When the Cincinnati Bengals visit Gillette Stadium on Christmas Eve, some will revisit their previous stomping grounds.
Three former New England Patriots reside on the active roster led by head coach Zac Taylor. But the ties to the reigning AFC champions flow both directions, as a pair of past Bengals reside on the present practice squad in Foxborough.
Here’s a look through the on-field familiarity leading up to Saturday’s 1 p.m. ET kickoff.
CINCINNATI
Devin Asiasi, tight end — The Bengals were awarded Asiasi off waivers from the Patriots after the NFL’s claiming period expired at noon on the final day of August.