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Jordy McElroy

72 days till Patriots season opener: Every player to wear No. 72 for New England

In celebration of the regular season opener only being 72 days away, we are listing every Patriots player that has worn the No. 72.

One of the immediate players that come to mind is three-time Pro Bowler and three-time Super Bowl champion, offensive tackle Matt Light, who spent 10 years with the Patriots.

Light has already been inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame, and he’s also a member of the Patriots’ All-Dynasty Team. He spent his entire career contributing to the early beginnings of the greatest dynasty in NFL history.

And of course, he wasn’t the only one.

So many great players have come before and after Light became a household name in New England. Here’s every Patriots player that wore the No. 72 throughout the franchise’s history (via Pro Football Reference):

DT Jeremiah Pharms: 2022-2023

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OL Yodny Cajuste: 2021-2022

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G Jermaine Eluemunor: 2020

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OL Marshall Newhouse: 2019

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DE Akiem Hicks: 2015

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DT Joe Vellano: 2013-2014

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OT Matt Light: 2001-2011

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G Sale Isaia: 2000

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DT Devin Wyman: 1996-1997

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NT Tim Goad: 1988-1994

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G Todd Sandham: 1987

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NT Lester Williams: 1982-1985

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DL Mel Lunsford: 1973-1980

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DT Jerry Patton: 1975

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DE Larry Eisenhauer: 1961-1969

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DT Al Crow: 1960

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OL Bill Striegel: 1960

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