FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The Patriots have announced several jersey number changes as the team shifts into regular-season mode. Significant to note is veteran guard Brian Waters being assigned No. 54, which was previously worn by long-time linebacker Tedy Bruschi:
Danny Aiken – 48
Kyle Arrington – 24
Sergio Brown – 31
Kyle Hix – 69
James Ihedigbo – 44
Eric Kettani – 36
Matt Kopa – 68
Nick McDonald – 65
Antwaun Molden – 27
Jeff Tarpinian – 53
Kerry Taylor – 10
Shane Vereen – 34
Gerard Warren – 98
Brian Waters – 54
Thomas Welch – 66