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 37 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, 12 players have worn No. 37 in New England, and with 37 days until their first game of the year, here's a look at everyone who's worn the number for the team:
K Chad Ryland: 2023-Present
- Has appeared in 17 games in his one season so far, making just 64% of his field goals and 96% of his extra points
- Competing for his job in training camp
RB Damien Harris: 2019-22
- Appeared in 38 games for New England over four seasons, rushing for 2,094 yards and 20 touchdowns on 4.7 yards per carry and catching 40 passes for 281 yards
- Also played for the Buffalo Bills
DB Jordan Richards: 2015-17
- Appeared in 44 games for New England over four seasons, recording 50 tackles, three passes defensed, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery
- Won a Super Bowl with the Patriots
- Also played for the Baltimore Ravens and Atlanta Falcons
CB Alfonzo Dennard: 2012-14
- Appeared in 29 games for New England over three seasons, recording 90 tackles (four for a loss), 17 passes defensed, five interceptions, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery
- Won a Super Bowl with the Patriots
DB Rodney Harrison: 2003-08
- Appeared in 62 games for New England over six seasons, recording 446 tackles (18 for a loss), 32 passes defensed, 10 quarterback hits, nine sacks, eight interceptions, seven forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries
- Won two Super Bowls with New England and made an All-Pro team
- Also played for the San Diego Chargers and made two Pro Bowls and another All-Pro team
DB Jimmy Hitchcock: 2002
- Appeared in 37 games for New England over four seasons, recording 119 tackles, four interceptions and a forced fumble
- Also played for the Carolina Panthers and Minnesota Vikings
RB Chris Floyd: 1998-2000
- Appeared in 40 games for New England over three seasons, rushing for 33 yards on 2.4 yards per attempt and catching four passes for 43 yards
- Also played for the Cleveland Browns
DB Maurice Hurst: 1989-95
- Appeared in 105 games for New England over seven seasons, recording 386 tackles, 27 interceptions and four forced fumbles
RB James McAlister: 1978
- Appeared in 16 games for New England in one season, rushing for 77 yards and two touchdowns on 4.1 yards per carry and catching one pass for 12 yards
- Also played for the Philadelphia Eagles
DB Willie Osley: 1974
- Appeared in 10 games for New England in one season
- Also played for the Kansas City Chiefs
DB Ron Gardin: 1971
- Appeared in eight games for New England in one season, returning four punts for 14 yards and averaging 22.9 yards per kick return
- Also played for the Baltimore Colts and won a Super Bowl
RB Teddy Bailey: 1969
- Appeared in two games for Boston in one season
- Also played for the Buffalo Bills
