Thewill open theiragainst the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium Avery Bradley Jersey on Sunday, September 8 at 1:00 p.m. ET, which is now 42 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, 10 players have worn No. 42 in New England, and with 42 days until their first game of the year, here's a look at everyone who's worn the number for the team:DB Azizi Hearn: 2023-PresentHasn't appeared in a game for New England, spent all of 2023 on the practice squadExpected to compete for a depth roster/practice squad spot in training campRB J.J. Taylor: 2020-22Appeared in 12 games for New England over three seasons, rushing for 156 yards and two touchdowns on three yards per carry and catching six pa ses for 20 yardsRB BenJarvus Green-Ellis: 2008-11Appeared in 53 games for New England over four seasons, rushing for 2,064 yards and 29 touchdowns on four yards per carry and catching 26 pa ses for 292 yardsAlso played for the Cincinnati BengalsDB Dexter Reid: 2004Appeared in 13 games for New England in one season, recording 25 tackles, two pa ses defensed, one forced fumble and one recovered fumbleWon a Super Bowl with the PatriotsAlso played for the Indianapolis Colts and won another Super BowlDB Chris Carter: 1997-99Appeared in 47 games for New England over three seasons, recording 84 tackles, eight pa ses defensed, three interceptions, two sacks and two fumble recoveriesAlso played for the Cincinnati Bengals and Houston TexansDB Harlon Barnett: 1993-94Appeared in 30 games for New England over two seasons, recording 139 tackles, four interceptions, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveriesAlso played for the Cleveland Browns and Minnesota VikingsDB Ronnie Lippett: 1983-91Appeared in 122 games for New England over nine seasons, recording 24 interceptions andeight fumble recoveriesDB Ron Shegog: 1987Appeared in three games for New England as a replacement player during the strikeRB Mack Herron: 1973-75Appeared in 35 games for New England over three seasons, rushing for 1,298 yards and nine touchdowns on 3.7 yards per carry and catching 61 receptions for 789 yardsDB Don Webb: 1962-71Appeared in 134 games for Boston/New England over 11 seasons, recording 31 interceptions and five fumble recoveriesNamed AFL All-Star with the PatriotsDB Bob Soltis: 1960-61Appeared in 17 games for Boston over two seasons, recording two interceptions Yuta Watanabe Jersey