Another week is in the rearview, and the New England Patriots are now officially 48 days from the start of their 2023 regular season opener.
So we’re continuing our ongoing countdown series by listing every Patriots player that has ever worn a No. 48 jersey.
The number currently belongs to rising linebacker Jahlani Tavai, who started to emerge as a real difference-maker for the team last season. That effort earned the former second-round draft pick a two-year contract extension last year.
Former Patriots linebacker Harvey Langi wore No. 48 before Tavai took up the mantle in 2021.