The New England Patriots have a reunion to attend Monday night in Orchard Park.
There the Buffalo Bills await their not-so-close AFC East family for a prime-time matchup carrying all the anticipation that a double-digit point spread could.
But there are some connections between the 5-2 Patriots and 2-5 Bills.
Seven players in Buffalo’s fold were once Patriots. Two players in New England’s fold were once Bills.
Here’s a glance through those roster ties as the 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff at New Era Field edges closer.
BUFFALO
Andre Holmes, wide receiver – The Patriots signed Holmes to the practice squad in January 2013, but waived the Hillsdale product during organized team activities that May.