The Patriots instead choose to wear the number 91 on the back of their helmets in remeberance of their fallen teammate Marquise Hill, who died over the summer of 2007 in a boating accident.
Because Washington Redskins Safety Sean Taylor was shot and killed and his number was 21. So, every team in the NFL wears that on the back of their helmets.
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The dark '91' sticker on the back of the Patriot helmets is a tribute to deceased teammate Marquise Hill.
A bull dog is on the back of their helmets.
The 2007 Patriots are wearing circular stickers on the backs of their helmets with the number 91 on them, in honor of their teammate, the late Marquise Hill. Hill was a defensive end with the Patriots. He died in a jet skiing accident in May of 2007. Hill, who is from New Orleans, had devoted himself to helping victims of Hurricane Katrina. He was 24 when he died. He was the first Patriots player to die while on the active roster.
Currently, running back Shane Vareen wears #34 for the Patriots.
Defensive Back Willie Clay wore #32 for the 1996 Patriots.
the death of Sean Taylor on the redskins every team in the NFL has his number on them
Number 34 on the Patriots is running back Sammy Morris. According to the New England Patriots player bio, Sammy Morris is married and has three children, two girls and a boy.
the numbers are of people who died in the off season im not sure about the 31 but the 91 on the patriots are because marquise hill of the patriots defensive line passed away over the summer in a jet skiing accident because he wasnt wearing a life jacket
Running Back J.R. Redmond wore 21 for the 2001 New England Patriots.
Currently #22 is worn by running back Stevan Ridley.