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 34 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, 18 players have worn No. 34 in New England, and with 34 days until their first game of the year, here's a look at everyone who's worn the number for the team:
DB Dell Pettus: Present
- Signed as an undrafted free agent with New England this year
- Expected to compete for a depth roster/practice squad spot in camp and preseason
CB Jack Jones: 2022
- Appeared in 18 games for New England over two seasons, recording 30 tackles (three for a loss), seven passes defensed, two interceptions, a forced fumble, a fumble recovered and a quarterback hit
- Also played for the Las Vegas Raiders
DB Joshuah Bledsoe: 2022
- Has appeared in four games for New England over three seasons, recording just one tackle
- Expected to compete for a depth roster/practice squat role in 2024
CB Quandre Mosely: 2022
- Appeared in one game for New England in one season
RB Rex Burkhead: 2017-20
- Appeared in 41 games for New England over four seasons, rushing for 1,026 yards and 11 touchdowns on 4.1 yards per rush and catching 96 passes for 856 yards and seven touchdowns
- Won a Super Bowl with the Patriots
- Also played for the Cincinnati Bengals and Houston Texans
CB Leonard Johnson: 2015
- Appeared in four games for New England in one season, recording 11 tackles and three passes defensed
- Also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Arizona Cardinals, Buffalo Bills and Carolina Panthers
RB Shane Vereen: 2011-14
- Appeared in 42 games for New England over four seasons, rushing for 907 yards and seven touchdowns on 4.2 yards per attempt and catching 107 passes for 1,023 yards and seven touchdowns
- Won a Super Bowl with the Patriots
- Also played for the New York Giants
RB Sammy Morris: 2007-10
- Appeared in 47 games for New England over four seasons, rushing for 1,486 yards and 12 touchdowns on 4.4 yards per attempt and catching 49 passes for 453 yards
- Also played for the Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins and Dallas Cowboys
RB Mike Cloud: 2005
- Appeared in 11 games for New England over two seasons, rushing for 177 yards and five touchdowns on 3.5 yards per attempt and catching one pass for eight yards
- Won a Super Bowl with the Patriots
- Also played for the Kansas City Chiefs and New York Giants
RB Cedric Cobbs: 2004
- Appeared in three games for New England in one season, rushing for 50 yards on 2.3 yards per attempt
- Won a Super Bowl with the Patriots
- Also played for the Denver Broncos
DB Chris Akins: 2003
- Appeared in 12 games for New England in one season, recording 20 tackles and one pass defensed
- Won a Super Bowl with the Patriots
- Also played for the Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers
CB Tebucky Jones: 1998-2002
- Appeared in 72 games for New England over five seasons, recording 224 tackles (four for a loss), 19 passes defensed, four interceptions, three forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and 2.5 sacks
- Won a Super Bowl with the Patriots
- Also played for the New Orleans Saints and Miami Dolphins
RB Rupert Grant: 1995
- Appeared in seven games for New England in one season, catching one pass for four yards
FB Kevin Turner: 1992-94
- Appeared in 48 games for New England over three seasons, rushing for 382 yards and one touchdown on four yards per carry and catching 98 passes for 856 yards and six touchdowns
- Also played for the Philadelphia Eagles
RB Bob Perryman: 1987-90
- Appeared in 49 games for New England over four seasons, rushing for 1,294 yards and nine touchdowns on 3.5 yards per attempt and catching 64 passes for 430 yards
- Also played for the Denver Broncos
RB Carl Woods: 1987
- Appeared in two games for New England during the player strike, rushing for 20 yards and a touchdown
RB Mark van Eeghen: 1982-83
- Appeared in 24 games for New England over two seasons, rushing for 744 yards and two touchdowns on 4.2 yards per attempt and catching 12 passes for 116 yards and a score
- Also played for the Oakland Raiders, winning two Super Bowls and making a Pro Bowl
DB Prentice McCray: 1974-80
- Appeared in 81 games for New England over seven seasons, recording 15 interceptions, six fumble recoveries and a sack
- Also played for the Detroit Lions
WR Ron Sellers: 1969-71
- Appeared in 35 games for Boston/New England over three seasons, catching 79 passes for 1,477 yards and 13 touchdowns
- Made an AFL All-Star with the Patriots
- Also played for the Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins
- Won a Super Bowl with the Dolphins
DB Chuck Shonta: 1960-67
- Appeared in 105 games for Boston over eight seasons, recording 15 interceptions and two sacks
- Made an AFL All-Star
DB Bobby Towns: 1961
- Appeared in two games for Boston in one season
- Also played for the St. Louis Cardinals
E Joe Biscaha: 1960
- Appeared in one game for Boston in one season
- Also played for the New York Giants
HB Jake Crouthamel: 1960
- Appeared in two games for Boston in one season, rushing for 16 yards on four attempts
FB Bill Larson: 1960
- Appeared in one game for Boston in one season
HB Gerhard Schwedes: 1960
- Appeared in seven games for Boston over two seasons, catching one pass for 21 yards and rushing for 14 yards on 1.4 yards per attempt
- Also played for the New York Titans
