New England Patriots kicker Andy Borregales has officially changed his number from No. 36 to No. 8, according to ESPN's Mike Reiss.
With Stefon Diggs no longer on the team, the No. 8 jersey was up for grabs, and Borregales claimed it ahead of the regular season opener against the Seattle Seahawks. The kicker has a connection to the No. 8 from his early football days. It was the first number that he ever wore when he started playing football.
There's sentimental value knowing that the entire journey started with a dream for Borregales in the No. 8 jersey. Now, it has come full circle with him being in the NFL and once again wearing the number that his entire journey started with.
For those updating Patriots rosters at home, please note that second-year
kicker Andy Borregales has switched to No. 8. He had previously been 36. #knowyournumbers
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) September 6, 2026
This could be a big year for Borregales, who is working to establish himself as New England's franchise kicker.
He had his struggles during the preseason opener, when he missed three kicks in the game against the Indianapolis Colts. However, he managed to bounce back in training camp and get back on track ahead of the season.
He will have a chance to make his mark on the road in a tough environment against the Seahawks at Lumen Field on Wednesday night.
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