With the first week of training camp in the rearview, the New England Patriots are officially 42 days away from their September 10 season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles.
So we’re continuing our countdown series by listing every Patriots player that has ever worn the No. 42 jersey.
Veteran running back J.J. Taylor is the current owner of the jersey. He joined the Patriots as an undrafted rookie in 2020, and he has managed to stick around predominantly as a member of the practice squad.
There have been a total of 11 players that have worn the No. 42 for the Patriots, including All-1980s Team member Ronnie Lippett, who spent eight seasons as one of the foundational pieces in the secondary.
Here’s every player, along with Lippett and Taylor, that has worn the number throughout franchise history (via Pro Football Reference):
RB J.J. Taylor: 2020-present
S Malik Gant: 2019
RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis: 2008-2011
DB Dexter Reid: 2004
DB Chris Carter: 1997-1999
DB Harlon Barnett: 1993-1994
DB Ronnie Lippett: 1983-1991
DB Ron Shegog: 1987
RB Mack Herron: 1973-1975
DB Don Webb: 1962-1971
DB Bob Soltis: 1960-1961
