The New England Patriots are officially 49 days away from their regular season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles on September 10.
That means we’re continuing our countdown series by listing every Patriots player that has ever worn the No. 49.
Long snapper Joe Cardona currently wears the number in New England. The veteran specialist has been one of the core members on the roster ever since he was drafted out of Navy in 2015.
There’s a mixture of former specialists, tight ends, linebackers and wide receivers on this list of 11 players. Here’s every player that has ever worn a No. 49 jersey throughout the Patriots’ franchise history (via Pro Football Reference):
LS Joe Cardona: 2015-2023
LB Vince Redd: 2008
LB Eric Alexander: 2004-2005
TE Sean McDermott: 2003
TE Fred Baxter: 2002
WR Kitrick Taylor: 1989
TE Russ Francis: 1987
TE Brian Williams: 1982
DB Ralph Anderson: 1973
LB Dick Blanchard: 1972
WR Tom Richardson: 1969-1970
