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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.
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| Player, All Star Game or Pro Bowl | Award winner [1] | Member of the New England Patriots Hall of Fame | Member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame |
| Former | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Years played | Awards and honors |
| Don Allard | 1962 | |
| Jay Barker | 1995 | |
| Michael Bishop | 2000 | |
| Drew Bledsoe | 1993–2001 | 4× 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 [2] | 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 [3] | 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 | 2021–2024 | 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) |
| 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 [4] | 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 [2] | 1987 | |
| Eddie Wilson [5] | 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) |
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 [6] | 1965–1967 | |
| Frank Bianchini [2] | 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 [7] | |
| 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 [8] | 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 [9] | 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 [10] | 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 [2] | 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 [11] | 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 [2] | 1987 | |
| Amos Zereoué | 2005 | |
| 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 [12] | 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 [2] | 1987 | |
| Rob Carpenter | 1991 | |
| Brandon Childress | 2005-2007 | AFC Champion (2007) |
| Wayne Coffey [2] | 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 [2] | 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 | |
Includes players listed as "end" and "tight end"
| Former | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Years played | Awards and honors |
| Bob Adams [13] | 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 [14] | 1970–1972 | |
| Joe Biscaha | 1960 | |
| Eric Bjornson | 2000 | |
| Kyle Brady | 2007 | AFC Champion (2007) |
| Barry Brown [15] | 1969–1970 | |
| John Burke | 1994–1997 | AFC Champion (1996) |
| Al Chandler | 1976–1977, 1978 1979 [16] | |
| 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 [17] | 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 [2] | 1987 | |
| Russ Francis | 1975–1980, 1987-1988 | 3× Pro Bowl (1976, 1977, 1978) 1994 Patriots 35th Anniversary Team |
| Paul Francisco | 1994 | |
| Arnold Franklin [2] | 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 [18] | 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 [19] | 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 | |
| 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 [20] | 1966–1968 | |
| Scott Bowles | 1992 | |
| Wesley Britt | 2006-2008 | AFC Champion (2007) |
| Freddie Childress | 1991 | |
| Stan Clayton | 1990-1991 | |
| Bobby Cross [21] | 1960 | |
| Jerry DeLucca [22] | 1960–1961, 1963-1964 | |
| Tony Discenzo | 1960 | |
| David Douglas [23] | 1989–1990 | |
| Ed Ellis | 1997–1999 | |
| Paul Feldhausen | 1968 | Cameron Fleming |
| Tom Funchess | 1968–1970 | |
| Allen Gallaher | 1974 | |
| Chris Gambol [24] | 1990 | |
| Brandon Gorin | 2003–2005 | 2× AFC Champion (2003, 2004) 2× Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII, XXXIX) |
| Milt Graham [25] | 1961–1963 | |
| Leon Gray | 1973–1978 | 1976, 1978 Pro Bowls |
| Mike Haggerty | 1971 | |
| Darryl Haley | 1982–1986 | |
| Pat Harlow | 1991–1995 | |
| Al Hauser [26] | 1960 | |
| Brian Holloway [27] | 1981–1986 | Pro Bowl (1983, 1984, 1985) AFC Champion (1985) |
| Damien Johnson [28] | 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 [29] | 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 [30] | 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 [31] | 1961–1965 | |
| 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 [32] | 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 [33] | 1978–1983 | |
| Adam Davis | 2000 | |
| Jack Davis | 1960 | |
| Damon Denson | 1997–1999 | |
| Bill DuLac | 1974–1975 | |
| Paul Fairchild [34] | 1984–1990 | AFC Champion (1985) |
| Terry Falcon [35] | 1978–1979 | |
| Sean Farrell | 1987–1989 | |
| Derrick Fletcher | 2000 | |
| Mike Gisler [36] | 1993–1997 | AFC Champion (1996) |
| Halvor Hagen [37] | 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 [38] | 1979–1981 | |
| Reggie Redding | 1992 | |
| Dave Richards | 1996 | |
| Todd Rucci | 1993–1999 | AFC Champion (1996) |
| Todd Sandham [2] | 1987 | |
| Tony Sardisco [39] | 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) |
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 [40] | 2015–present | 2× Super Bowl Champion (2015, 2017) |
| Mike Arthur | 1993–1994 | |
| Joe Avezzano | 1966 | |
| Mike Baab | 1988–1989 | |
| Pete Brock [41] | 1976–1987 | Ed Block Courage Award (1985) AFC Champion (1985) |
| Gene Chilton | 1990–1992 | |
| Elbert Crawford [42] | 1990–1991 | |
| Mike Compton [43] | 2001–2003 | 2× AFC Champion (2001, 2003) 2× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII) |
| Walt Cudzik [44] | 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 [45] | 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 [46] | 1971–1981 | |
| Bill Lewis | 1993 | |
| Trevor Matich | 1985–1988 | AFC Champion (1985) |
| Mike Montler [47] | 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 [48] | 1991–1992 | |
| Grey Ruegamer | 2000–2002 | AFC Champion (2001) Super Bowl champion (XXXVI) |
| Bob Schmidt [49] | 1964 | |
| Thad Sheldon | 2000 | |
| John Simmerson | 1961 | |
| Eric Stokes [2] | 1987 | |
| Darren Twombly | 1987 | |
| Dwight Wheeler [50] | 1978–1983 | |
| Bob White | 1990 | |
| Dave Wohlabaugh [51] | 1995–1998 | AFC Champion (1996) |
| Damien Woody [52] | 1999–2003 | Pro Bowl (2002) 2× AFC Champion (2001, 2003) 2× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII) |
|
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 [53] | 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 [54] | 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 [55] | 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 | |
|
| 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) |
| 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) |
| 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 | |
|
| 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) |
|
| 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) |
|
| 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 | |
|
| 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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