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Thewill open theiragainst the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on Sunday, September 8 at 1:00 p.m. ET, which is now 23 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, 23 players have worn No. 23 in Mitchell Wilcox Jersey  New England, and with 23 days until their first game of the year, here's a look at everyone who's worn the number for the teamB Kyle Dugger: 2021-23Has appeared in 61 games for New England over his first four seasons, recording 343 tackles (17 for a lo s), 20 pa ses defensed, nine interceptions, nine quarterback hits, 2.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveriesExpected to be the team's top safety in 2024DB Patrick Chung: 2014-19Appeared in 141 games for New England over 10 seasons, recording 719 tackles (20 for a lo s), 54 pa ses defensed, 12 quarterback hits, 11 interceptions, 4.5 sacks, four fumble recoveries and two forced fumblesWon three Super Bowls with the PatriotsAlso played for the Philadelphia EaglesDB Marquice Cole: 2012-13Appeared in 27 games for New England over two seasons, recording 32 tackles (three for a lo s), five pa ses defensed, two interceptions and one fumble recoveryAlso played for the New York JetsDB Leigh Bodden: 2009-11Appeared in 20 games for New England over two seasons, recording 73 tackles (one for a lo s), 23 pa ses defensed, five interceptions and two fumble recoveriesAlso played for the Cleveland Browns and Detroit LionsDB Nate Jones: 2011Appeared in five games for New England in one season, recording 19 tackles and a pa s defensedAlso played for the Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins and Denver BroncosDB Jason Webster: 2008Appeared in three games for New England in one season, recording five tackles and a forced fumbleAlso played for the San Francisco 49ers, Atlanta Falcons and Buffalo BillsDB Willie Andrews: 2006-07Appeared in 30 games for New England over two seasons, recording 23 tacklesDB Duane Starks: 2005Appeared in seven games for New England in one season, recording 28 tackles and five pa s defensedAlso played for the Baltimore Ravens (won a Super Bowl), Arizona Cardinals and Oakland RaidersDB Omare Lowe: 2004Appeared in three games for New England in one seasonWon a Super Bowl with the PatriotsAlso played for the Atlanta Falcons, Jacksonville Jaguars, Miami Dolphins and New York JetsDB Shawn Mayer: 2004Appeared in 12 games for New England over two seasons, recording 17 tacklesWon a Super Bowl with the PatriotsDB Antwan Harris: 2000-03Appeared in 52 games for New England over four seasons, recording 52 tackles (one for a lo s), three pa ses defensed, one interception, one sack and a fumble recoveryWon two Super Bowls with the PatriotsDB Terry Billups: 1999Appeared in two games for New England in one season, recording two tacklesAlso played for the Dallas CowboysRB Sedrick Shaw: 1997-98Appeared in 14 games for New England over two seasons, rushing for 236 yards and 4.9 yards per attempt and catching six pa ses for 30 yardsAlso played for the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland BrownsDB Terry Ray: 1993-96Appeared in 63 games for New England over four seasons, recording 162 tackles, four interceptions, two forced fumbles and a fumble recoveryAlso played for the Atlanta FalconsDB Rod McSwain: 1984-90Appeared in 90 games for New England over seven seasons, recording six interceptions, two sacks and two fumble recoveriesDB Kevin Donnalley: 1981Appeared in one game for New England in one seasonRB Horace Ivory: 1977-81Appeared in 46 games for New England over five seasons, rushing for 1,336 yards and 14 touchdowns on 4.1 yards per attempt and catching 49 pa ses for 433 yards and two touchdownsAlso played for the Seattle SeahawksRB Joe Wilson: 1974Appeared in 12 games for New England in one season, rushing for 57 yards on 3.8 yards per attempt and catching three pa ses for 38 yardsAlso played for the Cincinnati BengalsDB George Hoey: 1972-73Appeared in 12 games for New England over two seasons, recording an interception and returning nine kicks for 210 yardsDB Daryl Johnson: 1968-70Appeared in 42 games for Boston over three seasons, recording five interceptions, two fumble recoveries and a sackDB Ron Hall: 1961-67Appeared in 88 games for Boston over seven seasons, recording 29 interceptions and 3.5 sacksMade oneAFL All-Star and one All-AFL teamRB Ray Ratkowski: 1961Appeared in one game for Boston, returning one kick for 17 yardsRB Dick Christy: 1960Appeared in 13 games for Boston in one season, rushing for 363 yards and three touchdowns on 4.7 yards per attempt and catching 26 pa ses for 268 yards and two touchdownsAlso played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Jets/Titans (made an AFL All-Star)MORE PATRIOTS NEWS  Clark Harris Jersey