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This is a list of Boston Patriots/New England Patriots players who appeared on the active roster during the regular season or postseason. The history of New England Patriots began in 1960, with the formation of the American Football League.

Players by position

Player, All Star Game or Pro Bowl Award winner Member of the New England Patriots Hall of Fame Member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Offense

Quarterback

Former
Name Years played Awards and honors
Don Allard 1962
Jay Barker 1995
Michael Bishop 2000
Drew Bledsoe 1993–2001 Pro Bowl (1994, 1996, 1997, 2002)
2× All-Pro (1994, 1996)
2× AFC Champion (1996, 2001)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVI)
New England Patriots Hall of Fame (2011)
Bob Bleier 1987
Tom Brady 2000–2019 3× AP NFL MVP (2007, 2010, 2017)
15× Pro Bowl (2001, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021)
3× First-team All-Pro (2007, 2010, 2017)
2× Second-team All-Pro (2005, 2016)
9× AFC Champion (2001, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2011, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018)
6× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLIX, LI, LIII)
4× Super Bowl MVP (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XLIX, LI)
Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year (2005)
Sporting News Sportsman of the Year (2004, 2007)
AP Male Athlete of the Year (2007)
32× AFC Offensive Player of the Week (All-Time Record)
2× AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2007, 2010)
3× AFC Offensive Player of the Year (2007, 2010, 2011)
NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2009)
NFL 2000s All-Decade Team
New England Patriots All-time leader (Passing Touchdowns, Passing Yards, Passing Completions, Games Started, QB Wins)
NFL All-time leader (QB Wins, Passing Touchdowns)
Jacoby Brissett 2016–2017 Super Bowl Champion (LI)
AFC Champion (2017)
Jeff Carlson 1992
Matt Cassel 2005–2008 Pro Bowl (2010)
AFC Champion (2007)
Matt Cavanaugh 1978–1982 2× NFC Champion (1984, 1990)
2× Super Bowl champion (XIX, XXV)
Jim "King" Corcoran 1968
Rohan Davey 2002–2004 2× AFC Champion (2003, 2004)
2× Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII, XXXIX)
Tom Dimitroff 1960
Brian Dowling 1972–1973
Tony Eason 1983–1989 AFC Champion (1985)
Tom Flick 1982
Doug Flutie 1987–1989,
2005
Pro Bowl (1998)
AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year (1998)
PFWA NFL Comeback Player of the Year (1998)
John Friesz 1999–2000
Neil Graff 1974–1975
Tom Greene 1960
Steve Grogan 1975–1990 New England Patriots Hall of Fame (1995)
1994 Patriots 35th Anniversary Team
AFC Champion (1985)
Matt Gutierrez 2007–2009 AFC Champion (2007)
Jimmy Garoppolo 2014–2017 2× Super Bowl (XLIX, LI)
2× AFC Champion (2014, 2016) 1× NFC Champion 2019
Garrett Gilbert 2014-2015 AFC Champion (2014) Super Bowl 49 Champion
Kim Hammond 1969-1970
Tom Hodson 1990–1992
Brian Hoyer 2009–2012, 2017–present AFC Champion (2011)
AFC Champion (2017)
Super Bowl Champion (LI)
Damon Huard 2001–2003 2× AFC Champion (2001, 2003)
2× Super Bowl Champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII)
Ed Block Courage Award (2008)
John Huarte 1966–1967
Mac Jones 2021–2023 Pro Bowl (2021)
Joe Kapp 1970 Pro Bowl (1969)
Mike Kerrigan 1983–1984
Kliff Kingsbury 2003 AFC Champion (2003)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII)
Ray Lucas 1996–1997 AFC Champion (1996)
Ryan Mallett 2011-2013 AFC Champion (2011)
Drake Maye 2024–present
Hugh Millen 1991–1992
Jim Miller 2004 AFC Champion (2004)
Super Bowl champion (XXXIX)
Jim Murphy 1998
Cam Newton 2020 AP NFL MVP (2015)
AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2015)
AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (2011)
3× Pro Bowl (2011, 2013, 2015)
First-team All Pro (2015)
AFC Champion (2015)
Kevin O'Connell 2008–2009
Tom Owen 1976,
1978-1979,
1981
Babe Parilli 1961–1967 3× AFL All-Star (1963, 1964, 1966)
All Star Game MVP (1966)
AFL Comeback Player of the Year (1966)
New England Patriots Hall of Fame (1993)
New England Patriots 10th Anniversary Team
Todd Philcox 1998
Jim Plunkett 1971–1975 UPI Rookie of the Year (1971)
Pro Football Weekly NFL Comeback Player of the Year (1980)
2× AFC Champion (1980, 1983)
2× Super Bowl champion (XV, XVIII)
Super Bowl MVP (XV)
Tom Ramsey 1985–1988 AFC Champion (1985)
Lee Saltz 1992
Scott Secules 1993
Tom Sherman 1968–1969
Dick Shiner 1973–1974
Butch Songin 1960–1961
Jarrett Stidham 2019–2021
Mike Taliaferro 1968–1970 AFL All-Star (1969)
Vinny Testaverde 2006 2× Pro Bowl (1996, 1998)
All-Pro (1998)
Don Trull 1967–1969
Jay Walker 1994
Harvey White 1960
Todd Whitten 1987
Eddie Wilson 1965 AFL champion (1962)
Marc Wilson 1989–1990 2× AFC Champion (1980, 1983)
2× Super Bowl champion (XV, XVIII)
Tom Yewcic 1961–1966 Boston Patriots 1960s All-Decade Team
Scott Zolak 1992–1998 AFC Champion (1996)

Running back

Includes player listed as "running back", "halfback", and "fullback".

