New England Patriots
New England Patriots were established in 1959 and they joined AFL. Firstly, their name was the Boston Patriots. In 2023, they are tied for third-most valuable players in sports all over the world. New England Patriots joined the NFL in 1970. In 1970, They changed their name from Boston Patriots to New England Patriots.
History
New England Patriots were founded in 1959 and they joined the American Football League, after that in 1970, they joined NFL which is the National Football League. The team was a pioneer member of AFL. They hold the record for most wins in Super Bowl, 11 appearances. They have experienced success from 2001 to 2019. Unfortunately, the 21st century is not going well.
Notable Retired Players
| New England Patriots retired Members |
| No. |
Player |
Position |
Tenure |
Retired |
| 12 |
Tom Brady |
QB |
2000–2019 |
June 12, 2024 |
| 20 |
Gino Cappelletti |
FL/K |
1960–1970 |
1971 |
| 40 |
Mike Haynes |
CB |
1976–1982 |
1996 |
| 57 |
Steve Nelson |
LB |
1974–1987 |
July 11, 1988 |
| 73 |
John Hannah |
G |
1973–1985 |
1990 |
| 78 |
Bruce Armstrong |
T |
1987–2000 |
September 30, 2001 |
| 79 |
Jim Lee Hunt |
DT |
1960–1970 |
1971 |
| 89 |
Bob Dee |
DE |
1960–1967 |
1968 |
Top-Players
Jabrill Peppers
| Playoff Performance |
Notable Scores |
Major Teams |
| • 2020 season when the Browns made the playoffs for the first time since 2002 |
Recorded his first career interception against Landry Jones in 2017 |
Cleveland Browns |
| • Peppers did not have a playoff appearance with the Giants, as the team struggled to reach the postseason during his tenure |
Scored a notable 32-yard pick-six against the Washington Redskins in 2019 |
New York Giants |
| • As of the 2024 season, Peppers has yet to make a playoff appearance with the Patriots, but he has been a key player on the team, contributing significantly to their defensive efforts |
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New England Patriots |
Matthew Judon
| Playoff Performance |
Notable Scores |
Major Teams |
| • It is mentioned that he made a crucial play in a game against the Arizona Cardinals, which helped the Patriots turn a 13-7 deficit into a 27-13 lead |
• In a playoff game against the New York Giants, Judon intercepted a pass and returned it for a 27-yard touchdown, contributing significantly to the Falcons' 34-7 victory |
New England Patriots |
| • In a game against the New York Giants, Judon intercepted a pass and returned it 27 yards for a touchdown, helping the Falcons win 34-7 |
• Judon had a strong game against the Arizona Cardinals, recording 1.5 sacks and helping the Patriots win 27-13 |
Atlanta Falcons |
Kyle Dugger
| Playoff Performance |
Notable Scores |
Major Teams |
| • Dugger played in the playoffs during the 2021 season, where he showcased his skills as a safety. Although the Patriots were eliminated in the Wild Card round by the Buffalo Bills, Dugger's performance included several tackles and defensive plays that highlighted his ability to impact the game |
• In Week 17 of the 2021 season, he intercepted a pass from Teddy Bridgewater and returned it 39 yards for a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins |
New England Patriots |
| • Dugger continued to be a vital part of the Patriots' defense, contributing to their playoff run. His ability to read plays and make crucial tackles was evident throughout the season |
• Throughout his career, Dugger has made significant contributions in terms of interceptions, tackles, and pass deflections, which have been crucial in both regular-season and playoff games |
Lenoir-Rhyne University |
