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43 days till Patriots season opener: Every player to wear No. 43 for New England

Here’s a list of every Patriots player to wear the No. 43 jersey number

There are officially 43 days left before the New England Patriots’ 2023 regular season opener on September 10. So we’re continuing our countdown series by listing every Patriots player that has ever worn the No. 43.

Linebacker Calvin Munson gets the first mention here since he’s the current owner of the jersey number. The special-teamer is in his third year with the Patriots and the 10th player on this list.

One of the true standouts, however, was longtime Patriots defensive back Nate Ebner. The former All-Pro special-teamer won three Super Bowls in his eight-year run in New England.

Here’s every Patriots player that has ever worn the No. 43 throughout franchise history (via Pro Football Reference):

Ex-Giant Nate Ebner: Dave Gettleman challenged every Joe Judge decision

Former New York Giants safety Nate Ebner peels back the curtain on the very dysfunctional Dave Gettleman-Joe Judge era.

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The dysfunctional Dave Gettleman-Joe Judge era is undoubtedly one New York Giants fans don’t want to relive or revisit, especially now that the team has found stability with general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll.

However, if you’re unaware of history you’re doomed to repeat it. And for that reason, it’s imperative for the curtain to be peeled back on that era and former Giant Nate Ebner has done just that.

During an appearance on the Green Light Podcast with Chris Long, Ebner detailed how every single decision made by Judge was immediately challenged by Gettleman.

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“We go to New York and it’s like, Joe is trying to put this team together that’s this gritty team and then you’ve got this GM who just doesn’t want to do it that way,” Ebner said, via Bobby Skinner of Talkin’ Giants. “At every turn, Joe wants to go right and Gettleman wants to go left.

“The effect that had on everything… Just like, Joe had one hand tied behind his back because every decision was getting challenged. How can you manage a football team when you can’t even get along with a guy about an administrative or personnel (decision)?”

Judge certainly made plenty of his own mistakes, culminating in back-to-back quarterback sneaks in the second quarter of a Week 18 game against the Washington Commanders — a game that ultimately sealed his fate.

There was also Judge’s tough-guy approach to the media, which wore thin as the team continued to falter and fail.

However, as we argued at the time, Judge did not necessarily receive a fair shake with the Giants. His termination was necessary but due to the presence of Gettleman and various other factors (COVID-19), Judge stood little chance at success.

That’s even more clear now that Ebner has outlined the utter dysfunction that existed in East Rutherford at the time.

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Nate Ebner relived this important play from 2013 season

Nate Ebner talked about his heads-up play in one of the most iconic games in Patriots history.

Former New England Patriots special teams standout Nate Ebner was a key part of the organization. He played from 2012-2019 with New England, before finishing his career with the New York Giants in the 2020 and 2021 seasons.

Ebner made a bunch of key plays as a valuable member of the special teams unit. However, there is one play in particular that was notable. Ebner went on “The Boom Cast” Podcast earlier this week, and the hosts helped him relive a crucial play.

It happened when the Patriots took on the Denver Broncos in 2013. New England trailed 24-0 in the first half and then proceeded to make an epic comeback to take the game into overtime, where a heads-up play on special teams from Ebner helped them secure a victory.

Ebner exemplified a player who was not afraid to make the gritty, heads-up type of plays. He was an important part of two Super Bowl-winning teams, and plays like this show exactly why.

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Giants place Nate Ebner on IR, sign Chris Myarick from practice squad

The New York Giants have placed ST Nate Ebner on injured reserve and signed TE Chris Myarick from their practice squad.

The New York Giants have placed veteran defensive back and special teams ace, Nate Ebner, on injured reserve with a knee injury. He will miss at least three games before he’s eligible to return.

Meanwhile, with tight ends Kyle Rudolph (ankle) and Kaden Smith (knee) both ailing, the team decided to sign tight end Chris Myarick off of their practice squad.

Myarick has appeared in four games for the Giants this season, taking 21 offensive snaps. He has drawn one target, but has no receptions.

With a spot open on their practice squad, the Giants have re-signed tight end Jake Hausmann to the reserve unit nearly three weeks after terminating his contract. It’s the third time he’s been released and then re-signed this season.

The 24-year-old Hausmann was originally signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted rookie out of Ohio State back in April. He was waived by the team on August 6 and claimed by the Giants a day later.

Hausmann was released as a part of final cuts but immediately signed to the Giants’ practice squad. He was the team’s highest-graded preseason rookie.

Finally, the Giants also signed tight end Deon Yelder to their practice squad.

