{
  "id": 6067716,
  "title": "Unexpected Patriots player takes Stefon Diggs' former jersey number",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/unexpected-patriots-player-takes-stefon-diggs-former-jersey-number",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-07T00:15:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/unexpected-patriots-player-takes-stefon-001531016.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New England Patriots kicker Andy Borregales has changed his number from No. 36 to No. 8, according to ESPN's Mike Reiss. The No. 8 jersey was previously worn by Stefon Diggs, who is no longer on the team. Borregales, a second-year kicker, chose the number for its sentimental value as it was the first number he ever wore when he began playing football. Now, it has come full circle with him wearing the number that marked the beginning of his journey in the NFL. For those updating Patriots rosters, please note that Borregales has switched to No. 8, previously occupied by 36. Borregales, who struggled during the preseason opener, is now working to establish himself as New England's franchise kicker. He will have the opportunity to make his mark against the Seahawks at Lumen Field on Wednesday night.",
  "summary": "Patriots kicker Andy Borregales has officially changed his jersey number.",
  "key_points": [
    "Andy Borregales changes number from 36 to 8",
    "No. 8 was previously worn by Stefon Diggs",
    "Borregales wears number marking start of NFL journey"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The jersey number switch gives Andy Borregales a fresh start with a number tied to his football beginnings, as he works to secure his role as New England's franchise kicker.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}