41 days till Patriots season opener: Every player to wear No. 41 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 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 recoveriesHas 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 recoveriesWon a Super Bowl with the PatriotsAlso 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 tacklesAlso 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 touchdownsAlso played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Miami Dolphins and New York JetsMade 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 recoveriesAlso 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 touchdownAlso 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 recoveryAlso 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 recoveryMade on AFL All-Star with the PatriotsAlso 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 yardsAlso 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 interceptionAlso played for the Cleveland Browns and won an NFL championship

HB Billy Wells: 1960

Appeared in 12 games for Boston in one seasonAlso played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers and WashingtonMade a Pro Bowl with Washington

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