The 2023 season is starting to feel a bit more real with all of the newly-signed New England Patriots players officially being given jersey numbers on Wednesday.
It came through in a reveal from the team’s social media account.
Keep in mind, this list of players doesn’t include the 2023 rookie draft picks. So these are the veteran players the team picked up over the course of the offseason. It also includes a few current players that have switched jersey numbers.
The Patriots have already started voluntary OTAs, but those practices have been closed to reporters. That will change on Thursday, however, with the team finally set to open their doors and give people a sneak peek of what’s happening behind the curtains.
For now, here are the jersey numbers for the Patriots’ 2023 veteran acquisitions: