Still no jersey numbers for new Patriots players (although we hear Danny Amendola, unofficially, could be donning at No. 80 at this time. That could always change).
Notes from Pats’ draft release – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston
Amendola in 80 > Amendola in 16
And let me use this moment to say I’m all for putting all the numbers back into the pool, and just make a ring of honor for the numbers that were previously retired. They can retire 12 when the time’s right. Otherwise let’s bring the rest back.