Former
Name Years played Awards and honors
Rabih Abdullah 2004 AFC Champion (2004)
Super Bowl champion (XXXIX)
George Adams 1990–1991
Marvin Allen 1988–1991
Terry Allen 1999 Pro Bowl (1996)
Second-team All-Pro (1996)
All NFC (1994, 1995, 1996)
Bobby Anderson 1975
Josh Ashton 1972–1974
Teddy Bailey 1969
Kantroy Barber 1996 AFC Champion (1996)
Joe Bellino 1965–1967
Frank Bianchini 1987
Sid Blanks 1969–1970 AFL All-Star (1964)
Andre Bowden 1994-1995
Ron Burton 1960–1965
Marion Butts 1994 2× Pro Bowl (1990, 1991)
Keith Byars 1996–1997 All Pro (1990)
Pro Bowl (1993)
AFC Champion (1996)
Don Calhoun 1975–1981
Bob Cappadona 1966–1967 Patriots Rookie of the Year (1966)
Allen Carter 1975–1976
Tony Carter 1998–2000
Larry Centers 2003 3× Pro Bowl (1995, 1996, 2001)
All Pro (1996)
AFC Champion (2003)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII)
Dick Christy 1960 AFL All Star (1962)
Allan Clark 1979–1980
Mike Cloud 2003, 2005 AFC Champion (2003)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII)
Cedric Cobbs 2004 AFC Champion (2004)
Super Bowl champion (XXXIX)
Tony Collins 1981–1987 Pro Bowl (1983)
AFC Champion (1985)
Larry Cowan 1982
Jim Crawford 1960–1964
Corey Croom 1993–1995
Jake Crouthamel 1960
Harry Crump 1963
Derrick Cullors 1997–1998
Sam Cunningham 1973–1982 Pro Bowl (1978)
1994 Patriots 35th Anniversary Team
All-time Patriots rushing leader, yardage
New England Patriots Hall of Fame (2010)
Elgin Davis 1987–1988
Corey Dillon 2004–2006 4× Pro Bowl (1999, 2000, 2001, 2004)
AFC Champion (2004)
Super Bowl champion (XXXIX)
10,000 Rushing Yards Club
New England Patriots All-2000s Team
Doug Dressler 1975
Reggie Dupard 1986–1989
Marc Edwards 2001–2002 AFC Champion (2001)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVI)
Robert Edwards 1998
Patrick Egu 1989
Jerry Ellison 1999
Heath Evans 2005-2008 AFC champion (2007)
NFC champion (2009)
Super Bowl champion (XLIV)
Kevin Faulk 1999-2011 5× AFC champion (2001, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2011)
3× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX)
New England Patriots All-2000s Team
New England Patriots 50th Anniversary Team
Vagas Ferguson 1980–1982
Chris Floyd 1998–2000
Chuck Foreman 1980 5× Pro Bowl (1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977)
4× All Pro (1974, 1975, 1976, 1977)
NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1973)
3× NFC Champion (1973, 1974, 1976)
Sporting News NFC Player of the Year (1974)
UPI NFC Player of the Year (1976)
Ike Forte 1976–1977
R. C. Gamble 1968–1969
Carl Garrett 1969–1972 AFL Rookie of the Year (1969)
AFL All Star (1969)
Super Bowl Champion (XI)
J. D. Garrett 1964–1967
Larry Garron 1960–1968 4× AFL All Star (1961, 1963, 1964, 1967)
New England Patriots All 1960's Team
Sam Gash 1992–1997 2× Pro Bowl (1998, 1999)
2× All Pro (1998, 1999)
Super Bowl Champion (XXXV)
2× AFC Champion (1996, 2000)
Ed Block Courage Award (1996)
Paul Gipson 1973
Bob Gladieux 1969–1970,
1971-1972
Noe Gonzalez 1974
Rupert Grant 1995-1996 AFC Champion (1996)
David Green 1995
BenJarvus Green-Ellis 2008-2011 AFC Champion 2011
Marrio Grier 1996–1997 AFC Champion (1996)
Bruce Hansen 1987
Damien Harris 2019–present
Raymont Harris 2000
Greg Hawthorne 1984–1986 AFC Champion (1985)
Mack Herron 1973–1975
Ivy Joe Hunter 1991
Horace Ivory 1977–1980
Craig James 1984–1988 AFC Champion (1985)
Pro Bowl (1986)
Ed Jenkins 1974
Andy Johnson 1974–1981 New England Patriots All-1970's Team
Ellis Johnson 1965–1966
Jakob Johnson 2019–present
Joe Johnson 1960-1961
Preston Johnson 1968
Claude King 1962
Anthony Landry 1990
Bill Larson 1960
Jamie Lawson 1990
Odell Lawson 1970–1971
Michael LeBlanc 1987
Burnie Legette 1993–1994
Bobby Leo 1967–1968
Walt Livingston 1960
Scott Lockwood 1992–1993
Billy Lott 1961–1963
Jack Maitland 1971–1972 Super Bowl Champion (V)
Laurence Maroney 2006-2009 AFC champion (2007)
Curtis Martin 1995–1997 5× Pro Bowl (1995, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2004)
5× All-Pro (1995, 1996, 1999, 2001, 2004)
2× AFC Rushing Leader (1995, 2004)
Led NFL in rushing yards in 2004 with 1,697
Oldest player to win a rushing title in NFL history (age 31)
NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1995)
AFC Champion (1996)
PFWA Offensive Rookie of the Year (1995)
Ed Block Courage Award (2001)
Bart Starr Man Of The Year (2006)
Pro Football Hall of Fame (2012)
AFC Champion (1996)
Henry Matthews 1972
James McAlister 1978
Bob McCall 1973
Fred McCrary 2003 AFC Champion (2003)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII)
Chuck McSwain 1987
Leon McQuay 1975
Dave Meggett 1995–1997 2× Pro Bowl (1989, 1996)
3× All Pro (1989, 1990, 1996)
NFC Champion (1990)
Super Bowl Champion (XXV)
AFC Champion (1996)
1988 Walter Payton Award
New England Patriots All-1990s Team
Sony Michel 2018-2020 Super Bowl Champion (LIII)
Alan Miller 1960 AFL All Star (1961)
Garrett Mills 2006
Jamie Morris 1990
Sammy Morris 2007-2011 AFC Champion (200)
Ed Block Courage Award (2008)
Jim Nance 1965–1971 1966 American Football League MVP
AFL All-Star (1966, 1967)
New England Patriots All-1960s Team
Patriots 10th Anniversary Team
Patriots 35th Anniversary Team
New England Patriots 50th Anniversary Team
New England Patriots Hall of Fame (2009)
Tom Neumann 1963
Don Overton 1990
Patrick Pass 2000-2006, 2009 3× AFC Champion (2001, 2003, 2004)
3× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX)
Jeff Paulk 2000
George Peoples 1983
Bob Perryman 1987–1990
Jess Phillips 1976–1977
Ray Ratkowski 1961
Eddie Ray 1970
J. R. Redmond 2000–2002 AFC Champion (2001)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVI)
Bo Robinson 1984
Leonard Russell 1991–1993 1991 Offensive Rookie of the Year
Gerhard Schwedes 1960–1961
Harold Shaw 1999–2000
Sedrick Shaw 1997–1998
Antowain Smith 2001–2003 2× AFC Champion (2001, 2003)
2× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII)
John Stephens 1988–1992 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1988)
Pro Bowl (1988)
John Tarver 1972–1974
Mosi Tatupu 1978–1990 New England Patriots All-1970s Team
New England Patriots All-1980s Team
Pro Bowl (1986)
All Pro (1986)
AFC Champion (1985)
Patriots 35th Anniversary Team
New England Patriots 50th Anniversary Team
Fred Taylor 2009-2010 Pro Bowl (2007)
All-Pro (2007)
Ed Block Courage Award (2002)
FedEx Ground Player of the Year (2007)
10,000 Rushing Yards Club
Greg Taylor 1982
Blair Thomas 1994
Gene Thomas 1968
Leroy Thompson 1994
Kevin Turner 1992–1994 Ed Block Courage Award (1996)
Shawn Turner 1997-1998 AFC East Div Champions
Mark van Eeghen 1982–1983 2× Super Bowl champion (XI), (XV)
Jon Vaughn 1991–1992 1992 NFL Kickoff return average champion
Lamont Warren 1999
Robert Weathers 1982–1986 AFC Champion (1985)
Claxton Welch 1973 Super Bowl champion (VI)
Billy Wells 1960 Pro Bowl (1954)
Mel West 1961
Jon Williams 1984
Walter Williams 2001-2002 AFC Champion (2001)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVI)
Joe Wilson 1974
Antwoine Womack 2002
George Wonsley 1989
Carl Woods 1987
Amos Zereoué 2005

