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 41 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. 41 in New England, and with 41 days until their first game of the year, here’s a look at everyone who’s worn the number for the team:
DB Brenden Schooler: 2022-23
- Has appeared in 33 games for New England in his first two seasons, recording 27 tackles and four fumble recoveries
- Has been a key special teamer but might get defensive opportunities in 2024
CB Myles Bryant: 2020-22
- Appeared in 55 games for New England over four seasons, recording 200 tackles (nine for a loss), 17 passes defensed, four interceptions, three quarterback hits, three forced fumbles, two sacks and one fumble recovery
CB Cyrus Jones: 2018
- Appeared in 12 games for New England over three seasons, recording seven tackles and two fumble recoveries
- Won a Super Bowl with the Patriots
- Also played for the Baltimore Ravens
CB Justin Green: 2013
- Appeared in two games for New England in one season
DB Malcolm Williams: 2011-12
- Appeared in four games for New England over two seasons, recording two tackles
DB Raymond Ventrone: 2007-08
- Appeared in 17 games for New England over two seasons, recording seven tackles
- Also played for the Cleveland Browns and San Francisco 49ers
DB Tony George: 1999-2000
- Appeared in 31 games for New England over two seasons, recording 45 tackles, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble
FB Keith Byars: 1996-97
- Appeared in 26 games for New England over two seasons, rushing for 26 yards on two yards per carry and catching 47 passes for 438 yards and five touchdowns
- Also played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Miami Dolphins and New York Jets
- Made one Pro Bowl with the Dolphins
DB Eddie Cade: 1995
- Appeared in 10 games for New England in one season
DB Tim Gordon: 1991-92
- Appeared in 21 games for New England over two seasons, recording two fumble recoveries
- Also played for the Atlanta Falcons
DB Darryl Holmes: 1987-89
- Appeared in 44 games for New England over three seasons, recording two fumbles recovered and an interception
TE Bo Robinson: 1984
- Appeared in 16 games for New England in one season, catching four passes for 32 yards and a touchdown
- Also played for the Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons
DB Ken Pope: 1974
- Appeared in four games for New England in one season
DB Larry Carwell: 1969-72
- Appeared in 51 games for Boston/New England over four seasons, recording 10 interceptions, one sack and a fumble recovery
- Also played for the Houston Oilers
DB Leroy Mitchell: 1967-68
- Appeared in 28 games for Boston over two seasons, recording 10 interceptions and a fumble recovery
- Made on AFL All-Star with the Patriots
- Also played for the Houston Oilers and Denver Broncos
HB Claude King: 1962
- Appeared in 14 games for Boston in one season, rushing for 144 yards and a touchdown on 6.9 yards per attempt and caught five passes for 42 yards
- Also played for the Houston Oilers and won an AFL championship
DB/RB Walter Beach: 1961
- Appeared in 18 games for Boston over two seasons, catching nine passes for 132 yards and a touchdown and recording an interception
- Also played for the Cleveland Browns and won an NFL championship
HB Billy Wells: 1960
- Appeared in 12 games for Boston in one season
- Also played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers and Washington
- Made a Pro Bowl with Washington
