Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
USA Today Sports Media Group
USA Today Sports Media Group
Sport
Danny Jaillet

Patriots announce jersey numbers for 2022 rookie class

Patriots New England Patriots

The New England Patriots announced jersey numbers for the rookie class, ahead of their preseason opener against the New York Giants on Thursday. The organization made the announcement via Twitter.

Two Patriots offensive rookies will move out of the 50s from training camp in exchange for more offensive-friendly numbers. Wide receiver Tyquan Thornton will wear No. 11, while quarterback Bailey Zappe will wear No. 4.

Buy Patriots Tickets

Meanwhile, Patriots first-round draft pick Cole Strange will wear No. 69. He has been having an impressive camp and looks to become a mainstay on the offensive line.

New England has 15 rookies in total, with the full list of numbers down below.

Patriots fans will get to see the rookie class in action when the team takes on the Giants on Thursday. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. ET.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Untold Story of Mary Poppins 20/20 special airs tonight, November 27
20/20 is offering a rare behind the scenes look as Mary Poppins turns 60, including footage, photos and stories from the movie’s living legends.
WhatToWatch
WhatToWatch
“I told her, ‘This is Purple Haze’, and she said, ’No, it’s not. I saw Jimi Hendrix live, and Purple Haze didn’t sound anything like that!” When Richie Kotzen learned a Hendrix classic wrong, his mom called him out
The guitar virtuoso says he had to face down criticism at the very outset of his playing career – albeit from his own mother
Guitar World
Guitar World
“Here’s to strengthening and healing. Take care of yourselves and never stay silent on your mental health.” Whitechapel cancel tour dates as frontman addresses mental health issues
Phil Bozeman explains in a video statement that he’s trying to come off antidepressants which he’s used his teenage years
Metal Hammer
Metal Hammer
“I used to get into fights with kids at school who thought Ace wasn’t as good as Jimmy Page. I’d fight for his honor”: Dimebag Darrell and Snake Sabo on their love of Ace Frehley, and how the Kiss legend shaped their playing
Both guitarists were recruited by Guitar World in 1993 for a roundtable of sorts with Frehley – during which Dimebag and Sabo even went to the trouble of donning “Spaceman” makeup themselves
Guitar World
Guitar World
Keira Knightley fans 'truly can't believe' her age in first Pirates Of The Caribbean film
Knightley also starred in Bend It Like Beckham and Love Actually when she was a teenager
Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Moana 2 review – vacuum-packed Disney ocean adventure that will leave you cold
Auli’i Cravalho’s Polynesian princess embarks on a quest to save other islanders oppressed by evil god Nalo – but this frictionless sequel lacks genuine passion
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.
Download on the AppStore Get it on Google Play