34 days till Patriots season opener Every player to wear No. 34 for New England
Thewill open theiragainst 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: PresentSigned as an undrafted free agent with New England this yearExpected to compete for a depth roster/practice squad spot in camp and preseasonCB Jack Jones: 2022Appeared in 18 games for New England over two seasons, recording 30 tackles (three for a lo s), seven pa ses defensed, two interceptions, a forced fumble, a fumble recovered and a quarterback hitAlso played for the Las Vegas RaidersDB Joshuah Bledsoe: 2022Has appeared in four games for New England over three seasons, recording just one tackleExpected to compete for a depth roster/practice squat role in 2024CB Quandre Mosely: 2022Appeared in one game for New England in one seasonRB Rex Burkhead: 2017-20Appeared 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 pa ses for 856 yards and seven touchdownsWon a Super Bowl with the PatriotsAlso played for the Cincinnati Bengals and Houston TexansCB Leonard Johnson: 2015Appeared in four games for New England in one season, recording 11 tackles and three pa ses defensedAlso played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Arizona Cardinals, Buffalo Bills andCarolina PanthersRB Shane Vereen: 2011-14Appeared 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 pa ses for 1,023 yards and seven touchdownsWon a Super Bowl with the PatriotsAlso played for the New York GiantsRB Sammy Morris: 2007-10Appeared in 47 games for New England over four seasons, rushing for 1,486 yards and 12 touchdowns
Daniel Oturu Jersey on 4.4 yards per attempt and catching 49 pa ses for 453 yardsAlso played for the Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins and Dallas CowboysRB Mike Cloud: 2005Appeared 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 pa s for eight yardsWon a Super Bowl with the PatriotsAlso played for the Kansas City Chiefs and New York GiantsRB Cedric Cobbs: 2004Appeared in three games for New England in one season, rushing for 50 yards on 2.3 yards per attemptWon a Super Bowl with the PatriotsAlso played for the Denver BroncosDB Chris Akins: 2003Appeared in 12 games for New England in one season, recording 20 tackles and one pa s defensedWon a Super Bowl with the PatriotsAlso played for the Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay PackersCB Tebucky Jones: 1998-2002Appeared in 72 games for New England over five seasons, recording 224 tackles (four for a lo s), 19 pa ses defensed, four interceptions, three forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and 2.5 sacksWon a Super Bowl with the PatriotsAlso played for the New Orleans Saints and Miami DolphinsRB Rupert Grant: 1995Appeared in seven games for New England in one season, catching one pa s for four yardsFB Kevin Turner: 1992-94Appeared in 48 games for New England over three seasons, rushing for 382 yards and one touchdown on four yards per carry and catching 98 pa ses for 856 yards and six touchdownsAlso played for the Philadelphia EaglesRB Bob Perryman: 1987-90Appeared 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 pa ses for 430 yardsAlso played for the Denver BroncosRB Carl Woods: 1987Appeared in two games for New England during the player strike, rushing for 20 yards and a touchdownRB Mark van Eeghen: 1982-83Appeared 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 pa ses for 116 yards and
Patrick Patterson Jersey a scoreAlso played for the Oakland Raiders, winning two Super Bowls and making a Pro BowlDB Prentice McCray: 1974-80Appeared in 81 games for New England over seven seasons, recording 15 interceptions, six fumble recoveries and a sackAlso played for the Detroit LionsWR Ron Sellers: 1969-71Appeared in 35 games for Boston/New England over three seasons, catching 79 pa ses for 1,477 yards and 13 touchdownsMade an AFL All-Star with the PatriotsAlso played for the Dallas Cowboys and Miami DolphinsWon a Super Bowl with the DolphinsDB Chuck Shonta: 1960-67Appeared in 105 games for Boston over eight seasons, recording 15 interceptions and two sacksMade an AFL All-StarDB Bobby Towns: 1961Appeared in two games for Boston in one seasonAlso played for the St. Louis CardinalsE Joe Biscaha: 1960Appeared in one game for Boston in one seasonAlso played for the New York GiantsHB Jake Crouthamel: 1960Appeared in two games for Boston in one season, rushing for 16 yards on four attemptsFB Bill Larson: 1960Appeared in one game for Boston in one seasonHB Gerhard Schwedes: 1960Appeared in seven games for Boston over two seasons, catching one pa s for 21 yards and rushing for 14 yards on 1.4 yards per attemptAlso played for the New York Titans