Wide receiver

Former
Name Years played Awards and honors
Sam Aiken 2008-2009
Danny Amendola 2013-2017 3× AFC Champion (2014, 2016, 2017)
2× Super Bowl champion (XLIX, LI)
Glenn Antrum 1989
Aaron Bailey 2000
Melvin Baker 1975
Mike Benson 1987
Morris Bradshaw 1982
Deion Branch 2002–2005, 2010-2012 2× AFC Champion (2003, 2004)
2× Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII, XXXIX)
2005 Super Bowl MVP (XXXIX)
Vincent Brisby 1993–1999 AFC Champion (1996)
Marlin Briscoe 1976
Antonio Brown 2019 4× First-team All-Pro (2014-2017)
Second-team All Pro (2013)
7× Pro Bowler (2011, 2013-2017)
2× NFL receiving yards leader (2014, 2017)
2× NFL receptions leader (2014, 2015)
NFL receiving touchdowns leader (2018)
NFL 2010s All-Decade Team
AFC Champion (2010)
NFC Champion (2020)
Super Bowl champion (LV)
Preston Brown 1980,
1982
Troy Brown 1993–2007 Pro Bowl (2005)
All-Iron Award (2002)
5× AFC Champion (1996, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2007)
3× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX)
New England Patriots 50th Anniversary Team
All-time Patriots receiving leader, receptions (557)
All-time Patriots punt returns leader, 252 returns for 2,625 yards and 3 touchdowns
New England Patriots Hall of Fame (2012)
Hubie Bryant 1971–1972
Matt Bumgardner 2000
Steve Burks 1975–1977
Reche Caldwell 2006
Chris Calloway 2000
Gino Cappelletti 1960–1970 5× AFL All-Star (1961, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966)
American Football League MVP (1964)
New England Patriots Hall of Fame (1992)
1971 Patriots 10th Anniversary Team
1994 Patriots 35th Anniversary Team
All-time leading scorer, AFL
One of 3 players to play in every AFL game
Brian Carey 1987
Rob Carpenter 1991
Brandon Childress 2005-2007 AFC Champion (2007)
Wayne Coffey 1987
Jim Colclough 1960–1968 AFL All-Star (1962)
1971 Patriots 10th Anniversary Team
Fred Coleman 2001–2002 AFC Champion (2001)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVI)
Pat Coleman 1990
Austin Collie 2013
Eric Crabtree 1971
Ray Crittenden 1993–1994
André Davis 2005
Shockmain Davis 2000
Tim Dwight 2005
Hart Lee Dykes 1989–1990
Julian Edelman 2009–2020 3× Super Bowl champion (XLIX, LI, LII)
2019 Super Bowl MVP (LII)
Henry Ellard 1998
Elbert Ellis 1994
Bert Emanuel 2001
Mike Farr 1993
Jimmy Farris 2001-2002 AFC Champion (2001)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVI)
Ricky Feacher 1976
Sean Foster 1991
Charley Frazier 1969–1970
Irving Fryar 1984–1992 5× Pro Bowl (1985, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997)
2× All-Pro (1985, 1994)
AFC Champion (1985)
Doug Gabriel 2006
Dennis Gadbois 1987–1988
Jabar Gaffney 2006-2008 AFC Champion (2007)
Tony Gaiter 1997, 2000
Ron Gardin 1971
Joey Galloway 2009
Chas Gessner 2003 AFC Champion (2003)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII)
David Givens 2002–2005 2× AFC Champion (2003, 2004)
2× Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII, XXXIX)
Terry Glenn 1996–2001 UPI Rookie of the Year (1996)
Pro Bowl (2000)
2× AFC Champion (1996, 2001)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVI)
Josh Gordon 2018-2019 First-team All-Pro (2013)
Pro Bowl (2013)
NFL receiving yards leader (2013)
AFC Champion (2018)
Super Bowl champion (LIII)
Art Graham 1963–1968 1971 Patriots 10th Anniversary Team
Hason Graham 1995–1996 AFC Champion (1996)
Millard Hamilton 1991
Tony Hamler 2000
Ronnie Harris 1993–1994
Steve Hawkins 1994
Donald Hayes 2002
Eddie Hinton 1974
Chris Hogan 2016-2018 3× AFC Champion (2016, 2017, 2018)
2× Super Bowl champion (LI, LIII)
Chad Jackson 2006-2007 AFC Champion (2007)
Curtis Jackson 2000–2001 AFC Champion (2001)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVI)
Harold Jackson 1978–1981
1987
5× Pro Bowl selection (1969, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977)
All-Pro 1st Team (1973)
All-NFC 1st Team (1972, 1973, 1977)
Cedric James 2004-2005
Ray Jarvis 1979
Shawn Jefferson 1996–1999 AFC Champion (1996)
Dietrich Jells 1996–1997 AFC Champion (1996)
Ed Jenkins 1974
Bethel Johnson 2003–2005 2× AFC Champion (2003, 2004)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII, XXXIX)
Chad Johnson 2011 2× First-team All Pro (2005, 2006)
Second-team All-Pro (2003)
6× Pro Bowler (2003-2007, 2009)
NFL receiving yards leader (2006)
Charles Johnson 2001 AFC Champion (2001)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVI)
Cedric Jones 1982–1990 AFC Champion (1985)
Kevin Kasper 2004 AFC Champion (2004)
Super Bowl champion (XXXIX)
Kelvin Kight 2006
Gayle Knief 1970
Anthony Ladd 1998
Bill Lafreniere 1987
Kevin Lee 1995
Larry Linne 1987
Brandon Lloyd 2012 Pro Bowl (2010)
All-Pro (2010)
Dane Looker 2000
Aaron Marsh 1968–1969
Al Marshall 1974
Sammy Martin 1988–1991
Reggie McGee 1991
Greg McMurtry 1990–1993
Will Moore 1995–1996 AFC Champion (1996)
Sean Morey 1999
Stanley Morgan 1977–1989 4× Pro Bowl selection (1979, 1980, 1986, 1987)
2× All-Pro selection (1980, 1986)
New England Patriots All-1970s Team
AFC Champion (1985)
New England Patriots All-1980s Team
New England Patriots 35th Anniversary Team
New England Patriots 50th Anniversary Team
All-time Patriots receiving leader, yardage
New England Patriots Hall of Fame (2007)
Randy Moss 2007-2010 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1998)
PFWA Offensive Rookie of the Year (1998)
NFL Alumni Wide Receiver of the Year (1998)
7× Pro Bowl (1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2007, 2009)
4× First-team All-Pro (1998, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2007)
Pro Bowl MVP (1999)
NFC Player of the Year (2003)
AFC Champion (2007)
NFC Champion (2012)
PFWA Comeback Player of the Year (2007)
New England Patriots All-2000s Team
NFL 2000s All-Decade Team
4× NFL Receiving Touchdowns Leader (1998, 2000, 2003, 2007)
NFL record most TD receptions in one season (23)
NFL record most TD receptions in one season by a rookie (17)
Bill Murphy 1968
Mike Murphy 1991
Gunner Olszewski 2019-2021 All-Pro (2020)
David Patten 2001–2004 2× AFC Champion (2001, 2003)
2× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII)
Carlos Pennywell 1978–1981
Clay Pickering 1987
Bill Rademacher 1969–1970
Tom Reynolds 1972
Tom Richardson 1969–1970
Reggie Rucker 1971–1974
P. K. Sam 2004 AFC Champion (2004)
Super Bowl champion (XXXIX)
Bill Schroeder 1995
Steve Schubert 1974
Ron Sellers 1969–1971
Tony Simmons 1998–2000
Matthew Slater 2008–2023 9× Pro Bowl (2011–2017, 2019, 2020)
5× First-team All-Pro (2011, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2019)
2× Second-team All-Pro (2017, 2020)
Torrance Small 2001 AFC Champion (2001)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVI)
Jonathan Smith 2006
Al Snyder| 1964
Donté Stallworth 2007-2009, 2012 AFC Champion (2007)
Walter Stanley 1992
Stephen Starring 1983–1987 AFC Champion (1985)
Darryl Stingley 1973–1977 Ten Outstanding Young Americans from US Jaycees in 1981
J. J. Stokes 2003 AFC Champion (2003)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII)
Eric Stolberg 1971
Dan Stricker 2003 AFC Champion (2003)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII)
Joe Sweet 1974
Al Sykes 1971
Gene Taylor 1991
Kitrick Taylor 1989
Michael Timpson 1989–1994
Ken Toler 1981–1982
Bake Turner 1970
Randy Vataha 1971–1976
Dedric Ward 2003 AFC Champion (2003)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII)
Kelley Washington 2007–2008
Clarence Weathers 1983–1984
Wes Welker 2007-2012 5× Pro Bowl (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012)
4× All-Pro (2007, 2008, 2009, 2011)
3× NFL receptions leader (2007 (tied), 2009, 2011)
AFC receiving yards leader (2011)
2× Ed Block Courage Award (2007, 2010)
3× AFC Champion (2007, 2011, 2013)
Mosi Tatupu Award (2003)
New England Patriots 12th Player Award (2007)
Pop Warner Inspiration to Youth Award (2008)
Longest reception in NFL history (tied, 99 yards)
Don Westbrook 1977–1981
Derwin Williams 1985–1987 AFC Champion (1985)
Martinez Williams 2000
Darryal Wilson 1983
Elmo Wright 1975

Tight end

Includes players listed as "end" and "tight end"

Former
Name Years played Awards and honors
Bob Adams 1973–1974
Jack Atchason 1960
Mike Bartrum 1996–1999 AFC Champion (1996)
Greg Baty 1986–1987
Fred Baxter 2002–2003 AFC Champion (2003)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII)
Tom Beer 1970–1972
Joe Biscaha 1960
Eric Bjornson 2000
Kyle Brady 2007 AFC Champion (2007)
Barry Brown 1969–1970
John Burke 1994–1997 AFC Champion (1996)
Al Chandler 1976–1977,
1978
1979
Cameron Cleeland 2002
Ben Coates 1991–1999 5× Pro Bowl selection (1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998)
2× Associated Press First-team All-Pro selection (1994, 1995)
1× Associated Press Second-team All-Pro selection (1998)
Super Bowl champion (XXXV)
NFL 1990s All-Decade Team
New England Patriots All-1990s Team
New England Patriots 50th Anniversary Team
New England Patriots Hall of Fame (2008)
Marv Cook 1989–1993 2× Pro Bowl (1991, 1992)
Alge Crumpler 2010
Bill Dawson 1965
Lin Dawson 1981–1990 AFC Champion (1985)
Chris Eitzmann 2000
Christian Fauria 2002–2005 2× AFC Champion (2003, 2004)
2× Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII, XXXIX)
Todd Frain 1987
Russ Francis 1975–1980,
1987-1988
3× Pro Bowl (1976, 1977, 1978)
1994 Patriots 35th Anniversary Team
Paul Francisco 1994
Arnold Franklin 1987
David Frisch 1995
Chris Gannon 1991-1992
Daniel Graham 2002–2006 2× AFC Champion (2003, 2004)
2× Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII, XXXIX)
Jerry Green 1960
Rich Griffith 1993
Rob Gronkowski 2010–2019 3× Pro Bowl (2011, 2012, 2014)
3× All-Pro (2011, 2012, 2014)
AFC Champion (2011)
Most TD receptions by a tight end, season (17 in 2011)
Most receiving yards by a tight end, season (1,327 in 2011)
AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2014)
PFWA NFL Comeback Player of the Year 2014)
2× Super Bowl champion (XLIX, LI)
Don Hasselbeck 1977–1983
Aaron Hernandez 2010-2012 Pro Bowl (2011)
Ken Herock 1969
Jabari Holloway 2001 AFC Champion (2001)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVI)
Joe Johnson 1960–1961
Steve Johnson 1988
Bill Kimber 1961
Brian Kinchen 2003 AFC Champion (2003)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII)
Oscar Lofton 1960
Mike Long 1960
Arther Love 2001-2002 AFC Champion (2001)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVI)
Sean McDermott 2003 AFC Champion (2003)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII)
Roland Moss 1971
Zeke Mowatt 1990
Bobby Nichols 1967–1968
Lovett Purnell 1996–1998 AFC Champion (1996)
Derrick Ramsey 1983–1985 AFC Champion (1985)
Marcellus Rivers 2007
Tony Romeo 1962–1967
Rod Rutledge 1998–2001 AFC Champion (2001)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVI)
Willie Scott 1986–1988
Eric Sievers 1989–1990
Stephen Spach 2007–2008 AFC Champion (2007)
Dave Stachelski 2000
Thomas Stephens 1960–1964
Rob Tardio 2000
David Thomas 2006–2008 AFC Champion (2007)
Benjamin Watson 2004-2009 2× AFC Champion (2004, 2007)
Super Bowl champion (XXXIX)
Jed Weaver 2004 AFC Champion (2004)
Super Bowl champion (XXXIX)
Jim Whalen 1965–1969 1971 Patriots 10th Anniversary Team
Jermaine Wiggins 2000–2001 AFC Champion (2001)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVI)
Brian Williams 1982
Martellus Bennett 2016, 2017 AFC Champion (2017)
Super Bowl champion (LI)
Brooks Williams 1983
Bob Windsor 1972–1975
Tim Wright 2014

