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 32 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, 15 players have worn No. 32 in New England, and with 32 days until their first game of the year, here's a look at everyone who's worn the number for the team:
DB Jaylinn Hawkins: Present
- Signed this offseason and expected to compete for a rotational role in 2024
- Also played for the Atlanta Falcons and Los Angeles Chargers
DB Devin McCourty: 2010-22
- Appeared in 205 games for New England over 13 seasons, recording 971 tackles (20 for a loss), 110 passes defensed, 35 interceptions, 11 forced fumbles, seven fumbles recovered and three sacks
- Won three Super Bowls and made two Pro Bowls with the Patriots
RB LaMont Jordan: 2008
- Appeared in eight games for New England in one season, rushing for 363 yards and four touchdowns on 4.5 yards per attempt
- Also played for the New York Jets, Oakland Raiders and Denver Broncos
DB Rashad Baker: 2006-07
- Appeared in 13 games for New England over two seasons, recording 12 tackles
- Also played for the Buffalo Bills, Minnesota Vikings and Oakland Raiders
DB Hank Poteat: 2005-06
- Appeared in 12 games for New England over three seasons, recording 21 tackles, one pass defensed, one forced fumble and one sack
- Won a Super Bowl with the Patriots
- Also played for the New York Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers, Cleveland Browns and Tampa Bay Buccaneers
RB Antowain Smith: 2001-03
- Appeared in 45 games for New England over three seasons, rushing for 2,781 yards and 21 touchdowns on 3.9 yards per attempt and catching 64 passes for 527 yards and three touchdowns
- Won two Super Bowls with the Patriots
- Also played for the Buffalo Bills, New Orleans Saints and Tennessee Titans
DB Willie Clay: 1996-98
- Appeared in 48 games for New England over three seasons, recording 286 tackles, 13 interceptions, four fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles
- Also played for the Detroit Lions and New Orleans Saints
RB Blair Thomas: 1994
- Appeared in four games for New England in one season, rushing for 67 yards and a touchdown on 3.5 yards per attempt and catching two passes for 15 yards
- Also played for the New York Jets, Carolina Panthers and Dallas Cowboys
RB Leonard Russell: 1991-93
- Appeared in 43 games for New England over three seasons, rushing for 2,437 yards and 13 touchdowns on 3.5 yards per attempt and catching 55 passes for 350 yards
- Won Offensive Rookie of the Year with the Patriots
- Also played for the Denver Broncos, San Diego Chargers and St. Louis Rams
RB Craig James: 1984-88
- Appeared in 52 games for New England over five seasons, rushing for 2,469 yards and 11 touchdowns on 4.2 yards per attempt and catching 81 passes for 819 yards and two touchdowns
- Made a Pro Bowl with the Patriots
RB Chuck McSwain: 1987
- Appeared in three games for New England during the player strike, rushing for 23 yards on 2.6 yards per attempt
- Also played for the Dallas Cowboys
RB Andy Johnson: 1974-82
- Appeared in 94 games for New England over eight seasons, rushing for 2,017 yards and 13 touchdowns on 4.1 yards per attempt and catching 161 passes for 1,807 yards and nine touchdowns
RB Odell Lawson: 1970-71
- Appeared in 16 games for Boston/New England over two seasons, rushing for 107 yards on 1.7 yards per attempt and catching 11 passes for 113 yards
- Also played for the New Orleans Saints
RB J.D. Garrett: 1964-67
- Appeared in 50 games for Boston over four seasons, rushing for 434 yards and three touchdowns on 3.7 yards per attempt and catching 17 passes for 169 yards and two touchdowns
FB Billy Lott: 1961-63
- Appeared in 35 games for Boston over three seasons, rushing for 573 yards and seven touchdowns on four yards per attempt and catching 36 passes for 395 yards and seven touchdowns
- Also played for the New York Giants and Oakland Raiders
FB Alan Miller: 1960
- Appeared in 14 games for Boston in one season, rushing for 416 yards and two touchdowns on 4.1 yards per attempt and catching 29 passes for 284 yards and two touchdowns
- Also played for the Oakland Raiders and made one AFL All-Star
