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
DE Chase Winovich: 2019-2021
LB Nicholas Grigsby: 2017-2018
LB Ramon Humber: 2018
DE Rob Ninkovich: 2009-2016
LB Mike Vrabel: 2001-2008
LB Rob Holmberg: 2000
LB Bobby Abrams: 1995
LB Steve DeOssie: 1994
LB Ilia Jarostchuk: 1990
LB Larry McGrew: 1980-1989
LB Sam Hunt: 1974-1979
LB Edgar Chandler: 1973
LB Jim Cheyunski: 1968-1972
C Joe Avezzano: 1966
OT Bob Yates: 1961-1965
