and the New York Jets
DB Rod Smith: 1992-94
- Appeared in 48 games for New England over three seasons, recording 147 tackles, three interceptions, a forced fumble and a half-sack
- Also played for the Carolina Panthers and Green Bay Packers
DB Eric Coleman: 1989-90
- Appeared in 15 games for New England over two seasons, recording an interception
DB Gene Profit: 1986-88
- Appeared in 12 games for New England over three seasons
DB Ricky Atkinson: 1987
- Appeared in one game for New England during the player strike
DB Keith Lee: 1981-84
- Appeared in 54 games for New England over four seasons, recording two fumble recoveries and and an interception
- Also played for the Indianapolis Colts
RB Chuck Foreman: 1980
- Appeared in 16 games for New England in one season, rushing for 63 yards and a touchdown on 2.7 yards per attempt and catching 14 passes for 99 yards
- Also played for the Minnesota Vikings (made five Pro Bowls, one All-Pro and won Rookie of the Year)
DB Dick Conn: 1975-79
- Appeared in 46 games for New England over five seasons, returning one punt for two yards and three kicks for 55 yards and recorded one interception
- Also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers (won a Super Bowl)
DB Sandy Durko: 1973-74
- Appeared in 25 games for New England over two seasons, recording three interceptions
- Also played for the Cincinnati Bengals
DB Phil Clark: 1971
- Appeared in two games for New England in one season
- Also played for the Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears
RB Sid Blanks: 1969-70
- Appeared in 28 games for Boston over two seasons, rushing for 74 yards on 3.7 yards per attempt and catching seven passes for 65 yards
- Also played for the Houston Oilers (one AFL All-Star)
RB Gene Thomas: 1968
- Appeared in nine games for Boston in one season, rushing for 215 yards and two touchdowns on 2.4 yards per attempt and catching 10 passes for 85 yards
- Also played for the Kansas City Chiefs
RB Ron Burton: 1960-65
- Appeared in 69 games for Boston over six seasons, rushing for 1,536 yards and nine touchdowns on 3.6 yards per attempt and catching 111 passes for 1,205 yards and eight touchdowns
