Thewill open theiragainst the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on Sunday, September 8 at 1:00 p.m. ET, which is now 45 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, 15 players have worn No. 45 in New England, and with 45 days Kumar Rocker Jersey until their first game of the year, here's a look at everyone who's worn the number for the team:TE Jacob Warren: PresentSigned as an undrafted free agent in 2024 out of Tenne seeExpected to compete for a depth roster/practice squad spotLB Chris Board: 2023Appeared in 17 games for New England in one season with the team, recording 10 tacklesAlso played for the Baltimore Ravens and Detroit LionsDB Michael Jackson: 2020Appeared in one game for New England in one season with the team, recording one tackleAlso played for the Detroit Lions and Seattle SeahawksLB David Harris: 2017Appeared in 10 games for New England in his one season with the team, recording 22 tackles), two quarterback hits, 1.5 sacks and a pa s defensedAlso played for the New York JetsCB Otis Smith: 1996-2002Appeared in 56 games for New England over four seasons, recording 191 tackles (seven for a lo s), 37 pa ses defensed, 10 interceptions, three sacks, four fumble recoveries and a forced fumbleWon Super Bowl with the PatriotsAlso played for the New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit LionsLB Dana Cottrell: 1998Appeared in two games for New England in his one season with the teamRB Ivy Joe Hunter: 1991Appeared in 13 games for New England in his one season with the team, rushing for 53 yards on 2.9 yards per attempt and catching 11 pa ses for 97 yardsAlso played for the Indianapolis ColtsWR Michael Timpson: 1989-90Appeared in 70 games for New England, catching 172 pa ses for 2,472 yards and eight touchdownsAlso played for the Chicago Bears and Philadelphia EaglesDB Joe Peterson: 1987Appeared in three games for New England as a replacement player during the strike, recording an interception and a fumble recoveryRB Greg Taylor: 1982Appeared in one game for New England in one season with the team, returning two kicks for 46 yardsDB Jack Mildren: 1974Appeared in 14 games for New England in his one season with the team, recording three interceptions and two fumble recoveriesAlso played for the Baltimore ColtsWR Hubie Bryant: 1971Appeared in 13 games for New England over two seasons, returning 10 punts for 24 yards and 10 kicks for 252 yardsAlso played for the Pittsburgh SteelersLB Dan Kecman: 1970Appeared in one game for Boston in one season with the teamLB Ray Ilg: 1967-68Appeared in 28 games for Boston over two seasons, recording one sackTE/DB Thomas Stephens: 1960-64Appeared in 49 games for Boston over five seasons, recording 41 receptions for 506 yards and five touchdowns along with an interceptionRB Jerry Green: 1960Appeared in two games for Boston in one season with the team, catching three pa ses for 52 yards Gerson Garabito Jersey