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 28 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, 16 players have worn No. 28 in New England, and with 28 days until their first game of the year, here's a look at everyone who's worn the number for the team:
CB Alex Austin: 2023-Present
- Appeared in five games for New England in his first season, recording nine tackles, two passes defensed and one interception
- All played for the Houston Texans
- Expected to be a depth cornerback for the team in 2024
CB Ameer Speed: 2023
- Appeared in five games for New England in his one season, recording three tackles
- Also played for the Indianapolis Colts
RB James White: 2014-21
- Appeared in 95 games for New England over eight seasons, catching 381 passes for 3,278 yards and 25 touchdowns and rushing for 1,278 yards and 11 touchdowns on four yards per attempt
- Won three Super Bowls for the Patriots and set the Super Bowl record for receptions
DB Steve Gregory: 2012-13
- Appeared in 26 games for New England over two seasons, recording 116 tackles, eight passes defensed, three interceptions, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, two quarterback hits and a sack
- Also played for the San Diego Chargers
DB Darius Butler: 2009-10
- Appeared in 29 games for New England over two seasons, recording 58 tackles, 14 passes defensed, three interceptions and a fumble recovery
- Also played for the Carolina Panthers and Indianapolis Colts
DB Antwain Spann: 2007-08
- Appeared in 19 games for New England over three seasons, recording 13 tackles
RB Corey Dillon: 2004-06
- Appeared in 43 games for New England over three seasons, rushing for 3,180 yards and 37 touchdowns on 4.2 yards per attempt and catching 52 passes for 431 yards and two touchdowns
- Made a Pro Bowl and won a Super Bowl for the Patriots
- Also played for the Cincinnati Bengals (made three Pro Bowls)
DB Steve Lofton: 1998
- Appeared in 10 games for New England over two seasons, recording four tackles
- Also played for the Carolina Panthers and Phoenix Cardinals
RB Curtis Martin: 1995-97
- Appeared in 45 games for New England over three seasons, rushing for 3,799 yards and 32 touchdowns on four yards per attempt and caught 117 passes for 890 yards and five touchdowns
- Made two Pro Bowls and won Offensive Player of the Year with the Patriots
- Also played for the New York Jets (made three Pro Bowls and an All-Pro)
- Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
DB Dion Lambert: 1992-93
- Appeared in 30 games for New England over two seasons, recording 51 tackles, one interception, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery
- Also played for the Seattle Seahawks
DB Jim Bowman: 1985-89
- Appeared in 73 games for New England over five seasons, recording three interceptions, two fumble recoveries and a half-sack
DB David Hendley: 1987
- Appeared in two games for New England as a replacement player during the player strike
DB Bill Currier: 1980
- Appeared in 16 games for New England in one season
- Also played for the New York Giants and Houston Oilers
DB Dave Mason: 1973
- Appeared in seven games for New England in one season, recording a fumble recovery
- Also played for the Green Bay Packers
DB Art McMahon: 1968-72
- Appeared in 43 games for Boston/New England over four seasons, recording three interceptions and two fumble recoveries
DB Dave Cloutier: 1964
- Appeared in 12 games for Boston in one season, returning 20 punts for 136 yards and one kick for 46 yards