Tackle

Former
Name Years played Awards and honors
Bruce Armstrong 1987–2000 6× Pro Bowl (1990, 1991, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997)
New England Patriots Hall of Fame (2001)
1994 Patriots 35th Anniversary Team
AFC Champion (1996)
Tom Ashworth 2002–2005 2× AFC Champion (2003, 2004)
2× Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII, XXXIX)
Rich Baldinger 1993
Jim Boudreaux 1966–1968
Scott Bowles 1992
Wesley Britt 2006-2008 AFC Champion (2007)
Freddie Childress 1991
Stan Clayton 1990-1991
Bobby Cross 1960
Jerry DeLucca 1960–1961,
1963-1964
Tony Discenzo 1960
David Douglas 1989–1990
Ed Ellis 1997–1999
Paul Feldhausen 1968 Cameron Fleming
Tom Funchess 1968–1970
Allen Gallaher 1974
Chris Gambol 1990
Brandon Gorin 2003–2005 2× AFC Champion (2003, 2004)
2× Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII, XXXIX)
Milt Graham 1961–1963
Leon Gray 1973–1978 1976, 1978 Pro Bowls
Mike Haggerty 1971
Darryl Haley 1982–1986
Pat Harlow 1991–1995
Al Hauser 1960
Brian Holloway 1981–1986 Pro Bowl (1983, 1984, 1985)
AFC Champion (1985)
Damien Johnson 1990
Ezell Jones 1969–1970
Kenyatta Jones 2001–2003 AFC Champion (2001)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVI)
Todd Jones 1993
Shelby Jordan 1975–1982
Nick Kaczur 2005–2010 AFC Champion (2007)
New England Patriots All-2000s Team
Dick Klein 1961–1962 AFL All-Star (1962)
Adrian Klemm 2000–2004 3× AFC Champion (2001, 2003, 2004)
3× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX)
Matt Knutson 2002
Max Lane 1994–2000 AFC Champion (1996)
Matt Light 2001-2011 3× Pro Bowl (2006, 2007, 2010)
Pro Bowl alternate (2011)
First-team All-Pro (2007)
5× AFC Champion (2001, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2011)
3× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX)
New England Patriots All-2000s Team
New England Patriots 50th Anniversary Team
Charley Long 1961–1969 AFL All-Star (1962, 1963)
1971 Patriots 10th Anniversary Team
Wayne Mass 1972
George McGee 1960
Bob McKay 1976–1978
Jon Melander 1991
Brandon Moore 1993–1995
Steve Moore 1983–1987 AFC Champion (1985)
Zefross Moss 1997–1999
Tom Neville 1965–1977 AFL All-Star (1966)
1971 Patriots 10th Anniversary Team
1994 Patriots 35th Anniversary Team
Ryan O'Callaghan 2006–2008 AFC Champion (2007)
Don Oakes 1963–1968 AFL All-Star (1967)
Art Plunkett 1985
1987
AFC Champion (1985)
Greg Randall 2000–2002 AFC Champion (2001)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVI)
Josh Rawlings 2000
Scott Rehberg 1997–1998
Tom Rehder 1988–1989
Bob Reynolds 1972–1973
David Richards 1996 AFC Champion (1996)
William Roberts 1995–1997 AFC Champion (1996)
Greg Robinson 1987
Brian Saranovitz 1987
Karl Singer 1966–1968
Mark Staten 1993
Larry Tharpe 1996 AFC Champion (1996)
Ross Tucker 2005-2006
Ryan Tujague 2000
David Viaene 1989–1990
Grant Williams 2000–2001 AFC Champion (2001)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVI)
Bob Yates 1961–1965

Guard

Former
Name Years played Awards and honors
Sam Adams 1972–1980 1994 Patriots 35th Anniversary Team
Joe Andruzzi 2000–2004 3× AFC Champion (2001, 2003, 2004)
3× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX)
Bill Bain 1986
Willie Banks 1973
Terrance Beadles 2000
Wilbert Brown 2003 AFC Champion (2003)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII)
Gary Bugenhagen 1970
Justin Canale 1965–1968
Fred Childress 1991
Eugene Chung 1992–1994
Abe Cohen 1960
George Colton 1987
Tom Condon 1985 AFC Champion (1985)
Dan Connolly 2007-2014 2× AFC Champion (2007, 2014)
Super Bowl Champion (XLIX)
Steve Corbett 1975
Elbert Crawford 1990-1991
Bob Cryder 1978–1983
Adam Davis 2000
Jack Davis 1960
Damon Denson 1997–1999
Bill DuLac 1974–1975
Paul Fairchild 1984–1990 AFC Champion (1985)
Terry Falcon 1978–1979
Sean Farrell 1987–1989
Derrick Fletcher 2000
Mike Gisler 1993–1997 AFC Champion (1996)
Halvor Hagen 1971–1972
John Hannah 1973–1985 9× Pro Bowl (1976, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1983, 1985)
4× NFLPA Offensive Lineman of the Year (1978, 1979, 1980, 1981)
1981 Sports Illustrated "Greatest Offensive Lineman of All Time"
New England Patriots Hall of Fame (1991)
Pro Football Hall of Fame (1991)
1994 Patriots 35th Anniversary Team
1994 NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team
2000 Patriots "Player of the Century"
AFC Champion (1985)
Russ Hochstein 2002-2008 3× AFC Champion (2003, 2004, 2007)
2× Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII, XXXIX)
Heath Irwin 1996–1999 AFC Champion (1996)
Sale Isaia 2000
Bob Kratch 1994–1996 AFC Champion (1996)
Bob Lee 1960
Chuck Leo 1960–1962
Angelo Loukas 1970
Logan Mankins 2005-2013 AFC Champion (2007)
6× Pro Bowl (2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)
5× All-Pro (2007, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)
New England Patriots All-2000s Team
New England Patriots 50th Anniversary Team
Jon Melander 1991
Gene Mruczkowski 2003-2006 2× AFC Champion (2003, 2004)
2× Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII, XXXIX)
Stephen Neal 2001-2010 4× AFC Champion (2001, 2003, 2004, 2007)
3× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX)
Billy Neighbors 1962–1965 AFL All-Star (1963)
1971 Patriots 10th Anniversary Team
Garry Puetz 1979–1981
Reggie Redding 1992
Dave Richards 1996
Todd Rucci 1993–1999 AFC Champion (1996)
Todd Sandham 1987
Tony Sardisco 1960–1962
Lance Scott 2000
Doug Skene 1994
Len St. Jean 1964–1973 AFL All-Star (1966)
1971 Patriots 10th Anniversary Team
Calvin Stephens 1991-1992
Bill Striegel 1960
Fred Sturt 1976–1977
Ross Tucker 2005
Bill Turner 1987
Danny Villa 1987–1991,
1997
Brent Warren 2000
Brian Waters 2011-2012 6× Pro Bowl (2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011)
2× All-Pro (2004, 2005)
Dave Watson 1963–1964
Larry Williams 1992
Ron Wooten 1982–1988 AFC Champion (1985)
Billy Yates 2004–2008 2× AFC Champion (2004, 2007)
Super Bowl Champion (XXXIX)

