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 33 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. 33 in New England, and with 33 days until their first game of the year, here's a look at everyone who's worn the number for the team:
LB Anfernee Jennings: 2023
- Has appeared in 45 games for New England over his first three seasons, recording 113 tackles (15 for a loss), nine quarterback hits, three sacks, two passes defensed, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery
- Expected to compete for rotational role in training camp and preseason
CB Joejuan Williams: 2019-21
- Appeared in 36 games for New England over three seasons, recording 44 tackles, eight passes defensed and a quarterback hit
- Also played for the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings
RB Jeremy Hill: 2018
- Appeared in one game for New England in one season, rushing for 25 yards on 6.3 yards per attempt and catching one pass for six yards
- Won a Super Bowl with the Patriots
- Also played for the Cincinnati Bengals
RB Dion Lewis: 2015-17
- Appeared in 30 games for New England over three seasons, rushing for 1,413 yards and eight touchdowns on 4.8 yards per attempt and catching 85 passes for 696 yards and five touchdowns
- Won a Super Bowl with the Patriots
- Also played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Tennessee Titans and New York Giants
RB: Leon Washington: 2013
- Appeared in two games for New England in one season, rushing for one yard on one attempt
- Also played for the New York Jets, Seattle Seahawks and Tennessee Titans
- Made two Pro Bowls and an All-Pro team
RB Kevin Faulk: 1999-2011
- Appeared in 161 games for New England over 13 seasons, rushing for 3,607 yards and 16 touchdowns on 4.2 yards per attempt and catching 431 passes for 3,701 yards and 15 touchdowns
- Won three Super Bowls with the Patriots and was inducted into the team's Hall of Fame in 2016
FB Sam Gash: 1992-97
- Appeared in 88 games for New England over six seasons, catching 104 passes for 826 yards and six touchdowns and rushing for 291 yards and two scores on 2.8 yards per attempt
- Also played for the Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills
- Won a Super Bowl and made two Pro Bowls
RB George Adams: 1990-91
- Appeared in 18 games for New England over two seasons, rushing for 114 yards on 3.8 yards per attempt and catching 16 passes for 146 yards and a touchdown
- Also played for the New York Giants
RB Patrick Egu: 1989
- Appeared in seven games for New England in one season, rushing for 20 yards and a touchdown on 6.7 yards per attempt.
RB Tony Collins: 1981-87
- Appeared in 102 games for New England over seven seasons, rushing for 4,647 yards and 32 touchdowns on 3.9 yards per attempt and catching 261 passes for 2,356 yards and 12 touchdowns
- Made a Pro Bowl with the Patriots
- Also played for the Miami Dolphins
RB Bobby Anderson: 1975
- Appeared in five games for New England in one season, rushing for one yard on one attempt
- Also played for the Denver Broncos and Washington
WR Reggie Rucker: 1971-74
- Appeared in 43 games for New England over four seasons, catching 126 passes for 1,884 yards and 10 touchdowns
- Also played for the Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants
WR Bill Rademacher: 1969-70
- Appeared in 27 games for Boston over two seasons, catching 21 passes for 268 yards and three touchdowns
- Also played for the New York Jets and won a Super Bowl with them
RB Bob Cappadona: 1966-67
- Appeared in 27 games for Boston over two seasons, rushing for 188 yards and a touchdown on 3.8 yards per attempt and catching six passes for 104 yards and a touchdown
- Also played for the Buffalo Bills
DB Fred Bruney: 1960-62
- Appeared in 40 games for Boston over three seasons, recording eight interceptions
- Made two AFL All-Stars with the Patriots
- Also played for the San Francisco 49ers, Pittsburgh Steelers and Los Angeles Rams
