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 35 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. 35 in New England, and with 35 days until their first game of the year, here's a look at everyone who's worn the number for the team:
DB A.J. Thomas: Present
- Just signed this week
- Expected to compete for a depth roster/practice squad spot throughout camp and the preseason
RB Pierre Strong: 2022
- Appeared in 15 games for New England in one season, rushing for 1000 yards and a touchdown on 10 yards per attempt and catching seven passes for 42 yards
- Also played for the Cleveland Browns
DB Kyle Dugger: 2020
- Has appeared in 61 games for New England over his first four seasons, recording 343 tackles (17 for a loss), 20 passes defensed, nine interceptions, nine quarterback hits, two forced fumbles and two fumbles recovered
- Expected to be the team's top safety in 2024
CB Keion Crossen: 2018
- Appeared in 14 games for New England in one season, recording 14 tackles
- Won a Super Bowl with the Patriots
- Also played for the Houston Texans, New York Giants and Miami Dolphins
RB Mike Gillislee: 2017
- Appeared in nine games for New England in one season, rushing for 383 yards and five touchdowns on 3.7 yards per attempt and catching one pass for 15 yards
- Also played for the Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills and New Orleans Saints
RB Jonas Gray: 2014
- Appeared in eight games for New England in one season, rushing for 412 yards and five touchdowns on 4.6 yards per attempt and catching one pass for seven yards
- Won a Super Bowl with the Patriots
- Also played for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Miami Dolphins
FB James Develin: 2012
- Appeared in 83 games for New England over seven seasons, rushing for 26 yards and five touchdowns on 1.7 yards per attempt and catching 31 passes for 222 yards
- Won three Super Bowls and made a Pro Bowl with the Patriots
DB Ross Ventrone: 2011
- Appeared in eight games for New England in one season, recording two tackles
- Also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers
DB Mike Richardson: 2008
- Appeared in 10 games for New England in one season, recording 17 tackles and a forced fumble
- Also played for the Kansas City Chiefs and Indianapolis Colts
FB Patrick Pass: 2000-06
- Appeared in 78 games for New England over seven seasons, rushing for 526 yards and three touchdowns on 4.1 yards per attempt and catching 66 passes for 570 yards and another touchdown
- Won three Super Bowls with the Patriots
- Also played for the New York Giants
RB Jerry Ellison: 1999
- Appeared in 12 games for New England in one season, rushing for 10 yards on two carries and catching four passes for 59 yards
- Also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
RB Marrio Grier: 1996-97
- Appeared in 32 games for New England over two seasons, rushing for 180 yards and two touchdowns on three yards per attempt and catching one pass for eight yards
RB Burnie Legette: 1993-94
- Appeared in 10 games for New England over two seasons
RB George Wonsley: 1989
- Appeared in one game for New England in one season, rushing for negative two yards
RB George Peoples: 1983
- Appeared in 16 games for New England in one season
- Also played for the Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay Buccaneers
RB Allan Clark: 1979-80
- Appeared in 27 games for New England over two seasons, rushing for 140 yards and three touchdowns on five yards per attempt and catching two passes for 35 yards
- Also played for the Buffalo Bills and Green Bay Packers
RB Jess Phillips: 1976-77
- Appeared in 27 games for New England over two seasons, rushing for 191 yards and two touchdowns on 6.6 yards per attempt and catching one pass for 18 yards
- Also played for the Cincinnati Bengals, New Orleans Saints and Oakland Raiders
RB Henry Matthews: 1972
- Appeared in three games for New England
- Also played for the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints
RB Jim Nance: 1965-71
- Appeared in 94 games for Boston/New England over seven seasons, rushing for 5,323 yards and 45 touchdowns on four yards per attempt and catching 129 passes for 844 yards and another touchdown
- Made three All-AFL teams, two AFL All-Stars and earned one AFL MVP with the Patriots
- Inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame