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Giants injury report: Kadarius Toney, Sterling Shepard not practicing

New York Giants wide receivers Sterling Shepard and Kadarius Toney were among those not practicing on Wednesday.

The New York Giants returned to the practice field on Wednesday and it was Freddie Kitchens who was working with the quarterbacks. That role had been reserved for Jason Garrett, who was terminated by the team on Tuesday.

With that shift out of the way, focus returned to the players, who went through a walkthrough.

On the positive side of things, wide receiver Sterling Shepard (quad) was participating during the portion of practice open to the media but that was apparently extremely limited. He was eventually listed as DNP. Still, he’s inching in the right direction.

On the opposite end of the spectrum, wide receiver Kadarius Toney (quad) was not participating. Neither was safety Logan Ryan, who has not yet cleared COVID-19 protocols.

The Giants’ full (projected) Wednesday injury report can be found below:

Did not participate: WR Sterling Shepard (quad), WR Kadarius Toney (quad), FB Cullen Gillaspia (calf), DB Nate Ebner (knee), TE Kaden Smith (knee), TE Kyle Rudolph (ankle)

Limited participant: WR Saquon Barkley (ankle), LB Lorenzo Carter (ankle), CB Adoree’ Jackson (quad), WR John Ross (quad)

Full participant: N/A

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Giants lose to Buccaneers, 30-10: Instant analysis

Analyzing the New York Giants’ 30-10 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Week 11.

The New York Giants entered their Monday night game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as hot as they’ve been in several years, winning two of three before heading into their bye. The Bucs were beginning to sag, losing two straight in which their offense was slowed and their defense collapsed.

Even with these two teams heading in opposite directions the oddsmakers stuck to their guns and posted the Bucs as 10.5-point favorites.

They knew what they were doing. 44-year-old Tom Brady was on his game and the Giants’ defense just seemed willing to sit back and watch him operate.

That’s not a very smart strategy against the G.O.A.T. Brady simply picked them apart with the Giants putting up as little resistance as possible. He has always professed his love of beating the Giants, so he must have been in his glory in this game as he was hardly touched by New York defenders.

The first half was a back-and-fourth affair with Tampa striking first on a crisp, seamless opening drive that ended with Chris Godwin’s one-yard touchdown reception on a pass from Brady. The Giants could not tie the core on their first drive, breaking down in the red zone again and had to settle for a 37-yard Graham Gano field goal.

The Bucs answered with a field goal of their own to open the second quarter. The Giants needed to make something happen on defense if they were going too compete in this game and they did when Adoree’ Jackson picked off Brady’s pass that caromed off Mike Evans’ shoulder inside the Bucs’ 10 year-line.

The Giants tied the game two played later when Daniel Joined found a wide open Andrew Thomas all alone in the end zone on a tackle eligible call.

The Bucs wasted no time on their next possession, traveling 71 yards on eight plays to take a 17-10 lead when Ronald Jones scored around left end on a six-yard run. After the Giants punted, they finally held a team off the board to end half as the Bucs were forced to punt with 56 seconds left on the clock.

In the third quarter, Tampa Bay extended their lead to 24-10 after Evans scored on a five-yard pass from Brady to end a 10-play, 74-yard drive.

The final was 30-10, and it really wasn’t that close. Tampa took their starters out midway through the fourth quarter as the game was well in hand.

The Giants could not muster much on offense, especially in the second half. After the Thomas touchdown in the second quarter, their next eight possessions went as follows: Punt, Fumble, Downs, Interception, Punt, Interception, Punt, Downs. Their longest drive was their opening drive which ended with them kicking a field goal.

The Giants are now 3-7 and any postseason hopes they had pretty much ended with this loss.

Notes

  • The Giants were outgained, 402-215, and went 1-9 on third down. They lost the time of possession 35:39 to 24:21.
  • Tight end Kyle Rudolph was ruled out in the third quarter with an ankle injury.
  • Safety Logan Ryan, the Giants’ leading tackler this season, was sidelined on the reserve/COVID-19 list.
  • Wide receiver Sterling Shepard (quad) was inactive again. He has missed five games this season, continuing a trend of in which he has missed games due to injuries. He missed four game is 2020 and six in 2019.
  • Linebacker Oshane Ximines was healthy scratch again. Lorenzo Carter (illness/ankle) and special teamer Nate Ebner (knee) were also held out.

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Giants injury report: Logan Ryan, Sterling Shepard out vs. Bucs

The New York Giants will be without four players, including WR Sterling Shepard and S Logan Ryan, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The New York Giants will see the return of several offensive stars in Week 11 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but will be down a defensive captain.

