62 days till Patriots season opener: Every player to wear No. 62 for New England

Mike Masala

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The New England Patriots will open their 2024 campaign against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on Sunday, September 8 at 1:00 p.m. ET, which is now 62 days away.

Until the opening kickoff of the season for the Patriots, we'll be counting down each day by looking back at those who have worn each specific jersey number.

Since 1960, 16 players have worn No. 62 in New England, and with 62 days until their first game of the year, here's a look at everyone who's worn the number for the team:

OL Sidy Sow: 2023-Present

  • Appeared in 15 games for New England as a rookie
  • Expected to compete for a starting guard spot this year

OL/DL Bill Murray: 2022

  • Appeared in one game for New England

OL Joe Thuney: 2016-20

  • Appeared in 80 games for New England over five seasons, winning Super Bowls 51 and 53
  • Also played for the Kansas City Chiefs, winning Super Bowls 57 and 58.

OL Ryan Wendell: 2010-15

  • Appeared in 79 games for New England over seven seasons, winning Super Bowl 49
  • Also played for the Carolina Panthers

DL Titus Adams: 2009

  • Appeared in two games for New England, recording just two tackles

OL David Richards: 1996

  • Appeared in five games for New England
  • Also played for the San Diego Chargers, Atlant Falcons and Detroit Lions 

OL Sean Farrell: 1987-89

  • Appeared in 43 games for New England over three seasons
  • Also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks

OL Bill Bain: 1986

  • Appeared in three games for New England
  • Also played for the Los Angeles Rams, Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers and New York Jets

OL Dwight Wheeler: 1978-83

  • Appeared in 72 games for New England over six seasons
  • Also played for the Los Angeles Raiders and San Diego Chargers

OL Steve Corbett: 1975

  • Appeared in 14 games for New England

OL Kevin Hunt: 1973

  • Appeared in just one game for New England
  • Also played for the Houston Oilers, Green Bay Packers and New Orleans Saints

OL/DL Halvor Hagen: 1971-72

  • Appeared in 26 games for New England, recording one sack
  • Also played for the Buffalo Bills and Dallas Cowboys

DE John Cagle: 1969

  • Appeared in six games for Boston

OL Dave Watson: 1964

  • Appeared in 28 games for Boston over two seasons

OL/DL Dick Klein: 1961-62

  • Appeared in 24 games for Boston over two seasons, recording four sacks and earning AFL All-Star honors in 1962
  • Also played for the Chicago Bears, Oakland Raiders, Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers

OL Abe Cohen: 1960

  • Appeared in 14 games for Boston

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Mike Masala previously served as the Managing Editor of USA TODAY's Dolphins Wire as well as a contributing writer at Patriots Wire. A lifelong New England resident, he is the self-proclaimed captain and lone member of the Laurence Maroney Fan Club. Follow on Twitter/X: @Mike_Masala