After one season donning No. 18, New England Patriots wide receiver Kyle WIlliams is now going to look a bit different for 2026.

The Patriots revealed that Williams will now be wearing No. 8 for his second season with the team.

The team posting a picture to social media with Williams wearing his new jersey number with the caption "KW8." Williams — who previously wore No. 18 for just his rookie season — is coming off his debut season where he caught 10 passes for 209 yards and three touchdowns

Williams appeared in all 17 games last season for the Patriots . The biggest highlight of the year for the Washington State alum was a 72-yard touchdown catch and run in Week 10 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

KW8 @k_mmoneyyyy pic.twitter.com/vFxiSP20qq

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) May 1, 2026

Fellow WR Stefon Diggs previously wore the No. 8 jersey last season. He was released by New England this offseason in order to save cap space.

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