Bobby Mitchell wore 49 from 1962-1968. It is unofficially retired. In a controversial move during his first year as coach, Steve Spurrier re-issued several of these unofficial retirees. Number 49 was worn by Leonard Stephens for that season.
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No player on the current 2009 roster of the New England Patriots is wearing jersey number 49. In 2008, linebacker Vince Redd wore number 49. Redd took part in the Patriots 2009 training camp, but he was released August 2, 2009 by the Patriots.