The New England Patriots are officially 55 days away from their 2023 season-opener at home against the Philadelphia Eagles.
So we’re continuing our countdown series by listing every Patriots player that has worn the No. 55 throughout franchise history.
Burgeoning star linebacker Josh Uche currently wears the number, which was also worn by the late, great Pro Football Hall of Famer Junior Seau. Uche did the number proud last season when he exploded for a career-high 11.5 sacks.
There have been a total of 21 Patriots players that have worn No. 55, including other long-tenured standouts like Willie McGinest and Don Blackmon.
Here’s every Patriots player that has worn the number (via Pro Football Reference):
LB Josh Uche: 2021-present
DE John Simon: 2018-2020
LB Eric Lee: 2017
DE Cassius Marsh: 2017
DE Jonathan Freeny: 2015-2016
LB Akeem Ayers: 2014
LB Deontae Skinner: 2014
LB Brandon Spikes: 2010-2013
LB Derrick Burgess: 2009
LB Junior Seau: 2006-2009
LB Willie McGinest: 1994-2005
LB Chris Singleton: 1990-1993
LB Don Blackmon: 1981-1987
LB Joe McHale: 1987
LB Ray Costict: 1977-1979
LB Rodrigo Barnes: 1975
LB Kevin Reilly: 1975
LB Will Foster: 1973-1974
LB Ralph Cindrich: 1972
LB J.R. Williamson: 1968-1970
LB Lonnie Farmer: 1964-1966
