Players who have worn 87 for the Patriots are:
TE Rob Gronkowski 2010- present
WR Reche Caldwell 2006
WR David Givens 2002-2005
WR Bert Emanuel 2001
TE Ben Coates 1991-1 999
TE Lin Dawson 1981-1990
TE Arnold Franklin 1987
WR Preston Brown 1980
WR Ray Jarvis 1979
TE Al Chandler 1976-1977
WR Steve Schubert 1974
DE Jim White 1972
DE Ike Lassiter 1970-1971
DE Ray Jacobs 1969
TE Bobby Nichols 1967-1968
E Mike Long 1960
Actually in Oakland he wore number 18. 81 is what he is wearing now with the Patriots of New England.
WR Jonathan Smith, who played two games for the Patriots in 2006 wearing #81 after two seasons with the Buffalo Bills.
Russ Francis wore 81 in the 1970's and Stepen Starring wore it next.
81 - the most famous players to wear this number are Russ Francis and Randy Moss; it is presently worn by Aaron Hernandez. 82 - The most famous wearer is Vincent Brisby; it was last worn by Kellen Winslow Jr. 86 - The most famous wearers are Stanley Morgan and David Patten; it is presently worn by Daniel Fells.
#81 for the New England Patriots
#81 for the New England Patriots
Charles Smith WR 1974-81
No he did for the Raiders but now he is number 81
#81 is currently worn by Anquan Boldin
Art Monk
QB Tony Eason.Eason was cut by the Patriots during the 1989 season and subsequently picked up by the New York Jets. He was a 1st round draft choice of the Patriots in 1983 and started 49 games over his 6 1/2 season with the Patriots. He was the Patriots' starting QB in Super Bowl XX.
Andy Robustelli