44 days till Patriots season opener: Every player to wear No. 44 for New England
The New England Patriots are officially 44 days away from opening up their 2023 season at home against the Philadelphia Eagles. So we’re continuing our countdown series today by listing every Patriots player that has ever worn the No. 44 jersey.
Raleigh Webb currently wears the number for the Patriots.
The former undrafted wideout from The Citadel joined the team after initially signing with the Baltimore Ravens last year. He contributed mostly on special teams for New England, who had him in on 49 percent of their special teams snaps in only 10 regular season appearances.
There have been 20 other players that have worn the No. 44 before Webb. Let’s take a look at every Patriots player that has worn the number throughout franchise history (via Pro Football Reference).
WR Raleigh Webb: 2022-present
TE Dalton Keene: 2020-2022
DE Jonathan Freeny: 2017
TE Asante Cleveland: 2015
TE Zach Sudfeld: 2013
DB James Ihedigbo: 2011
DB Jarrad Page: 2010
FB Heath Evans: 2005-2008
FB Fred McCrary: 2003
FB Marc Edwards: 2001-2002
RB Harold Shaw: 1998-2000
RB Marion Butts: 1994
RB John Stephens: 1988-1992
TE Todd Frain: 1987
RB Jon Williams: 1984
RB Larry Cowan: 1982
RB Don Calhoun: 1975-1981
RB Doug Dressler: 1975
DB John Outlaw: 1969-1972
DB White Graves: 1965-1967
RB Gerhard Schwedes: 1961
