8 days till Patriots season opener: Every player to wear No. 8 for New England

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 eight 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, eight players have worn No. 8 in New England, and with eight days until their first game of the year, here’s a look at everyone who’s worn the number for the team:

LB Ja’Whaun Bentley: 2021-23

Appeared in 81 games for New England over his first six seasons, recording 497 tackles (21 for a loss), 28 quarterback hits, 11 passes defensed, 10 sacks, four forced fumbles, two interceptions and a fumble recovery
Won a Super Bowl with the Patriots
Expected to be the team’s top inside linebacker in 2024

QB Brian Hoyer: 2009-11

Appeared in 30 games for New England over eight seasons, completing 66.3% of his passes for 729 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions
Won a Super Bowl with the Patriots
Also played for the Cleveland Browns, Arizona Cardinals, Chicago Bears, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Las Vegas Raiders and San Francisco 49ers

P Josh Miller: 2004-06

Appeared in 42 games for New England over three seasons, averaging 43.6 yards per punt
Won a Super Bowl with the Patriots
Also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Tennessee Titans

P Brooks Barnard: 2003

Appeared in one game for New England, averaging 36.5 yards per punt

K Charlie Baumann: 1991-92

Appeared in 23 games for New England over two seasons, making 66.7% of his field goals and 91.2% of his extra points
Also played for the Miami Dolphins

P Bryan Wagner: 1991

Appeared in 11 games for New England over two seasons, averaging 41.3 yards per punt
Also played for the Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns, Green Bay Packers and San Diego Chargers