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).
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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
No, the number 56 has been retired by the Patriots. Andre Tippet wore the number 56 from 1982-1993.