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Kevin Byard has worn No. 31 across stints with the Tennessee Titans, Philadelphia Eagles, and Chicago Bears.
It’s not like he was going to switch things up with the New England Patriots…
Byard revealed during his session with local media on Thursday that there is an agreement in place for him to take that number from new teammate Craig Woodson. The Patriots had several other signees reveal their new numbers, as fullback Reggie Gilliams will wear No. 44 and wide receiver Romeo Doubs will wear No. 87.
Byard will likely have to depart with some of his freshly-signed contract in order to make things official.
The Patriots introduced several other free agent signees on Thursday, with linebacker Dre’Mont Jones, offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker, and tight end Julian Hill joining Byard, Gilliam, and Doubs.
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