Center

Includes players listed as "center" or "long snapper". List incomplete, no player cited as playing post 2011

Former
Name Years played Awards and honors
Jason Andersen 1998-1999
David Andrews 2015–present 2× Super Bowl Champion (2015, 2017)
Mike Arthur 1993–1994
Joe Avezzano 1966
Mike Baab 1988–1989
Pete Brock 1976–1987 Ed Block Courage Award (1985)
AFC Champion (1985)
Gene Chilton 1990–1992
Elbert Crawford 1990–1991
Mike Compton 2001–2003 2× AFC Champion (2001, 2003)
2× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII)
Walt Cudzik 1960–1964
Jeff Dellenbach 1995–1996 AFC Champion (1996)
Doug Dumler 1973–1975
Gerald Feehery 1989
Rob Gatrell 2000
Steve Gordon 1992-1993
Bob Hyland 1977
Dan Koppen 2003-2011 Pro Bowl (2007)
All-Pro (2007)
3× AFC Champion (2003, 2004, 2007)
2× Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII, XXXIX)
Art Kuehn 1983
Bill Lenkaitis 1971–1981
Bill Lewis 1993
Trevor Matich 1985–1988 AFC Champion (1985)
Mike Montler 1969–1972
Jon Morris 1964–1974 6× AFL All-Star(1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969)
Pro Bowl (1970)
1971 Patriots 10th Anniversary Team
1994 Patriots 35th Anniversary Team
New England Patriots Hall of Fame (2011)
Mike Morris 1989
Guy Morriss 1984–1987 AFC Champion (1985)
Gregg Rakoczy 1991–1992
Grey Ruegamer 2000–2002 AFC Champion (2001)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVI)
Bob Schmidt 1964
Thad Sheldon 2000
John Simmerson 1961
Eric Stokes 1987
Darren Twombly 1987
Dwight Wheeler 1978–1983
Bob White 1990
Dave Wohlabaugh 1995–1998 AFC Champion (1996)
Damien Woody 1999–2003 Pro Bowl (2002)
2× AFC Champion (2001, 2003)
2× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII)

Defense

Defensive back

Includes players listed as "defensive back", "cornerback", or "safety"

Former
Name Years played Awards and honors
Hakim Akbar 2001 AFC Champion (2001)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVI)
Chris Akins 2003 AFC Champion (2003)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII)
Ralph Anderson 1973
Willie Andrews 2006-2007 AFC Champion (2007)
Ricky Atkinson 1987
Rashad Baker 2006-2007
Harlon Barnett 1993-1994
Walter Beach 1960–1961
Doug Beaudoin 1976–1979
Randy Beverly 1970–1971
Terry Billups 1999
Joe Blahak 1976
Ron Bolton 1972–1975
Jim Bowman 1985–1989 AFC Champion (1985)
Corwin Brown 1993–1996 AFC Champion (1996)
Roger Brown 1992
Sidney Brown 1978
Fred Bruney 1960–1962
Terrell Buckley 2001–2002 AFC Champion (2001)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVI)
Malcolm Butler 2014–2017 2× Super Bowl champion (XLIX, LI)
Pro Bowl (2015)
Second-team All-Pro (2016)
Eddie Cade 1995
Chris Canty 1997–1998
Chris Carter 1997–2000
Larry Carwell 1969–1972
John Charles 1967–1969
Je'Rod Cherry 2001–2004 2× AFC Champion (2001, 2003)
2× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII)
Phil Clark 1971
Rico Clark 1999
Willie Clay 1996–1998 AFC Champion (1996)
Raymond Clayborn 1977–1989 3× Pro Bowl selection (1983, 1985, 1986)
AFC Champion (1985)
Dave Cloutier 1964
Duffy Cobbs 1987
Eric Coleman 1989–1990
Harry Colon 1991
Dick Conn 1975-1978
Jay Cunningham 1965–1967
Bill Currier 1980
Paul Dombroski 1981-1984
Kevin Donnalley 1981
Ras-I Dowling 2011-2012
Sandy Durko 1973-1974
Howard Feggins 1989
Dick Felt 1962–1966 AFL All-Star game (1962)
Tim Fox 1976-1981 Pro Bowl (1980)
New England Patriots All-1970s Team
Arturo Freeman 2005
Ron Gardin 1971
Randall Gay 2004-2007 2× AFC Champion (2004, 2007)
NFC Champion (2009)
2×Super Bowl champion (XXXIX, XLIV)
Tony George 1999-2000
Willie Germany 1976
Ernest Gibson 1984-1988 AFC Champion (1985)
Cory Gilliard 2000
Stephon Gilmore 2017–present 3× Pro Bowl (2016, 2018, 2019)
2× First-team All-Pro (2018, 2019)
NFL Defensive Player of the Year (2019)
Super Bowl Champion (LIII)
Tim Gordon 1991–1992
White Graves 1965–1967
Victor Green 2002
Myron Guyton 1994-1995 NFC Champion (1990)
Super Bowl Champion (XXV)
Ron Hall 1961–1967 AFL All-Star (1963)
1971 Patriots 10th Anniversary Team
1994 Patriots 35th Anniversary Team
Antwan Harris 2000–2004 2× AFC Champion (2001, 2003)
2× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII)
Rickie Harris 1971–1972
Rodney Harrison 2003-2008 2× Pro Bowl (1998, 2001)
4× All-Pro (1998, 2001, 2003, 2004)
3× AFC Champion (2003, 2004, 2007)
2× Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII, XXXIX)
20/20 club
30/30 club [First member]
New England Patriots All-2000s Team
New England Patriots 50th Anniversary Team
Lawrence Hatch 1993
Tim Hauck 1990
Artrell Hawkins 2005-2006
Chris Hayes 2002
Mike Haynes 1976-1982 9× Pro Bowl selection (1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986)
1984 NEA NFL Defensive Player of the Year
AFC Champion (1983)
Super Bowl Champion (XVIII)
NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team
NFL 1980s All-Decade Team
1976 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year
1976 UPI AFC Rookie of the Year
New England Patriots Hall of Fame (1994)
Pro Football Hall of Fame (1997)
Jerome Henderson 1991-1993, 1996 AFC Champion (1996)
David Hendley 1987
Tom Hennessey 1965–1966 Patriots Rookie of the Year (1965)
Ray Hill 2001 AFC Champion (2001)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVI)
Jimmy Hitchcock 1995-1997, 2002 AFC Champion (1996)
Ellis Hobbs 2005-2008 AFC Champion (2007)
George Hoey 1972–1973
Darryl Holmes 1987-1989
Bob Howard 1975-1977
Maurice Hurst 1989-1995 New England Patriots All-1990s Team
Brian Hutson 1990
Steve Israel 1997–1999
Corey Ivy 1999
Eddie Jackson 2007
Honor Jackson 1972–1973
Roland James 1980–1990 AFC Champion (1985)
Tom Janik 1969–1971
Billy Johnson 1966–1968
Daryl Johnson 1968–1970 1971 Patriots 10th Anniversary Team
Tebucky Jones 1998–2002, 2006 AFC Champion (2001)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVI)
Durwood Keeton 1975
Ben Kelly 2001–2002 AFC Champion (2001)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVI)
David Key 1991
Dion Lambert 1992-1993
Antonio Langham 2000
Ty Law 1995–2004 5× Pro Bowl (1998, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005)
2× All-Pro (1998, 2003)
4× AFC Champion (1996, 2001, 2003, 2004)
3× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX)
Pro Bowl Co-MVP (1998)
2× NFL Alumni Defensive Back of the Year (1998, 2003)
NFL interceptions co-leader (2005)
AFC interception yards leader (2005)
NFL 2000s All-Decade Team
New England Patriots All-1990s Team
New England Patriots All-2000s Team
New England Patriots 50th Anniversary Team
New England Patriots Hall of Fame (2014)

Member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Keith Lee 1981-1984
Vernon Lewis 1993-1996 AFC Champion (1996)
Ronnie Lippett 1983-1988
1990-1991
AFC Champion (1985)
New England Patriots All-1980s Team
Steve Lofton 1997-1998
Omare Lowe 2004 AFC Champion (2004)
Super Bowl champion (XXXIX)
Irvin Mallory 1971
Kelly Malveaux 2000
Fred Marion 1982-1991 Pro Bowl (1985)
All-Pro selection (1985)
AFC champion (1985)
New England Patriots All-1980s Team
New England Patriots 35th Anniversary Team
New England Patriots 50th Anniversary Team
Don Martin 1973
Dave Mason 1973
Jim Massey 1974-1975
Shawn Mayer 2003–2004 2× AFC Champion (2003, 2004)
2× Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII, XXXIX)
Devin McCourty 2010–present 2× Pro Bowl (2010, 2016)
3× Super Bowl Champion (XLIX, LI, LIII)
3× Second-team All-Pro (2010, 2013, 2016)
Jason Mccourty 2018–present Super Bowl Champion (LIII)
Prentice McCray 1974–1980
Dave McCurry 1974
Mike McGruder 1996–1997
Art McMahon 1968–1972
Rod McSwain 1984–1990 AFC Champion (1985)
Brandon Meriweather 2007-2010 AFC Champion (2007)
2× Pro Bowl (2009, 2010)
Ray Mickens 2006
Jack Mildren 1974
Lawyer Milloy 1996–2002 4× Pro Bowl (1998, 1999, 2001, 2002)
3× All-Pro (1998, 1999, 2001)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVI)
2× AFC Champion (1996, 2001)
New England Patriots All-1990s Team
New England Patriots All-2000s Team
Leroy Mitchell 1967–1968 AFL All-Star (1968)
Mel Mitchell 2006-2007
Earthwind Moreland 2004 AFC Champion (2004)
Super Bowl champion (XXXIX)
Aric Morris 2003 AFC Champion (2003)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII)
Leonard Myers 2001-2003 AFC Champion (1996, 2001)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVI)
Ross O'Hanley 1960-1965
John Outlaw 1969–1972
Joe Peterson 1987
David Pool 1991-1992
Tyrone Poole 2003-2005 2× AFC Champion (2003, 2004)
2× Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII, XXXIX)
Ken Pope 1974
Willie Porter 1968
Hank Poteat 2004-2006 AFC Champion (2004)
Super Bowl champion (XXXIX)
Gene Profit 1986-1988
Dwayne Provo 1997
Perry Pruett 1971
Vic Purvis 1966–1967
Terry Ray 1993-1996 AFC Champion (1996)
Dexter Reid 2004 2× AFC Champion (2004, 2006)
2× Super Bowl champion (XXXIX, XLI)
Ricky Reynolds 1994-1996 AFC Champion (1996)
Rodney Rice 1989
Mike Richardson 2007-2008 AFC Champion (1996)
Rodney Rideau 2000
Junior Robinson 1990
Al Romine 1961
Asante Samuel 2003-2007 4× Pro Bowl (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010)
3× All-Pro (2007, 2009, 2010)
3× AFC Champion (2003, 2004, 2007)
2× Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII, XXXIX)
NFL Interception Co-Leader (2006, 2009)
NFC Interception Leader (2010)
New England Patriots All-2000s Team
Deac Sanders 1974-1976
James Sanders 2005-2010 AFC Champion (2007)
Rick Sanford 1979-1984
Jon Sawyer 1987
Chad Scott 2005-2006
Clarence Scott 1969–1972
Guss Scott 2004-2005, 2006 AFC Champion (2004)
Super Bowl champion (XXXIX)
Kato Serwanga 1998–2000
Terrance Shaw 2001 AFC Champion (2001)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVI)
Ron Shegog 1987
Chuck Shonta 1960–1967 AFL All-Star (1966)
1971 Patriots 10th Anniversary Team
Otis Smith 1996, 2000–2002 2× AFC Champion (1996, 2001)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVI)
Ricky Smith 1982–1984
Rod Smith 1992–1994
Robert Soltis 1960–1961
Antwain Spann 2006-2008 AFC Champion (2007)
Duane Starks 2005
Matt Stevens 2000–2001 AFC Champion (2001)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVI)
Michael Stone 2005
Bob Suci 1963
Reyna Thompson 1993
Bobby Towns 1961
Erroll Tucker 1989
Raymond Ventrone 2007 AFC Champion (2007)
Clyde Washington 1960–1961
Mark Washington 1979 2× NFC Champion (1971, 1977)
2× Super Bowl champion (VI, XII)
Mickey Washington 1990-1991
Don Webb 1961–1971 AFL All-Star (1969)
1971 Patriots 10th Anniversary Team
Larry Whigham 1994–2000 3× Pro Bowl (1997, 2000, 2001)
AFC Champion (1996)
Adrian White 1993
Brock Williams 2001–2002 AFC Champion (2001)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVI)
Gemara Williams 2006-2008 AFC Champion (2007)
Darrell Wilson 1981
Eugene Wilson 2003-2007 3× AFC Champion (2003, 2004, 2007)
2× Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII, XXXIX)
Mike Woods 2000
Darryl Wren 1993–1994
Carlos Yancy 1995
Tony Zackery 1990–1991

Linebacker

Former
Name Years played Awards and honors
Bobby Abrams 1995
Ron Acks 1972-1973
Tommy Addison 1960-1967
Eric Alexander 2004-2009 2× AFC Champion (2004, 2007)
Super Bowl champion (XXXIX)
Rogers Alexander 1987
Kole Ayi 2001 AFC Champion (2001)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVI)
Mike Ballou 1970
Tully Banta-Cain 2003-2006, 2009-2010 2× AFC Champion (2003, 2004)
2× Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII, XXXIX)
Pete Barnes 1976-1977
Rodrigo Barnes 1974-1975
David Bavaro 1993-1994
Monty Beisel 2005
Phil Bennett 1960
Thomas Benson 1988
Mel Black 1986-1987
Don Blackmon 1981-1987 AFC Champion (1985)
Dick Blanchard 1972
John Bramlett 1969-1970
Barry Brown 1969-1970
Bill Brown 1960
Chad Brown 2005, 2007 3× Pro Bowl (1996, 1998, 1999)
2× All-Pro (1996, 1998)
AFC champion (1995)
1993 Joe Greene Great Performance Award
Monty Brown 1996 AFC Champion (1996)
Vincent Brown 1988-1995 3× All-Pro selection (1991, 1992, 1993)
Tedy Bruschi 1996–2008 2004 Pro Bowl
2004 Second-team All-Pro
3× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX)
5× AFC Champion (1996, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2007)
2005 co-winner of NFL Comeback Player of the Year
2000 and 2005 Ed Block Courage Award
New England Patriots All-2000s Team
New England Patriots 50th Anniversary Team
New England Patriots Hall of Fame (2013)
Nick Buoniconti 1962-1968 6× AFL All-Star 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1969
5× first-team All-AFL (1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1969)
2× Pro Bowl selection (1972, 1973)
2× Super Bowl champion (VII, VIII)
Boston Patriots 1960s All-Decade Team
AFL All-Time Team
New England Patriots Hall of Fame (1992)
Kent Carter 1974
Jason Carthen 1993-1994
Chad Cascadden 2000
Al Catanho 1995
Edgar Chandler 1973
Matt Chatham 2000–2005 3× AFC Champion (2001, 2003, 2004)
2× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX)
Jim Cheyunski 1968-1972
Ralph Cindrich 1972
Ryan Claridge 2005
Gail Clark 1974
Dennis Coleman 1971
Todd Collins 1992-1998 AFC Champion (1996)
NFC Champion (1999)
Super Bowl Champion (XXXIV)
Rosevelt Colvin 2003-2007, 2008 3× AFC Champion (2003, 2004, 2007)
2× Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII, XXXIX)
Terrence Cooks 1989
Rico Corsetti 1987
Ray Costict 1977-1979
Dana Cottrell 1998
Bryan Cox 2001 3× Pro Bowl selection (1992, 1994, 1995)
3× All-Pro selection (1992, 1994, 1995)
AFC Champion (2001)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVI)
Vernon Crawford 1997-1999
Antico Dalton 2000
Don Davis 2003-2006 2× AFC Champion (2003, 2004)
2× Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII, XXXIX)
Maury Damkroger 1974-1975
Steve DeOssie 1994-1995
Steve Doig 1986-1987
Mike Dukes 1964-1965
Randy Edmunds 1971
John Eskridge 2000
Lonnie Farmer 1964-1966
Will Foster 1973-1974
Jim Fraser 1966
Bob Geddes 1973-1975
John Gillen 1983
Tim Golden 1982-1984
Bob Golic 1979–1981 3× Pro Bowl (1985, 1986, 1987)
2× All-Pro (1985, 1986)
Richard Harvey 1990–1991
Mike Hawkins 1978–1981
Dont'a Hightower 2012–present 3× Super Bowl champion (XLIX, LI, LIII)
Rob Holmberg 2000–2001
David Howard 1991–1992
Sam Hunt 1974–1979
Ray Ilg 1967-1968
Brian Ingram 1982-1985 AFC Champion (1985)
Larry Izzo 2001-2008 3× Pro Bowl (2000, 2002, 2004)
3× All-Pro (2000, 2002, 2004)
4× AFC Champion (2001, 2003, 2004, 2007)
3× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX)
Ed Block Courage Award (1998)
New England Patriots All-2000's Team
Harry Jacobs 1960-1962 2× AFL All Star (1965, 1969)
Ilia Jarostchuk 1990-1991
Olrick Johnson 2000
Ted Johnson 1995–2004 3× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX)
4× AFC Champion (1996, 2001, 2003, 2004)
New England Patriots All-1990s Team
Tim Jordan 1987-1989
Olrick Johnson 2000
Ron Kadziel 1972
Andy Katzenmoyer 1999–2001 AFC Champion (2001)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVI)
Dan Kecman 1970
Steve Kiner 1971
1973
Steve King 1973-1981 New England Patriots All-1970's team
Ed Koontz 1968
Jeff Kopp 1999
Merv Krakau 1978
Justin Kurpeikis 2004-2005 AFC Champion (2004)
Super Bowl champion (XXXIX)
Eugene Lockhart 1991–1992 NFL All-Rookie team (1984)
All-Pro selection (1989)
Rommie Loudd 1961–1962
Orlando Lowry 1989
Bill Matthews 1979-1981
Jerod Mayo 2008–2016 2× Pro Bowl (2010, 2012)
All-Pro (2010)
NFL combined tackles leader (2010)
NFL total assist tackle leader (2010)
NFL solo tackles Leader (2010)

AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (2008)
PFWA Defensive Rookie of the Year (2008)
SI.com Defensive Rookie of the Year
ESPN.com Defensive Rookie of the Year (2008)
Sporting News All-Rookie Team (2008)
Associated Press Defensive Rookie of the Year Award (2008)

Corey Mays 2006–2007
Jerry McCabe 1987
Willie McGinest 1994–2005 2× Pro Bowl (1995, 2003)
4× AFC Champion (1996, 2001, 2003, 2004)
3× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX)
New England Patriots All-1990s Team
New England Patriots All-2000s Team
NFL record for most sacks in the postseason (16)
NFL record for most sacks in one postseason game (4.5)
New England Patriots Hall of Fame (2015)
AFC Champion (1996)

AFC Champion (2001)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVI)

Rob McGovern 1992
Larry McGrew 1980-1989 AFC Champion (1985)
NFC Champion (1990)
Super Bowl Champion (XXV)
Joe McHale 1987
Don McKinnon 1963-1964
Marc Megna 1999, 2000
Ed Meixler 1965
Greg Moore 1987
Marty Moore 1994-1999, 2001 2× AFC Champion (1996, 2001)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVI)
John Munch 2000
Eric Naposki 1988-1989
Steve Nelson 1974-1987 3× Pro Bowl (1980, 1984, 1985)
Pro Football Weekly and The Sporting News 1st Team All-Pro (1980)
New England Patriots Hall of Fame (1993)
AFC Champion (1985)
Tony Ortiz 2000
Lonie Paxton 2000-2008 3× AFC Champion (2001, 2003, 2004)
3× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX)
Roman Phifer 2001-2004 4× Pro Bowl alternate (1995, 1996, 2002, 2003)
3× AFC Champion (2001, 2003, 2004)
3× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX)
Ed Philpott 1967-1971 New England Patriots 10th Anniversary Team
Kenny Price 1971
Johnny Rembert 1983-1992 2× Pro Bowl (1988, 1989)
AFC Champion (1985)
Ed Reynolds 1983-1991 AFC Champion (1985)
Frank Robotti 1960
Jim Romaniszyn 1976
Jack Rudolph 1960-1965
Bernard Russ 1997-1998
Dwayne Sabb 1992-1996 AFC Champion (1996)
Frank Sacco 1987
Doug Satcher 1966-1968
Bruce Scholtz 1989
Marty Schottenheimer 1969-1970
Junior Seau 2006-2008 12× Pro Bowl (1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002)
8× First-team All-Pro (1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2000)
2× Second-team All-Pro (1997, 1999)
NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1992)
AFC Player of the Year (1994)
2× AFC Defensive Player of the Year (1992, 1998)
4× NFL Alumni NFL Linebacker of the year (1992, 1993, 1994, 2000)
3× NFLPA AFC Linebacker of the year (1992, 1993, 1994)
Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award (1994)
2× AFC Champion (1994, 2007)
NFL 1990s All-Decade Team
Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee (2015)
Rod Shoate 1975–1981
Chris Singleton 1990–1993
Chris Slade 1993–2000 AFC Champion (1996)
Pro Bowl (1997)
Greg Spires 1998–2000
Brian Stenger 1973
Shawn Stuckey 1998–1999
John Tanner 1973-1974
Richard Tardits 1990–1992
Adalius Thomas 2007–2009 2× Pro Bowl (2003, 2006)
2× First-team All-Pro (2003, 2006)
2× AFC champion (2000, 2007)
Super Bowl champion (XXXV)
Donnie Thomas 1976
Andre Tippett 1982-1993 5× Pro Bowl selection (1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988)
2× First-team All-Pro selection (1985, 1987)
2× Second-team All-Pro selection (1986, 1988)
NFL 1980s All-Decade Team
1985 Co-NEA NFL Defensive Player of the Year
1985 UPI AFL-AFC Player of the Year
New England Patriots Hall of Fame (1999)
Pro Football Hall of Fame (2008)
AFC Champion (1985)
Casey Tisdale 2000
Maugaula Tuitele 2000–2002 AFC Champion (2001)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVI)
T. J. Turner 2001 AFC Champion (2001)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVI)
Mike Vrabel 2001-2008 Pro Bowl (2007)
First-team All-Pro selection (2007)
4× AFC Champion (2001, 2003, 2004, 2007)
3× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX)
New England Patriots 50th Anniversary Team
David Ward 1989
George Webster 1974-1976 3× Pro Bowl (1967, 1968, 1969)
AFL Rookie of the Year (1967)
AFL All-Star Defensive MVP (1968)
AFL All-Time Team
Ed Weisacosky 1971-1972
Clayton Weishuhn 1982-1986 AFC Champion (1985)
David White 1993
Fred Whittingham 1970
Ed Williams 1984-1990 AFC Champion (1985)
J. R. Williamson 1968–1970
Pierre Woods 2006–2010 AFC Champion (2007)
Steve Zabel 1975–1978
John Zamberlin 1979–1982

Defensive end

Former
Name Years played Awards and honors
Julius Adams 1971-1985
1987
UPI All-Rookie team (1971)
Pro Bowl (1980)
AFC Champion (1985)
New England Patriots All-1970s Team
New England Patriots All-1980s Team
New England Patriots 35th Anniversary Team
New England Patriots 50th Anniversary Team
Ray Agnew 1990-1994
Bill Atessis 1971
Rodney Bailey 2004 AFC Champion (2004)
Super Bowl Champion (XXXIX)
Troy Barnett 1994-1996 AFC Champion (1996)
Ron Berger 1969-1972
Greg Boyd 1976-1979
Dave Browning 1983 XV)
Mark Buben 1979-1981
Dennis Byrd 1968
Johnny Cagle 1969-1970
Whit Canale 1968
Andre Carter 2011 Pro Bowl (2011)
Bill Danenhauer 1960
Stevan Clark 1981-1982
Ferric Collons 1995-1999 AFC Champion (1996)
Smiley Creswell 1985 AFC Champion (1985)
George Crump 1982-1983
Bob Dee 1960-1967 4× AFL All-star (1961, 1963, 1964, 1965)
New England Patriots Hall of Fame (1993)
Nate Dorsey 1973
Larry Eisenhauer 1961-1969
Tom Fussell 1967
Chris Gannon 1990
Jarvis Green 2002-2009 3× AFC Champion (2003, 2004, 2007)
2× Super Bowl Champion (XXXVIII, XXXIX)
Reggie Grimes 2000
Bobby Hamilton 2000–2003 2× AFC Champion (2001, 2003)
2× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII)
Craig Hanneman 1974-1975
Marshall Harris 1983
Marquise Hill 2004-2006 AFC Champion (2004)
Super Bowl Champion (XXXIX)
Marion Hobby 1990-1992
Milford Hodge 1986-1989
Sean Holcolmb 1995
Bryan Hooks 1993
Martin Imhof 1975
Gary Jeter 1989
Aaron Jones 1993-1995
Mike Jones 1994-1997 AFC Champion (1996)
Bill Kimber 1961
Ike Lassiter 1970-1971
John Lee 1981
Rick Lyle 2002-2003 AFC Champion (2003)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII)
Jeff Marriott 2000
Art May 1971
Doug McDougald 1980
Tony McGee 1974–1981
Brandon Mitchell 1997–2001 AFC Champion (2001)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVI)
Leroy Moore 1961
David Nugent 2000–2001 AFC Champion (2001)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVI)
Mike Pitts 1993-1994
Anthony Pleasant 2001–2003 2× AFC Champion (2001, 2003)
2× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII)
Ben Reed 1987
Al Richardson 1960
Tim Roberts 1995
Doug Rogers 1983–1984
Jace Sayler 2001–2002 AFC Champion (2001)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVI)
Walker Scott 1996 AFC Champion (1996)
Richard Seymour 2001-2008 7× Pro Bowl (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2011)
3× All-Pro (2003, 2004, 2005)
2× Second-team All-Pro (2006, 2011)
4× AFC Champion (2001, 2003, 2004, 2007)
3× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX)
New England Patriots 50th Anniversary Team
New England Patriots All-2000s Team
NFL 2000s All-Decade Team
Kenneth Sims 1982-1989 AFC Champion (1985)
Donnell Smith 1973-1974
Sean Smith 1990–1991
Ron Spears 1982-1983
Greg Spires 1998–2000
Chris Sullivan 1996–1999, 2001-2002 2× AFC Champion (1996, 2001)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVI)
Garin Veris 1985–1991 AFC Champion (1985)
New England Patriots All-1980s Team
Ty Warren 2003-2010 All-Pro (2007)
3× AFC Champion (2003, 2004, 2007)
2× Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII, XXXIX)
New England Patriots All-2000s Team
John Washington 1993
Jim White 1972
Steve Wilburn 1987
Brent Williams 1986–1993 New England Patriots All-1990s Team
Dennis Wirgowski 1970–1972
Deatrich Wise Jr. 2017–present
Mel Witt 1967-1970
Mike Wright 2005–2011 2× AFC Champion (2007, 2011)

