The recently deceased Junior Seau wore number 55 for the Patriots from 2006-2009. Pro Bowl defensive end/linebacker Willie McGinest also donned number 55 for the Patriots from 1994-2005. Others include linebacker Chris Singleton (1990-93) and linebacker Don Blackmon (1981-87).
The following players have worn 54 for the Patriots:
Bill Brown 1960
Walt Cudzik 1961-1963
Mike Dukes 1964-1965
Ed Koontz 1968
Marty Schottenheimer 1969-1970
Kenny Price 1971
Gail Clark 1974
Steve Zabel 1975-1978
John Zamberlin 1979-1982
John Gillen 1983
Ed Williams 1984-1990
Greg Moore 1987
Todd Collins 1992-1994
Alcides Catanho 1995
Tedy Bruschi 1996-2008
Prescott Burgess 2009
Brian Waters 2011
Dont'a Hightower 2012-Present
The players who have worn #66 for the New England Patriots are:
2012-2013: OL Markus Zusevics (2013 - on Injured Reserve)
2011: OL Thomas Welch
2010: DT Landon Cohen (wore #65 in 2011)
2009: Not Issued to player on active roster
2000-2008: LS Lonie Paxton
1997-1999: T Ed Ellis
1995-1996: C Jeff Dellenbach
1991-1994: Not Issued to player on active roster
1984-1990: G Paul Fairchild
1982-1983: Not Issued to player on active roster
1981: DE John Lee
1980: DT/NT Steve McMichael
1979: Not Issued to player on active roster
1976-1978: T Bob McKay
1974-1975: Not Issued to player on active roster
1973: DE Nate Dorsey
1971-1972: LLB Ed Weisacosky
1970: OL Angelo Loukas
1969: TE Barry Brown (wore #86 in 1970)
1968: T Paul Feidhausen
1960-1967: Not Issued to player on active roster
The Last player to wear #56 was Hall of Fame Line Backer Andre Tippett.
No, the number 56 has been retired by the Patriots. Andre Tippet wore the number 56 from 1982-1993.
One notable player was tight end Marv Cook.
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Cory Grissom is number 67 on the England Patriots.
Mike Vrabel wore number 50 for the New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs. When he began his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, he wore number 96 and also number 56.
56 is composite.
Josh Boyce is number 82 on the England Patriots.
Josh Kline is number 67 on the England Patriots.
Justin Green is number 41 on the England Patriots.
Kanorris Davis is number 36 on the England Patriots.
Kyle Arrington is number 25 on the England Patriots.
Logan Mankins is number 70 on the England Patriots.
Logan Ryan is number 26 on the England Patriots.
Marcus Cannon is number 61 on the England Patriots.