
There are officially 43 days left before the New England Patriots’ 2023 regular season opener on September 10. So we’re continuing our countdown series by listing every Patriots player that has ever worn the No. 43.
Linebacker Calvin Munson gets the first mention here since he’s the current owner of the jersey number. The special-teamer is in his third year with the Patriots and the 10th player on this list.
One of the true standouts, however, was longtime Patriots defensive back Nate Ebner. The former All-Pro special-teamer won three Super Bowls in his eight-year run in New England.
Here’s every Patriots player that has ever worn the No. 43 throughout franchise history (via Pro Football Reference):
LB Calvin Munson: 2021-present

TE Rashod Berry: 2020

DB Nate Ebner: 2012-2019

DB Vernon Lewis: 1993-1996

DB Rodney Rice: 1989

DB Ernest Gibson: 1984-1988

DB Duffy Cobbs: 1987

RB Vagas Ferguson: 1980-1982

RB Claxton Welch: 1973

DB Irvin Mallory: 1971