Safety Logan Ryan, after testing positive for COVID-19 earlier this week, will sit out on Monday night against his former Patriots teammate, Tom Brady. Wide receiver Sterling Shepard will also miss the game.

The good news? Wide receivers Kenny Golladay and Kadarius Toney will both play. There’s also a strong chance running back Saquon Barkley will return. Ditto left tackle Andrew Thomas, who remains on injured reserve as of now.

The Giants’ final injury report can be found below:

Out: S Logan Ryan (COVID-19), WR Sterling Shepard (quad), DB Nate Ebner (knee), LB Lorenzo Carter (ankle/illness)

Doubtful: N/A

Questionable: RB Saquon Barkley (ankle), RB Devontae Booker (hip), TE Kaden Smith (knee), FB Cullen Gillaspia (calf)

Meanwhile, the Buccaneers’ final injury report can also be found below (awaiting further updates):

Out: WR Antonio Browns (ankle)

Doubtful: N/A

Questionable: N/A

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Giants injury report: Kaden Smith returns to practice

New York Giants TE Kaden Smith returned to practice on Friday, while safety Logan Ryan sat out due to COVID-19 protocols.

The New York Giants returned to the practice field on Friday and did so one additional player short. Safety Logan Ryan tested positive for COVID-19 and was promptly placed on the reserve list.

On the positive side of things, left tackle Andrew Thomas (ankle/foot) continues to participate and appears to be trending toward an activation from IR. Running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) was also participating and is likely a shoo-in to play on Monday night.

Meanwhile, tight end Kaden Smith (knee) returned to the field.

Linebacker Lorenzo Carter however, remains at home with a stomach illness. His status is uncertain and trending in the wrong direction.

The Giants’ full Friday injury report can be found below:

Did not participate: LB Lorenzo Carter (illness/ankle), DB Nate Ebner (knee), WR Sterling Shepard (quad), S Logan Ryan (COVID-19 protocols)

Limited participant: RB Saquon Barkley (ankle), RB Devontae Booker (hip), FB Cullen Gillaspia (calf), TE Kaden Smith (knee)

Full participant: N/A

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Giants injury report: Saquon Barkley limited in practice

New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley (ankle) was a limited participant in practice on Thursday, while four others sat out.

The New York Giants have returned from their bye and took the field for their first open practice of the week on Thursday.

Understandably, all eyes were on several of the team’s key players, including running back Saquon Barkley, left tackle Andrew Thomas and wide receiver Sterling Shepard.

Thomas was designated to return to practice and did take the field — an improvement over his status on Wednesday. However, he remains on injured reserve.

Shepard, meanwhile, worked on the side with trainers during the portion of practice open to the media. Barkley was more involved and continues to trend in the right direction. He looks like someone who will plat in Week 11.

Linebacker Lorenzo Carter was not in attendance for the second consecutive day. He continues to deal with an illness unrelated to COVID-19. Also missing were safety Nate Ebner (ankle) and tight end Kaden Smith (knee).

Did not participate: LB Lorenzo Carter (illness/ankle), DB Nate Ebner (knee), WR Sterling Shepard (quad), TE Kaden Smith (knee)

Limited participant: RB Saquon Barkley (ankle), RB Devontae Booker (hip), FB Cullen Gillaspia (calf)

Full participant: K Graham Gano (illness)

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Giants’ Saquon Barkley out, Kenny Golladay questionable vs. Raiders

The New York Giants will be without RB Saquon Barkley and WR Sterling Shepard against the Raiders, but may get WR Kenny Golladay back.

The New York Giants had up to 20 false-positives for COVID-19 this week including running back Saquon Barkley. Because of that, and in addition to his sprained ankle, Barkley missed two days of practice.

As a result, Barkley will not return until at least Monday, November 22 when the Giants take on Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He has been ruled out for Week 9.

In addition to Barkley, wide Sterling Shepard and several others have also been ruled out.

On the positive end of things, wide receiver Kenny Golladay returned to practice this week, and he was joined by fellow receiver John Ross. They have both been listed as questionable.

The Giants’ final injury report can be found below:

Out: RB Saquon Barkley (ankle/COVID protocol), LB Lorenzo Carter (ankle), DB Nate Ebner (ankle), WR Sterling Shepard (quad)

Doubtful: N/A

Questionable: WR Kenny Golladay (knee), WR John Ross (quad), RB Gary Brightwell (COVID protocol)

Meanwhile, for the Raiders, their final injury report was impressively thin:

Out: N/A

Doubtful: N/A

Questionable: N/A