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Jordy McElroy

50 days till Patriots season opener: Every player to wear No. 50 for New England

There are 50 days left until the New England Patriots take the field for the first time to kick-start their 2023 regular season.

So we’re continuing our countdown series by listing every Patriots player that has ever worn the No. 50 jersey.

The number currently belongs to linebacker Raekwon McMillan, but longtime Patriots standouts like Rob Ninkovich and Mike Vrabel have also worn it.

Ninkovich is a member of the Patriots’ All-Dynasty Team after winning two Super Bowls with the franchise. Meanwhile, Vrabel has three Super Bowl wins with New England and an All-Pro nod, along with an All-Dynasty Team spot.

There are a total of 16 players that have worn No. 50 throughout franchise history, Here’s every player on that list (via Pro Football Reference):

LB Raekwon McMillan: 2022-present

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DE Chase Winovich: 2019-2021

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LB Nicholas Grigsby: 2017-2018

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LB Ramon Humber: 2018

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DE Rob Ninkovich: 2009-2016

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LB Mike Vrabel: 2001-2008

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LB Rob Holmberg: 2000

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LB Bobby Abrams: 1995

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LB Steve DeOssie: 1994

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LB Ilia Jarostchuk: 1990

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LB Larry McGrew: 1980-1989

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LB Sam Hunt: 1974-1979

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LB Edgar Chandler: 1973

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LB Jim Cheyunski: 1968-1972

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C Joe Avezzano: 1966

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