1 day till Patriots season opener: Every player to wear No. 1 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 one day 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, 11 players have worn No. 1 in New England, and with one day until their first game of the year, here’s a look at everyone who’s worn the number for the team:

WR Ja’Lynn Polk: PresentSelected in the second round of the 2024 NFL draftExpected to be one of the team’s top receivers as a rookie WR DeVante Parker: 2022-23Appeared in 26 games for New England over two seasons, catching 64 passes for 933 yards and three touchdownsAlso played for the Miami DolphinsWR N’Keal Harry: 2021Appeared in 33 games for New England over three seasons, catching 57 passes for 598 yards and four touchdownsAlso played for the Chicago Bears and Minnesota VikingsQB Cam Newton: 2020Appeared in 15 games for New England in one season, completing 65.8% of his passes for 2,657 yards, eight touchdowns and 10 interceptions and rushing for 592 yards and 12 touchdownsAlso played for the Carolina Panthers (made three Pro Bowls and an All-Pro and won an NFL MVP)K Tony Franklin: 1984-87Appeared in 62 games for New England over four seasons, making 74.4% of his field goals and 98.2% of his extra pointsMade a Pro Bowl with the PatriotsAlso played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Miami DolphinsK Eric Schubert: 1987Appeared in one game for New England in one season, making one of his two field goals and his lone extra pointAlso played for the New York Giants and St. Louis CardinalsK John Smith: 1974-83Appeared in 116 games for New England over 10 seasons, making 67% of his field goals and 95.4% of his extra pointsMade a Pro Bowl with the PatriotsMORE PATRIOTS NEWS

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