The New England Patriots are officially 52 days away from opening their 2023 regular season schedule at home against the visiting Philadelphia Eagles. So we’re celebrating the upcoming season with our ongoing countdown series that names every Patriots player that has ever worn a No. 52 jersey.
There have been multiple linebackers throughout franchise history that have cemented their legacy when wearing the number. Players such as Ted Johnson and Johnny Rembert even made All-Decade teams.
The most recent player to wear the number was former Patriots linebacker Harvey Langi. Rookie offensive lineman Jake Andrews also wore it during the spring practices.
Here’s every Patriots player that has ever worn the No. 52 throughout franchise history (via Pro Football Reference):
LB Harvey Langi: 2021-2022
LB Brandon Copeland: 2020
DT Akeem Spence: 2020
LB Elandon Roberts: 2016-2019
LB Jonathan Casillas: 2014
LB Dane Fletcher: 2010-2013
LB Eric Alexander: 2006-2009
LB Monty Beisel: 2005
LB Ted Johnson: 1995-2004
LB David Bavaro: 1993-1994
LB Johnny Rembert: 1983-1992
LB Jerry McCabe: 1987
LB Steve King: 1973-1981
LB Ron Kadziel: 1972
LB Ed Philpott: 1967-1971
LB Ed Meixler: 1965
LB Phil Bennett: 1960
