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Jordy McElroy

52 days till Patriots season opener: Every player to wear No. 52 for New England

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

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LB Brandon Copeland: 2020

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DT Akeem Spence: 2020

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LB Elandon Roberts: 2016-2019

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LB Jonathan Casillas: 2014

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LB Dane Fletcher: 2010-2013

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LB Eric Alexander: 2006-2009

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LB Monty Beisel: 2005

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LB Ted Johnson: 1995-2004

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LB David Bavaro: 1993-1994

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LB Johnny Rembert: 1983-1992

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LB Jerry McCabe: 1987

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LB Steve King: 1973-1981

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LB Ron Kadziel: 1972

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LB Ed Philpott: 1967-1971

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LB Ed Meixler: 1965

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