Defensive tackle

Former
Name Years played Awards and honors
Maurice Anderson 2000
Houston Antwine 1961-1971 6× AFL All-Star (1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968)
AFL All-Time Team
New England Patriots All-1960s Team
New England Patriots Hall of Fame (2015)
Richard Bishop 1976-1981
Carl Bradley 2000
Adam Butler 2017–present
Rick Cash 1972-1973
Al Crow 1960
Pete Cusick 1975
Fred DeRiggi 1990
Chad Eaton 1996–2000 AFC Champion (1996)
Tim Edwards 1992
Tim Goad 1988-1994
John Guzik 1987
Ray Hamilton 1973–1981 New England Patriots All-1970s Team
Karl Henke 1969
Luther Henson 1982–1984
Ernie Holmes 1978 2× AFC Champion (1974, 1975)
2× Super Bowl Champion (IX, X)
Bernard Holsey 2002
Bill Hudson 1963
Jim Lee Hunt 1960-1970 4× AFL All Star (1961, 1966, 1967, 1969)
Boston Patriots 1960s All-Decade Team
New England Patriots Hall of Fame (1993)
Ray Jacobs 1969
Harry Jagielski 1960-1961
Garrett Johnson 2000
Mario Johnson 1993
Olrick Johnson 2000
Ethan Kelley 2004 AFC Champion (2004)
Super Bowl champion (XXXIX)
Ed Khayat 1966
Dan Klecko 2003-2005 2× AFC Champion (2003, 2004)
2× Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII, XXXIX)
Bob Kuberski 1999
Paul Lindquist 1961
Mel Lunsford 1973-1980
Dino Mangerio 1987
John Mangum 1966-1967
Steve Martin 2002
Steve McMichael 1980 2× Pro Bowl selection (1986, 1987)
NFC Champion (1985)
Super Bowl champion (XX)
Emanuel McNeil 1989
Rex Mirich 1970
Art Moore 1973-1977
Rashad Moore 2007 AFC Champion (2007)
Chuck Osborne 2000
Dennis Owens 1982-1986 AFC Champion (1985)
Riddick Parker 2001 AFC Champion (2001)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVI)
Jerry Patton 1975
Tom Porell 1987
George Pyne 1965
Leonta Rheams 1998
Jess Richardson 1962-1964
Dave Rowe 1971-1973
Mike Ruth 1986-1987
Pio Sagapolutele 1996 AFC Champion (1996)
Noel Scarlett 2000
Peter Shorts 1989
Fred Smerlas 1991-1992 5× Pro Bowl (1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1988)
Le Kevin Smith 2006-2008 AFC Champion (2007)
Buster Stanley 1994
Johnathan Sullivan 2006
Henry Thomas 1997–2000
Santonio Thomas 2007
Ed Toner 1967-1969
1969
Keith Traylor 2004 3× AFC Champion (1997, 1998, 2004)
3× Super Bowl champion (XXXII, XXXIII, XXXIX)
Bruce Walker 1994-1995
Ted Washington 2003 4× Pro Bowl selection (1997, 1998, 2000, 2001)
3× All-Pro selection (1997, 1998, 2001)
AFC Champion (2003)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII)
Mark Wheeler 1996-1998 AFC Champion (1996)
Murray Wichard 1987
Vince Wilfork 2004-2014 5× Pro Bowl (2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012)
First-team All-Pro (2012)
4× Second-team All-Pro (2007, 2009, 2010, 2011)
4× AFC Champion (2004, 2007, 2011, 2014)
2× Super Bowl champion (XXXIX, XLIX)
New England Patriots All-2000s Team
New England Patriots 50th Anniversary Team
Lester Williams 1982-1985 AFC Champion (1985)
Toby Williams 1983-1988 AFC Champion (1985)
Devin Wyman 1996-1998 AFC Champion (1996)

Special teams

Kicker

Former
Name Years played Awards and honors
Matt Bahr 1993–1995
Charlie Baumann 1991-1992
Bill Bell 1973
Greg Davis 1989 Nick Folk
Tony Franklin 1984–1987 AFC Champion (1985)
Teddy Garcia 1988
Charlie Gogolak 1970–1972
Stephen Gostkowski 2006–2019 3× Pro Bowl (2008, 2013, 2014)
All-Pro (2008)
4× NFL scoring leader (2008, 2012–14)
Most PATs converted, season (74 in 2007)
Most PATs attempted, season (74 in 2007)
3× AFC Champion (2007, 2011, 2014, 2016, 2017)
Super Bowl champion (XLIX, LI, LIII)
Most PATs attempted, no misses, season (74 in 2007)
Patriots all-time leading scorer (1,330 points)
Shayne Graham 2010
Alan Herline 1987
Nick Lowery 1978 3× Pro Bowl (1982, 1990, 1991)
2× 1st team All Pro (1985, 1990)
Dan Miller 1982
Mike Nugent 2019–present
David Posey 1978
Rex Robinson 1982
Eric Schubert 1987
Scott Sisson 1993
John Smith 1974–1983
Jason Staurovsky 1988–1991
Fred Steinfort 1983
Adam Vinatieri 1996–2005 2× Pro Bowl (2002, 2004)
2× All-Pro (2002, 2004)
2× PFWA's Golden Toe Award (2002, 2004)
4× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLI)
6× AFC Champion (1996, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2009)
NFL Alumni Special Teams Player of the Year (2004)
New England Patriots All-1990s Team
New England Patriots All-2000s Team
New England Patriots 50th Anniversary Team
NFL 2000s All-Decade Team
Mike Walker 1972
Jeff White 1973
Joaquin Zendejas 1983

Punter

Former
Name Years played Awards and honors
Ryan Allen 2013–2019 AFC Champion (2014)
3× Super Bowl Champion (XLIX, LI, LIII)
Jake Bailey 2019–present
Brooks Barnard 2003
Bruce Barnes 1973–1974
Rich Camarillo 1981–1987 5× Pro Bowl (1983, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1993)
AFC Champion (1985)
David Chapple 1974
Jeff Feagles 1988–1989
Brian Hansen 1990
Chris Hanson 2007–2009 AFC Champion (2007)
Pro Bowl (2002)
All-Pro (2002)
Eddie Hare 1979
Ken Hartley 1981
Mike Hubach 1980–1981
Tom Janik 1969–1971
Lee Johnson 1999–2001
Shawn McCarthy 1991–1992
Zoltan Mesko 2010–2012
Josh Miller 2004–2006 AFC Champion (2004)
Super Bowl champion (XXXIX)
Pat O'Neill 1994–1995
Mike Patrick 1975–1978
Luke Prestridge 1984
Todd Sauerbrun 2006
Mike Saxon 1993
Terry Swanson 1967–1968
Tom Tupa 1996–1998 AFC Champion (1996)
Bryan Wagner 1991, 1995
Ken Walter 2001–2003, 2006 2× AFC Champion (2001, 2003)
2× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII)
Jerrel Wilson 1978
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