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 27 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, 24 players have worn No. 27 in New England, and with 27 days until their first game of the year, here's a look at everyone who's worn the number for the team:
DB Marcellas Dial Jr.: Present
- Selected by New England in the sixth round of the 2024 draft
- Expected to compete for a depth/practice squad spot
DB Myles Bryant: 2022-23
- Appeared in 55 games for New England over four seasons, recording 200 tackles (nine for a loss), 17 passes defensed, four interceptions, three quarterback hits, three forced fumbles, two sacks and a fumble recovery
DB J.C. Jackson: 2018-21
- Appeared in 70 games for New England over five seasons, recording 158 tackles (four for a loss), 59 passes defensed, 25 interceptions, three fumble recoveries, one quarterback hit and a forced fumble
- Made a Pro Bowl and one a Super Bowl with the Patriots
- Also played for the Los Angeles Chargers
RB D.J. Foster: 2016
- Appeared in three games for New England in one season, rushing for 24 yards on seven attempts and catching one pass for two yards
- Won a Super Bowl with the Patriots
- Also played for the Arizona Cardinals
DB Tavon Wilson: 2012-15
- Appeared in 54 games for New England over four seasons, recording 79 tackles (one for a loss), 10 passes defensed, five interceptions, two fumble recoveries and a quarterback hit
- Won a Super Bowl with the Patriots
- Also played for the Detroit Lions, Indianapolis Colts and San Francisco 49ers
DB Antwaun Molden: 2011
- Appeared in 16 games for New England in one season, recording 36 tackles, three passes defensed, two interceptions and a fumble recovery
- Also played for the Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars
DB Kyle Arrington: 2009-10
- Appeared in 86 games for New England over six seasons, recording 334 tackles (eight for a loss), 48 passes defensed, nine interceptions, five forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and three sacks
- Won a Super Bowl with the Patriots
- Also played for the Baltimore Ravens and Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DB Ellis Hobbs: 2005-08
- Appeared in 63 games for New England over four seasons, recording 201 tackles (six for a loss), 41 passes defensed, nine interceptions, five fumble recoveries, 2.5 sacks and a forced fumble
- Also played for the Philadelphia Eagles
RB Rabih Abdullah: 2004
- Appeared in nine games for New England in one season, rushing for 13 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries and catching one pass for nine yards
- Won a Super Bowl with the Patriots
- Also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Chicago Bears
DB Victor Green: 2002
- Appeared in 16 games for New England in one season, recording 91 tackles (two for a loss), three passes defensed, three fumble recoveries and an interception
- Also played for the New York Jets and New Orleans Saints
DB Terrell Buckley: 2001
- 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 Miami Dolphins, Green Bay Packers, Denver Broncos, New York Jets and New York Giants
RB Lamont Warren: 1999
- Appeared in 16 games for New England in one season, rushing for 120 yards on 3.4 yards per attempt and catching 29 passes for 262 yards
- Also played for the Indianapolis Colts and Detroit Lions
DB Michael McGruder: 1996-97
- Appeared in 17 games for New England over two seasons, recording 25 tackles and 1.5 sacks
- Also played for the Miami Dolphins, San Francisco 49ers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Green Bay Packers
DB Darryl Wren: 1993-94
- Appeared in 20 games for New England over two seasons, recording 36 tackles and three interceptions
DB David Pool: 1991-92
- Appeared in 31 games for New England over two seasons, recording 76 tackles, two interceptions, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery
- Also played for the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins
DB Junior Robinson: 1990
- Appeared in 16 games for New England in one season, returning 11 kicks for 211 yards
- Also played for the Detroit Lions
DB Howard Feggins: 1989
- Appeared in 11 games for New England in one season, recording one interception
RB Michael LeBlanc: 1987
- Appeared in four games for New England in one season, rushing for 170 yards and a touchdown on 3.5 yards per attempt and catching two passes for three yards
RB Greg Hawthorne: 1985-86
- Appeared in 43 games for New England over three seasons, rushing for five yards on one carry and catching 34 passes for 361 yards and a touchdown
- Also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers (won a Super Bowl) and Indianapolis Colts
WR Ricky Smith: 1982-84
- Appeared in 26 games for New England over three seasons, returning 54 punts for 537 yards and 67 kicks for 1,505 yards and a touchdown
- Also played for the Detroit Lions and Washington
DB Doug Beaudoin: 1976-79
- Appeared in 45 games for New England over four seasons, recording four interceptions and two fumble recoveries
- Also played for the Miami Dolphins and San Diego Chargers
DB Ron Bolton: 1972-75
- Appeared in 55 games for New England over four seasons, recording 18 interceptions and a fumble recovery
- Also played for the Cleveland Browns
DB Randy Beverly: 1970-71
- Appeared in 21 games for Boston/New England over two seasons, recording two interceptions and two fumble recoveries
- Also played for the New York Jets (won a Super Bowl)
DB Willie Porter: 1968
- Appeared in 13 games for Boston in one season, returning 22 punts for 135 yards and 36 kicks for 812 yards
HB Joe Bellino: 1965-67
- Appeared in 35 games for Boston over three seasons, returning 19 punts for 148 yards and 43 kicks for 905 yards
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