A long line of connections will meet again on Christmas Eve.
Eight former New England Patriots can be found between head coach Sean Payton’s active roster and practice squad. Two former Denver Broncos can be found in head coach Bill Belichick’s locker room, too, when including injured reserve.
Here’s a glance through the past and present players in the fold for Sunday’s 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff at Mile High’s Empower Field.
DENVER
Jarrett Stidham, quarterback — Stidham signed a two-year, $10 million contract with the Broncos in March and remains the lone active backup behind Russell Wilson.