Andy Borregales takes over No. 8 jersey at New England
The Patriots kicker has moved from No. 36 to the number previously worn by Stefon Diggs ahead of New England’s regular-season opener.
New England Patriots kicker Andy Borregales has changed his jersey number from No. 36 to No. 8 ahead of the regular-season opener, according to ESPN’s Mike Reiss as reported by Yahoo Sports.
The number was previously worn by Stefon Diggs, who is no longer with the team. Borregales claimed the jersey before New England’s scheduled meeting with the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on Wednesday night.
No. 8 also carries personal significance for Borregales. It was the first number he wore when he began playing football, giving the change a connection to the start of his career.
Borregales is entering his second NFL season while competing to establish himself as New England’s long-term kicker. He missed three kicks in the preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts, but the source says he subsequently improved during training camp.
The number change does not alter the broader question around Borregales’ position in New England, with the kicker still working to secure a lasting role as the Patriots prepare to begin their regular-season campaign.
